For admission to all CEGEP programs, every student must have the Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES) or the equivalent. Dawson College also offers three-year technical programs, leading to a diploma. For admission to these programs, students require a completed Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or equivalent.
Dawson College is part of the Common Application System. Students can apply either by using the online application system or the paper application form. Application deadlines are November 1 for the Winter semester and March 1 for the Fall semester.