Adult Graduation Program

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This BC Ministry of Education program is for students 18 and over and provides a faster track to graduation (as little as one or two semesters!) and a direct pathway to our University Transfer Program or entry to other colleges in British Columbia.

Students receive a BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood Diploma) upon completion of this program. Students may transfer credits from high school programs studied elsewhere in North America or they can start anew in Canada. Students must complete only 5 courses to graduate, with no additional assessments needed. This is an accelerated graduation option for older students.

Of the 5 courses:

2 of the 5 can be transferred
3 of the 5 must be at the Grade 12 level.

Selected courses must include:

Graduation Requirements	Eligible Courses	Credits
Language Arts 12 *	English Studies 12	4
Mathematics 11 or 12	Math 11 or Math 12 or Financial Accounting 12	4
Electives	Three Grade 12 Courses or Two Grade 12 Courses and Social Studies 11	12

Students enrolled in the Adult Graduation Program are not required to write the Graduation Literacy Assessment in order to graduate. Upon completion of the program, students will receive their Adult Graduation Diploma.

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Or Speak to a RISIA (Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor)

To discuss study permit renewals/extensions, ability to work, PGWP eligibility and other IRCC-related questions with the CC RISIA:
Contact the main office by email or phone to set up an appointment.

The CC RISIA is in the Student Services office most Tues/Wed from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Or by virtual appointment.

To speak directly to an Academic Advisor, book an appointment online:
Monday-Thursday | 8:30am to 5:30pm（Vancouver time）
Friday | 8:30am to 4:00pm（Vancouver time）

Discover your Transfer Option

To see how Coquitlam College courses transfer to British Columbia’s universities, visit the online transfer guide of the British Columbia Council of Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT).

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This BC Ministry of Education program is for students 18 and over and provides a faster track to graduation (as little as one or two semesters!) and a direct pathway to our University Transfer Program or entry to other colleges in British Columbia.