yourADVANTAGE - Delaware County Community College

your ADVANTAGE
Spring 2013
See how you can save thousands of dollars 2
Apply today 6
Access the arts 8
Discover the new Learning Commons 14
Summer and fall
registration begins
March 25
Find yourself here.
Serving Delaware and Chester Counties

In 2001, I started back to school
as an adult learner with the dream
of becoming a nurse practitioner.
The two years I spent getting back on
my feet in the academic world have
sent me places I never thought possible.
I’m eternally grateful for Delaware
County Community College.”
—Dr. Dori Lawson, Nurse Practitioner
Regional Heart Center at The Reading
Hospital and Medical Center
Register Now! Visit www.dccc.edu/register or call 1-855-DCCC-NOW (1-855-322-2669).

Discover
your Advantage…
Incredible Value 2
See how much you’ll save by attending
Delaware County Community College.
Diverse Programs and Course Selections 5
Choose from 60 associate degrees and 39 certificate programs.
Admission and Financial Aid 6
Open admission makes applying easy;
financial aid makes it more affordable.
The Arts at Delaware County Community College 8
Access the arts through exhibitions, performances and more.
Vibrant Campus Life and Events 10
There’s a club, event, sport and activity for every interest.
Transfer Opportunities 13
The College will guide you through the transfer process.
World-Class Facilities 14
Get a glimpse of some of the College’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Convenient Locations 16
With eight locations in Delaware and Chester Counties,
there’s a location near you.
The College has helped me find myself here by allowing me
to explore many educational and extra-curricular activities,
as well as giving me a base to reflect on my career and life
goals so that I can make the best choices for my future.”
—Steve Babb (Front Cover)
Education

your Advantage: Incredible Value
Save Thousands of Dollars
See how much you can save by attending Delaware County Community College for two years before transferring.**
(Two years at the College costs around $5,000 for students in sponsoring school districts and around $10,000 for those in non-sponsoring districts.)
$100,000
$90,000
Up to
$82,000
$80,000
SAVINGS
$70,000
$60,000
$50,000
Up to
$59,000
Up to
$53,000
Up to
$67,500
Up to
$41,500
Up to
$66,500
$40,000
$30,000
Up to
$26,000
Up to
$21,000
$20,000
$10,000
Up to
$7,600
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Drexel
University
Immaculata
University
La Salle
University
Neumann
University
Pennsylvania
State University
(University Park)
Temple
University †
University of
Pennsylvania
West Chester
University
Widener
University
SELECT TRANSFER SCHOOLS
*Source: Institution websites.
Based on in-state tuition for an
average full-time undergraduate
for 2012-2013.
**Savings shown are based on
a student taking 12 credits per
semester and receiving
reduced-rate tuition, which is
offered to residents of the 12
school districts that provide
financial support to the College.
Those districts are: Chester-
Upland, Garnet Valley (residents
of Bethel Township), Haverford,
Interboro, Radnor, Ridley,
Rose Tree Media, Southeast
Delco, Springfield, Upper
Darby, Wallingford-Swarthmore
(residents of Swarthmore and
Rutledge) and William Penn.
Savings for students in a nonsponsoring
district will be less.
Formula for Student Success
+
=
at Delaware County
Community College
at a Transfer
University
to a Bachelor’s
Degree
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† Based on in-state residency for
the College of Liberal Arts.

Invest in Your Future
Attend Delaware County
Community College
Benefit from our Focus
on Student Success
Delaware County
Community College has
helped me to gain confidence
in academic areas that I was
previously unsure of, while
allowing me to develop
an interest in my major.”
—Emily McVan
Natural Sciences
Research
Transfer Options
Learn From
Top Professors
Select a
Transfer School
Explore Scholarship
Opportunities*
Transfer to the
School of Your Choice
Graduate with an
Associate Degree from
Delaware County
Save Thousands of Dollars
(see chart at left)
Invest Savings
in Your Future
*Many transfer schools offer scholarships to qualified Delaware County Community College
students who graduate with an associate degree.
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At Delaware County
Community College,
all of the staff and faculty
are patient, caring and work
to motivate students.”
—Albert Jenkins III
Hotel and Restaurant Management
Register Now! Visit www.dccc.edu/register or call 1-855-DCCC-NOW (1-855-322-2669).
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your Advantage: Diverse Programs and Course Selections
Delaware County Community College offers Associate of Art (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) and Associate of
Fine Art (A.F.A.) transfer degrees for students planning to complete a four-year baccalaureate program. Students
can also earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) or professional certificates for workforce preparation or
career advancement.
Allied Health, Emergency Services and Nursing
• Emergency Management and Planning (A)
(Concentrations: EMT, Fire Science, Municipal Police Officer)
• Emergency Medical Technician (C)
• Health Care Management (A)
• Health Studies (A)
• Managed Care (C)
• Medical Assistant (A,C)
• Medical Billing (C)
• Medical Coding and Billing (C)
• Medical Coding and Billing for Healthcare Professionals (C)
• Nursing (A)
• Paramedic (A)
• Perioperative Nursing (C)
• Respiratory Therapy (A)
• Surgical Technology (A)
Business and Computer Information Systems
• Accounting (A)
• Accounting, Professional (C)
• Business Administration (A)
• Business Management (A)
• Computer Applications (A)
• Computer Information Systems (A)
• Computer Programming (A)
• Culinary Arts (C)
• Entrepreneurship (C)
• Game Development (A)
• General Business (A)
• Help Desk/Technical Support (A)
• Hotel and Restaurant Management (A)
• Human Resource Management (C)
• Interactive Multimedia (A,C)
• Mobile Computing (A,C)
• Network Engineering (A)
• Paralegal Studies (A,C)
• Small Business Management (A,C)
• Web Development (A,C)
Communications, Arts and Humanities
• Communication Arts (A) (Concentrations: Communication
Studies, Journalism, Theatre)
• General Studies (A)
• Global Studies (A)
• Graphic Design (A)
• Liberal Arts (A)
• Photography (C)
• Studio Arts (A)
• Theatre Arts (C)
Public Services and Social Science
• Administration of Justice (A)
• Behavioral Science (A)
(Concentrations: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology)
• Child Development Associate (C)
• Early Childhood Director (C)
• Early Childhood Education (A)
• Education (A)
• Human Service (A)
• Insurance Claims Adjuster (A)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Architectural Technology (A)
• Automated Manufacturing/Robotics Technology (A)
• CNC Programming, Lathe and Mill (C)
• Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (A,C)
• Computer-Aided Machining, Lathe, Mill and EDM (C)
• Construction Management Technology (A)
• Construction Supervision (C)
• Electronics Technology (A)
• Energy Technology (A)
• Engineering (A)
• Facility Management Technology (A)
• Industrial Production Technician (C)
• Industrial Systems Technology (A,C)
• Machine Tool Technology (A)
• Machining Operations Level I (C)
• Machining Operations Level II (C)
• Manufacturing Operations (C)
• Mathematics / Natural Science (A)
• Mechanical Technology (A)
• Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology (A)
• Process Control Technology I (C)
• Process Control Technology II (C)
• Science for Health Professions (A)
• Technical Studies (A)
Workforce Development and Community Education
• Automotive Technology (A)
• Automotive Technology I (C)
• Automotive Technology II (C)
• Carpentry, Finish (C)
• Carpentry, Residential (C)
• Electrical (C)
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (A,C)
• Municipal Police Training (C)
• Plumbing Apprenticeship (C)
• Welding (C)
A=Associate Degree
C=Certificate
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Students should apply to the
College and for Financial Aid
at the same time.
Important Registration Dates*
March 25:
Fall and summer registration begins
May 22:
Last day to register for Summer I
May 28:
Summer I classes begin
July 3:
Last day to register for Summer II
July 8:
Summer II classes begin
August 28:
Last day to register for fall classes
September 3:
Fall classes begin
www.dccc.edu/register
your Advantage: Open Admission
The College offers rolling and open admissions to anyone with
a high school diploma or GED and the ability to benefit.
How to Apply
www.dccc.edu/apply
1. Complete the Application for Admission at www.dccc.edu/apply
and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. New students may apply for admission online
or download an application. Readmitting and international
students must complete and submit a paper application.
2. Check your mail. In about a week, you will receive an
acceptance letter, welcome packet and instructions on how
to access delaGATE, the College’s official online portal.
3. Log in to delaGATE to review your financial aid status, schedule
placement tests, access your College email account and more.
4. Attend a college planning session to review your test results
and register for classes with an advisor’s help.
It’s a Fact…
• Students enrolled in college
full time have a better chance
of completing their degree.
• Utilizing financial aid is
the best approach to
academic success.
• The main reason students do
not complete their degrees:
Work gets in the way.
Click
www.dccc.edu/admissions
or email admiss@dccc.edu
Call
1-855-DCCC-NOW
(1-855-322-2669)
Visit
Schedule a campus tour today!
Register Now! Visit www.dccc.edu/register or call 1-855-DCCC-NOW (1-855-322-2669).
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*Dates subject to change.

your Advantage: Financial Aid
The College offers several options for students
who need assistance paying for college:
• Federal and State Grants
• Payment Plans
• Scholarships
• Student Loans
• Work Study
Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for Financial Aid
1. File your income tax return as early as possible.
View 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA tutorial:
www.finaid.ucsb.edu/FAFSASimplification/index.html
2. Within 2-3 weeks of filing your tax return, complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): fafsa.ed.gov.
To simplify the process, use the FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval tool to
automatically import official tax information.
3. List Delaware County Community College’s code
on the FAFSA: 007110.
4. Look for an email from the U.S. Department of Education
and follow the directions to view your Student Aid Report.
Review the report carefully and make corrections if needed.
5. Look for communication (paper or email) from Pennsylvania
Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). (This information
applies to state financial aid only.)
6. Within 3–6 weeks check your financial aid status through
delaGATE (delaGATE.dccc.edu), which is the College’s web
portal used for all communications to you. Check it often for
important information about financial aid and to view
announcements and emails.
7. Additional documentation or action may be required to finalize
your financial aid. Check delaGATE frequently to stay informed.
Respond immediately!
For assistance from a financial aid advisor, call 610-359-5330
or email finaid@dccc.edu.
NOTE: Students who do not fully complete the entire financial aid
process, including submission of any additional documents, by the
deadlines will be required to go on our payment plan to hold their
classes while aid eligibility is finalized.
Financial Aid
Deadlines
January 1:
FAFSA form available online
(The best time to submit
your FAFSA is two weeks
after you file your taxes)
April 1:
Priority deadline for
FAFSA and all financial aid
documents for Summer I
and II classes
April 15:
Scholarship applications due
May 1:
PHEAA deadline for
returning students
July 1:
Priority deadline for
FAFSA, Federal Direct Loan
Program and all financial aid
documents for fall classes
August 1:
PHEAA deadline for firsttime
FAFSA applicants
(but you should meet the
July 1 priority deadline)
November 1:
Priority deadline for
FAFSA and all financial aid
documents for spring classes
Helpful Resources
www.College.gov
www.FAFSA.ed.gov
www.FinAid.org
www.GIbill.va.gov
www.PHEAA.org
www.StudentLoans.gov
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The College hosts a New Music Concert Series, SpectiCast
performance screenings in HD, visual arts exhibitions and a student
theatre production each season, making the arts more accessible
and affordable to residents of Delaware and Chester Counties.
Spring2013
Renovated Auditorium
Upgrades were recently completed to the College’s Large Auditorium,
including new lighting, audiovisual and sound equipment. The renovations
offer audiences an enhanced viewing experience, while providing student actors
with a real-world setting in which to practice and learn.
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Spring 2013 Schedule
SPECTICAST SERIES
Stephen Sondheim’s “Company”
Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m.
W.A. Mozart’s
“The Great Mass”
Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m.
Giuseppe Verdi’s
“Un Ballo In Maschera”
Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m.
MUSIC
Enjoy concerts from some of the world’s top musicians right in your
backyard. The College hosts a variety of musical events, including
our New Music Concert series as well SpectiCast, which features
high-definition broadcasts of performances.
VISUAL ARTS
The Marple Campus features an art gallery that showcases the work
of students as well as professional artists.
THEATRE
Each year, the Drama Department presents two student-produced plays.
Recent productions have included Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost
and Travesties.
CONCERT SERIES
Scott Davidson Trio
Sunday, April 7 at 3 p.m.
Dolce Suono Ensemble
Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m.
Clipper Erickson, Piano
Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m.
THEATRE PRODUCTION
Godspell
by John Michael Tebelak
April 10–13 & 17–20 at 7 p.m.
VISUAL ARTS
Art and Childhood
Development Exhibition
June 4–27
ARTICULTURE
Spirituality in Art
March 26 – April 26
Articulture is a month-long
biennial festival intended
to cultivate the arts in the
Delaware Valley region
through the presentation
of contemporary works
and performances by both
regional and international
artists. This year, professional
artists, musicians and student
performers will explore the
theme of spirituality.
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Upcoming Events
March 26
Women in Leadership
April 3
Spring Transfer Fair
April 9
Behind the Nike Swoosh—
Jim Keady
your Advantage:
Vibrant Campus Life & Events
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Students can participate in more than 25 clubs and organizations,
including a criminal justice club, literature club and multicultural club.
April 10
“A Light in the Attic”—What
Shel Silverstein Teaches us
About Leadership
Allied Health and
Nursing Transfer Fair
April 15
Mia Mingas
April 17
Job Fair
April 23
Jean Kwok, Author of
Girl in Translation
Connect with the College
See what’s happening on
campus and what it’s like to attend
Delaware County Community College
through our official social media
pages. Like us on Facebook, follow
us on Twitter, view our YouTube
channel or connect with our Alumni
Association on LinkedIn.
EVENTS
Each semester, the Campus Life Office hosts performers and
speakers ranging from poets and dance troupes to business leaders
and government representatives. In April, Jean Kwok, author of Girl
in Translation, will read, discuss her work and give a book signing.
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SPORTS
A range of athletic options are
available to students, including
intercollegiate sports, clubs
and intramurals. Intercollegiate
offerings include: baseball,
basketball (men’s and women’s),
golf, soccer (men’s), tennis (co-ed)
and volleyball (women’s).
WORKSHOPS
The College offers a variety of workshops to students, on everything from
leadership, career guidance, success and more. Through the Directions
workshop series, students earn a certificate for attending a designated
number of workshops. Upcoming spring workshops include interviewing
strategies, managing stress and résumé writing.
Learn more: www.dccc.edu/workshops
ORGANIZATIONS
Students can participate in a
variety of organizations as well,
including The Communitarian
student newspaper, a campus
radio station and Pegasus literary
magazine.
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Delaware County
Community College
is a great place to start.
The College is full of academic
resources that helped me get
back on the road to education,
and college has changed my
life for the better. I plan to
transfer to a four-year school
and then go on to earn my
master’s degree.”
—Wayne Kightlinger
Human Service
Register Now! Visit www.dccc.edu/register or call 1-855-DCCC-NOW (1-855-322-2669).
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your Advantage:
Transfer Opportunities
Thanks to transfer agreements with more than 40 four-year schools in
the region and beyond, students can transfer anywhere. The College
also maintains guaranteed admission agreements with a number
of schools. These agreements benefit students who meet certain
requirements and graduate with a designated associate degree from
Delaware County Community College.
Transfer Partners With Admission Agreements*
• Albright College
• Alvernia University
• Arcadia University
• Cabrini College
• Chestnut Hill College
• Eastern University
• Immaculata University
• La Salle University
• Neumann University
• Peirce College
• Rosemont College
• Saint Joseph’s University
• Strayer University
• Temple University
• Villanova University
(part-time studies)
• West Chester University
• Widener University
When I came here,
I was still undecided
on my major. The advisers
at Delaware County
Community College helped
me find my areas of interest,
what fascinates me, and
what I am good at. Now,
I am transferring to Drexel
University to complete
my undergraduate degree
in Business.”
—Haroon Shakeel
Business Administration
*New agreements are established frequently.
Visit www.dccc.edu/transfer for more information.
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your Advantage:
World-Class Facilities
Learning Commons
In January, the College unveiled its brand new Learning Commons,
a one-stop location for students to access library, tutoring and
writing services. The Learning Commons also houses supplemental
instruction services and a variety of technology, including more than
100 computers and 50 laptops, Macbooks and iPads.
There is a variety of classrooms in
the Learning Commons featuring the
latest technology.
The updated information center and
reference desk allows staff to help
students one-on-one.
A lounge provides students with a comfortable area to study with classmates or
individually. There’s also a coffee bar nearby that offers convenient refreshments.
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Students can reserve group study rooms, which are equipped with wall-mounted
computers and whiteboards for enhanced studying capabilities.

your Advantage: Convenient Locations
With eight locations in Delaware and Chester Counties, there’s a campus near you. Courses are also available
online and at additional sites. For a full locations list, maps and directions visit www.dccc.edu/locations.
College Campuses/Centers
Downingtown
Campus
Brandywine
Campus
Exton
Center
30
202
The
Chester County
Hospital
252
476
Chester
County
322
3
Delaware
County
Marple
Campus
Upper Darby
Center
926
202
1
Southeast
Center
1
322
95
Pennocks Bridge
Campus
896
Available Public Transportation
Marple Campus
• SEPTA Bus 112, 115, 118
The Chester County Hospital
• SEPTA Bus 92
Exton Center
• Paoli/Thorndale line to
SEPTA Bus 92 or 204
Southeast Center
• SEPTA Bus 113, 114 and 115
• Trolley Routes 101 and 102
• Wilmington/Newark Line
Upper Darby Center
• Train and bus access through 69th Street
• Transportation Center via Trolley Lines
101 and 102
Delaware County
Chester County
Marple Campus
901 S. Media Line Road
Media, PA 19063
610-359-5000
Southeast Center
2000 Elmwood Avenue
Curtis Building
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
610-957-5700
Upper Darby Center
Barclay Square
1570 Garrett Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082
610-723-1250
Brandywine Campus
443 Boot Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
The Chester County Hospital
701 East Marshall Street
Rhoads Nursing Education Building
West Chester, PA 19380
610-431-5274
Downingtown Campus
100 Bond Drive
Downingtown, PA 19335
484-237-6200
Exton Center
906 & 912 Springdale Drive
Whiteland Business Park
Exton, PA 19431
610-450-6500
Pennocks Bridge Campus
280 Pennocks Bridge Road
West Grove, PA 19390
610-869-5100
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Discover the Renovated
Exton Center
The College recently completed extensive renovations to the
Exton Center, providing a more comfortable and inviting
environment for students. The new Center features an expanded
Learning Center, new faculty offices, an enhanced student lounge
and gathering spaces and updated restrooms. Improvements were
also made to the electrical, lighting and heating, ventilation and air
conditioning systems.
College Goes
Tobacco-Free
July 1
On July 1, 2013, Delaware County
Community College will go
tobacco-free, joining numerous
other colleges in the region and
beyond in an effort to promote
health and wellness. The policy
prohibits the use of any tobacco
product (cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
snuff, chewing tobacco, etc.),
on College owned or leased
property. It is intended to
eliminate exposure to secondhand
smoke and provide an environment
supportive of tobacco-free
lifestyles. More information
and resources are available at:
www.dccc.edu/tobacco-free
Register Now! Visit www.dccc.edu/register or call 1-855-DCCC-NOW (1-855-322-2669).
Delaware County Community College is an equal employment and educational opportunity institution conforming to all applicable legislation that prohibits
discrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation
or any other characteristic protected by state or federal laws in its educational programs, activities, admission or employment policies, as required by Title
IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable statutes. Inquiries concerning Title IX and/or
504 compliance should be referred to: Betty Brown, associate dean for student success, room 2195, 610-359-5320; and/or Connie McCalla, vice president of
human resources, room 3572, 610-359-5094. TTY for the hearing impaired: 610-359-5020.

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Postal Customer
First day for summer and fall registration is March 25.
Important Dates:
Summer and Fall
Deadline for
Financial Aid
(FAFSA)*
Last Day
for Course
Registration
Classes
Begin
Summer I Classes April 1 May 22 May 28
Summer II Classes April 1 July 3 July 8
Fall Classes July 1 August 28 September 3
Fall Accelerated I July 1 August 28 September 3
Fall Accelerated II July 1 October 18 October 23
*Even if you missed a FAFSA deadline, there may be money available. APPLY IMMEDIATELY.
Dates subject to change.
Special Campus Events
www.dccc.edu/events
April 4, 2013: Spring Open House (Marple)
April 17, 2013: Transitioning to College with a Learning Disability (Marple)
April 24, 2013: Transitioning to College with a Learning Disability (Downingtown)
May 2, 2013: Senior Panic Night (Marple)
Register Now! Visit www.dccc.edu/register or call 1-855-DCCC-NOW (1-855-322-2669).