Health and Wellness

At Delaware County Community College, we’re committed to your good health! The College offers wellness programs and facilities for students, faculty and staff – designed to keep you healthy and help you get better if you should become sick. Included are group fitness classes, such as yoga, pilates and martial arts.

Contact information

Wellness Center

Marple Campus
Academic Building, Room 1180
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fitness Center

Marple Campus
STEM Center, Room 1411

Hours vary by semester. Please call for more information:

Phone: 610-359-5341
Fax: 610-359-5002

Emergency Information

When an injury or illness occurs on any campus or center, Safety and Security is to be contacted immediately. Security Officers are certified in CPR/AED. All faculty, staff, students and visitors are authorized to call 911 in the event of a medical emergency. Phones are located around the buildings. If you are calling from a College phone, you must first dial a 9 to get an outside line (9-911).

Campus Safety & Security Phone Numbers:

Marple Campus 610-359-5111
Southeast Center 610-957-5733
Downingtown Center 484-237-6222
Pennocks Bridge Center 610-869-5100
Upper Darby Center 610-723-1241

Athletics & Recreation

We offer a wide range of intercollegiate sports, recreational activities, and fitness opportunities for students.

Intercollegiate Athletics
To compete in any of intercollegiate sports teams, students must be enrolled full-time (bearing 12 credits), have proof of health insurance, and be able to have a doctor complete a physical. For more information about eligibility, please visit www.dcccphantoms.com.

Open Play Sports & Recreational Activities
Want to be active in a social, friendly environment? We offer open play/pick up sports opportunities throughout the year. Sports may include volleyball, basketball, dodge ball, flag football, etc. For more information about what sports are currently offered, please email athleticsdept@dccc.edu.

Students may also come to the ACE Center, Room 1180 of the Academic Building on Marple Campus to borrow sports equipment such as basketballs, volleyballs, tennis rackets & tennis balls, badminton rackets and birdies, etc. and play sports on campus using our outdoor courts or aerobics room facilities at their leisure during posted hours of operation. To borrow equipment, students will need to exchange their student ID and return all equipment during posted business hours.

Fitness Center

At Delaware County Community College, we believe that fitness provides a great outlet for our students. That’s why we offer you opportunities to participate in fitness and recreational activities, both on campus and in the community.

On campus
The STEM Center at Marple Campus is home to a Fitness Center and aerobics studio. This facility, opened in 2010, includes cardio and weight-training equipment as well as an aerobic studio for group fitness classes. Fitness Center offerings are for all students and employees of the college and may include:

Wellness Program

The Wellness Program takes a holistic approach to health education by promoting, and providing wellness resources to faculty, staff and students in our campus community. By focusing on the 8 dimesions of wellness, we are able to provide diverse education, resources, and programing to help our community achieve a healthier, and more sustainable lifestyle.

We encourage students and staff to take advantage of our wellness education offerings, including health fairs, workshops, publications and online information. For more information, see below.

Community & Exercise Resources

Health Insurance Marketplace

PA Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Chester County Prescription Discount Card

Health Insurance Coverage in PA – Tools and Resources

Free initial eye assessment for Children

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Spanish Language Health Care Website

Partner Resources

ChesPenn Health Services

Chester County Support Groups

Chester County Tobacco-Free Coalition

Temporary Medical Parking

If you have a temporary injury or illness that makes it difficult to walk a long distance from parking lots, the Wellness Center and Campus Safety offices can provide you with a temporary Medical Parking Permit. These permits are available for eight-week periods, with the possibility of an extension, if needed. To be eligible, you must complete an application, provide a copy of your Driver’s License and a note from your doctor indicating your injury/illness. If you have questions, please contact Director of Student Conduct Charles Schnur at cschnur@dccc.edu, 610-359-7385, or Marple 3250.

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Community & Exercise Resources

Education

Mindfulness & Meditation

Group Exercise Classes

Kids Workouts

Free and Low Cost Health Clinics for Delaware County Residents

Tobacco-Free Campus

Delaware County Community College is 100 percent tobacco free. The Tobacco-Free Campus Policy is part of a commitment to create a healthy and sustainable environment for the entire College community. It is intended to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke, provide an environment supportive of tobacco-free lifestyles and eliminate the environmental impact of cigarette litter. The policy applies to all faculty, staff, students and visitors (including contractors and their employees).

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