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Contains information on all programs and services offered at John Abbott College. JAC Viewbook

Contains numbers and stats about John Abbott College, our program prerequisites, an overview of our student resources and services, and much more. Don’t know much about JAC? This document is a great start! JAC Fact Sheet

The Academic Calendar contains every important date for the fall and winter semesters of the current year. ACADEMIC CALENDAR

This useful online resource contains all of the information incoming students needs to begin studying at John Abbott College. Information about attendance confirmation and payment, as well as placement testing can also be found here. www.johnabbott.qc.ca/getstarted

The Course Calendar contains a semester-by-semester breakdown of the classes offered in each program, complete with class descriptions. Our new online version allows for easy navigation of the courses offered and ensures that we always have the most up-to-date information for our students.

The pre-university programs at John Abbott College are a gateway to a successful university education.  These two-year (4 semesters) programs provide students with a solid academic foundation and equip them with the proper tools for a smooth transition to university studies.  The pre-university programs combine core courses, which will vary depending on the program of enrolment (see specific program for details), and general education courses.
For our Pre-U Programs at a glance, check out our Pre-U one-pager.

The career programs at John Abbott College are specifically formatted to give students the knowledge and experience necessary for joining the workforce directly upon graduation. With a more hands-on approach, these programs emphasize the development of skills and aptitudes invaluable to becoming a productive member of the working world. These programs run for a duration of 3 years (6 semesters) and are made up of a fine balance between program-specific core courses and general education courses.
For our Career Programs at a glance, check out our Career Programs one-pager.

Information about how General Education and concentration courses fit together as a program.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Students wishing to be admitted to the Professional Theatre program must first undergo an audition or interview. All of the necessary information regarding this step in the admission process can be found in this handbook, click here.

This table contains information about our admissions quotas as well as the latest grade cut-offs for each of our programs. Click here

Programs with special requirements here

We offer a “Student for a Day” program where high school students can be paired up with a JAC Student Ambassador and spend the day as a JAC student. For information, or to sign up, please contact admissions@johnabbott.qc.ca.

JAC Financial Assistance Services provides all essential information on the different financial assistance programs to which John Abbott students may apply.  FAS provides advice on the options available to students and assistance with the various application procedures for financial aid.

John Abbott College offers the finest in on-campus accommodation with our Stewart apartments. The building provides housing to 195 full-time students in fully furnished apartment-style living. The building is connected to the rest of the College allowing easy access to classrooms, the library, as well as the Casgrain Sports Centre. Click here

A comprehensive guide to Cegep for beginners. A great resource for students in need of general information. https://www.sram.qc.ca/what-is-sram/jumpstart-to-college