Danville Area
Community College 		      Application for Admission

Welcome to Danville Area Community College!  You have either selected, or are considering, a college where the faculty and staff are interested in your development. From your first experience in our caring Student Services area to the important learning that will occur when working with the College’s outstanding faculty, we feel confident that you will be satisfied with your experience. The following application is the beginning step. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff of Danville Area Community College, I welcome  you to our beautifully historic, “high-tech” campus.
Sincerely,
Dr. Alice Marie Jacobs, President
HOW TO ENROLL
Apply for Admission
All applicants who wish to enroll at Danville Area Community College must submit a completed application.  The completed application must be returned by mail or in person to:  Admissions Office, Danville Area Community College, 2000 East Main Street, Martin Luther King Memorial Way, Danville, IL 61832-0861. Please note that our Nursing Degree and Radiologic Technology Degree programs require additional application steps. Please consult with your Academic Advisor/Counselor for further information.

Send Transcripts
Submit an official copy of your final high school transcripts or an official copy of the GED test results from the testing agency.  Student financial aid funds (for those eligible) will not be disbursed until one of the above documents is received. Official transcripts from colleges at which college-level credit was awarded must also be submitted.  Note: Transcripts are considered official when they are sent directly from the school to DACC or presented in a sealed envelope from the school.

Attend a New Student Orientation
All students pursuing a certificate or degree program at DACC, and/or students who are planning to enroll for full-time status are required to attend a New Student Orientation.  This session is designed to provide introduction to DACC, as well as pertinent information regarding academic programs, college policies, and student life.  Students can reserve a spot for a New Student Orientation by visiting the Counseling Department in Lincoln Hall or by calling (217) 443-8750.

Take Placement Assessment
All students pursuing a certificate or degree program at DACC, and/or students who are planning to enroll in a math, English, speech, social science, humanities, or physical science course are required to take the placement assessment.  The assessment will cover English, reading, and mathematics.  Students can usually sign up to take the placement assessment the same day as their New Student Orientation.  To reserve a spot for the assessment, visit the Assessment Center in Cannon Hall or call (217) 443-8708.

Register for Classes
Students may register full-time (12 credit hours or more) by meeting with an academic advisor or counselor.  Appointments to see an academic advisor or counselor can be made by visiting the Counseling Department in the Lincoln Hall or by calling (217) 443-8750.  Students may register part-time (less than 12 credit hours) if they know which classes they need to take by visiting the Registration Office in the Vermilion Hall or by calling (217) 443-8800.

Directory Information: Directory information which appears on this application includes: name, address, telephone number, date of birth, curriculum, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received and last educational institution attended.  Directory information will be released to any person who requests such, unless the student specifically prohibits such a release by notifying the Registration Office.  (Family Educational Rights and Policy Act of 1974 as Amended).

Services for Students with Disabilities:  Danville Area Community College welcomes enrollment of students with disabilities.  The College fully supports the laws and regulations which protect students with disabilities.  The College can provide assistance to students who request special accommodations in advance through the Student Support Services Center, Cannon Hall, telephone (217) 443-8702.