Dawson College
Montréal, Québec
Plan Dawson College studies by distinguishing two-year pre-university DEC programs from three-year technical DEC programs, then checking admissions, Quebec status, fees, housing and Omnivox tasks.
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CEGEP routes
Dawson College DEC choices
Dawson describes two main full-time DEC routes: two-year pre-university programs and three-year technical programs.
A pre-university DEC normally takes two years and is designed to prepare students for university. A technical DEC normally takes three years and emphasizes practical preparation for work, while some graduates continue to university under destination-specific conditions. Dawson says a DEC is a Quebec college diploma; the route and courses you complete matter when a university assesses your application.
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| Route | Dawson description |
|---|---|
| Pre-university | Two years; prepares for university study |
| Technical | Three years; practical preparation for work or further study under conditions |
Decision checklist
- Choose a route based on your next study or work step.
- Check the exact profile, not only the broad program name.
- Ask the receiving university which courses and credential it requires.
Continue by decision
Admissions & Deadlines
Fall 2026 applications, including late applications, are closed. Dawson’s published March 1 deadline has passed; use the admissions page for the next available cycle.
Open sectionPrograms & Pathways
Dawson lists pre-university programs such as Science and Social Science alongside technical programs such as Computer Science Technology.
Open sectionResidence & Housing
Dawson’s housing service points students to off-campus listings and explains lease questions; students can use its Places4Students partnership to search.
Open sectionCosts & Financial Aid
Fall 2026 day-division fees separate base student fees from additional non-Quebec-resident or international charges.
Open sectionStudent Life & Support
MyDawson and Omnivox centralize registration, documents, fees, messages and course services.
Open sectionCareers & Work Experience
University requirements belong to the receiving institution and can differ by degree; a DEC does not automatically create a fixed credit transfer.
Open sectionAt a glance
- Pre-university and technical DEC routes explained separately
- Fall 2026 application and fee deadlines
- Quebec and non-Quebec resident fee distinction
- Omnivox registration, documents and student services
Official sources
Open the official page again before applying, accepting an offer, paying, selecting housing, or relying on a transfer or immigration pathway.
Educational guidance only. Requirements, prices, transfers, housing, immigration eligibility, and availability can change; use the official links in this guide before acting.
Plan your next step
Reopen the exact official program page for your intake and applicant category. Save the requirement, cost, campus, and deadline evidence you used, then confirm any uncertainty with the institution.
Directory information checked on September 3, 2026. This authored draft is awaiting factual acceptance.