Academic and Career Preparation: BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood)

Description

The BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood) program, an adult Grade 12 equivalency, enables adult learners to complete their BC Ministry of Education secondary school graduation requirements in order to enter the workforce or post-secondary studies.

Courses required for completion are offered in a semester-based format; however, courses at the fundamental to advanced levels can be taken in a continuous intake (individually-paced) format.

Students completing the Adult Graduation Diploma can satisfy graduation requirements by using:

• courses taken in high-school;
• transferable courses taken at other post-secondary institutions;
• undergraduate-level courses (may be applied towards other programs).

Admission Requirements

All applicants who do not have the appropriate High School prerequisite, or those referred by instructors, must take assessments in English and mathematics to ensure appropriate placement in the program. Assessments are booked through Student Enrolment Services (kpu.ca/ses).

Curricular Requirements

To complete the Adult Graduation Program, mature students (19 or older) must complete five courses in the post-secondary system. Courses and credits can be counted from KPU and/or the BC School System. At least three of the five courses must be completed (directly, or through PLA) after enrolling in the Adult Graduation Program.

Diploma requirements are:

Notes: 
* Grade 12 courses taken at BC Secondary Schools may be used to meet requirements. See Policy L.5, Requirements for Graduation, http://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Policies/L05.pdf
† Completion of a Language Arts 12 course with a grade of C+ or better may be required to access courses numbered 1100 or greater.

For a more detailed explanation of the graduation requirements, see the Ministry of Education Adult Graduation Diploma Program website (www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/adult_graduation.htm).

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a BC Adult Graduation Diploma.