Admissions Criteria and Requirements

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The Office of Admissions uses a holistic process when evaluating an application for admission.  Each component to the application is carefully considered.  Applicants who do not meet some of the admissions criteria are encouraged to continue with the admissions process.  Adult students are encouraged to apply for the Quest or Online program.  Please contact an admissions representative if there is any question about the admissions process or eligibility for admissions.

Traditional  Program—Freshman  Application Requirements

Applicants to the traditional undergraduate program must have graduated from an accredited secondary institution or satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED) examination.  Students educated at home are encouraged to apply and are subject to the same qualifications and requirements.

A complete application consists of the following items:

• A fully completed DCC Application for Admissions
• A non-refundable $25 application fee
• A 250 - 500 word essay
  The essay should describe both your academic and spiritual goals and how you believe DCC can help you achieve them.
• An official high school transcript with a stamp and administrator’s signature, which must arrive in a sealed envelope bearing the school’s logo
• Official scores of either the ACT or SAT (waived for applicants age 25 and over)
• AP, IB, or dual credit college transcript (if applicable)
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
  One recommendation must come from a church pastor or leader; the second must come from an employer or previous educator.

*Students 25 and older with no college credits may be exempted from the ACT/SAT requirement at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

Traditional  Program—Freshman Admissions Criteria

High school students are encouraged to complete the application process as soon as possible as scholarship opportunities and campus housing are limited.  Once an applicant submits all final official high school transcripts reflecting graduation status, the applicant is eligible for unconditional acceptance.  Applicants who submit official high school transcripts prior to graduation may be eligible for conditional acceptance.  After graduation a final official high transcript must be submitted. 

Traditional freshman admissions criteria includes the following specifications:

• 2.5 overall high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale (top 50% of high school graduating class recommended, preferably with a college-preparatory* curriculum)
• SAT or ACT – (50th percentile recommended)
• An admissions essay indicating the student’s goals are a good fit with the mission of the College
• References indicating the student has the academic ability, character, motivation, and maturity to succeed at DCC

*The following high school academic units are recommended for freshman admissions consideration:

• English - 4 credits
• Foreign Language - 2 credits
• History/Social Studies - 3 credits
• Mathematics - 3 credits
• Science  - 2 credits

Traditional  Program—Transfer Application Requirements

Applicants to DCC who qualify as transfer students have been out of high school at least one full semester and have earned a minimum of 12 semester hours of transferable credit.

A complete application consists of the following items:

• A fully completed DCC Application for Admissions
• A non-refundable $25 application fee
• A 250 word essay
  The essay should describe both your academic and spiritual goals and how you believe DCC can help you achieve them.
• Official college transcript(s) from each institution attended or enrolled, with a stamp and administrator’s signature, which must arrive in a sealed envelope bearing the school’s logo
• Military transcript (if applicable)
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
  One recommendation must come from a church pastor or leader; the second must come from an employer or previous educator.

Traditional  Program—Transfer Admissions Criteria

Criteria for admissions for transfer students include a minimum of 12 hours of transferable credit.  As a result, transcripts of grades and credits from all previous colleges and universities, including military transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admissions.  It is highly recommended that transcripts be sent as early as possible for evaluation and classification to ensure entrance into the desired courses. 

Transfer student admissions criteria includes the following specifications:

• 12 transferable hours of previous college coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher, OR
• 30 transferable hours of previous college coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Student must be in good financial and social standing with each college or university previously and/or currently attending
• An admissions essay indicating the student’s goals are a good fit with the mission of the College
• References indicating the student has the academic ability, character, motivation, and maturity to succeed at DCC

Applicants with less than 12 transferable hours or with a cumulative GPA below the required minimum of 2.6 must also observe the Freshman Admissions Requirements.

Quest  and  Online  Program—Application Requirements
           
Adult students whose lives do not work well with a traditional-format program are encouraged to apply to the Quest or Online programs.

A complete application consists of the following items:

• A fully completed DCC Application for Admissions
• A non-refundable $25 application fee
• A 250-500 word essay
  The essay should address two points:
  A. Describe both your academic and spiritual goals and how you believe DCC can help you achieve them.
  B. Tell why you believe the Quest or Online program fits your current life situation.
• Official college transcript(s) from each institution attended or enrolled, with a stamp and administrator’s signature, which must arrive in a sealed envelope bearing the school’s logo
• If no previous college coursework, an official high school transcript with a stamp and administrator’s signature, which must arrive in a sealed envelope bearing the school’s logo
• Military transcript (if applicable)
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
  One recommendation must come from a church pastor or leader; the second must come from an employer or previous educator

Quest  and  Online  Program—Admissions Criteria

Dallas Christian College recognizes the benefits of multiple course delivery options.  Quest and Online programs offer courses in the evening and online formats to benefit the adult learner. 

The following criteria have been established for applicants to the Quest or Online programs:

• Applicant must have graduated from an accredited secondary institution or satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED) examination
• The admissions committee considers any previous college coursework.  If an applicant’s total transfer GPA is below the DCC passing minimum of 2.0, the applicant should submit a letter of explanation, and the applicant may enter DCC on academic probation
• Student must be in good financial standing with each college or university previously and/or currently attending
• An admissions essay that satisfactorily addresses points A and B
• References indicating the student has the academic ability, character, motivation, and maturity to succeed at DCC

International Students
An international student is a student that is not a United States citizen or a legal Resident Alien that studies within the United States (not online). Please see the International Students page for further information about international student admissions.