081.06 - Special Pathway
DEC Pathway
If you don’t have the prerequisites for the program of your choice, or if you don’t know which program you want to go into, the DEC Pathway might be right for you.
What is the DEC Pathway?
The DEC Pathway is a transition semester for students who wish to have extra time and help in moving from high-school to college studies. The DEC Pathway is not a program itself, but it normally leads to a regular program in your second semester.
However, the DEC Pathway will include some of your required general education courses (English, French, Humanities or Physical Education) and often one or two of the concentration courses for the DEC you wish to eventually complete.
This option may be for you if you would be at greater risk of academic difficulty without the additional time and assistance. It is also available to applicants who need to complete pre-requisite high school courses before being admitted to the DEC program of their choice. While St. Lawrence does not offer such courses directly, they may be completed through adult education at the secondary level on a part-time or full-time basis.
Is This the Right Route for You?
Applicants to the DEC Pathway must satisfy the college general admission requirements. When applying, you will be able to identify the program that you wish to enter in your second semester, after completing the DEC Pathway.
Before applying, talk to our Academic Advisor about whether the DEC Pathway is the right fit for you. You can learn more about Academic Advising and how to contact our advisor on the Academic Advising page.
