Student Orientations

     Any new, transfer, or returning student who has not attended DACC in the past 3 years must complete a Student Orientation either on campus or online.

     Whether you are attending an on-campus New Student Orientation or logging into the Online Student Orientation, you will need to fill out a Student Information Form to get you on the DACC system or, if you are a returning student, to update your information.

    To print a Student Information form offline, click on the following link:
Information Form

     Summer/Fall 2012 Registration begins April 2nd. You will be able to log on to the Online Student Orientation after you receive your DACC student ID number.

    Note: You must complete a Student Orientation either on-campus or online and take the COMPASS Placement test (if needed) or register for classes.

A DACC Orientation session covers the following:

• DACC programs and degrees
• DACC Departments/Services
• Financial Aid
• Placement Test Information (such as the COMPASS)
• The Jaguar Spot (our Online Student Services portal)
• The Next Steps in Enrollment

How to Sign-up for an On-campus New Student Orientation (NSO)

    If you are a brand new college student, or if you feel like you would be more comfortable working with someone on campus, then you need to sign up for an on-campus New Student Orientation.

• To sign up for an on-campus NSO, contact Cindy Peck at (217) 554-1680 or Becky Doss at (217) 443-8896

How to Sign-up for an Online Student Orientation (OSO)

    If you are a returning, transfer, recent high school graduate, or former College Express or Dual Enrollment student, you have the option to complete an Online Student Orientation.

• You will need to have your DACC Student ID number to log-in to the online NSO.
• To obtain your student ID number, contact the Admissions Office at 217-443-8800 after you have turned in your Student Information Form and an Admissions Specialist has put your information into the system.
• You will have to wait until after you have submitted your Student Information Form to receive your Student ID number.
• Once you have your Student ID number, you can log-in to the Online Student Orientation at the following link: Launch Online Orientation
• If you are having problems retrieving your Student ID number or cannot log-in to the Online Student Orientation portal, please contact Cindy Peck at (217)554-1680 for assistance.
• Note: Students must answer at least 15/20 of the Final Test questions correctly in the Online Student Orientation to pass the orientation process. If you do not receive a 15/20, you must meet with the Coordinator of Retention and Student Engagement , Cindy Peck before you will be able to register for classes.

Online Orientations

    If a student has never taken a course online before, he or she must attend a one-time, one-hour Online Orientation. This orientation will familiarize students with how to log on to Blackboard - the portal used for most online classes here at DACC - how to post assignments and discussions, and how to take quizzes and tests online. Make sure to sign up for one of these orientations with your academic advisor if you are taking an online course for the first time.

Fitness Center Orientations

    If a student has signed up for one of the Fitness Center courses and has either never taken the class before or has not taken the course in over a year, he or she must attend a Fitness Center Orientation. At this orientation, students learn about the sign-in process and the proper way to use the exercise equipment in the Fitness Center. Students must wear work-out clothes to this orientation. Note: If a student does not attend a Fitness Center Orientation, he or she will be dropped from the Fitness Center course.