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Study at DCCC: A Global Community

Delaware County Community College is an accredited, public two-year college located in Media, Pennsylvania. The College serves 12,500 students, including more than 400 international students from over 50 countries.

Delaware County students enjoy a safe, high-tech campus surrounded by nature, with easy access to the dynamic and historical city of Philadelphia, 22km away. The College issues the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I-20 to qualified individuals who wish to obtain F-1 visa status for full-time study. The College also welcomes students on other visas.

Intercultural Friendship Program

The Intercultural Friendship Program matches interested incoming international students with current students for semester-length, one-to-one friendship opportunities.

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Advantages for International Students

– Small classes (average of 20 students)
– No TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, or ACT required
– Excellent English as a Second Language (ESL) program, tutoring included
– Individual attention from professors and one-on-one advising
– Transfer Agreements with more than 40 universities and colleges
– Transfer scholarships and guaranteed admission with select partner schools
– Full-time Office of International Student Engagement & Belonging
– High-tech labs, classrooms, and equipment
– More than 25 clubs, sports teams, and organizations
– Access to Philadelphia, New York City, and hundreds of nearby colleges and universities

Important Dates for New International Students

Semester	Application Deadline	Orientation Start Date	Classes Begin	Final Exams
Spring 2025	November 1	January 9	January 15	May 6-12
Summer ESL 2025	April 1	May 21	June 5	August 15-17
Fall 2025	July 1	August 15	August 25	December 6-12

Full-Time Enrollment Requirement

Among other regulations, F-1 international students must study full time during fall and spring semesters. Students must enroll in and remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits (with no more than 3 credits of online courses) in order to be considered full time. Students are not required to study full-time during the summer semester, however if Summer ESL is their first semester, then they must be enrolled full-time. Most international students enroll in 12-15 credits per semester, and most associate degrees require ~60-65 credits to complete.

*International students will be required to register for ALL classes in-person or at least 9 credits in-person and 3 or more credits online. If a student registers for a hybrid course, the class must meet in-person at least two days a week for the class to be considered in-person.*International students will be required to register for ALL classes in-person or at least 9 credits in-person and 3 or more credits online. If a student registers for a hybrid course, the class must meet in-person at least two days a week for the class to be considered in-person.

Insurance Requirement

The College automatically enrolls international students in a health insurance plan. International students must accept this insurance. No waivers can be made. The College implements this policy to best and most efficiently safeguard students’ health needs. Students may wish to obtain their own supplemental insurance to increase their maximum total coverage. The required insurance will be added to the student’s account, after the completion of orientation. It will take 10-14 days to reflect on your student account.

*Cost is subject to change each academic year.

Success stories

“Education in the U.S. is known all around the world. Studying in the United States doesn’t simply give you a substantial degree. Your experience says something in regards to your identity. Living in and examining the U.S. where your language isn’t spoken is challenging, requires bravery and an inspirational state of mind.”
Aerik India

“From all the courses that I’ve taken so far along the way, DCCC surely employs the best set of professors that I can ever imagine. But most importantly, as a community college, I would say they should be one of the most diverse schools across Pennsylvania. Currently being here at the school, they also support students like me with more than 50 transfer agreements with four year schools and could be guaranteed a huge amount of scholarship based of on your GPA..”
Esther Nigeria

“The United States is the land of dreams. The atmosphere of my home country requires hard work to be successful. However, even though students put a lot of efforts, it is hard to get into a good school and get a job. On the contrary, in the U.S, if I am ready to learn and acquire high goals, I believe anyone can be successful. Do not be scared of a new challenge! If you want [to study abroad], come and face it!”
Chan Woo South Korea