Overview
Many students want to get into a particular college program but need some upgrading to meet admission requirements. The Access Program allows you to take selected college-level courses while you are still completing your upgrading, giving you a jumpstart on completing your program sooner. These are just some of the programs that have college courses available:
- Accounting & Finance
- Associate of Arts Degree (various)
- Associate of Science Degree (various)
- Business Management
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Criminology
- Dental Programs
- Early Childhood Care and Learning
- Fine Arts
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Natural Resources and Forestry Technology
- Practical Nurse
- Social Service Worker
- Web and Graphic Design
You may need an Academic Upgrading Assessment to meet course prerequisites. We recommend you visit an Academic Advisor to help you choose courses that will be beneficial for your future program.
Access Courses
Many students want to get into a particular college program but need some upgrading to meet admission requirements. The Access Program allows you to take selected college-level courses while you are still completing your upgrading, giving you a jumpstart on completing your program sooner. These are just some of the programs that have college courses available: -Accounting & Finance -Associate of Arts Degree (various) -Associate of Science Degree (various) -Business Management -Civil Engineering Technology -Criminology -Dental Programs -Early Childhood Care and Learning -Fine Arts -Medical Laboratory Technology -Natural Resources and Forestry Technology -Practical Nurse -Social Service Worker -Web and Graphic Design You may need an Academic Upgrading Assessment to meet course prerequisites. We recommend you visit an Academic Advisor to help you choose courses that will be beneficial for your future program.
Available Academic Upgrading Courses
Available College Level Courses
College-Level Courses available in the Access Program (you must meet prerequisites, and we encourage you to take the recommended preparatory courses):
Locations & Dates
| START DATE |
CAMPUS |
DELIVERY |
LENGTH |
| Fall 2023 |
Prince George |
In Class |
Varies |
| Fall 2023 |
Burns Lake |
In Class |
Varies |
| Fall 2023 |
Fort St. James |
In Class |
Varies |
| Fall 2023 |
Mackenzie |
In Class |
Varies |
| Fall 2023 |
Quesnel |
In Class |
Varies |
| Fall 2023 |
Vanderhoof |
In Class |
Varies |
| Spring 2024 |
Prince George |
In Class |
Varies |
| Spring 2024 |
Burns Lake |
In Class |
Varies |
| Spring 2024 |
Fort St. James |
In Class |
Varies |
| Spring 2024 |
Mackenzie |
In Class |
Varies |
| Spring 2024 |
Quesnel |
In Class |
Varies |
| Spring 2024 |
Vanderhoof |
In Class |
Varies |
Entry Requirements
Completion of the following:
- English 11 or equivalent
- Foundations of Math and Precalculus 10 (minimum “B”) or equivalent
Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our Academic Upgrading options.
Open admission
Any program of study that does not have a selective admission process or fixed capacity and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.
Program Fees
Program fees vary by the number of courses taken. Check the Fee Schedule for more detail.
Supplies for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.