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Are you the Parent of a New Student? If so we have a Parent Orientation just for you!

Conveniently scheduled at the same time as our Late Summer Orientation, your student can get all the information that they need while you learn the "ins & outs" of being a parent of a college student! We hope to see you at one of our Parent Orientations! No registration is required, but if you have questions in the mean time please feel free to contact us in the Office for New Students at: 604-527-5814 (NWC) or 604-777-6095 (DLC)

Late Summer Orientation Dates and Times:
August 18th - Wednesday, David Lam Campus. 8:30am-3:00pm
August 21st - Saturday, David Lam Campus. 8:30am-3:00pm
August 25th - Wednesday, New Westminster Campus. 8:30am-3:00pm
August 28th - Saturday, New Westminster Campus. 8:30am-3:00pm

Orientation Home Page

Many students count on family support as they take the big step into post-secondary education. This page provides valuable info and options to assist your family's educational planning.

Why families choose Douglas Parent and Grad
University Transfer programs
Career programs
Douglas Degrees
Student Planning Services
Student Success Services
3 Basic Steps to Start Classes
Costs & Student Financial Support
Student life: Activities
Parking, Transit & Directions
International Students
Tours
College Lingo
Getting Started
Contact Us

Why families choose Douglas

They save money.
You'll save up to $4,000 over two years at Douglas compared to taking the same courses at a major university

They start a university degree.
Start at Douglas and then move on to a university like SFU, UBC or UVic after two years to complete a degree.

They get a career.
We've got over 30 programs that lead directly to a career after one or two years in school.

They get great teaching.
Our teachers teach. They aren't focused on research - they're focused on your child's success.

They save time.
We're right on SkyTrain and bus routes plus we're easy to get to by car, so long commutes aren't necessary.

They get reliable public education.
Established in 1970, Douglas is one of BC's largest public colleges with 20,000 students and two major campuses.

University Transfer programs

How do they work?

  • take University Transfer courses at Douglas
  • earn credits for successfully completed courses 
  • transfer up to 60 credits to a university - that's halfway towards a 4-year degree
  • finish at SFU, UBC or other university and graduate with a Bachelor's degree

Why families choose University Transfer programs:

  • savings of up to $4,000 over two years
  • Success! Research shows students who start at college do as well as - or better - than students who start at university
  • great professors who focus on teaching
  • smaller classes allow more interaction with professors and classmates
  • students who start at Douglas earn the same degrees as students who start at university

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Career Training programs

At Douglas, students can select from many career specialties in fields such as: Parent and Grad2

Check the full list of Douglas programs.

 

 

Why take a career program at Douglas?
  • instructors are successful professionals actively connected to their fields
  • employer advisory teams ensure programs teach the latest skills
  • cutting-edge facilities, learning labs and equipment
  • worksite learning provides experience and contacts
  • Results! Grad-hiring rates of virtually 100% in many programs

Douglas Degrees

Douglas provides students with 2 paths to a degree. In addition to 2-year University Transfer programs, students can complete 4-year degrees at Douglas to prepare for specialized careers. Douglas offers more Bachelor's degrees than any other college in BC:

Business Administration
Child and Youth Care
Community Rehabilitation
Nursing
Physical Education and Coaching
Psychiatric Nursing
Psychology
Therapeutic Recreation

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Student Planning Services

Selecting a field of study is a big decision and many new students aren't sure which path to take. Our experienced staff can help students and families discover the right choice. Select from these free services:

Academic Advisors - advisors assist students (and families) in selecting programs, admissions, course planning and graduation

Information Sessions - offered year-round, these free sessions provide prospective students and families with invaluable info on individual programs including entrance requirements, content and options for grads

Counselling - professional counsellors help current students ease personal issues and pressures that can impact student success

Student Success & Upgrading Services

Douglas is dedicated to every student's success. You can take courses for reading, writing and math upgrading for free. Our full range of services includes ESL, academic upgrading, courses for skills in college success and assistance for students with disabilities.

 

Learn more about:

Student Services
English as a Second Language
Reading, Writing and Math Upgrading
Centre for Students with Disabilities

3 Basic Steps to Start Classes

Getting into Douglas and starting classes takes several steps - here's the overview of how things work.

1. Application
First-time students apply to the Post-Secondary Application Service of BC (PASBC). Next, you are linked to complete your application at the Douglas College website. Full instructions here.

2. Admission

  • our Registrar's Office processes your Application
  • you receive a Confirmation Letter

3. Registration

  • you select your classes by registering online at a designated time

For complete details, contact an Academic Advisor or attend an Information Session.

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Costs & Student Financial Support

Combining high-quality programs with lower tuition fees, Douglas offers real value. Save up to $4,000 on a combination of tuition and other fees at Douglas compared to university.

Compare:
Two years of tuition (4 semesters with 5 courses each):
University of the Fraser Valley: $7,200
Other BC universities $8,790
Douglas $5,013
Get more details on our tuition rates.

Student Financial Support
There's an easy way to save money on your family's education costs - check with the Financial Aid Office  for information on:

- bursaries (based on financial need)
- awards (based on special criteria)
- scholarships (based on academic performance)

Douglas offers many financial assistance awards that help hundreds of students and families every year. We can also provide assistance in financial planning and applying for government Student Loans. Contact the Financial Aid Office as early as possible for more info and details about important deadlines.

Student Life: Activities

Cultural activities
With our performing arts programs, Douglas provides many concerts, readings and stage performances. The Amelia Douglas Gallery offers year-round art shows, plus students can attend special guest lectures, free films and other events.

Fitness and Sport
We're a leader in varsity sports, health and wellness  for all students, plus Douglas offers educational programs in Sport Science plus Physical Education and Coaching.

Student Blogs
Explore the experience of new college students on our student blogs.

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Parking, Transit & Directions

Parking
Hourly pay parking and Student Parking Pass options are both available at each Douglas Campus (New Westminster and Coquitlam). Get more details . 

Transit and Directions
Many students commute to Douglas by transit. Our New Westminster Campus is located one block from the New West SkyTrain station. The Coquitlam Campus, located 1 km north of the Coquitlam Centre Mall, is served by several bus routes and will be the future terminus of SkyTrain's Evergreen Line.

Get information on driving directions and transit routes to the New Westminster Campus and Coquitlam (David Lam) Campus. 

International Students

Douglas is a leader in providing services for International Students and their families. The experienced staff in our Centre for International Education can provide information about completing documents to study in Canada, selecting educational programs, finding a home to live with a Canadian family and more.

Tours

See our great facilities, meet our friendly people. Take a free tour, customized for your interests. Family members and classmates are welcome to attend. Available at New Westminster and Coquitlam Campuses.

College Lingo

What's the difference between  "Applying" and "Registering"? What does  "Transferability" mean? Understand College Lingo with this handy guide.

Getting Started

Pick your program:

Check the full list of Douglas programs.

Get more information:

 

 

Apply
Go to Apply Now.

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Contact us

Have some more questions about Douglas? Contact the Office for New Students at:
604-527-5814, 604-777-6095 or information@douglas.bc.ca.

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