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Marple Campus
3545 Founders Hall
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Mon-Thu: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 610-359-5050
Fax: 610-723-1530
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Welcome!
Delaware County Community College is an accredited, public two-year college located in Media, Pennsylvania. The College serves 13,000 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 dynamic and historical city of Philadelphia, 22km away.
The College issues the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I-20 to qualified individuals who wish to obtain an F-1 visa for full-time study. 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 and the international student application.
| Advantages for International Students |
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- Small classes (average of 20 students)
- No TOEFL, IELTS, 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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International student application >>
| Graduating and Transferring |
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- The Road to Graduation
- Transferring to a Bachelor’s degree program
- Transfer FAQs
- Recent International Student Transfer Institutions
| Important Dates for International Students | ||||
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| Semester | Application Deadline | Orientation Start Date | Classes Begin | Final Exams |
| Summer 2013 | April 15 | June 4 | June 11 | August 15 |
| Fall 2013 | July 15 | August 23 | September 3 | December 14-19 |
| Spring 2014 | November 15 | January 10 | January 21 | May 13-16 |
Insurance Requirement
The College automatically enrolls international students in a health insurance plan. International students must accept this insurance. No waivers can be made. The College implements this policy to best and most efficiently safeguard students’ health needs. Students may wish to obtain their own supplemental insurance to increase their maximum total coverage.
The health insurance plan is provided by CMI Insurance Worldwide. Please take a moment to review the insurance brochure, which explains what is covered (e.g. basic doctors’ visits, emergency care, intercollegiate sports injuries, mental health care, etc.) and what is not covered (e.g. routine dental and vision care, etc.). Please contact the Office of International Student Services if you have questions regarding the claim form.
Students who will be under the age of 18 at the time of enrollment must submit a Medical Release form with their application for admission. Acceptances will not be issued until this form is received.
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.
Can I apply for financial aid?
International students are not eligible for financial aid. However, the College costs less than most four-year universities and colleges, and every fall and spring semester some international students work on campus to earn spending money.
