Durham College: Free Academic Upgrading to Fill Missing Prerequisites (intakes Jan/May/Sep)
Durham College offers Academic Upgrading to help applicants meet specific prerequisites (course codes and minimum grades) required for program admission. Services include placement assessments, orientation, ACE course equivalencies and advising. Upgrading is free for adults 18+, delivered in person at the Oshawa campus; intakes occur in January, May and September.
Durham College explains how to build an Academic Upgrading plan to meet missing college prerequisites. The service provides course equivalencies (e.g., ACE Biology = SBI3C; ACE Chemistry = SCH4C; ACE Communications may fill ENG4C for Durham programs), placement assessments, orientation, and academic supports. Courses are free for adults 18+, offered in person at the Oshawa campus, with intakes in January, May and September. Students can take multiple upgrading courses depending on goals and availability. Applicants should confirm equivalencies and minimum-grade requirements with the college admissions office before registering.