New Student Orientation (NSO)

The College’s interactive Online Orientation can be completed anywhere you have internet access and provides you with information on each major area of the College. This orientation will help you develop a strong understanding of how to achieve academic success and complete your educational goals. Additionally, once you have completed the Online Orientation, you can revisit the information at any point during your time at the College.

To access the Online Orientation:

Visit orientation.dccc.edu
You will be prompted to log into your delaGATE account using your DCCC ID number (included in your admission letter and starts with P00). Your initial password will be your date of birth in the format MMDDYY (e.g., 122198).
Once logged in, follow the prompts to complete the modules.
Upon FULL completion of Online Orientation, you will receive a certificate of completion.
The following groups of students are encouraged, but not required to participate in a mandatory orientation:

• Readmitted students
• Students who earned a previous college degree

The following groups of students are exempt from participating in a mandatory orientation:

• Visiting students (with appropriate documentation)
• International students on an F-1 Visa (see information below on mandatory International Orientation)
• Paramedic and Emergency Management and Planning majors

We are so excited to welcome you to Delaware County Community College! Attending a New Student Orientation is essential as you prepare for this exciting new chapter.

Why Attend New Student Orientation?

• Get Prepared: Expand upon the information you learned in the Online Orientation. Learn more about academic expectations, campus resources, and student support services.
• Connect with Community: Meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff who will be part of your support system.
• Explore Campus: Get familiar with the campus layout, facilities, and important locations.

 

Orientation Details:

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Downingtown Center 5:30 PM Deadline to Register: Jan 5	Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Marple Campus 10:00 AM Deadline to Register: Jan 5	Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Marple Campus 6:00 PM Deadline to Register: Jan 5
Thursday, January 8, 2026 Pennocks Bridge 5:30 PM Deadline to Register: Jan 6	Tuesday, January 13, 2026 The New Southeast Center 10:00 AM Deadline to Register: Jan 11	Tuesday, January 13, 2026 The New Southeast Center 5:00 PM Deadline to Register: Jan 11
Sessions will run 2-3 hours

 

Registration: Registration is required. Click the location name to schedule your session. A confirmation email and reminder will be sent to your DCCC email address.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get a strong start to your college journey. Register for New Student Orientation today and get ready to make the most of your Delaware County Community College experience!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at orientation@dccc.edu.

 

The Office of International Student Services hosts three mandatory orientations per year (Fall, Spring & Summer) for new students who are on F1 Visas. During orientation, you will receive valuable information about the College, the surrounding community, and the United States. It is important for students to arrive on time for orientation.

Please visit the International Students page for International Orientation dates and bring the following items with you to your orientation as we will need to make copies of them:

I-20 with Signatures
Passport page with photo and Visa
I-94 (please go to the I-94 website and print a copy or save as a PDF and send it to our office as an attachment)