Springboard to a DCS (Tremplin DEC Transition program) is designed for students who want to take CEGEP credit courses in order to

• explore CEGEP studies;
• complete prerequisites required for admission to a CEGEP program;
• upgrade their academic record to improve chances of admission or readmission to a CEGEP program;
• upgrade language skills; or
• complete a CEGEP program (please take note that for Dawson DEC students, once they have completed all their courses, they will need to reapply to their original program in order to graduate).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admissible to the Springboard to a DCS (Tremplin DEC Transition program), students must have the Quebec Diploma of Secondary studies (D.E.S.) or equivalent.

STATUS

Students may register in the Springboard to a DCS (Tremplin DEC Transition program) for a maximum of three (3) consecutive semesters.  Students registered in the Springboard to a DCS (Tremplin DEC Transition program) can be either part-time or full-time.

Note: Full-time status cannot be guaranteed.

Application Instructions

Please note:
A complete Continuing Education Application, application fee, educational transcripts (for secondary studies completed outside of Quebec), and proof of legal status in Canada is required in order to obtain an appointment to register.

See application instructions for more information.

All students enrolled in Continuing Education on a part-time basis are charged course fees.

For more information, please call or drop by the Continuing Education Office at:

4001 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal
Room 2H.1
Telephone: (514) 933-3771

Students who already have a DEC or equivalent and who wish to complete courses specifically required by a university for admission to a program must register in program 08040.  Students registered in this program can be either part-time or full-time.

Note: Full-time status cannot be guaranteed.

Application Instructions

Programs leading to a Diploma Of College Studies
(Dec – Diplôme D’études Collégiales)

• A Comparison: Continuing Education – Evening Division and Regular Day Division
• Science 200.B1 (200.PC)
• Social Science 300.A1 (300.CG)

Application Deadlines

The deadline for submission of an application to a DEC program through Continuing Education varies every semester.

Dawson students who have not been registered at the College for one semester or more must re-apply for admissions by the same deadlines.

Please note: You cannot register as a Continuing Education program student regardless of your program status in former semesters unless you have applied and received a letter of acceptance. You cannot graduate until you have officially applied and been accepted to a program.

DEC Admission Requirements

The basic requirement for admission to a DEC program at Dawson College is the Quebec Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES). Students from outside the province must present proof of schooling equivalent to the above. For certain programs, specific prerequisites are required.

Students in a pre-university DEC program may register on a part-time or a full-time basis. A full-time course load is 180 course hours or four courses. There is no guarantee of a full-time course load as this is subject to scheduling and space restrictions. It is not possible to complete all courses required for the Social Science or Science program through Continuing Education.

If you are in a D.E.C. program (any program code beginning with 200, 300, 500) you will be expected to register for courses in your program and you should be aware of your program requirements (See Science, Social Science).

For more information, please call or drop by the Continuing Education Office at:
4001 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Room 2H.1,
Montreal
Telephone: (514) 933-3771

Before starting your application, be sure to have on hand your birth certificate and your academic records. Answer every question. Your family name and given names should be entered exactly as they appear on your birth certificate.

Applicants can make their payment online using either Visa or MasterCard. Applicants can also pay by certified cheque or money order of $30.00 (Canadian) made payable to Dawson College. This fee is non-refundable.

Applicants presenting academic credentials from outside Canada are required to obtain an official attestation of equivalence from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) or equivalent OR to pay an additional non-refundable fee of $50.00 for the evaluation of their credentials.  This fee can be paid online using Visa or Mastercard or by certified cheque or money order made payable to Dawson College.

Birth certificate and/or status documents from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Applicants born in Canada

• Born in Quebec: must upload your birth certificate issued by the Directeur de l’état civil including names of parents (contact: 514-864-3900 or 1-800-567-3900).
• Born in Canada, but not in Quebec, upload your birth certificate that indicates place of birth including names of parents. Canadian Passport is not acceptable. Upload your Quebec Medicare card (RAMQ) or proof of health insurance valid throughout the duration of the session. Proof of Quebec Residence Required.

Applicants born outside Canada

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident WITH a Quebec Certificate of Selection (CSQ), must upload:

• BOTH sides of your Canadian Citizenship Card or ALL of your Canadian Citizenship documents or BOTH sides of your Permanent Resident Card or Convention Refugee status and Notice of Decision
• your birth certificate that indicates place of birth including names of parents
• your CSQ (Quebec Certificate of Selection) as proof of Quebec Residence
• your Quebec Medicare card (RAMQ) or proof of health insurance valid throughout the duration of the session

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident WITHOUT a Quebec Certificate of Selection, must upload:

• BOTH sides of your Canadian Citizenship card or ALL of your Canadian Citizenship documents or BOTH sides of your Permanent Resident card
• your Quebec Medicare card (RAMQ) or proof of health insurance valid throughout the duration of the session
• your birth certificate that indicates place of birth including names of parents
• Proof of Quebec Residence Required. Request an Attestation of Quebec Residency Status Form and submit the required documents. The form is on our Website. https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/ Search: Quebec Residence Forms.

International Student Status

• The following documents prove temporary residency, and allow you to study in Quebec without paying international student tuition fees:
  • Diplomatic passport and acceptance visa valid throughout the duration of the session & letter of Protocol
  • Study permit accompanied by either of the following:
    • Proof of French citizenship
    • Copy of parental work permit listing student as a dependent & Study Permit
    • Notice of Decision – specifically for those with Refugee status (and a document stating the person’s name in full, date of birth & place of birth, if available) (must have a CSQ to be considered a Quebec Resident) (a convention Refugee who does not have a CSQ must pay non-Quebec Resident fees)
• The following documents prove temporary residency, and allow you to study in Quebec, but you will be liable for international student tuition fees: ($33.06* to $52.36* per hour)
  • refugee claimant paper (and a document stating the person’s name in full, date of birth & place of birth, if available)
  • study permit (valid throughout the duration of the session)
  • visitor’s visa (valid throughout the duration of the session)
  • proof of health insurance (valid throughout the duration of the session)

For any other documents, please contact the International Student Officer in the Registrar’s office for clarification.

Educational Documents

Applicants with High School Studies in Quebec

• Applicants who have already completed their Secondary School diploma – report card is not required.

Applicants with High School Studies outside Quebec but in Canada

• Must upload their Secondary School transcripts and diploma.

Applicants with High School Studies outside Canada

• Must upload Official Attestation of Equivalence from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) or equivalent

OR

• Must upload certified cumulative transcript for at least the last 2 years of high school (secondary) studies officially translated into English or French if necessary and
• Must upload their Diploma or Certificate of Studies, if completed, officially translated into English or French if necessary and
• Applicants with post-secondary (College or University) studies must upload official transcripts including courses in progress officially translated into English or French if necessary.

AND

• Applicants to a Continuing Education DEC program must complete the French and English language requirements. Please refer to the webpage below for more detailed information.
  https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/#Language-Testing-Requirements-for-Studies-Outside-Quebec