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WELCOMEInternational Student Guide

Find yourself here.

Delaware County Community College,

founded in 1967, is an accredited,

public, two-year college. The College’s

mission is to offer the best educational

programs and services that are flexible,

accessible and comprehensive.

Lower cost • DelawareCountyCommunityCollege

costslessthanfour-yearpublicand

privatecolleges&universitiesinthe

U.S.(whilestillofferingahigh-quality

educationalexperience)

• Graduatesoftenreceivetransfer

scholarshipswhentheyareaccepted

atotherU.S.colleges&universities

Open admission policy • Notestscores(TOEFL,IELTS,SAT

orACT)requiredforadmission

• Proofofhighschoolorsecondary

schoolgraduationisouronly

admissionrequirement

• English-languageandmathplace-

menttestsoffereduponarrival

Individual student focus• Smallclasssizes(15-20students

onaverage)

• Advisingresources(academic,

immigrationandpersonaladvising)

• Moreinteractionwithprofessors

andclassmates

Variety of programs and concentrations • EnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)

• Two-yearcareerdegrees

• Two-yeartransferdegreeswithpath-

waystoattendotherU.S.colleges

anduniversities(2+2program)

Foradditionalinformation,visitus

on-line at www.dccc.edu/inter

About Delaware County Community College

START SMART. START HERE.

Many international students choose Delaware County Community College to begin their studies in the United States because:

WELCOME

Our programs prepare you to succeed in a changing world.

whether you are looking to improve your english skills, transfer to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree or earn a career degree, Delaware county community college makes an American education accessible and affordable.

Ideal locatIon near PhIladelPhIa

Media, PA • media, Pennsylvania is a comfortable suburban community known as “everybody’s Hometown.”

• It is safe and quiet with convenient shopping, theaters, restaurants and apartments.

• easy-to-use public transportation from media links you to Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the U.S.

• It is famous for its history and is one of America’s important global centers for business, healthcare, education and culture.

• The city offers historical and cultural treasures such as the liberty Bell and world-class museums, including the Philadelphia museum of Art, the National constitution center and the Barnes Foundation.

• It is home to five major professional sports leagues.

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travel tImes from delaware county communIty college

Philadelphia .......................................... 30 minutesLancaster.......................................................1 hourPoconos ....................................................... 2 hoursCape May, NJ ............................................... 2 hoursNew York ..................................................... 2 hoursWashington, DC ......................................2.5 hours

statIstIcs at-a-glance

Total Students: ....................... 11,000 per semester

International Students: ................................. 125+

Countries Represented: .................................. 40+

Average Class Size: .............................................20

Average ESL Class Size: ..................................... 15

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Find Yourself Here at Delaware County Community College

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• Philadelphia has the highest concentration of colleges and universities for a city in the U.S. In fact, there are

more than 90 four-year schools that provide transfer options and create a fun, exciting college atmosphere.

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AcADemIcS

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Receive a Top-Quality American EducationAt Delaware county community college, you will receive a top-quality American education with dedicated faculty and expert staff to help you succeed every step of the way. we offer a variety of academic programs to help you earn an associate degree in the area of your choice.

englIsh as a second language (esl) when you arrive at the college, you will take a placement test, and depending on the results, you will be placed into eSl classes, regular academic courses or a combination of both. our eSl courses are designed to help you learn the language no matter where you are in the process.

hIghlIghts • No ToeFl required; placement test provided• multiple levels of instruction offered in different eSl skills• Small group tutoring included• eSl online Resource center at dccc.edu/esl

Students also complete Developmental english coursework (english writing and Reading) before they begin academic english courses.

• English as a Second Language (ESL)

• Transfer Degree (2+2)

• Career Degree

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The ESL Program at Delaware County Community College

eSl Subjects elementary Intermediate I Intermediate II

Grammar level 1 level 2 level 3

writing level 1 level 2 level 3

Reading/Vocabulary level 1 level 2 level 3

listening/Speaking level 1 level 2 level 3

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Transfer Programs

• Administration of Justice • Business Administration• communication Arts– communication Studies • communication Arts–Journalism• communication Arts–Theatre• computer Science• early childhood education

Career Degree Programs

• Accounting• Advanced Technology• culinary Arts• emergency management and Planning• Hotel and Restaurant management• Information Technology– computer Programming

• education• engineering • english • Global Studies • Graphic Design• History• liberal Arts • mathematics/Natural Science

• Photography • Psychology • Science for Health Professions • Social work • Sociology • Studio Arts

• Information Technology– Game Development• Information Technology– Help Desk/Technical Support• Information Technology– Interactive multimedia• Information Technology– mobile computing

• Information Technology– Network engineering• Information Technology –web Development• medical Assistant • medical coding and Billing • Paralegal Studies • Skilled Trades

Programs of studyAt Delaware county community college, you can choose to earn a transfer degree, which allows you to later pursue a bachelor’s degree at a U.S. college or university. or, you can earn a career degree, which will prepare you to enter the workforce (with planning, career degrees can also prepare you to transfer). our international student application has the most up-to-date list of programs available.

PoPular Programs

TRANSFeR

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After completing your associate degree, you can transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. Delaware county community college has transfer agreements with dozens of Pennsylvania’s leading colleges and universities, and credits earned at the college transfer just about anywhere in the United States.

Transfer advisors are available to help make your transfer process smooth and easy. They will work one-on-one with you to answer all of your questions, create an individualized aca-demic plan and make sure you stay on track.

tolearnmore,visitdccc.edu/transfer.

esl (english as a second language)

+ 2 years at delaware county community college

+ 2 years at a u.s. college or university

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recent transfer unIversItIes(with rankings from 2017 U.S. News & world Report)

every semester, Delaware county community college students transfer to top U.S. universities, including:

Arcadia University (#12 North Region University)

Arizona State University (#129)

Binghamton University, SUNY (#86 tied)

Drexel University (#96)

George Washington University (#56)

Georgia Institute of Technology (#34)

Indiana University, Bloomington (#86 tied)

Northeastern University (#39)

Ohio State University, Columbus (#54 tied)

Penn State University, Brandywine

Penn State University, University Park (#50 tied)

Philadelphia University (#60 North Region University)

Purdue University (#60 tied)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (#70)

St. Joseph’s University (#11 North Region University)

Stony Brook University, SUNY (#96)

Temple University (#118)

Thomas Jefferson University

The University of the Arts

University of California, Davis (#44 tied)

University of Colorado, Boulder (#90 tied)

University of Illinois,

Urbana-Champaign (#44 tied)

University of Maryland, College Park (#60 tied)

University of Pennsylvania (#8)

Villanova University (#50 tied)

Washington University

in St. Louis (#19)

West Chester University (#61 North Region University)

Widener University (#183)

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Work Toward a Bachelor’s Degree and Transfer to a Top University

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JoIn a cluBextracurricular activities, from athletics to academic clubs and student government, bring you together with people from all over the world who share your interests.

Become Part of a team You can choose from a wide range of competitive inter-collegiate athletics and informal recreational sports and clubs, including baseball, tennis, basketball, golf, soccer and volleyball.

BuIld on your success

Support services in academic advising, transfer prepara-tion, career counseling and more provide the assistance you need for a comprehensive and fulfilling experience at Delaware county community college.

Artwork from students and professionals is showcased in the Art Gallery and throughout the halls of the college.

Student Organizations The communitarian Student Newspaper New media lab Pegasus literary magazine

Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyStudent Government Association

Athletics Baseball Basketball (men’s and women’s)cross country (women’s)

Golf (co-ed)Soccer (men’s)Track (women’s)

Student ServicesAcademic AdvisingAssessment centercareer and counseling Servicescomputing ServicesDistance learningenglish as a Second language First Year experienceFitness center

International Student Serviceslearning commons/librarymath/Science learning centerStudent employment Services & co-op centerStudy AbroadTransfer officewriting center

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American Sign language club Art and Design clubBlack Student UnionBusiness Societycampus Bible Fellowshipcheer Squadcreative writing clubDccc contemporary Bandengineering clubHistory clubHospitality Restaurant management club

latin Flavor club lGBTQ+ clubliterature clubmath clubmeSA (environmental club)multicultural clubNurses’ clubParalegal clubPerforming Arts clubPsychology clubSocial work clubwiSTem (women in STem)

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There are also places on campus for students to hang out and get to know each other. The first floor of the Science, Technology, engineering and mathematics (STem) center functions as a student lounge with computers and a coffee bar. There is also a fitness center and aerobics studio that you can use to stay active.

Students present two plays annually while concerts are offered throughout the year.

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Join a Vibrant CommunityA well-rounded education that includes activities, sports and community involvement impresses potential transfer schools, increases your opportunities for transfer scholarships and appeals to future employers. That is why Delaware county community college offers an array of activities to help enhance your learning experience, bolster confidence and give you a true sense of community.

Clubs, organizations and sports are subject to change based on student interest. Campus Life helps students create new clubs, too!

The best thing any student can do is get involved. Professor Tanya Gardner hosts a wonderful club called the Intercultural Friendship program where students who are new to the area can partner with a local student. They engage in conversation or shared social experience.

Liz GrayAssistant Professor of English

Throughout your education at Delaware County Com-munity College you are exposed to fine minds who not only mentor you, but also challenge you to think in ways you never have before.

Isaac FomevorCommunication Arts Major

Delaware County Community College has so much to offer to students. The friendly staff, helpful tutoring center, experienced professors, resourceful library, amazing Campus Life office and advanced technology center make this college the best school in the area.

Kimsiv SunComputer Science Major

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PeoPle Meet Friends from All Over the World Delaware county community college is a welcoming, friendly place where you can meet people from all over the world and make lifelong friends. Plus, with an average class size of only 20 students, you’ll have the chance to get to know your professors and benefit from individualized attention.

ACADEMIC DIVISIONS

• Allied Health, emergency Services and Nursing

• Business, computing and Social Science

• communications, Arts and Humanities

• Science, Technology, engineering and mathematics

• workforce Development and community education

Delaware county community college employs more than 830 expert faculty members. each holds a master’s degree or higher, and all are

committed to giving students the education they deserve. meet our faculty at: dccc.edu/faculty.

• Students at Delaware county community college are diverse in age, culture, economic background, and professional goals. But one thing unites them all — a commitment to improving their lives and future through education. Read success stories of some of our graduates at: dccc.edu/testimonials

• You can learn more about our students and staff by fol-lowing Dccc International on social media!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcccintl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccc_intl

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Features Specifically for International Students • Full-timeofficeforinternationalstudents

• Internationalstudentorientation

• Visaandimmigrationadvising

• Homestayprogramandhousingassistance

• Englishlanguagetraining(ESLprogram)

Diverse Program and Course Selections • Morethan40academicprogramsfor

internationalstudents

• Onlinecoursesandhybridoptions

• Studyabroadopportunities

Commitment to Student Success • Individualattentionfromprofessorsand

one-on-oneadvising

• Freetutoring

• Newhigh-techlabs,classroomsandequipment

• 2,500onsitecomputers,freewirelessInternet

accessandalaptoploanprogram

Vibrant Campus Life• Morethan25clubs,sportsteamsandorganizations

• Visualartexhibitions,musicandtheatreproductions

• Aerobicsstudioandfitnesscenter

• Fullfoodservice,studentcaféandcampusbookstore

Post-Degree Opportunities and Assistance • Careerandtransfercounseling• Transferagreementswithmorethan40colleges anduniversities• Transferscholarshipsandguaranteedadmission withselectpartnerschools

Highlights of Delaware County Community College

Serving Delaware and Chester Counties

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