At Durham College, we welcome students with a range of education and experiences, and we are here to support you on your post-secondary journey.
A mature student is anyone over 19 and not attending high school full-time. This may include:
- Those without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma pursuing post-secondary studies
- High school graduates who took an educational break
- Individuals with work experience seeking career advancement
- Graduates with post-secondary credentials
Whatever path brought you here, Durham College is ready to support you with programs and resources tailored to your goals.
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January 17, 2025
Tori Dimytruk is in career exploration mode. Last year she completed her Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training certificate in aid of her long-term goal of becoming a firefighter,...

January 17, 2025
Sarah Smale was already a Durham College (DC) alumna, graduating from the Paralegal program in 2008, when she decided to return to school at age 42 for a graduate certificate in Victim Justice...

December 10, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world every day, and students like Yash Sawant are embracing it and the multitude of career opportunities it offers.In 2019, Durham College (DC)...

December 10, 2024
Accounting student Riley Coleman began his journey as a part-time student and with support from his Durham College (DC) peers and faculty, he’s now graduating with a three-year diploma.“The...

December 10, 2024
Mourin Moyen seized every opportunity for personal growth while she studied at DC, exploring student leadership, global learning and cultural experiences.Moyen explains it had been 16 years...