A free service to assist students who are looking to complete their high school credits, or improve Essential Skills Workshops:
• Health Care Studies (incld.
OUR TEAM:
Sue Hawkins- Manager: School, College, Work Initiatives and Academic Upgrading
Yvonne Knight - Registration Administrator
Meagan Quesnelle - Administrative Systems Officer
Jennifer Anderson - Student Support Specialist
Christopher Walton - Math Teacher
Emily Field - English Teacher
On campus, Academic Upgrading offers College Prep Mathematics & Communications for students missing ne
08/21/2025
Busy job?
Crazy hours?
We get it.
Our Academic Upgrading program lets you learn when it suits you—start any semester.
Earn key Grade 12 equivalent credits without quitting work.
Click to learn more and start the application and find the class time that fits your life. ->
https://durhamcollege.ca/programs-and-courses/academic-upgrading-college-preparation/courses
08/13/2025
"Everything changed the day a classmate told me she had applied to college.
I was curious and asked her how it worked. She explained the application steps to me. At first, I didn’t believe it was possible. But then I thought, “What do I have to lose?” and decided to apply.
They scheduled an online appointment for me. While I was waiting, many people around me said it was fake, or that I would have to pay a lot of money because nothing like that could be free. Their words doubled my stress because even dreaming of this opportunity was beautiful.
In my anxiety, I reached out to Meagan Quesnelle and told her I needed to talk . I will never forget how she responded to me on the weekend, during her day off. She answered all my questions, calmed me down, and helped me believe in the process.
After that, I started the upgrading courses — and I met incredible teachers."
Finish Grade 12-level English or Math in as little as 14 weeks.
Open the door to apprenticeships and college programs this year, not next.
Learn More - https://durhamcollege.ca/programs-and-courses/academic-upgrading-college-preparation
08/05/2025
Get Your Grade 12 Equivalent—Totally Free
Dreaming of college or a better job but missing requirements? Durham College’s Academic Upgrading program is here for you.
Learn in a welcoming, adult-only classroom where you can boost your reading, writing, math, and computer skills with no tuition or textbooks to buy.
Spots are limited each semester!
Apply Now to save your seat and take the first step toward your future.
07/30/2025
Your future shouldn’t cost a fortune. Durham College’s Academic Upgrading is 100% free.
Apply Now—spots fill fast!
https://durhamcollege.ca/programs-and-courses/academic-upgrading-college-preparation/registration
07/24/2025
Been out of school for years?
You're not alone.
Join adults just like you and rediscover learning in a judgment-free zone.
Apply for fall upgrading -> https://durhamcollege.ca/programs-and-courses/academic-upgrading-college-preparation