To see which programs are accepting applications, go to www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/aec .

Once you have selected your program, click the green “Apply” button to access the Application Centre. Create your Network account or log in with your existing Dawson credentials. Scroll to the bottom to choose AEC Programs  and start your application.

Once you have completed all sections of your online application, you will be prompted to upload your documents (transcripts, proof of legal status, birth certificate, letter of intent, resume, evaluation of studies).

If you are missing any documents, you can always log back into the Application Centre using the username (email address) and the password you used when you created your network account. Once back in the application centre, you can upload any remaining required documents. You would have until the application deadline to do so.

For detailed application steps, please see each program’s Admissions Requirement tab on each program’s webpage.

• Network Administration and Support
• Accounting Principles and Related Computer Applications
• Preparation for Cisco and CompTIA Linux+ Certification
• Preparation for Microsoft Certification
• Independent Video Game Design
• Commercial Photography

It is preferrable that you submit your high school transcript. If you cannot submit your high school transcript, please upload a letter to the Application Centre that explains why you cannot do that. Please make sure that you submit any other transcripts from your educational history.

You must submit a transcript with the courses you took and the grades, a certificate or a diploma cannot replace it.

Yes, please upload any and all transcripts you may have.

If you cannot see a given program in the list of programs offered (or if there is no green apply now button on your program’s page), that means the application deadline has passed. Please contact the AEC Office at aec@dawsoncollege.qc.ca for more information on when you will be able to apply again.

Applying to an AEC program does not guarantee acceptance. Once the application deadline has passed, the AEC office will contact you to schedule any required admission tests and interviews about 1 month after the application deadline. Once completed, you can expect to hear back about 1 month before the start date of the program. Contact aec@dawsoncollege.qc.ca for further questions.

Please upload the documentation that you do have, even if untranslated. Upload a letter to the Application Centre that explains why you cannot submit the official translation or document.

Services Quebec provides government services to citizens, businesses and educational institutions. Services Quebec can subsidize individuals for their studies. 

Note that sponsorship by Services Quebec does not guarantee acceptance to your program of choice by Dawson College; all candidates must submit an application by the established deadline. 

At present, Services Quebec program sponsorships are not active. Services Quebec may sponsor applicants on an individual basis for their studies. To see if you qualify, you must contact your local Services Quebec office here.  

In order to apply for individual sponsorship with Services Quebec you must contact your local office. To find your nearest office, please click here. 

You can also fill out the following form that is to be submitted to Services Quebec or find more information about the form here. 

As soon as possible. The approval process can take some time so it is best to apply with Services Quebec as soon as you know you would like to study at Dawson. 

You must contact your assigned Services Quebec agent for any questions related to your application with Services Quebec. 

You must contact your assigned Services Quebec agent for any questions related to your application with Services Quebec. 

Yes.  You must meet the requirements of Services Quebec to receive individual sponsorship, however, this does not guarantee acceptance at Dawson College.  You must also submit an application to study in your program of choice and meet Dawson College admission criteria to be considered for acceptance. 

No. Candidates may only benefit from one source of Government financial support.