Regional Centres for Success Student Candidate Application Package: September 2026

 Program Description

Thank you for choosing to apply to the Centres for Success Sepetmber 2026 program. The Regional Centres for Success Program @Durham College is an EXIT program, which when successfully completed, will ensure you have enough credits to graduate from high school and achieve your Ontario Secondary School Diploma. As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to earn one college credit (Dual Credit). Your individualized student timetable will be created upon acceptance into the program. As this is a dual-credit program, there are college expectations with regards to attendance.

1. Location and Method of Delivery: There are a total of five Regional programs, with four being held at Durham College, Oshawa Campus and one at Durham College, Whitby Campus.  Students may be placed at either campus.  This is an in-person program.
2. Attendance and Work Expectations: The CFS program follows a daily schedule, similar to a regular high school. Students are expected to be present in person every day for the entirety of their classes and to be actively engaged in class activities and discussions.
3. Supports: Potential candidates will have access to Durham College campus facilities such as Student Support Services, Fitness Centres and the campus Health Centre.
4. Dual Credit: Students will select from a variety of potential dual credit courses running out of the Oshawa and Whitby campus. These offerings and the location of them is subject to change.

Students who are accepted into the CFS program and have a DDSB Chromebook or SEA laptop, are required to bring it with them.

Candidates for the Program

• Re-engaged or grade 12 students who are motivated to complete high school but may be struggling with being successful in a regular day school. 
• looking to complete college-level studies for their pathway. 
• are within a semester of graduating, with at least 24 credits.
• have completed or attempted NBE3C1, NBE3U1 or ENG3C1, ENG3U1.

Highlights of the Program

The program allows students to:

• earn 4 or more credits in a semester.
• earn a dual credit offered by Durham College.
• experience the college environment by accessing the state-of-the-art facilities at Durham College. 
• have an individualized timetable. 
• benefit from a small class with a specialized Student Success teacher.