Dutchess Community College

The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, DCC has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

DCC offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program			Unknown
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: DCC may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At DCC?

DCC does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with DCC directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at DCC

When choosing a major, DCC students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at DCC.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

DCC does not require a senior project for all students.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dutchess Community College

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Does DCC Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ DCC does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does DCC Have An Online Program?

✅ DCC has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does DCC Offer AP Credit?

✅ DCC offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does DCC Have An Honors Program?

✅ DCC offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does DCC Require Internships?

❌ DCC studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Dutchess Community College

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Dutchess Community College Library

The main library on campus is the Dutchess Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at DCC

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at DCC, contact the university directly.

ROTC

Does DCC have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

DCC does not have any ROTC programs.

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