Academic Upgrading, Certificate

Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

None

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Upgrading & Preparatory

Length

4 months

Tuition-free

Upgrading courses and programs are tuition-free for domestic students.

Grant info

A supportive learning community

Learn in a safe and inclusive environment with guidance when you need it on everything from career planning and personal counselling to financial aid and educational support.

A diverse team of three individuals, consisting of a college instructor, one student in her early 20's and students and a mature student collaborating reviewing a math problem..

Camosun's small class sizes mean students receive more one on one time with instructors.

Advantages of upgrading at Camosun

A flexible class schedule to fit your busy life including online, asynchronous, synchronous, part-time, full-time, daytime, or evening classes.
If you’re working towards admission into another Camosun program and enrolled in the courses you need to meet its admission requirements, your application may be granted provisional qualification status. You’ll need to complete your prerequisite courses at least two months before the start of your program starts.
Study in your community. Camosun offers upgrading courses at community based sites to make it easier to begin or return to learning.
Access expert tutors through our Academic Help Centres.
Earn university credits by taking elective courses that are eligible for university transfer.

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BC Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD) and upgrading courses

Camosun offers a range of upgrading (college prep) courses in English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics to prepare you to enter trades, career programs or college and university programs and courses to help you gain admission requirements or finish grade 12.