BC Adult Basic Education
The BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood)
Did you know that adults who did not graduate from secondary school as teenagers can graduate with the BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood)? The Adult Dogwood is issued by the Government of British Columbia, and can be earned through the UUP department. Click here to go directly to the BC Ministry of Education web pages regarding the Adult Graduation program.
Who is eligible for the BC Adult Graduation diploma?
To be eligible for the Adult Dogwood, students must be 18 years or older.
What courses can be used towards the diploma?
Any course that is authorized by either the Ministry of Advanced Education or the Ministry of Education as a requirement for graduation may be used towards the Adult Dogwood.
How many courses are required?
To be eligible for the Adult Dogwood, a student must complete three courses after enrolling in an adult program. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) may be used to meet any of the requirements for the Adult Dogwood.
What are the BC Adult Graduation Diploma requirements?
The following table shows the Adult Dogwood requirements:
British Columbia
School System
Qualifying Courses |
College ABE
Program
Qualifying Courses
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| A Language Arts 12* course |
4 credit course
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or
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a Provincial Level (ENGL 091) or higher English course |
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AND
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| A Mathematics 11 or 12* course |
4 credit course
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or
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an Advanced Level (MATH 084 or 085), or higher Mathematics course |
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AND EITHER
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| OPTION 1 |
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| Three (3) Grade 12 ministry-authorized courses (4 credits each) |
12 credits
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three (3) additional courses at the Provincial Level or higher |
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OR
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| OPTION 2 |
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Social Studies 11 (4 credits)
and
two (2) Grade 12 ministry-authorized courses (4 credits each) |
12 credits
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or
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advanced Social Sciences and two Provincial Level or higher |
| TOTAL: 20 credits |
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TOTAL: 5 courses |
Note: Courses higher than the provincial level used to meet the Adult Dogwood diploma requirements may or may not be accepted for university transfer. Students should check with the institution and program for which they are applying to find out about transferability of courses.
How to apply for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma
To apply for your BC Adult Graduation diploma, pick up the green Graduation application form at Admissions and Records, University of the Fraser Valley, and attach your transcript showing your completed courses. Take it in or mail it to UFV, Admissions and Records.
For more specific details about the BC Adult Graduation diploma, contact the UUP Instructional Assistant on your campus.
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