Adult Upgrading (AU) | Certificate or Adult Dogwood Diploma (CIP 53.0102)
Diploma or Certificate
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The BC Adult Graduation Diploma “Adult Dogwood” requires:
- Provincial Level English or higher,
- Advanced Level Mathematics or higher,
- three additional courses at the Provincial Level or higher, or, Advanced Social Sciences and two Provincial or higher courses.
Adult Upgrading includes the following courses to help students meet their educational goals:
AU Provincial level (Grade 12)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 050 | Human Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 0501 | Human Biology - Part 1 | 2 |
| BIOL 0502 | Human Biology - Part 2 | 2 |
| EDCP 050 | Education and Career Planning | 3 |
| ENGL 050 | Provincial English (Literature) | 4 |
| ENGL 055 | Provincial Technical English | 4 |
| MATH 0501 | Provincial Mathematics | 2 |
| MATH 0502 | Provincial Mathematics | 2 |
| PORT 050 | Portfolio | 4 |
| WORK 050 | Work Experience | 4 |
AU Advanced level (Grade 11)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 040 | Chemistry 040 Advanced Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 0401 | Advanced Chemistry 0401 | 2 |
| CHEM 0402 | Advanced Chemistry 0402 | 2 |
| ENGL 040 | Advanced English | 5 |
| MATH 0401 | Advanced Math,Advanced Level Algebraic Part 1 | 2 |
| MATH 0402 | Advanced Math,Advanced Level Algebraic Part 2 | 2 |
| MATH 046 | Advanced Business/Technical Mathematics | 4 |
AU Intermediate level (Grade 10)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCP 030 | Education and Career Planning | 2.5 |
| ENGL 030 | Intermediate English | 4 |
| MATH 0301 | Intermediate Mathematics I | 2 |
| MATH 0302 | Intermediate Mathematics II | 2 |
AU Fundamental level
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 021 | Fundamental English 021 | 2.5 |
| ENGL 022 | Fundamental English 022 | 3 |
| ENGL 023 | Fundamental English 023 | 2.5 |
| ENGL 024 | Fundamental English 024 | 2.5 |
| ENGL 025 | Fundamental English 025 | 2.5 |
| ENGL 026 | Fundamental English 026 | 2.5 |
| MATH 023 | Fundamental Math 023 | 2 |
| MATH 0241 | Fundamental Mathematics 0241 | 2.5 |
| MATH 0242 | Fundamental Mathematics 0242 | 2.5 |
| MATH 0251 | Fundamental Mathematics 0251 | 2.5 |
| MATH 0252 | Fundamental Mathematics 0252 | 2.5 |
| MATH 026 | Fundamental Mathematics 026 | 2.5 |
Adult Upgrading has a variety of options to serve your learning needs. Flexible course offerings may include in-person or online classes that you can take part-time or full-time. You will learn in an instructor-led, self-paced, or group-lecture format, depending on the courses you sign up for. Some courses may not be available at all campuses.
For entry into Adult Upgrading, you need to:
- be at least 18 years of age OR
- have already earned Grade 12 standing OR
- be 17 years of age and out of public school for at least one year OR
- have a written recommendation from a local high school principal; AND
- If the applicant does not meet the course requirements, they will be asked to take the Adult Upgrading placement.
If you are under 18 years old or if you do not meet the course prerequisites, please contact an Educational Advisor.
Apply for CCP
Step 1
Apply to the program through Education Planner BC. Questions? Contact an Educational Advisor.
Step 2
Contact an Educational Advisor to talk about your educational goals, funding options and other support to get you started on your educational journey. If you have attended high school in British Columbia, you can order a copy of your high school transcript.
Step 3
An Educational Advisor will connect you with a Learning Assistance Specialist who will work with you to determine which courses meet your learning levels and needs.
Step 4
Your Educational Advisor will help you register in the right courses and get started.
We offer tuition rates based on how many hours you will be in class. How many hours you are in class depends on when you can attend classes and which classes you want to attend. Please see below for the international tuition table and for information on Financial Aid.
| Hours per week | Mandatory fees per semester | Student Union fees per semester (15 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-8 hours | $33.28 per semester | $56.38 |
| 8.1-14 hours | $61.35 per semester | $56.38 |
| 14.1-21 hours | $90.75 per semester | $56.38 |
| 21.1+ hours | $125.25 per semester | $58.38 |
Fees are effective as of August 1, 2025 for the 2025/26 Academic Year. Student Union fees of $56.38 per semester will be added to the student account.
Please note that these are approximate costs and may vary depending on courses taken.
Domestic students may be able to apply for help to pay your fees. Please come to the college and ask an advisor about financial assistance or funding that may be available.
Books may be available in the library or may be purchased second hand.
| Hours per week | International tuition and fees per 15 week semester | Student Union fees per semester (15 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-8 hours | $2,008.72 per semester | $56.38 |
| 8.1-14 hours | $3,456.84 per semester | $56.38 |
| 14.1-21 hours | $5,065.79 per semester | $56.38 |
| 21.1+ hours | $6,566.95 per semester | $56.38 |
Fees are effective as of August 2025 and do not include student union fees. Student Union fees of $56.38 per semester and health insurance, if applicable, will be added to the student account. Please note that these are approximate costs and may vary depending on courses taken. International student tuition includes Health Insurance fees of $323.38, which may not be charged if students have provided proof of MSP.
Financial Aid
You may be able to apply for help to pay your fees. Please come to the College and ask an advisor about financial assistance or funding that may be available. Be sure to check out the following opportunities: