Admissions Information
DCC has an open admissions policy. Individuals are eligible for admission if they are high school graduates or the equivalent, or if they are 18 years of age or older and able to benefit academically from study at the community college, as demonstrated by assessment in reading, writing and mathematics. However, students may be required to participate in developmental studies before beginning coursework in a particular field of study. Minimum scores are noted in the chart below: Reading Writing Math
VPT ENF 1 ENF 1 MTE 1
Compass Asset 62 35 32 35 25 33
Exceptions to this policy may be made by the college president only for documented reasons. Individuals may be admitted to DCC as curricular or noncurricular students. Curricular Admission (students taking credit courses, seeking to complete a program of study): 1. Apply online at www.danville.edu/BecomeAStudent. High school transcripts or equivalent are required for admission to the college and/or certain programs. Home school graduates must provide a transcript with a graduation date and may be required to provide documentation of coursework. *Virginia Residents: Please be sure to apply for in-state tuition rates on the application.
2. Demonstrate readiness for program placement. A. Multiple Measures. In determining students’ readiness for college-level English and math courses, DCC will use the following means and measures. Transcripts and test scores should be sent to admissions@danville.edu or DCC Admissions, 1008 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541 for review. Any student who has earned an associate degree or • higher, or who has earned a C or better in collegelevel courses in math and/or English at a regionally accredited institution, will be exempt from placement testing, provided they meet the prerequisites for the respective courses in their chosen program of study. Students must provide transcripts for approval. • Any student who has successfully completed current developmental courses at a VCCS institution will be exempt from placement testing in those areas. • Any student who has successfully completed developmental courses at a non-VCCS institution will have the coursework evaluated for placement. Students must provide transcripts for approval. • Students enrolling in Career Studies Certificate programs may be waived from placement testing, unless a course in the program requires a reading, writing, or math prerequisite. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information regarding these programs. • A recent (within past 5 years) high school or homeschool graduate may submit a high school/ home school transcript or an approved test score for placement evaluation.
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