Welcome
Welcome to Get Prepared for Success (GPS) Online
This is your opportunity to virtually navigate through Durham College's campuses and services and complete your college business at your convenience.
Take a virtual tour
Welcome from President Don Lovisa
We’re glad you’ve chosen Durham College for your post-secondary journey. To get ready, you first have to take care of the paperwork. Lucky for you, we’ve developed the Get Prepared for Success (GPS) orientation program to make the whole process a lot easier.
By using GPS Online, you can take care of all of your college business from the comfort of your home, including paying your tuition, buying a locker and so much more!
We are here to help make your college experience a great one. So set your GPS for Durham College and we’ll see you in September!
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Pay the Bills
Payment plans
Plan A: payment in full.
Payment is due Monday, July 5.
Plan B: payment per semester.
Payments are due on July 5 and Friday, November 12.
Plan C: four installments.
Payments are due July 5; Monday, October 4; November 12; and Thursday, February 4, 2011.
Please note: A $50 administrative fee is included in the first installment payment for each semester.
Payment options
Paying online (credit card and personal banking)
Used for full payments only:
- Credit card; or
- Online banking.
Paying in person
- Accounting office, Room SW116, Gordon Willey building;
- Cash, credit card, debit or money orders are accepted; and
- Payment must be made in Canadian funds.
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
OSAP deferral
- A Promissory Note is a legal document that the college has in place to defer your payment until you have received your Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding;
- Once you have received your OSAP estimate, print your Summary of Funding chart and bring it to the Accounting office in Room SW116 of the Gordon Willey building along with the OSAP Promissory Note.
- You will be required to pay $200 towards your tuition fees;
- If your OSAP does not cover the full amount of fees, the remaining amount must be paid by the due dates indicated on your fees invoice; and
- OSAP pickup begins Wednesday, August 25. First-year students must sign up for an OSAP session, held on the second floor of the Student Centre (time TBD).
For up-to-date information, please see the Financial Aid information located under the Student tab in MyCampus
Payment options for Second Career students
In order to secure your seat you must provide a signed contract or have verbal approval from your local Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) office.
If you have received your contract and funding, please pay your fees using one of the three payment plans noted above.
If you have not yet received your contract or funding, please contact the MTCU at 1.800.387.5656 to determine the status of your application.
Sponsored students
If your fees are being paid by an external agency, the college requires an authorization letter from your sponsor. Please attach this letter to your fees invoice and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. The Accounting office will then invoice your sponsor.
Please note: you must have both copies of your tuition invoices that were included in your enrollment package when deferring or paying your tuition.
Helpful links:
My Campus
MyCampus
MyCampus is an Internet portal designed to keep you connected to important information such as:
- Campus activities;
- Class schedules;
- E-mail;
- Grades;
- Job postings; and
- Most importantly, other students and faculty.
Step One: visit MyCampus.
Step two: enter your username (nine-digit campus ID as printed in your enrolment package).
Step three: enter your temporary password using the following order:
- Birth date: MMDDYY (for example, December 16, 1992 = 121692); or
- Postal code: L1L2L3 (letters are all upper case and have no spaces).
Please note: your password is case sensitive, must be alphanumeric and a minimum of six characters.
Step four: click the log-in icon.
Below are several tutorials to assist with this process if required:
Register for your courses
Course registration begins Monday, July 12.
Step one: refer to the Student Guide to Online Registration.
Here you will also find FAQs and explanations for common errors.
Step two: login to MyCampus.
- Go to MyCampus;
- Select Click here for Administrative Services;
- Select Student Information - Durham College; then
- Select Registration.
Step three: choose Select Term.
Select DC Fall 2010 from the drop-down menu and submit.
Step four: select Timetable Selections.
Please review the learning contract and select I agree to continue with registration.
Step five: select your course block.
Certain programs may have more than one course block to choose from; make sure you have reviewed all of the course block options before registering.
Step six: complete the Self-Identification Student Survey and have your name entered for a draw for a $500 Campus Bookstore gift card! Complete the survey:
- By selecting the Take the Self-Identification Student Survey link at the end of the online registration process; or
- By returning to the Student Services and Financial Aid section on MyCampus and selecting Self-Identification Student Survey.
The Self-Identification Student Survey will be available on MyCampus from July 12 to Sunday, October 31, 2010.
The survey is only available to Durham College students in the first year of their program (apprenticeship, upgrading and continuing education students are not eligible to take the survey at this time).
Print your schedule and course outlines
Step one: preview the Printing your schedule and course outlines tutorial or view the Finding and printing your class schedule video tutorial.
- Printing your schedule and course outlines tutorial [PDF - 406 KB]; and
- Finding and printing your class schedule.
Step two: return to the Registration menu in MyCampus.
Step three: select Student Schedule by Day and Time.
Step four: enter the date 09/12/2010 and select the printer icon.
Step five: return to the main MyCampus page and select the Online Subject Outlines link.
This link gives you access to all of your course outlines and textbook information.
Step six: select DC Fall 2010 term and your program name from the drop-down menus and submit.
Step seven: select your course from the list to view the course outline.
Step eight: the course outline will open in a PDF file. Print this file for your records.
Step nine: repeat steps seven and eight until you have printed all course outlines.
Purchase your books
Campus Bookstore
Avoid the traditional lineups and sore arms that result from purchasing your books in-person by navigating through the Campus Bookstore website.
Step one: view the Ordering books online tutorial or the How to find your textbooks and create your booklist video tutorial.
Step two: view your booklist and follow the directions.
Step three: add the books to your basket and check out.
Step four: wait for your books to arrive in the mail or pick them up at the Campus Bookstore in Room A125 of the Gordon Willey building. The fee for a mail order is $10 and pick up is $5.
Please note: it is recommended that you wait until you have attended the first day of each class before removing the wrapping from your textbooks. Course textbooks cannot be returned once they have been opened.
Campus ID
Your campus identification (ID) card is a valuable and required piece of identification that is valid for the duration of your studies (yearly validation required).
Step one: make a tuition payment or defer your fees.
Step two: obtain proof of registration and government photo ID.
- Government-issued photo ID may be any one of the following: BYID card; Canadian citizenship card; driver's licence; or passport; and
- If you do not have any government-issued photo ID you must complete a Student Identification form. This form requires the signature of a guarantor prior to arriving on campus.
Step three: go to Campus Identification Services.
The Campus Identification Services office is located in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, Room G1004.
First-year students may have their photos processed in the Gordon Willey building, Room G213 beginning Monday, August 23.
For more information on hours of operation in August and September please visit Campus Identification Services.
Purchase a locker
Lockers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on Sunday, August 1.
Step one: select a locker online through Parking and Locker Services.
Step two: pay for your locker.
Oshawa campus
Fees are:
- Half-size: $15 plus HST;
- Full-size: $30 plus HST; and
- Half-size lockers in South Wing of Gordon Willey building or the UOIT Science building: $21 plus HST.
Whitby campus
Fees are:
- Half-size: $20 plus HST (includes lock); and
- Full-size: $35 plus HST (includes lock).
Payment
You may pay:
- Online using a credit card; or
- In person at the Tuck Shop, located on the second floor of the Student Centre, using cash or debit card.
Please print and bring the e-mail confirmation of your locker selection with you if you are paying in person. Locks may be purchased in the Campus Bookstore and/or the Student Centre Tuck Shop.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Locker Services.
Commuting to campus
If you will be driving to campus on a regular basis you may want to purchase a parking pass.
Step one: look at a campus map and determine the parking lot you would like to use during the academic year.
Step two: choose a parking pass from Parking and Locker Services.
Step three: pay online or in person.
Online: through the Parking and Locker Services website, payment is made using a credit card only. You will need to print your order confirmation and bring it with you to pick up your parking pass at the Parking Services office.
In person: visit the Parking Services office located on the main floor of the Gordon Willey building next to the Main Reception desk. You may pay using cash, debit or credit card.
For more information, please contact the Parking Services office.
For directions to our campuses:
Public transit
U-Pass
As a full-time Durham College student, you will receive a Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) which provides you with unlimited use of any Durham Region Transit bus or GO Transit bus operating in the region of Durham.* When boarding a bus, you will be required to show your valid campus ID card. The cost for the U-Pass is included in your full-time student fees.
For information on route schedules, please visit Public Transit.
All questions and comments can be directed to publictransit@durhamcollege.ca.
*U-Pass is valid during the academic year only.
Staff to Student Mentoring
The staff at Durham College are committed to serving you!
Sign up for the Staff-to-Student E-Mentoring program and you will receive monthly informative e-mails from a staff member. The staff member, referred to as an e-mentor, will be your go-to person for any questions you have during your first year at Durham College. In addition to answering your questions, the e-mentor will provide you with information on events and activities happening around campus; encourage you to achieve your academic goals; and connect you with campus services, which will help ease some stress to make your time at the college memorable and enjoyable!
To register for the program, please fill out the online registration form. You will receive your first communication within five days of registering with the program.
Face-to face mentoring is also available to students upon request.
For more information on the program, please contact firstyear@durhamcollege.ca.
FAQ
Have a question?
If you have a question about GPS, student services or anything at Durham College, please visit the college’s main FAQ page to find your answer.
Talk to a current student
Get the inside scoop on what it is like to be a first-year student from someone who has been there.
Upper-year students are available to answer your questions!
For more information, visit Ask a student.
First-year social networking
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Plan for success...
...by visiting the following:
Academic Advising Services;
Centre for Students with Disabilities; and
Student Academic Learning Services.
Contact Student Life
Oshawa campus
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4
T: 905.721.2000
F: 905.721.3113
Location and hours
Gordon Willey building, Room B205
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
First generation student co-ordinator
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 3458
E: firstgeneration@durhamcollege.ca
First-year experience co-ordinator
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2103
E: firstyear@durhamcollege.ca
Student development co-ordinator
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2616
E: studentlife@durhamcollege.ca
GPS Live
GPS Live
At GPS Live, our knowledgeable staff and student leaders are here to help you navigate through the steps of becoming a successful first-year student at Durham College.
You can:
- Discover how to improve your academic experience through our Keys to Success session;
- Receive step-by-step instructions on accessing the college computer network;
- Learn how to purchase your books;
- Pick up your campus ID card;
- Find out from upper-year students what it's like to be a Durham College student at Real Students, Real Answers;
- Take a tour of our campuses;
- Pick up your Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) loans;
- Receive a free lunch; and
- Much more!
