Summer School and Prep School
These are individual college and high school level courses intended for those looking to complete their diploma requirements. Classes are offered in traditional, in-person format. This page covers:
- Dates
- Course registration
- Requirements
- Summer graduating students
- Non-graduating students
- How to register/apply
- As a Vanier student
- As a student from another college
- Course/College Withdrawal
- Course Drop
Dates
- Summer School courses: Wednesday, June 11 - Thursday, July 31, 2025
- Prep School (High School) courses: Wednesday, June 25 - Thursday, July 31st, 2025
For all dates and deadlines, see Important dates.
Online course registration
Registration takes place on Omnivox by appointment. Check Omnivox→Course Registration for your appointment time.
- Registration appointments open Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6, 2025
- Registration ends Sunday, June 8 at 11:59 p.m.
Registration help
Need help during your appointment? Return to this webpage for chat support on June 5th or 6th, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Course registration limits
All students can enroll in a maximum of one high school Math or Science course. The number of other courses you can take depends on your graduation status:
Summer graduating students
- May take up to 3 courses, including:
- DCS courses needed to graduate
- University prerequisites
- High school Math/Science* courses
- Science students: Maximum 2 Math or Science* courses
Non-graduating students
- May take up to 2 courses, including:
- DEC courses
- University prerequisites
- High school Math or Science*
*All students are restricted to one high school Math or Science course during summer school.
Before you register
Keep in mind that:
- Completing a survey or receiving an appointment does not guarantee a seat.
- Fees must be paid in full within 24 hours of registration via Omnivox (Visa or MasterCard only). We do not accept cash or personal cheques.
- If fees are not paid, your spot may be given to another student.
- The College reserves the right to revise or cancel courses without prior notice.
How to register: Returning Vanier students
If you completed credit courses in the last 12 months, you are considered a returning student and do not need to reapply.
If you took Continuing Education courses in Winter 2025
- You will automatically receive an Omnivox registration appointment for June 5 or 6.
- Appointments appear in Omnivox in early June.
- If you don't see your appointment, email conted@vaniercollege.qc.ca with your name and student ID.
If you took courses in Summer or Fall 2024 (but not Winter 2025)
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Email conted@vaniercollege.qc.ca to have your file reviewed.
Vanier student profiles
A) Vanier Summer 2025 potential graduates
You are a potential Summer 2025 graduate if:
- You are missing no more than 3 courses to graduate.
- Science students: you are missing no more than 2 science courses.
- You appear on the Summer 2025 Potential Graduates List in Omnivox→Academic Advising.
Not on the list but believe you qualify? Email advising@vaniercollege.qc.ca by May 25.
Complete the survey in Omnivox→Surveys and Votes between April 30 and May 11.
In the survey, indicate if you want to take a:
- University prerequisite not part of your program
- High school Math/Science course
- Course retake
Registration appointments
- Automatically assigned for June 5 in Omnivox (visible in early June)
- If retaking a course, you’ll be registered only if space permits.
- A fee of $5 per course hour is applied to retakes
Consult available spaces on the Master Live Schedule
B) Vanier Winter 2025 potential graduates (needing Summer/Prep School)
You qualify if:
- You are on the Winter 2025 potential graduates list
- You requested or received an incomplete for, or failed, 1–3 courses in Winter 2025
- You wish to take a university prerequisite, high school Math/Science, or retake a course
Complete the Omnivox survey (Omnivox→Surveys and Votes) between April 30 and May 11. Answer YES to question 1 to receive a registration appointment.
Registration appointments
- Assigned for June 5 (visible in early June)
- If retaking a course, you'll be registered only if space permits.
- A fee of $5 per hour is applied to retakes
Consult available spaces on the Master Live Schedule
C) Non-graduating Vanier students
Complete the Omnivox survey (Omnivox→Surveys and Votes) between April 30 and May 11. Answer YES to question 1 to receive a registration appointment for June 6.
- If you're a Fall 2025 potential graduate and need a Summer prerequisite for Fall, mention this in the survey.
- In the survey, indicate if you want to:
- Take a university prerequisite
- Take a high school Math/Science course
- Retake a course you’ve already passed
Course space is limited. Graduating students have priority.
Registration appointments
- June 6 via Omnivox
- If retaking a course, you’ll be registered only if space permits.
- A fee of $5 per course hour is applied to retakes
Consult available spaces on the Master Live Schedule
How to apply: Students from other colleges
The following process applies regardless of your graduation status. Be sure to follow Summer 2025 Important Dates.
- Ask your Academic Advisor to submit a virtual commandite by May 30 (if you are graduating, your advisor must indicate this in the commandite).
- Course requests will be processed June 9 (space permitting).
- If registered, you'll get an email after 4:00 p.m. on June 9.
- Pay via Omnivox by midnight or you will lose your spot.
- If you need to withdraw, follow the Omnivox withdrawal procedure.
Course/College Withdrawal
For more information on Course/College Withdrawal, see this page.
Course Drop
For more information on Course Drop, see this page.