Access

Upgrading
Type Part Time Full Time
Length Varies
Campus All Campuses
Delivery In Class
Fees* Varies
*All fees are an estimate.
Starting Semesters Fall 2026 Spring 2027

Overview

Many students want to get into a particular college program but need some upgrading to meet admission requirements. The Access Program allows you to take selected college-level courses while you are still completing your upgrading, giving you a jumpstart on completing your program sooner. These are just some of the programs that have college courses available:

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Associate of Arts Degree (various)
  • Associate of Science Degree (various)
  • Business Management
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Criminology
  • Dental Programs
  • Early Childhood Care and Learning
  • Fine Arts
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Natural Resources and Forestry Technology
  • Practical Nurse
  • Social Service Worker
  • Web and Graphic Design

You may need an Academic Upgrading Assessment to meet course prerequisites. We recommend you visit an Academic Advisor to help you choose courses that will be beneficial for your future program.

Courses

Entry Requirements

Locations & Dates

Type Campus Starts Status
  • Domestic
  • Burns Lake
  • In Class
  • Fall 2026
Open for Applications
  • Domestic
  • Mackenzie
  • In Class
  • Fall 2026
Open for Applications
  • Domestic
  • Prince George
  • In Class
  • Fall 2026
Few Seats Left
  • Domestic
  • Quesnel
  • In Class
  • Fall 2026
Open for Applications
  • Domestic
  • Vanderhoof
  • In Class
  • Fall 2026
Open for Applications
  • Domestic
  • Prince George
  • In Class
  • Spring 2027
Open for Applications

Program Fees

Program fees vary by the number of courses taken. Check the  for more detail.

Supplies for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.

I learned to embrace who I am and incorporate that into every ounce of my being. Whether it’s parenting, studying or working, I learned the importance of Indigenizing my process.

The instructors are so full of knowledge and ensured all the teaching methods were used through lecture, visual, and hands-on, and that made it easy to grasp all the new material.

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My experience at CNC was more than I could have hoped for. I made lifelong friends and memories. With small cohorts of students we were able to create connections with fellow classmates and get the most out of every class, which was integral to managing the program’s demanding workload.

Community & Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient enrollment.  When a program is cancelled, students will receive a full refund. Please refer to our Refund Policy.