International Students
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Marple Campus
Founders Hall
Enrollment Services, 3500
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Mon-Thu: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 610-359-5050
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Intercultural Friendship Program
The Intercultural Friendship Program matches interested incoming international students with current students for semester-length, one-to-one friendship opportunities.
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 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 F-1 visa status for full-time study. The College also welcomes students on other visas.
Advantages for International Students
- 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
- Full-time Office of International Student Services
- 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
Important Dates for New International Students
| Semester | Application Deadline | Orientation Start Date | Classes Begin | Final Exams |
| Summer ESL 2023 | April 1 | May 16-18 | June 7 | August 10 |
| Fall 2023 | July 1 | August 18-22 | August 26 | December 9-15 |
| Spring 2024 | November 1 | January 5-9 | January 18 | May 7-13 |
Test Scores for Admission (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, and ACT)
TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, and ACT scores are not required for admission. However, if you do have test scores, they may be used for placement purposes. Please visit the International Admissions page for more information.
Paying for Your Education
Please see our current estimated cost of tuition and fees. Students are also expected to purchase health insurance and to provide evidence of their ability to cover the full cost of annual attendance, to include housing and other expenses. Financial aid is not available for international students. However, the College costs less than most four-year universities and colleges, and during the fall and spring semesters some international students work on campus to earn spending money. In addition, Delaware County Community College's Education Foundation awards more than $600,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholarship has its own criteria for eligibility established by the donors, and many scholarships are open to international students.
Full-Time Enrollment Requirement
Among other regulations, F-1 international students must study full time during fall and spring semesters. Students must enroll in and remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits (with no more than 3 credits of online courses) in order to be considered full time. Students are not required to study full-time during the summer semester, however if Summer ESL is their first semester, then they must be enrolled full-time. Most international students enroll in 12-15 credits per semester, and most associate degrees require ~60-65 credits to complete.
*International students will be required to register for ALL classes in-person or at least 9 credits in-person and 3 or more credits online. If a student registers for a hybrid course, the class must meet in-person at least two days a week for the class to be considered in-person.
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 required insurance will be added to the student's account, after the completion of orientation. It will take 10-14 days to reflect on your student account.
*Cost is subject to change each academic year.
International Educational Agents
Delaware County Community College utilizes various strategies to attract students from overseas. We work with individual students, families, educational institutions, Education USA offices, and the U.S. Commercial Service. Delaware County Community College also realizes that agencies can provide a valuable service to students in helping prepare admission documents, providing educational counseling, and assisting with matters that may be difficult for a student or parent from another country, especially when English is not the native language. We work with reputable agents across the globe whose assist students and families in selecting a college that places students' best interests first. In keeping with the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s Guide on International Recruitment and the use of agencies, the College discloses that it may provide compensation to its partners based on first year enrollments of the students on whose behalf they work. If you are interested in becoming a representative of the College, please complete our Partner Questionnaire.
