Curricular Applicants

(Program placed-seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate)

2.  Official High School and/or College Transcripts

• If you graduated from high school in the past 10 years, or ever attended another college or university, you should have your transcripts sent to the Admissions Office at DCC.

• If you have received your GED, a copy of your test scores should be sent to the Admissions Office at DCC.

3. Taking the Placement Test (COMPASS) 

• Contact the Counseling Office at 434-797-8460 for an appointment.  Appointments are necessary.

You will need to bring a picture I.D., your social security number, and a calculator.  DCC is not responsible for providing acceptable calculators. 

• A list of prohibited calculators can be found at: www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/calculator.html.
• You can find practice tests to prepare you for COMPASS at: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html
• DCC does not require the SAT or ACT.

4. Meet with a DCC counselor.

• Your counselor will discuss your placement test scores and place you in the program of your choice.

• Counseling Homepage

• Counselors are available at DCC Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and at the Southern VA Higher Education Center in South Boston.

• To make an appointment with a counselor call the Counseling Office at DCC at 434-797-8460 or the Southern VA Higher Education Center at 434-572-5456.

5. Meet with an advisor to register for classes.

    (or, visit our Online Registration Site!)

2. Meet with a DCC counselor (if needed).

3. Register for classes.

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Admissions Office Directory:
	Evonda Thornton Educational Support Specialist III ethornton@dcc.vccs.edu 434.797.8420
	Cathy Pulliam Coordinator, Student Recruitment & Enrollment cpulliam@dcc.vccs.edu 434.797.8538
	Teresa H. Wyatt Educational Support Specialist II 434-797-8467