our useful guide

Welcome to Continuing Education
at Dawson College
Continuing Education Offerings
•  Springboard to a DCS •  University Prerequisites •  Social Science and Science Please note: •  Not all required courses are available through Con<nuing Educa<on •  Social Science gradua<on requirements : see <metable, page 51 •  Science gradua<on requirements : see <metable, page 50 Springboard to a DCS
Springboard to a DCS is designed for students who want to take CEGEP credit courses in order to: •  Explore CEGEP Studies •  Study part <me or full <me •  Complete prerequisites required for admission to a CEGEP program •  Upgrade their academic record to improve their chances of admission or readmission to a CEGEP program •  Complete courses that are part of a CEGEP program You cannot graduate from Springboard to a DCS! University Prerequisites
•  For students who already have a DEC or equivalent from CEGEP or College. •  Students who are comple<ng courses specifically required by a university for admission to a program must register in program 08040. You can be either part-­‐<me or full-­‐<me. Applied to a day
program and were
refused?
Possible Reasons
•  Missing a prerequisite(s)
•  Prerequisites completed more than 5 years ago
•  Weak academic record
•  Weak language skills
•  Audition, portfolio, or interview not strong enough
•  Program highly competitive
But what courses
should I take?
Types of Courses
CEGEP Prerequisites and Upgrading
•  Courses you need to be admissible to a CEGEP program or to
prepare for certain college-level courses
Examples: Remedial Activities for Secondary IV Math
(201-016-50)
Remedial Activities for Secondary V English Language Arts
(603-001-50)
Please note: Remedial courses do not count towards CEGEP
graduation
ü  Make sure you know the prerequisites for the program you want to
apply to. Check the website, come to Open House, ask an Advisor.
Types of Courses
General Education Courses (English, French & Humanities)
•  Common to all programs
Examples: Introduction to College English (603-101-MQ)
Humanities: Knowledge (345-101-MQ)
•  You must write a placement test in order to register for English.
•  Your French placement will be based on your Sec. V French grade if
you graduated in the last 3 years. Otherwise, you must write a
placement test.
Please note:
•  Not all English and French courses count towards graduation.
•  If you pass a college level General Education course in Continuing
Education, you do not have to repeat it if you are admitted to a
CEGEP program.
Placement Tests
The next dates for English and French placement tests are:
•  Tuesday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m.
•  Tuesday, August 2 at 2:30 p.m.
•  Wednesday, August 3 at 6:00 p.m.
* All tests are in room 4C.1
Please see the Continuing Education Timetable on page 13 for more
information about placement tests.
Types of Courses
Concentration Courses
•  Courses that are part of the specific CEGEP program you are hoping
to be admitted to
Examples: Social Science program: Western Civilization
(330-101-DW)
Science program: Mechanics (203-NYA-05)
Please note:
•  If you pass a college level course in Continuing Education, you do
not have to repeat it if you are admitted to a CEGEP program
•  If you are not sure if a course is part of the CEGEP program you
hope to apply to, check with an Advisor
Types of Courses
Complementary Courses
•  2 complementary courses are required in any DCS program
•  List of courses and more information can be found on page 48 of
the timetable
•  Must come from areas (“domains”) outside your field of
concentration
Example: A complementary course from the Social Science
“domain” cannot be applied to a Social Science program.
Types of Courses
University prerequisites
•  Courses you need to be eligible for a university program
•  Check the prerequisites with the university you hope to apply
to
•  The full list of courses is on page 47 of the Timetable
Possible reasons
Tips for selecting
Math and
Science courses
Tips for Selecting Math and Science Courses
1.  Consult the Science/ Math
flow chart on page 49 of
the timetable.
This chart will help you see the
big picture.
Tips for Selecting Math and Science Courses
2. Check the prerequisite column in the schedule. Make sure you
have completed the course prerequisite.
Double check the details!
Studied outside of Quebec?
Look at previous exams in Chemistry, Math, Physics on the department website to determine which level to take. How do I register?
How do I
register?
Open a file
In order to register online for the Fall 2016 semester, you must have
opened a file for Continuing Education. You must:
•  Apply online at www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca under Continuing
Education (Deadline August 17, 2016)
The sooner you open your file, the better!
Please note! Refused from a day program?
If you applied to the day division and received a letter of refusal that
advised you to register in Continuing Education courses, you do not
need to open a file.
Your file is already open!
Register On-Line
Online registration starts on
August 8
(Check your personal registration start time on Omnivox)
Online registration ends on
August 22 at 11:30 p.m.
Tips for Selecting Math and Science Courses
Make sure you
have a copy of
the timetable.
It contains
important
information!
Tips for Selecting Math and Science Courses
Web registration
on the
MyDawson Portal
(step by step)
Tips for Selecting Math and Science Courses
Informa<on about your permanent code is on the next page. Permanent Code
Students who have not studied in a Quebec high school or CEGEP
enter the following in the “permanent code” box:
•  First three letters of last name
•  First letter of first name
•  Birthday (day, month, year)
For females, add 50 to the month
Example:
Mick Jagger (1943, July, 23) = JAGM230743
Lady Gaga (1986, March, 28) = GAGL285386
Go to Omnivox Services – Course Registration
Add your courses
Saving
When you are happy with your schedule, save your schedule
configuration.
You can go back later and make changes, but saving reserves your
seats while you think things over!
In order to save your schedule configuration, you must enter your
password.
Don’t lose your seats. SAVE! Finalizing
When you have added all your courses, you must finalize.
Please note: You will get a
confirmation number,
which you should keep for
future reference.
Tips for Selecting Math and Science Courses
If you have a problem
registering, call the Help Line
BEFORE you finalize.
514-931-8076
Tips for Selecting Math and Science Courses
HELP LINE
Monday, August 8
to
Monday, August 22
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Help line is closed on Fridays
Fees
•  After finalizing, you will be directed to the payment centre.
•  You must pay your fees in full when you register.
•  If you do not pay your fees on time, your course registration may
be cancelled and you will remain liable for the non-refundable
fees.
Tips for Selecting Math and Science Courses
Classes start on
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
(check the Academic Calendar
on page 7 of the timetable
for details)
Some Important Dates
August 8 to August 22 Internet registra<on August 24 Classes begin August 31 Deadline for late registra<on/course change September 19 Course drop deadline November 1 Applica<on deadline for Winter 2017 Some of the Services Available
•  Academic Skills Centre (6D.2)
•  Counselling and Career Development (2D.2)
•  Academic Advising (2H.1)
•  Athletics Campus Recreation (2E.6)
•  Financial Aid (2E.15)
For a complete list of Student Services including the Bookstore,
ID Cards, Library, Student Employment, and much more please see
pages 16 – 17 of the Timetable.