You may apply as one of the following:

Regular Student

You are able to meet the regular admission requirements for the program. (See the program section of this calendar.) The regular admission requirements may include:

• suitable courses, grades, and averages
• tests, auditions, portfolios, or other approved criteria.

Courses taken at other educational institutions will be evaluated for equivalence.

Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older and you must be out of school for at least one full year before the program starts. Admission under this category is not automatic. Check the specific admission requirements for the program you want to enter. (See the program section of this guide.)

Unclassified Student

You may take a maximum of two courses per term without presenting documents. Prerequisites for courses must be presented.

Visiting Student

You must present approval from another accredited institution to take a course(s) at RDC. Your home institution will determine admission requirements.

College Advanced Placement

• You must have successfully completed at least one 30-level course.
• You must have a minimum final mark of 80% in any Grade 12 subject that is a prerequisite for the chosen College course.
• You must have a letter from your high school principal indicating:
  • you are currently enrolled in high school
  • you are eligible for, or have had a successful background in, a gifted education program, and
  • you show social maturity, creativity, exceptional talent, and a commitment to finishing tasks.