After you've applied to Douglas College, your application will be looked at to make sure you haven't missed anything important. This is called Admissions. If you've done everything correctly, you will be sent a Letter of Acceptance. If there's a problem, like your application wasn't complete or was late, you will be contacted and everything will be explained to you.

If you can show sufficient knowledge in a subject, you may be allowed to skip the usual steps and register in a higher-level course. This is called Advanced Standing. You won't receive any credit for the courses that you skipped, however.

If you have a disagreement with the College as a student, there are two formal ways to resolve the issue: the appeals and the complaints procedures. With both, you will be encouraged to resolve concerns informally before proceeding to the formal process. It's a good idea to consult with a College counsellor for assistance and guidance. Appeal Forms are available at the Registrar's Office.

Co-op programs allow you to earn while you learn. The Co-op Office helps you find paid positions related to your program of study. Terms range from 4-16 months and also provide you with College credits. Co-op options are available in: Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Science Degree, and many Business programs.

Credits are the value placed on a course, which determines the amount of time spent in class and how much tuition fee is paid. Most courses at Douglas College are 3 credits, which means you will spend 3 - 4 hours in class per week for one semester. Other terms that mean generally the same thing are "semester hours", "credit hours" and "hours of credit".