Winter 2026:
Summer 2026:
Fall 2026: Applications open October 1, 2025 at 9:00 am
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Not sure what you want to study? The Diploma in General Studies allows you to explore your interests through courses in the humanities, sciences, performing arts and business, all while accumulating credits that - when chosen carefully - can transfer to university or another program at Douglas. To ensure your courses transfer, see the
Participate in discussions and presentations, and engage in classroom lectures to develop and enhance your critical thinking, writing, research and presentation skills, competencies that are crucial to success in your career or further education.
General College Admission Requirements
Calculate your tuition and see the approximate cost of taking your program at ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½with the tuition & fee estimator. See costs broken down into categories including tuition fees, textbooks, student activity fees, U-Pass and more.
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Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
This program will prepare you for further education and enhance your current skill set. Develop your academic experience, discover what interests you, and apply your new knowledge to your future career.
Build on your diploma with further studies once you’ve discovered your strengths and areas of interest. Continue into a bachelor’s program at Douglas, such as the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology or the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology. Your credential may also transfer to programs at other post-secondary institutions. Visit the and your transfer university’s website regularly to confirm which courses transfer.