New Community-Centered, State-of-the-Art Campus Coming Soon to Drexel Hill
In the News
DCCC Breaks Ground on Prendergast Project
Delaware County Daily Times, 5/9/23
New Community College Campus at Prendie is Out of the Gate
Delco Today, 5/10/23
Construction Update
May 2024: The groundbreaking took place in spring 2023 and construction is progressing as planned. Beginning work on the foundation for the Early Learning Center has begun. The College is meeting with SEPTA to discuss adding a transit shelter at the intersection of Lansdowne and Huey Road. The opening is projected for January 2026 with substantial completion for late 2025.
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Delaware County Community College is transforming the former Archbishop Prendergast High School property into a comprehensive multi-use facility that will provide affordable and quality education, training, and community programs to area residents. This additional location, which is located at Garrett Road and Lansdowne Avenue, supports the College’s mission to provide accessible programs and services to the diverse surrounding community.
The College is renovating the 80,000 square foot main building and adding a 30,000 square foot annex and a 17,000 square foot Early Learning Center that will transform a 7.5-acre portion of the 35-acre property into a new, full-service campus. The new campus will offer non-credit and community education programs such as computer literacy, GED preparation, and reading and writing programs for English Language Learners. Additionally, the campus will feature academic and career/workforce training credit programs in high-priority occupations.
Proposed Exterior Design
Proposed Interior Classroom Design
Proposed Interior Study Space Design
Projected number of students for the new campus (conservative estimate)
Students will take one or more courses and attend at different times during the day, evening, and on Saturdays.
Spring 2026: 800
Fall 2026: 1,200-1,400
Planned Majors for Certificates and Associate Degrees
- Allied Health
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Carpentry
- Computer Science
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Electronics
- General Studies
- Health Studies, Pre-Nursing (ENG 100, PSY 140, BIO 150, MAT 121, NUS 102)
- Liberal Arts
- Psychology
- Science for Health Professionals
- Sterilization Processing
Classrooms and Specialty Labs
There are 28 general purpose classrooms and computer labs. A couple classrooms will be equipped with Smartboards and touch screen monitors. There are seven specialty labs listed below:
- Allied Health
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Carpentry
- Chemistry
- Culinary Arts (Demonstration, Teaching and Student Production Kitchens)
- Electronics
A Center for Workforce and Economic Success
Certificates will be offered in high priority occupations and skilled trades such as:
- Biotechnology
- Carpentry
- Electronics
- Facilities Maintenance
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Pharmacy Technician
- Sterile Processing Technician
Community Education and Workforce Training
- Automotive Inspection
- Computer Certification/Training (Microsoft, Cyber Security, Networking, PC Repair, Cloud, Tableau, and AI)
- Computer Literacy (MS Office, QuickBooks)
- DEP Wastewater/ Drinking Water Certification
- GED Preparation
- Grant Writing
- Healthcare Careers (Patient Care Technician, EKG, Phlebotomy, Electronic Health Records)
- Health & Wellness Courses
- Notary Public Training
- PMP Project Management
- Reading and Writing for English Language Learners
- Real Estate License Courses
- Retirement Planning
- SAT Preparation, TOEFL Test Preparation
- SHRM Certificate
- Small Business Development
- Website Design, Photoshop, Lightroom
An Early Learning Center
A 17,000 sq. ft. Early Learning Center will provide childcare for students and residents through a partnership with the YMCA in Lansdowne. The space will also include a dedicated classroom. Students will be able to participate in observational activities required for their program within the building which will have eight child care rooms.
Administrative and Student Areas
- Enrollment Central including Admissions, Financial Aid and an on-site cashier
- Bookstore
- Dining hall with an outdoor courtyard
- Student collaboration spaces throughout the building
Student Support Services
- Academic advising, including career and transfer support
- Disability services and diversity initiatives
- A Learning Commons that will house a library and group study rooms and provide research assistance, instruction and other library services, such as writing and tutoring services, and a laptop-lending program
- Student Resource Center with a food pantry
- Shuttle Service
Student Activities and Events
Athletics office, student life activities and programmed campus events.