Some students believe they can enroll in a college program in the last few days before classes begin. Others think it takes months of advance planning. The answer is somewhere in the middle. Award-seeking students planning to earn an associate degree or diploma (as compared to taking a course or two) must follow a specified procedure.

Completing an application (PDF File), taking a placement test, having an acceptance interview with a counselor, and meeting with your program advisor to learn more about the curriculum and to select your courses can take from a few days to a few weeks depending upon your availability and when you begin the process.

If you are interested in receiving help with college costs through the Student Financial Aid programs, the process could take a few weeks. Future students with goals of receiving a diploma or an associate degree should contact a counselor from the campus they plan to attend.

Delaware Technical & Community College has an open-door admissions policy limited only by the following criteria: a student must be a high school graduate or the equivalent, or at least eighteen years of age and able to benefit from instruction.

Applying for admission to the Engineering Technologies program
requires the following steps:

    Ask admissions
      questions.
    Obtain an
      application.
    Submit an
      application.
    Talk with a
      Counselor about
      programs available
      on campus.
    Find out where
      we're located.

    Dover Campus
    Georgetown Campus
    Stanton Campus
    Wilmington Campus

Submit an Application for Admission with a non-refundable application fee. Make check or money order payable to Delaware Technical & Community
College. Applications are available via the Web, by phone or mail, or from a high school counselor.

Develop a financial plan. Early planning can identify resources such as financial aid, SEED, and other scholarships to help pay for college.

Request that your official high school, GED, and/or college transcript be sent immediately to the Admissions Office. Form to request transcripts from other schools or colleges (PDF File).

Participate in the college testing and placement program, if required.
Test information and a schedule will be provided. Official scores from
SAT/ACT tests may be submitted to satisfy this requirement.

Arrange for an educational planning session with Student Services.

Select courses for registration.

Non-award-seeking students are those who desire to register for various courses for their own enrichment, professional development, or to transfer toward a degree at another institution. There are some limitations that apply to non-award-seeking students. For details, consult a counselor.

1. Obtain, complete, and submit an Application for Admission with a one-time, non-refundable application fee. Make check or money order made payable to Delaware Technical & Community College. Applications may be requested by phone or mail, via the Web, or from a high school counselor.
   
   

2. Meet with a Counselor in Student Services to discuss course selection and registration.
   
   

The following procedure applies to students who left Delaware Technical & Community College before completing a degree program and who wish to re-enroll:

1. Students who wish to re-enroll within two years of their
   last semester of attendance may register for classes during any
   appropriate registration period.

2. Students who wish to re-enroll after an absence of more than
   two years must make an appointment with a counselor for
   re-admission to the College before registering.