Before starting your application, be sure to have on hand your birth certificate and your academic records. Answer every question. Your family name and given names should be entered exactly as they appear on your birth certificate.

Applicants can make their payment online using either Visa or MasterCard. Applicants can also pay by certified cheque or money order of $30.00 (Canadian) made payable to Dawson College. This fee is non-refundable.

Applicants presenting academic credentials from outside Canada are required to obtain an official attestation of equivalence from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) or equivalent OR to pay an additional non-refundable fee of $50.00 for the evaluation of their credentials.  This fee can be paid online using Visa or Mastercard or by certified cheque or money order made payable to Dawson College.

Birth certificate and/or status documents from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Applicants born in Canada

• Born in Quebec: must upload your birth certificate issued by the Directeur de l’état civil including names of parents (contact: 514-864-3900 or 1-800-567-3900).
• Born in Canada, but not in Quebec, upload your birth certificate that indicates place of birth including names of parents. Canadian Passport is not acceptable. Upload your Quebec Medicare card (RAMQ) or proof of health insurance valid throughout the duration of the session. Proof of Quebec Residence Required.

Applicants born outside Canada

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident WITH a Quebec Certificate of Selection (CSQ), must upload:

• BOTH sides of your Canadian Citizenship Card or ALL of your Canadian Citizenship documents or BOTH sides of your Permanent Resident Card or Convention Refugee status and Notice of Decision
• your birth certificate that indicates place of birth including names of parents
• your CSQ (Quebec Certificate of Selection) as proof of Quebec Residence
• your Quebec Medicare card (RAMQ) or proof of health insurance valid throughout the duration of the session

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident WITHOUT a Quebec Certificate of Selection, must upload:

• BOTH sides of your Canadian Citizenship card or ALL of your Canadian Citizenship documents or BOTH sides of your Permanent Resident card
• your Quebec Medicare card (RAMQ) or proof of health insurance valid throughout the duration of the session
• your birth certificate that indicates place of birth including names of parents
• Proof of Quebec Residence Required. Request an Attestation of Quebec Residency Status Form and submit the required documents. The form is on our Website. https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/ Search: Quebec Residence Forms.

International Student Status

• The following documents prove temporary residency, and allow you to study in Quebec without paying international student tuition fees:
  • Diplomatic passport and acceptance visa valid throughout the duration of the session & letter of Protocol
  • Study permit accompanied by either of the following:
    • Proof of French citizenship
    • Copy of parental work permit listing student as a dependent & Study Permit
    • Notice of Decision – specifically for those with Refugee status (and a document stating the person’s name in full, date of birth & place of birth, if available) (must have a CSQ to be considered a Quebec Resident) (a convention Refugee who does not have a CSQ must pay non-Quebec Resident fees)
• The following documents prove temporary residency, and allow you to study in Quebec, but you will be liable for international student tuition fees: ($33.76* to $53.45* per hour)
  • refugee claimant paper (and a document stating the person’s name in full, date of birth & place of birth, if available)
  • study permit (valid throughout the duration of the session)
  • visitor’s visa (valid throughout the duration of the session)
  • proof of health insurance (valid throughout the duration of the session)

For any other documents, please contact the International Student Officer in the Registrar’s office for clarification.

Educational Documents

Applicants with High School Studies in Quebec

• Applicants who have already completed their Secondary School diploma – report card is not required.

Applicants with High School Studies outside Quebec but in Canada

• Must upload their Secondary School transcripts and diploma.

Applicants with High School Studies outside Canada

• Must upload Official Attestation of Equivalence from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) or equivalent

OR

• Must upload certified cumulative transcript for at least the last 2 years of high school (secondary) studies officially translated into English or French if necessary and
• Must upload their Diploma or Certificate of Studies, if completed, officially translated into English or French if necessary and
• Applicants with post-secondary (College or University) studies must upload official transcripts including courses in progress officially translated into English or French if necessary.

AND

• Applicants to a Continuing Education DEC program must complete the French and English language requirements. Please refer to the webpage below for more detailed information.
  https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/#Language-Testing-Requirements-for-Studies-Outside-Quebec

All students must take 5 courses in French language of instruction throughout their studies, as described below:

If you hold a Certificate of Eligibility for English Instruction (COE-Y):

• You need to take two French second language courses
• Depending on your French placement level:
  – You need to take three program courses in French
  OR
  – Your two complementary courses are replaced by three French language courses.
• You must pass the English Exit Exam (EEE) to graduate. You can register for the EEE when 603-101 and 603-102 are successfully completed and 603-103 is in progress.

If you do not hold a Certificate of Eligibility for English Instruction (COE-N):

• Must provide proof of French proficiency to be admitted to a DEC program, if studied outside of Quebec.
  – Details: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/
• You must be eligible for French course 602‑CR1 or higher.
  – You will complete three French literature courses. Depending on your placement level, you may be required to complete additional preparatory French courses before taking the required French literature courses.
• You need to take two program courses in French.
• You must pass the French Exit Exam, known as “Épreuve Uniforme de Français” (EUF), to graduate. You can register for the EUF when you have successfully completed your first two French literature courses (602-UF0-MQ and 602-UF1-MQ) and are taking your third French literature course (602-UF2-MQ).

For more information, please go to: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/admissions/bill-96-law-14-what-does-it-mean-for-you/

Placement testing information: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/registrar/english-french-placement-tests/