Get Started at DCC    

Your community awaits

Apply and get started with your step-by-step guide: 

  1. Gather Info
  2. Apply
  3. Get Ready
  4. Register & Go
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Gather Info

Ready to take the next step? Here’s where to start.  We’re here if you need us. 

Take a Tour

Register for upcoming events on campus or watch a virtual tour. 

Map Your Path

Your next steps will vary depending on where you’ve been and where you’re headed after DCC.

Live on Campus

Enjoy the convenience and community of on-campus living in our suite-style residence hall.

Plan Your Costs

Find out about tuition at DCC and how to estimate your cost to attend.

Are You a Resident?

New York state residents pay lower tuition. We’ll walk you through documenting it.

Questions?

Just ask! Use the chat, our contact info near the bottom of the page, or click to email.

 

A Simpler Path for ESL, GED & Continuing Education 
 

If you’re coming to DCC to improve your English, finish high school, or to round out career skills, registration is easy.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Apply

Go directly to the application process built for you. Chat if you have questions.

I Want a College Degree

If you plan to earn a degree from DCC or transfer a year or two of credits from DCC, apply here.

I'm Enrolled Elsewhere

Pick up a class or two while you earn a degree at another institution.

I'm in High School

Dual enrollment programs allow you to earn college credits while in high school. 

I'm Returning to DCC

Welcome back! Finish your degree or start down a new path. Here’s what you’ll need to begin.

I'm Transferring to DCC

No matter where you started, we’re glad to have you. We think you’ll like it here. 

Questions?

Just ask! Use the chat, our contact info near the bottom of the page, or click to email.

 

Scholarships for DCC Students

That extra study session? Worth it—because the DCC Foundation gives almost $500,000 in scholarships to DCC students every year based on academic merit. Scholarships range from $500 to full tuition.

MORE ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
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Get Ready

After admission, you’re in charge. We’re here to help when you need direction.

Apply for Financial Aid

Filing a FAFSA is the first step to all kinds of financial aid. 

Types of Financial Aid

Pell Grants, Work Study, FSEOGs—learn the terms and how they can help you pay your way.

Talk to an Expert About Your Options

Unsure which program to study, what courses to take, or how to pay for school? Our experts can help. 

I've Been Admitted

A quick orientation to how to get started as a DCC student once you’re admitted.

Explore the Campus

Looking for parking or the bookstore? Finding your way around campus is easy. 

More Questions?

Just ask! Use the chat, our contact info near the bottom of the page, or click to email.

 

Services for Your Success

Part of getting started is making sure you can succeed. At DCC, you’ll find a community of support and resources to help. Review our student services for your needs. You may discover new opportunities, like extra advising for a STEM transfer program.

STUDENT SERVICES
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Register & Go

Ready, set, enroll!

Register for Classes

First step—talk to your academic coach or advisor and get a registration PIN. More details here.

Set Up Your Profile

Professors, advisors and students connect through the Starfish app. Keep in touch and collect feedback.

Monitor Your Progress

Use our web-based tool to track your grades and degree progress.

 

Making the Most of Your DCC Time

College is about firing up the connections—between your brain cells, between subjects, between school and work, and just between people. Grab a coffee, join a club, build your resume, go places.

STUDENT LIFE
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68%

of DCC students graduate without student loan debt.

Contact Us

Office of Admissions

101 Orcutt Student Services Center
Mon. - Thurs., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone: (845) 431-8010
Email: admissions@sunydutchess.edu

53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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