{"id":205,"date":"2015-06-08T18:49:04","date_gmt":"2015-06-08T18:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/?page_id=205"},"modified":"2021-08-04T17:24:14","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T21:24:14","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-graduating-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/faq\/frequently-asked-questions-graduating-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduating Students FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n        <style>\n\n        <\/style>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"what-is-the-english-exit-test-do-i-have-to-register-for-it\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>What is the English Exit Test? Do I have to register for it?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nThe Ministerial Examination of College English, commonly referred to as the English Exit Test, is a four-hour examination that takes place twice a year, in May and December, with a make-up test in August. All students completing a program of studies are required to pass the examination in order to obtain a D.E.C. (AEC programs are exempt from this examination).<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"what-is-the-comprehensive-exam-do-i-have-to-register-for-it\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>What is the Comprehensive Exam? Do I have to register for it?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nThe Comprehensive Examination (CE) is a ministerial requirement that all students must complete in order to graduate. To pass the CE, a student must demonstrate a mastery of the objectives of his or her program. The format of that evaluation is determined by the individual programs. The CE is your opportunity to be creative \u2013 to apply what you are learning in class to what interests you. It is your opportunity to extend your learning beyond the classroom and to express your individuality on a related project. The CE should give you a taste of what it is to \u201cpractice\u201d your subject.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"what-if-i-fail-a-course-in-my-graduating-semester-after-receiving-conditional-admission-to-university-what-do-i-do\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>What if I fail a course in my graduating semester after receiving conditional admission to university? What do I do?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nIn order to enroll at a university in Quebec, you must obtain your cegep diploma. If you fail a course in the winter semester, you may be able to take the course in the summer, if it is offered, and still go to university in the fall. If your final semester is in the fall and you fail a course, you may return in the winter to take the course, assuming it is offered. You should contact the university to which you have been admitted to discuss your situation.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"i-need-help-with-my-university-applications-what-do-i-do\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>I need help with my university applications. What do I do?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nAcademic Advising offers various workshops on applying to university. This is a good starting point. Go to room 2D.4 or log onto MyDawson to see what\u2019s coming up. You can also book an individual appointment with an advisor once you have done some research into your university program choices and have specific questions to ask.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"how-can-i-confirm-that-i-will-graduate-at-the-end-of-this-semester\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>How can I confirm that I will graduate at the end of this semester?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nThe quickest way, if your registration is finalized for the current semester, is to check the final column (\u201ccourses left to take\u201d) on your progression chart or grad profile. If you see zeros everywhere, you have no courses left to take. In addition to passing all of your courses, you must pass the English Exit Test and Comprehensive Examination for your program. Please see an advisor at Drop-in (room 2D.4) if you have questions.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"can-i-still-apply-to-university-for-fall-studies-if-i-have-to-take-a-summer-courses-to-graduate\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>Can I still apply to university for fall studies if I have to take a summer course(s) to graduate?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nYes, you can. You must inform the university(ies) in Quebec to which you are applying of which courses you will be taking in summer, and of the fact that you will get your diploma in August. As you do not need to complete your DEC to apply to universities outside of the province (you need only 12 academic courses on your record to qualify), they tend to be less concerned with when you will complete your diploma.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"do-i-have-to-graduate-from-cegep-to-go-to-university\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>Do I have to graduate from cegep to go to university?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nTo be admissible to a Quebec university, you must complete your cegep diploma (unless you already qualify for university studies based on high school studies completed elsewhere). You do not need to complete your DEC to apply to universities outside of the province of Quebec (you need only 12 academic courses on your record to qualify to study at a university outside of Quebec). <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"im-graduating-in-december-can-i-go-to-university-in-january\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>I\u2019m graduating in December. Can I go to university in January?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nIt depends on the university and the program; please contact the schools to which you hope to apply.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"are-there-specific-university-application-deadlines-that-i-should-know-about\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>Are there specific university application deadlines that I should know about?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nIn Quebec, the application deadlines are March 1st (to begin studies in the fall) and November 1st (to begin studies in January). Not all programs are open in January. For universities outside of Quebec, you should be applying before the end of the calendar year to begin studies in the fall.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"are-my-chances-of-being-admitted-to-university-better-if-i-apply-early\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>Are my chances of being admitted to university better if I apply early?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nOutside of Quebec, many universities employ a rolling admissions policy. Unlike a regular admission process with firm application deadlines, applicants are often notified of their acceptance or refusal within a few weeks of applying. The application process typically opens up in the early fall, and it may continue right through the summer. In the case of rolling admissions, your chances of being admitted can be better if you apply early.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of most programs in Quebec universities, however, there are fixed application deadlines (March 1st for fall time studies and November 1st for winter studies), and decisions are typically made after the deadline has passed.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"how-do-i-apply-to-university\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>How do I apply to university?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nYou generally apply online, either to the university directly or to an application centre that farms out your application to your chosen university(ies) \u2013 as is the case for Ontario. In the case of competitive university programs, supplemental (or program-specific) applications may also be required, along with official transcripts. Supplemental applications may involve essays, letters of intent, references and\/or short-answer questions. Testing is sometimes required for highly-competitive programs. Consult the universities to which you plan to apply.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"how-do-i-provide-any-additional-materials-that-are-asked-for-as-part-of-the-application\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>How do I provide any additional materials that are asked for as part of the application?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nIt is important that you review the information provided by the university\/program to which you are applying to see if they offer options for the submission of such documents. Usually, you have the option of uploading documents with your application but this can vary by program.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"does-it-cost-money-to-apply-to-a-university\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>Does it cost money to apply to a university?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nYes. University application fees vary by university; consult the website of the university to which you are applying. In the case of local universities, Concordia, McGill and the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al all charge approximately $100.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"how-do-i-pay-my-application-fee\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>How do I pay my application fee?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nPayment by credit card is generally required for online university applications.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"how-do-i-send-my-grades-or-transcript-to-a-university\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>How do I send my grades or transcript to a university?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nQuebec universities generally obtain your grades directly from the Ministry of Education, using your permanent code. In the case of supplemental or program-specific applications (if required), you may need to send an official transcript directly to the program\/department as well. Official transcripts can be requested from the Registrar\u2019s Office (2D.6) or online (from the College homepage, click on \u201cServices\u201d and then \u201cRegistrar\u201d in the pull-down menu; from the right-hand menu, click on \u201cOnline Services\u201d and then \u201cTranscript and Other Document Requests\u201d). For out-of-province universities, you generally need to send official transcripts.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-content\"><div class=\"dc_faq\" id=\"how-will-i-find-out-if-i-have-been-accepted-at-university\"><div class=\"dc_faq-title\"><button>How will I find out if I have been accepted at university?<\/button><\/div><div class=\"dc_faq-body\">\nAdmissions decisions are usually communicated by email.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":0,"parent":18,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/205"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=205"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/205\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":396,"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/205\/revisions\/396"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/academic-advising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}