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BC Adult Graduation Diploma

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

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BC Adult Graduation Diploma is a foundation in Upgrading/upskilling programme taught at Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,626 per semester (CAD 0 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Foundation

Field: Upgrading/upskilling

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 0 / semester

International tuition: CAD 4,626 / semester

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

If you want to earn the equivalent of a high school diploma after turning 18 years old, you can complete the BC Adult Graduation Diploma. The Adult Graduation Diploma is often called the Adult Dogwood. All students interested in earning an Adult Dogwood are encouraged to consult with an Admissions Officer or program advisor to discover the right path for them.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This upgrading credential has no academic course prerequisite and no published English or French language test score; its entry condition is age-based rather than credential-based. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, or 17 years old and out of school for at least one year, or 17 with a special arrangement through their school district; there is no maximum age. The programme page directs prospective students to contact an NLC admissions officer or visit a local campus to build a personalised learning plan rather than complete a standard application against course prerequisites. Fall and Winter intakes are offered at all of NLC's campuses (Atlin, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Dease Lake, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Tumbler Ridge, and online) in full-time and part-time formats, and related Career and College Preparation classes within the upgrading stream start as often as monthly.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

Application Deadline: Northern Lights College uses one admissions calendar for domestic and international applicants alike, applying through EducationPlannerBC or in person. Applications open about eleven months before each intake: 1 October for the following Fall, 1 February for the following Winter, and 1 June for the following Spring. For the 2027 cycle the priority deadline is 30 September 2026 for Winter 2027 entry, 31 January 2027 for Spring 2027 entry, and 31 May 2027 for Fall 2027 entry (dual-credit applicants get until 24 October 2026 and 23 June 2027 respectively), with a tuition deposit due about a month after each priority date. NLC states international applicants already in Canada on a valid visa follow the same domestic deadlines; after the priority date, seats remain open, on a rolling basis, until each term's add/drop date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Northern Lights College

Type: College

Control: Public

Campus setting: Rural

Founded: 1975

Students: 3,304

Programs: 74

Location: Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BC Adult Graduation Diploma award?

Northern Lights College awards a Foundation in the field of Upgrading/upskilling on completion of this programme.

How much does BC Adult Graduation Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 4,626 per semester (CAD 0 per semester for local students).

Can BC Adult Graduation Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Northern Lights College.

What language is BC Adult Graduation Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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