Review frequently asked questions below about Douglas College advising services.
Course planning is how we help students determine which courses are required for their program and any future program they may be interested in.
A prerequisite is a requirement (often a course) that must be completed before a course can be taken. A corequisite is a course that must be taken at the same time or before the course.
We offer assessment tests for Math, English and Program Readiness requirements. Please visit the assessment testing page for further information.
Yes, Douglas College offers English and Math upgrading designed to help you upgrade your education and skills, and also prepare for entry to college-level courses and programs. Please read over the program page carefully to see if the options are suitable for your needs.
Use the GPA calculator to determine your current GPA. If you repeat a course, the higher grade will be used in your calculation at Douglas College. You can also find your GPA on your unofficial transcript by logging into My Account.
Please review our associate of arts checklist for definitions on all of these courses.
The following are Arts:
GEOG: 1100, 1130, 1140, 1150, 1160, 1170, 1180, 1190, 2212, 2213, 2270, 2281, 2311, 3327, 3361, and 3382
The following Human Geography courses are considered Science:
GEOG: 1110, 1120, 2210, 2220, 2230, 2251 (also Stats), and 3311
See a career counsellor for help with planning your career goals.
You can view a list of the programs we offer on the program and course catalogue.
You can attend an information session or you can contact the department.
You should apply to graduate after you have enrolled in your final term of courses. You can apply by completing the online graduation application found on myAccount under "Student Records". Learn more from our graduation page.
UT stands for university transfer. A course is considered to be university transferable if it transfers for credit to one of the five research universities: SFU, UBC-V, UBC-O, UNBC, or UVIC (at the time the course is taken). This information can be found using the BC Transfer Guide.
Please review our University Transfer page for more information on how to plan for your transfer. We encourage students to meet with a Student Success Advisor early to plan a successful transfer.
Transfer Credit is possible for courses taken at another institution. Consult the BC Transfer Guide to see if a course transfers to/from Douglas College. Read over our Transfer Credit page for more information on initiating the process.
Yes, every institution will calculate the grade point average (GPA) in accordance with its own policies. Please review the institution’s website to see the current policies.
Please contact our Financial Aid department to get detailed information about these topics.
Still have questions? We can help.
If you are a prospective student that has yet to apply or are newly admitted and about to start your first semester at Douglas College, you can email Enrolment Services via a webform.
Students who are attending classes, are encouraged to contact their assigned Student Success Advisor (SSA) directly by visiting myAccount, and clicking on the "Student Record" link on the main menu. Click on the name under "Advisors" to see your SSA's contact information.
Note: Students will be assigned an SSA once they begin their first semester classes. If you don’t know who your advisor is yet, please fill out the Student Success Advisor Form to submit your question. Remember to include all relevant information, such as program and specific academic plans or goals. More detailed or urgent inquires are better addressed with an advising appointment.