It’s common for students to have concerns about whether they’re prepared for their college programs.
Rest assured, colleges are accustomed to assessing incoming students and ensuring that appropriate resources are in place to support their success. However, these resources cannot wholly replace the academic knowledge expected of students entering college.
Students are encouraged to make use of the resources available to them through the school boards, the Ministry of Education and independent learning centres to proactively address any concerns about gaps in their learning in advance of entry into college.
In addition, for students already committed to a college program beginning in the fall, the following list provides information about services generally available at each college that may help fill gaps in preparedness. We encourage students to contact their college directly for detailed information.
Resources by college:
Algonquin
Academic Upgrading programs & courses – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computers, Math
Online courses – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computers, Math, Physics
Boréal
ACE Upgrading courses – Biology, Communications (English & French), Computer Skills, Math, Physics, Self Direction
Cambrian
Academic Upgrading courses – Communications, Computers, English, Math, Self-Management / Self-Direction
Canadore
Academic Upgrading and Career Preparation courses – Computers, Communications, Math, Sciences
Centennial
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program – Biology, Chemistry, English, Math
Conestoga
Academic and Career Entrance program – Chemistry, Communications, Computer Studies, Math, Self-Management / Self-Direction
Academic Upgrading program – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Studies, Math, Physics
Confederation
ACE (Academic & Career Entrance) program – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Studies, Math, Physics, Self-Management / Self-Direction
Academic Upgrading courses – Communications & Math
Durham
Academic Upgrading – College Preparation program – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Skills, Math, Physics
Fanshawe
Academic Upgrading / ACE program (London campus) – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Studies, Math, Physics, Self-Management / Self-Direction
Academic Upgrading courses (Simcoe / Norfolk campus)
Academic Upgrading / ACE program (St. Thomas campus)
Academic Upgrading / ACE program (Woodstock campus)
Fleming
Academic Upgrading program – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Studies, Math
George Brown
Academic Upgrading program – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Studies, Math, Physics
Georgian
Academic and Career Preparation program – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computers, Math, Physics
Humber
Academic Upgrading program – Biology, Computers, Communications, Math
La Cité
Basic Adult Education courses – Biology, Chemistry, French, Computer Science, Math, Physics
Lambton
Academic Upgrading courses – Biology, Chemistry, Computer Skills, Communications, Math, Physics, Self-Direction
Loyalist
Career and College Prep program – Computers, English, Math
Mohawk
Academic Upgrading & Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) – Computer Studies, English, Math
Niagara
Academic Upgrading – Chemistry, Computer Studies, Communications English, Math, Physics, Self-Management & Self-Direction
Northern
Academic Upgrading courses – Communications, Computer Sciences, Math
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program – Biology, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Math, Physics, Self-Direction / Self-Management
Sault
Academic Upgrading – Biology, Chemistry, Computers, Communications, Math, Physics, Self-Management / Self-Direction
Seneca
Academic Upgrading program – Biology, Chemistry, Computers, English & Communications, Math
Sheridan
Academic Upgrading program – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Applications, Math, Physics
St. Clair
A.C.E. (Academic & Career Entrance) program (Windsor Campus) – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computers, Math, Physics, Self-Management
A.C.E. (Academic & Career Entrance) program (Chatham Campus) – Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Computers, Math, Physics, Self-Management
St. Lawrence
Career / College Preparatory program (Adult Upgrading) – Biology, Chemistry, Computers, English, Math, Physics, Self-Management & Self-Direction