New Student Orientation

     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 ton the following link: Information Form

     Spring Registration begins October 31st. You will be able to log on to the online New Student Orientation starting October 1st or 24 hours after you receive your DACC network ID and password, whichever is later.

    Note: You must complete a Student Orientation either on-campus or online before you can 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 network ID to log-in to the online NSO.
• To obtain your network ID, click on the following link https://students.dacc.edu/id/. If you have already gotten your password at some point, you will need to contact Computer and Network Services at (217) 443-8871 or (217) 443-8861 to have it reset.
• You will have to wait 24 hours after you have submitted your Student Information Form to access your network ID and password.
• Once you have your network ID, you can log-in to the Online Student Orientation at the following link: Launch Online Orientation
• If you are having problems retrieving your network ID 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.