Admissions and Financial Aid

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Some programs or circumstances require a special process for admissions. Check below to see if you need to submit additional materials or follow a unique procedure for admission.

High School Students

Concurrent Enrollment

If you are an academically above-average high school junior or senior and would like to supplement your curriculum with college course work, you might look into our concurrent enrollment option. To be considered, you must:

• Schedule an interview with a member of our Admission staff by calling 610-359-5050; select option 3. Interviews must be scheduled by August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, May 1 for summer semester I and June 1 for summer semester II. Please download the High School Enrichment Student Manual for important information.

1. Application for Admission  (Please do not use the online application)
2. Concurrent Enrollment Form
3. Official high school transcript

Early Admission

If you are mature and have strong academic credentials, you may be considered for early admission to Delaware County Community College after completion of your junior year of high school. To be considered, you must:

• Schedule an interview with a member of our Admission staff by calling 610-359-5050; select option 3
• Submit the Application for Admission along with an official high school transcript
• Provide a letter of recommendation from your high school counselor, explaining how you will benefit from this opportunity and indicating the courses needed to satisfy your high school graduation requirements
• Provide a letter from your principal confirming that the high school will issue your diploma upon satisfactory completion of Delaware County Community College courses

Partnership Programs

The College maintains a number of established agreements with area high schools that provide opportunities for students to engage in early college and career awareness experiences. Check with your school counselor to see if your school has such an arrangement with us. If so, contact our Enrollment Services Office (Founders Hall, Room 3555, 610-325-2812) for more information.

Non-high School Graduates over the age of 19

If you do not have a high school diploma or GED and are 19 years of age or older, we can consider you for enrollment on a part-time basis. To pursue this opportunity, you must:

• Interview with a member of our Admissions staff
• Complete a Petition for Admission of Non-High School Graduate
• Submit a completed Application for Admission

It is important to note that students without a high school diploma or GED are not eligible for Federal financial aid, even if admitted to the College.

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Nursing

To apply for admission to the Nursing Program (RN), you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien
• Be a resident of Delaware County or Chester County
• Attend an information session. To find out about upcoming sessions, see the Events calendar
• Follow the instructions as outlined in the Nursing Admission Procedures:

  Delaware County residents, fall 2014 >> 
  Chester County residents, fall 2014 >>

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Paramedic

The College has instituted the following admissions criteria for individuals seeking enrollment in the Paramedic-Advanced Life Support program:

• Either be a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification (Pennsylvania or National Registry) OR enroll in EMT class prior to or during the first semester in the program.
• Current Healthcare Provider Level Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Criminal background check
• Clear child abuse background check
• Take a medical physical examination and drug testing
• Delaware County Community College placement test
• Submit verification of current medical insurance
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Individuals are admitted to this program by the College’s Director of Emergency Services Education. For more information, contact Elaine Karr by email or phone: 610-723-4012.

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Plumbing Apprenticeship

Students interested in the plumbing apprenticeship should call 610-356-4800 for admission procedures.

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Police Academy

The minimum age for admission into the Municipal Police Academy is 18. You must be a U.S. citizen. Admission to the program is on a first-come, first-served basis, and class size is limited. In order to ensure the safety of students, the College and the general public, we have instituted entrance requirements for students seeking admission to the Academy, as described under PA Legislative Act 120:

• Physical Fitness Test
• Psychological evaluation
• Delaware County Community College placement test
• Health examination
• Criminal background check
• High school diploma/GED
• Valid automobile driver’s license
• Certified Driver's Check
• United States Citizenship

Application procedure

• Complete the Municipal Police Academy registration form:
    ~  Download the form
    ~  Call 610-359-7386 to obtain the form
    ~  Send an email and provide your name and address to receive an information packet and registration form
• Applicants will be advised of dates for pre-admission testing
• Results of the testing will be mailed to applicants and will include the start date of classes; dress code requirements; and billing information

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Respiratory Therapy

To apply for admission to the respiratory therapy program, you should:

• Attend an information session. To find out about upcoming sessions, see the Events calendar
• Follow the instructions as outlined in the Respiratory Therapy Admissions procedures packet

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Surgical Technology

If you would like to apply for admission to the Surgical Technology program, you should:

• Plan to attend an information session. To find out about upcoming sessions, see the Events calendar
• Follow the instructions as outlined in the Fall 2013 packet (will be posted soon)

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Transfer Students

If you are a transfer student wishing to receive credit for previous course work you have completed, submit official transcripts from all of the post-secondary schools you have attended. Acceptance of transfer credit will depend on:

• Appropriateness of courses to selected College curriculum
• Similarity of transfer credit to courses offered at the College
• When the credits were earned
• Grades received for courses

To obtain transfer credit, mark the appropriate space on the general application form and submit a Petition for Transfer of Credit to the Assessment Center.

Only 36 transfer credits may be used toward degree requirements. Former Delaware County Community College students who have completed 24 or more credits at the College may transfer a maximum of 12 credits from other institutions to satisfy degree requirements. For information contact the Assessment Center at the Marple Campus.

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