Admissions and Financial Aid
Contact Information
Marple Campus
3545 Founders Hall
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Closed Fridays May 18-Aug. 10)
Phone: 610-359-5050
Fax: 610-723-1530
Email
Countries Represented
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Testimonials
"My first experience with DCCC was the summer of 2006 when I registered for TOEFL preparation non-credit classes. I fell in love with the campus and applied for spring 2007. My instructors are great; most of them helped me a lot with my English. The advisers in the International Office are extremely patient. I made a lot of friends and I look forward to many more."
Mariya from Bulgaria, Psychology
International Students
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Welcome!
Delaware County Community College is an accredited, public two-year college located in Media, Pennsylvania. The College serves 12,500 students, including more than 200 international students from over 50 countries. Delaware County students enjoy a safe, high-tech campus surrounded by nature, with easy access to the historical city of Philadelphia, 22km away.
The College issues the United States Department of Homeland Security Form I-20 to qualified individuals who wish to obtain an F-1 visa for full-time studies. The College also welcomes students on other visas, either part-time or full-time, depending on their respective visa regulations. Take a moment to review our international student brochure. Apply to the College by completing our international student application.
| Advantages for International Students |
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- Small classes (average 15-25 students)
- No TOEFL, SAT, or ACT required
- Excellent English as a Second Language (ESL) program, tutoring included
- Individual attention from professors and one-on-one advising
- Transfer Agreements with more than 40 universities and colleges
- Transfer scholarships and guaranteed admission with select partner schools
- Homestay Program and help locating apartments
- Full-time office for international students
- High-tech labs, classrooms, and equipment
- More than 25 clubs, sports teams, and organizations
- Access to Philadelphia, New York City, and hundreds of nearby colleges and universities
| Resources for International Students |
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- Services for International Students
- International Student Guidebook
- International Student Newsletter
- Countries Represented at the College
International student application for admission >>
| Graduation and Transferring |
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- Transferring to a Bachelor’s degree program
- Where do Delaware County international students transfer?
- Transfer FAQs
- The Road to Graduation
| Important Dates for International Students | ||||
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| Semester | Application Deadline | Orientation Start Date | Classes Begin | Final Exams |
| Fall 2012 | July 15 | August 17 | August 27 | Dec. 11-17 |
| Spring 2013 | November 15 | January 4 | January 14 | May 14-20 |
| Summer 2013 | April 15 | June 4 | June 11 | August 15 |
Insurance Requirement
The College automatically enrolls international students in a health insurance plan. International students must accept this insurance. No waivers or exceptions can be made. Students need not bring insurance from their home country. The College implements this policy to best and most efficiently safeguard students’ health needs.
The health insurance plan is provided by CMI Insurance Worldwide. Coverage includes basic doctors’ visits, emergency care, intercollegiate sports injuries, mental health care, and emergency medical transportation to students’ home countries.
Click here for more information about the insurance requirement.
Can I apply for financial aid?
The College is unable to award financial aid to international students. However, the College is lower cost than most four-year universities and colleges, and every fall and spring semester some international students work on campus to earn spending money.
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
TOEFL is not required for admission. Once you are accepted as a student and arrive on campus, you will be tested and placed in the appropriate level English language class.