Admissions

• Admissions
• General Admission Requirements / Placement Assessment / Advising
• Developmental Coursework/ Ability to Benefit (ATB)
• Admission Classification (Freshman / Transfer / Visitor / Returning)
• Academic Renewal
• High School Students - Dual / Concurrent Enrollment
• International Students
• Admission Review
• Residency  

Admissions

Delgado Community College welcomes all eligible prospective students. The College assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religious or political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, disability/handicap or marital status or veteran’s status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, and the sickle cell trait in the admission to, participation in or employment in programs and activities of the College.

Prospective students seeking admission to Delgado Community College must meet admission requirements. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. A student may not register for most credit courses in any semester after the scheduled registration dates for that semester unless otherwise noted in the published Credit Course Schedule.

Delgado Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Some programs, however, have special requirements and a separate application process. Currently, these programs are Barber-Styling, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, EMT Paramedic, Funeral Service Education, Health Information Technology, Medical Coding, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Polysomnographic Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Surgical Technology, Teaching (Grades 1-5), and Veterinary Technology.

Requests for information and applications can be found online at http://www.dcc.edu/admissions/ or by visiting any Delgado location.

Anyone wishing to apply in person may do so at the proper location. Application should be made as early as possible in the semester preceding the period of anticipated enrollment. Applications may be submitted via the web at www.dcc.edu.

It is the responsibility of all students to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations of the College as stated in this catalog. Additionally, those who plan to transfer credits earned at Delgado must familiarize themselves with the course and grade requirements of the College to which they plan to transfer.

General Admission Requirements

• General Admissions Policy Statement
• Selective Service Registration
• Provisional Admission
• English Language Proficiency Test
• Proof/Waiver of Immunization
• ACT
• SAT
• Placement Assessment/Advising

General Admissions Policy Statement

Delgado Community College is an open admissions institution, as established by the Louisiana Legislature and approved by the Board of Regents and Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Any person above the age of 16, regardless of prior academic preparation, may be fully admitted to Delgado as long as the following criteria are satisfied:

1. The person has completed and submitted an application for admission.
2. The person has provided proof of selective service registration as required by Louisiana R.S. 17:3151.
3. The person has satisfied the requirements of Louisiana R.S. 17:170 related to the immunization of persons entering school.

Persons 16 years of age or younger must, in addition to the requirements stated above, provide proof of graduation from a state-approved high school or high school equivalency to be fully admitted to Delgado.  This admission policy does not apply to the following: (1) High School Dual Enrollment students and (2) International students.  Certain programs within the institution may require additional admission standards in order to meet external regulatory agency requirements. 

If a student is selected for financial aid verification, high school and college transcripts will be required. Additionally, if a student is degree-seeking, transcripts and testing scores may be required for advising purposes. However, these requirements do not have an impact on full admission to the College.

All eligible persons are assured equal opportunity for admission without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.  Delgado Community College reserves the right to refuse admission to any student.

Selective Service Registration

In accordance with the requirements of Louisiana R.S. 17:3151 (Acts 1985, No. 185, Section 1, and Acts 1987, No. 214, Section 1), all male students between the ages of 18-25 are required to register for the federal draft under the federal Military Service Act prior to enrollment at this institution. Other requirements vary according to admission classification, educational intent, and other established criteria. Students are notified of admission requirements upon receipt of the application by the Office of Admissions. 

Provisional Admission

Applicants who have not submitted all required documents prior to admission may be admitted provisionally to Delgado. Provisionally admitted students are given 30 days after the start of the semester to submit all required admissions documents. 

English Language Proficiency Test

All admitted students whose first language is not English are required to take the Delgado English Language Proficiency Test. The English Language Proficiency Test consists of a written portion designed by the English as a Second Language (ESL) department and a three-part, Internet-based Accuplacer computer portion given through the College Board Educational Testing Service. Enrollment in English as a Second Language (ESLN and ESLR prefixes) courses is required if an English language deficiency is determined. Although the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is not required, international students may test out of ESL if they have the following scores in the Internet Based TOEFL (IBT): Reading - 22 or higher, Speaking - 26 or higher, Listening - 22 or higher, and Writing Skills - 25 or higher. All other types of TOEFL scores will be dealt with on an individual basis. 

Proof/Waiver of Immunization

As required by Louisiana R.S. 17:170, Schools of Higher Learning, and as a condition of enrollment, all Delgado Community College students born after 1956 must show poof/waiver of immunization by providing two separate dates of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and, Rubella) vaccination and one date of the tetanus-diphtheria vaccination within the last 10 years. In addition, ALL freshmen must provide proof/waiver of immunization against meningococcal meningitis. Some specific programs have additional immunization requirements.

American College Test (ACT)

Delgado Community College no longer requires ACT scores for admission purposes. However, the default course placement for students who do not submit current and appropriate ACT scores for college placement will be the College’s skill-building courses (ALIT 099, MATH 097, and CCSS 107). The ACCUPLACER assessment is also an option for students seeking to improve their course placement. First-time students who have taken the ACT within the past three years should request that their score reports be sent to the Office of Admissions. Delgado’s ACT code number is 1577. Only first-time freshmen may request English and/or math advanced placement in their first semester at Delgado Community College. ACT scores are used for advanced placement when a student obtains an ACT English score of 25 and/or Math score of 22 in the last 3 years. The student’s highest relevant ACT scores in English, math, and reading across multiple ACT tests will be considered for placement purposes. Students should check with the Testing Center for more details.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I)

First-time freshmen who have already been admitted to Delgado Community College who have taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) within the past three (3) years should request that their score reports be sent to the Office of Admissions. Delgado’s code number is 6176.

Applicants will not be refused admission to the College based on test scores. Test scores are used for counseling and placement purposes.

Placement Assessment/Advising

Delgado Community College will use ACT scores for course placement. Students may submit valid ACT scores to the College for course placement, or if they have previously completed ACCUPLACER, may use valid test scores from that assessment for placement purposes.  Scores for both ACCUPLACER and ACT are valid for three (3) calendar years.  

A full-time schedule is possible for students who do not have current and/or appropriate test scores (ACCUPLACER or ACT) for college course placement. Students can opt to start in the College’s skill-building/ developmental classes listed below without test scores:

• Academic Literacy - ALIT 099 - 5 credit hours ⇒ successful completion (“C” or better) prepares students for ENGL 101
• Intensive Intermediate Algebra - MATH 097 - 5 credit hours ⇒ successful completion (“C” or better) prepares students for MATH 120 or MATH 130
• College and Career Success Skills - CCSS 107 - 3 credit hours 

Students should contact their Academic Advisor for help mapping out their courses at Delgado and to ensure they are on The RIGHT Path.

Delgado Community College no longer requires students to take a placement test.  The default course placement, for students who do not submit current and appropriate ACT scores for college placement, will be the College’s skill-building courses (ALIT 099, MATH 097, and CCSS 107). However, the Testing Center administers the College Board ACCUPLACER Next Generation assessment for students seeking to improve their course placement.  The assessment is comprised of exams that cover three subject areas: English, Math, and Reading.

The placement assessment is not pass or fail.  It is only used to determine students’ starting points in English, Math and Reading and to determine if developmental coursework is required. Students requiring developmental coursework in English and/or Reading are encouraged to enroll in ALIT 099 – Academic Literacy in lieu of the stand-alone courses in those disciplines.  The placement assessment may only be repeated once a year based upon successful completion of one of the College’s review courses.

The ACCUPLACER Next Generation assessment is computerized and untimed. Students may refer to https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer for sample questions and to download the study app.

Upon completion of the placement assessment, students will be referred for academic advising. 

There is a non-refundable testing fee for all tests administered in the Testing Center.  Students should contact the office on their home campus/site for more information. 

Reading Placement

Delgado students who do not have appropriate and valid scores on the ACT Reading Test, and opt out to take the ACCUPLACER, are placed into Reading or Academic Literacy courses based on their scores on the ACCUPLACER Next Generation Reading assessment.  Students should consult with an academic advisor regarding course requirements for their major.  Please refer to the chart below for score and placement information.

Reading Course Placement Based on ACCUPLACER Next Generation Assessment

Students must successfully complete required developmental reading course work before enrolling in most college-­level courses. See Courses Available for Students in Developmental English and/or Reading.

It is important that students perform to the best of their ability because they may only repeat the assessment once a year based upon successful completion of one of the College’s review courses. If students do not successfully complete the designated entry-level Reading course within three (3) years, they must retake the test. 

Students may challenge their reading placement results through a verification exam. The Reading Verification Exam may not be offered during peak registration times. However, all students who place into Developmental Reading courses will be given the opportunity to verify placement on the first day of class. Students should contact the Testing Center for more information on the verification process and to schedule the exam. Students who have previously enrolled in a reading course, whether they completed the course or not, are not eligible for the Reading Placement Verification Exam.  

English Placement

Delgado students who do not have appropriate and valid scores on the ACT English Test, and opt to take the ACCUPLACER, are placed into English courses based on their scores on the ACCUPLACER Next Generation Reading and Writing Assessment. Students should consult with an academic advisor regarding course requirements for their major. Please refer to the chart below for score and placement information.

English and Academic Literacy Course Placement Based on ACT Score

English and Academic Literacy Course Placement Based on ACCUPLACER Next Generation Assessment

Students must successfully complete required developmental reading course work before enrolling in most college-­level courses. See Courses Available for Students in Developmental English and/or Reading.

It is important that students perform to the best of their ability because they may only repeat the assessment once a year based upon successful completion of one of the College’s review courses. If students do not successfully complete the designated entry-level English course within three (3) years, they must retake the test. 

Students may challenge their English placement results through a verification exam. The English Placement Verification Exam is a 60-minute essay scored by the English faculty at Delgado Community College. A course level assignment will be made based on the content of the essay. Because of the time needed to read and score essays, the English Placement Verification Exam may not be offered during peak registration times. However, all students who place into Developmental English courses will be given the opportunity to verify placement on the first day of class. Students should contact the Testing Center for more information on the verification process and to schedule the exam. Students who have previously enrolled in an English course, whether they completed the course or not, are not eligible for the English Placement Verification Exam.

Math Placement

Delgado students who do not have appropriate and valid scores on the ACT Math Test, and opt to take the ACCUPLACER, are placed into Math courses based on their scores on the ACCUPLACER Next Generation assessment that, based on demonstrated proficiency, can cover up to two levels of Mathematics [Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, & Statistics (QAS) and Advanced Algebra & Functions (AAF).] Students should consult with an academic advisor regarding course requirements for their major.  Please refer to the chart below for score and placement information. 

Math Course Placement Based on ACT Score

Math Course Placement Based on ACCUPLACER Next Generation Assessment

It is important that students perform to the best of their ability because they may only repeat the assessment once a year based upon successful completion of one of the College’s review courses. If students do not successfully complete the designated entry-level Math course within three (3) years, they must retake the test. 

Students may challenge their Math placement results through a verification exam.  This procedure consists of individual tests for the various math levels. Each test contains 26 problems. Verification tests exist for MATH 097 and Math 099. It is possible, though not likely, for students who are placed in MATH 097 to qualify for MATH 128/130 through this process.

Students who pass the MATH 097 verification test will be placed into Math 099 or Math 120, or they can continue the process and take the Math 099 verification test to be placed into Math 130.

Students should contact the Testing Center for more information on the verification process and to schedule the exam. Students who have previously enrolled in a math course, whether they completed the course or not, are not eligible for the Math Placement Verification Exam.

More information about placement and credit  

Developmental Coursework 

Students who are required to take any READ and/or ENGL developmental courses should meet with an academic advisor prior to scheduling their classes. See Courses Available for Students in Developmental English and/or Reading.

Students placed in any READ and/or ENGL developmental course are required to complete CCSS 107 or CCSS 108 - College Success Skills within the first 12 hours of coursework. It has been demonstrated that the single most important factor in student success in college is the completion of an “orientation” course that familiarizes the student with college resources, policies, and necessary academic skills, such as studying, note-taking, test-taking, and other relevant skills.

Ability To Benefit Test (ATB)

The Ability to Benefit test (ATB) is available to all non-high school graduates at least 17 years of age whose high school class has graduated and by all graduates of non-accredited high schools.  The Testing Center administers the computerized version of the ACCUPLACER ATB test which covers the following subjects: sentence skills, reading comprehension, and arithmetic.  The ATB is not offered in a paper and pencil format through our testing centers.

Within any three-month period, ATB candidates may be permitted an initial test and one retest.  There must be a two-week waiting period between the initial test and the retest. Students who do not pass all three tests during the initial testing must retake and pass all three tests in order to meet the required ATB passing scores.  Scores from two different administrations cannot be mixed or combined. A student must pass all three tests during a single test session.

Only non-high school graduates who are enrolled in an eligible career pathway may take the ATB for financial aid purposes. Students who cannot or do not wish to enroll in an eligible career pathway may plan on earning a high school equivalency diploma through the HiSET Exam. 

Admission Classification

Students are classified as one of the following upon applying for admission: First-Time Freshman, Transfer Student, Visitor, Returning Student, or Student in High School (Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, or Summer Enrichment).

• Freshmen
• Transfer
• Visitor
• Returning
• High School Students (Dual/Concurrent Enrollment )

First-Time Freshmen

First-time freshmen are students who are of the state’s compulsory school age (as per L.R.S. 17:221), who have never attended Delgado Community College, any other regionally accredited institution of higher education (except for high school students who participated in dual/concurrent enrollment), and who possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Certain academic programs within the institution may require additional admission standards, including high school diploma equivalency, in order to meet external regulatory agency requirements.

Non-Degree/Non-Certificate Seeking Students

Students who are not seeking any type of credentials and are taking courses for professional development or personal enrichment only, are classified as “non-degree/non-certificate seeking.” Non-degree/non-certificate seeking students

• are not eligible for federal financial assistance; and
• must meet all admission requirements at the time of enrollment status change to degree/certificate seeking.

A student who registers as a non-degree/non-certificate seeking student and later wishes to change to a degree or certificate program should complete the required change of major form in the Registrar’s Office to change his or her enrollment status. (To be eligible for federal financial assistance, it is necessary to enroll in a degree/certificate program.) Students who wish to enroll in non-credit courses should contact the Workforce Development and Technical Education Office.

Transfer Students

A student who has attended another college or university or a Louisiana Technical College institution regardless of duration is classified as a transfer student as follows:

1. A degree/certificate seeking transfer student is an applicant who has attended another college or university or a Louisiana Technical College institution, regardless of duration, and who plans to pursue a degree or certificate from Delgado.
    
2. A non-degree/non-certificate seeking transfer student is an applicant who has attended another college or university or a Louisiana Technical College institution, but is not seeking any type of credentials at Delgado and is taking courses for professional development or personal enrichment only. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for federal financial assistance.

A student who registers as a non-degree/non-certificate seeking student and later wishes to change to a degree or certificate program should complete the required Change of Major Form online or visit the nearest Registrar’s Office to change his or her enrollment status. (To be eligible for federal financial assistance, it is necessary to enroll in a degree/certificate program.) Students who wish to enroll in non-credit courses should contact the Workforce Development Office.

A transfer student who is on academic probation or suspension may be admitted to Delgado Community College in good academic standing once admission requirements are met in accordance with the College’s General Admissions Policy

Visitor Students

An applicant who is currently attending another college or university, but plans to attend Delgado Community College for one semester/session only and to return to his or her home institution for the following semester is classified as a Visitor.

To enroll in a desired course that requires pre-requisites, the Visitor Student must provide verification that he or she has met all prerequisite requirements by providing college transcripts or by meeting placement assessment requirements.

 Returning Students

A returning student is an applicant who attended Delgado Community College previously and interrupted his or her studies for at least one spring or fall semester. Returning students are subject to the academic status and academic renewal provisions outlined in the College Catalog in effect at the time of re-admission.

 Acceptance of Transfer Credits

Transfer credits from all regionally accredited institutions of higher education are recorded on the student’s permanent academic records. Only College credits (not developmental courses) with a “C” or above grade are accepted as described below; a grade of “C” or better is required in the student’s major. Equivalencies in developmental courses are used for placement if the student earned at least a grade of “C” and the courses are not more than three years old. 

The acceptance of transfer credits to meet degree/certificate program requirements will be governed by the following guidelines:

1. General education courses over ten (10) years old will be accepted as transfer credits.  The acceptance of required and required related courses over ten (10) years old will be determined by the dean of the division of the student’s major.

2. The acceptance of courses that are not equivalent to courses taught at Delgado Community College is determined by the appropriate division dean.

3. Transfer credits earned through nontraditional sources are accepted with the same limitations as those applied to other Delgado students. (Visit “Credit for Prior Learning,” in Academic Policies and Procedures .)

    

Inquiries about the use of a transfer course to meet degree or certificate requirements should be directed to the division dean for the student’s major. Requests for appeal of a decision should be directed to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Students must take at least 25 percent of courses required for a degree or certificate at Delgado, of which nine must be in the student’s major (see “Graduation Requirements,” in Academic Policies and Procedures.)  Transcripts will be evaluated during the first semester for students seeking transferable credits. 

Courses taken at institutions that are not accredited by regional associations are generally not accepted at Delgado Community College. However, the student may pursue one of the following avenues to gain acceptance of this coursework:

1. Use coursework as a basis for permission to take credit examinations; or

2. Use coursework as a part of the basis for awarding LEAP credits; or

3. Use coursework as a basis for permission to take a CLEP examination; or

4. Establish that another regionally accredited institution has accepted the courses in question.

Effective Fall 2017 Semester, a transfer student who is on academic probation or suspension may be admitted to Delgado Community College in good academic standing once admission requirements are met in accordance with the College’s General Admissions Policy .

Academic Renewal

Effective Fall 2017, in accordance with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System Policy #1.006, Academic Renewal, Delgado Community College provides students who have not been enrolled in college due to academic deficiencies the opportunity to renew their academic record. The student must not have been enrolled in college level coursework for one year, demonstrate that the conditions that led to the academic deficiencies have changed, and complete the necessary steps to be considered for Academic Renewal. Academic Renewal can only be awarded by Delgado once in an academic lifetime and cannot be declared for any period that was previously used for an awarded credential.

The following requirements and standards apply:

• The student must submit an application for admission, submit an official transcript from ALL colleges attended (excluding Delgado), and be admitted to the College.
• During the first semester of enrollment, the student must be degree-seeking and enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours. 
• The student must submit an Application for Academic Renewal along with supporting documents to the Registrar’s Office before or during the first semester of enrollment. 
• The student must also submit a letter of explanation to include evidence that there is reasonable expectation of future satisfactory performance.
• If Academic Renewal is not declared during the first term of enrollment, then the student is eligible to appeal for an exception the following semester.
• The Registrar’s Office reviews the academic record to determine eligibility to be considered for Academic Renewal and accordingly approves or denies the request.
• Applying for Academic Renewal does not ensure approval.
• Denials of requests for academic renewal may be appealed to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for a final decision.
• Delgado will recognize Academic Renewal granted by other LCTCS institutions without appeal of acceptance.
• Delgado may recognize Academic Renewal from institutions outside the LCTCS System, but the student must submit a request to apply it to his or her record.
• A non-LCTCS institution may choose to accept or deny the transfer of Academic Renewal granted by Delgado. Students are encouraged to investigate the Academic Renewal policy if they plan to transfer to another institution.
• If student is approved for Academic Renewal, the actual implementation of Academic Renewal will be contingent upon successful completion of at least six (6) credit hours (with a semester GPA of no less than 2.0) during his or her first term of enrollment after approval to ensure academic success. It will be the student’s responsibility to return to the Registrar’s Office for review of the academic success. If the semester average is less than a 2.0, Academic Renewal will not be implemented on the student’s academic transcript and the approval for Academic Renewal will be null and void.
• If the first term of enrollment after appeal for Academic Renewal is successful with a semester GPA of no less than 2.0, Academic Renewal is implemented on the academic transcript. Only credits with grades of A, B, C, and P will remain as credits earned to be used to satisfy requirements for awards and will be used in the cumulative GPA.
• All other grades (considered unsuccessful passes) will be flagged for Academic Renewal.  These credits will be excluded from credit earned and will not be used in the GPA. In addition, these credits will not be used to meet graduation requirements or to compute the cumulative GPA leading to awards.
• These credits, however, will remain on the transcript as attempted hours and will be used to determine eligibility for financial aid. A student who receives Academic Renewal may or may not be eligible for financial aid at Delgado. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.
• A student who received Academic Renewal will have the total cumulative grade point average (excluding courses waived by Academic Renewal) considered for academic honors awarded at graduation.
• If granted, Academic Renewal will be noted on the academic transcript.
• Students are cautioned that many undergraduate curricula and graduate professional schools compute the undergraduate grade point average on all hours attempted when considering applications for admission.
• Students must sign the Application for Academic Renewal certifying that they understand the ramifications and accept all the terms of Academic Renewal.

High School Students - Dual / Concurrent Enrollment

High school students may meet requirements for college admission if they fall into one of the following categories: dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, or summer enrollment. As these students are enrolled in high schools in the state of Louisiana, all dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and summer enrollment students are classified as Louisiana residents for tuition purposes.

Dual Enrollment

A dual enrollment student is a high school sophomore, junior, or senior who has been admitted to Delgado to earn college credits and Carnegie units while still in high school. Freshmen may be considered for dual enrollment in special circumstances. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are limited to nine (9) credit hours during the fall and spring semesters [eight (8) credit hours during summer session] if eligibility requirements are met. 

In accordance with Louisiana Department of Education provisions, the high school agrees that the dual enrollment student will also earn Carnegie units. 

The Delgado Dual Enrollment Program provides an opportunity for high school students to start college while still attending high school. Students have greater access to a wide variety of rigorous academic and technical courses and can earn college credit for the courses they successfully complete. By earning college credit while still in high school, the student saves money and time on achieving a college degree and experiences a more seamless transition into college. Careers today demand more knowledge, critical thinking skills, and higher levels of technical education. Additionally, to compete in the global economy, a minimum of two years of college is necessary to meet the demands of industry and to earn a livable wage.

The Delgado Dual Enrollment Program prepares students to become tomorrow’s leaders through a rigorous and relevant curriculum that stresses high academic achievement. Students are prepared more effectively for higher education through their participation in “Career Clusters” and “Cohort Classes” that link high school coursework to advanced technical programs in the community or technical colleges and which may transfer to a baccalaureate program. Ideally, students will also develop the qualifications and certifications necessary to obtain employment in high demand professional careers.

In accordance with Louisiana Department of Education provisions, students eligible for this program may also be eligible for the Louisiana Tops Tech Early Start Funding, which pays for tuition for up to *six (6) credit hours per semester; however, students are responsible for all applicable student fees, books for each course, and transportation. 

Students wishing to take courses that transfer to other colleges (Courses listed on the Articulation Matrix) must meet the Board of Regents Academic Affairs Policy 2.22 and meet the course(s) of interest’s prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements for entry into those courses.

Dual enrollment students, as per the Louisiana Board of Regents, must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 to initiate and/or continue dual enrollment; and
• minimum ACT Composite score of 19, English subscore of 18, and Math subscore of 19.

For the 2020 -2021 academic school year, due to COVID 19, the Louisiana Board of Regents has implemented the following eligibility requirements:

Students wishing to initiate or continue their participation in dual enrollment for the 2020-21 academic year may be eligible to enroll in academic courses on the Master Articulation Matrix if they meet the following criteria:

• A minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA, as determined by the high school, including any GPA adjustments made due to Spring 2020 disruptions in learning; AND
• Subject-specific demonstration of readiness in Mathematics (for mathematics and science courses) or English (for English, foreign language, history, social science, humanities, or arts survey courses) through either:

1.) Subject-specific minimum scores on any assessment listed in Academic Affairs Policy 2.22 (listed below):

OR

2.) Counselor recommendation based on overall student performance and grade trends in the subject.

Students wishing to take Technical/Work Skills courses (Courses NOT on the Articulation Matrix)   must have at minimum a 2.0 Grade Point Average and meet the course(s) of interest’s prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements for entry into those courses.

Eligibility Requirements for Students utilizing  Louisiana TOPS Tech Early Start Funding for Tuition

Dual enrollment students must meet the following eligibility requirements for Louisiana TOPS Tech Early Start Funding:

• have written recommendation from the high school principal and parental approval on the completed concurrent/dual enrollment approval form;
• have maintained a “C” or higher average on all work pursued (six semesters) in high school;
• have a minimum score of 15 on the ACT Composite and English and Math portions of the PreACT, ACT Aspire, or the ACT (or the equivalent concordant value on the SAT or a Silver Level score on the ACT WorkKeys assessment) and/or have taken the Delgado Placement  Assessment;
• have completed the Delgado Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Application;
• have provided a copy of standardized test scores;
• have provided a copy of transcript if not available through the Student Transcript System (for private, parochial and home school applicants); and
• have provided a proof/waiver of state-required immunization compliance if attending classes on campus.

To continue enrollment for subsequent semesters, the student must have successfully completed the dual enrollment course with a college grade of A, B, C, or P, and must have a recommendation from the principal and parental approval to continue.

Dual enrollment students are subject to the dual enrollment provisions outlined in the College Catalog in effect at the time of Delgado enrollment.

Interested students should contact their high school counselor or dual enrollment office for an application, deadlines, and specific information on eligibility to TOPS Tech Early Start funding.

The following documents are required:

• Delgado Community College/ TOPS Tech Early Start Application and the online Delgado Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Application available on the Delgado Dual Enrollment web page.
• ACT Scores (if taken)
• Copy of transcript if not available through the student Transcript System
• If applicable, a copy of Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Approved Home Study Program Approval Letter

Concurrent Enrollment

A concurrent enrollment student is a high school sophomore, junior, or senior who has been admitted to Delgado to earn college credits and may also earn Carnegie units while still in high school. Freshmen may be considered for concurrent enrollment in special circumstances. The student may receive Carnegie units, as determined by the high school.

Students applying for admission under this category will be responsible for tuition, all applicable fees, and books. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are limited to nine (9) credit hours during the fall and spring semesters [eight (8) credit hours during summer session] if eligibility requirements are met. 

Concurrent enrollment students must meet the same eligibility requirements as Dual Enrollment students please refer to the Dual Enrollment Eligibility Section.

To continue enrollment in subsequent semesters, students must have successfully completed the concurrent enrollment course, with a college grade of A, B, C, or P, and must have a recommendation from the principal and parental approval on the concurrent enrollment form. Concurrent enrollment students are subject to the concurrent enrollment provisions outlined in the College Catalog in effect at the time of Delgado enrollment.

Summer Enrollment

A summer enrollment student is a high school sophomore, junior, or senior who has been admitted to Delgado to earn college credits and may also earn Carnegie units while still in high school during the summer. Students applying for admission under this category will be responsible for tuition, all applicable fees, and books. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are limited to eight (8) credit hours during the summer session. 

Summer enrollment students are subject to the concurrent enrollment provisions outlined in the College Catalog in effect at the time of Delgado enrollment.

International Students

A non-U.S. citizen who plans to attend Delgado Community College should write directly to International Student Admissions, City Park Campus, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA 70119, for detailed information. The International Student Advisor provides information and assistance to international students regarding college, immigration regulations, and financial matters. The International Advisor is also available to discuss and assist with personal concerns.

All international students are required to visit the International Student Advisor as soon as they arrive on campus and to maintain contact with that person during their stay at Delgado. International students (with M-1 and F-1 visas) must register and complete each semester as a full-time student. For immigration purposes, full-time is defined as twelve (12) credit hours per semester in a regular program and 12 credit hours (21 hours of face-to-face instruction) in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. International students must enroll every Fall and Spring semester until their studies are completed. Failure to enroll for a full course of study is considered a violation of their M-1 or F-1 status.

English Language Proficiency Test

International students whose native language is not English are required to take the Delgado English Language Proficiency Test. Enrollment in English as a Second Language (ESLN and ESLR prefixes) courses is required if an English language deficiency is determined. Although the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is not required to be admitted to Delgado Community College, international students may test out of ESL if they have the following scores in the Internet Based TOEFL (IBT): Reading - 22 or higher, Speaking - 26 or higher, Listening - 22 or higher, and Writing Skills - 25 or higher.  All other types of TOEFL scores will be dealt with on an individual basis.

Application

APPLICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:

Application Deadlines for First-Time Students:

• Fall Semester - before July 1
• Spring Semester - before November 15

New F-1 student applicants will not be able to submit an application for summer, ONLY Fall and Spring semesters.

Application Deadlines for Transfer Students:

• Fall Semester - before August 10
• Spring Semester - before January 10
• Summer Session - before May 10

If an applicant decides not to attend Delgado, he or she must return the Form 1-20.

Admissions Application and International Student Admissions forms are available on the web at www.dcc.edu.

An applicant seeking admission on a student visa must submit the items below before Form I-20 can be issued. Once all items are received, an I-20 will be generated through SEVIS. SEVIS is an electronic reporting system for international students and exchange visitors.

STEPS FOR ADMISSIONS: (All documents must be translated in English. Incomplete applications will not be processed.)

Step 1:  Letter of Intent
Applicant must explain why he/she is interested in studying in the United States and why he/she has chosen Delgado Community College to continue his/her education. The letter MUST be translated into English.

Step 2:  Admission Application
Applicants must fully complete and sign the Admissions Application. 

Step 3:  Supplemental Application
Applicants must fully complete and sign the supplemental application.

Step 4: Proof of Immunization
Applicants must submit proof of immunization compliance if born after 1956.

Step 5: Statement of Understanding
Applicants must read the statement of understanding, then sign, date, and submit.

Step 6: Financial Support
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service requires all international students attending a college or university to submit a statement of financial support as well as an official bank letter. The funds required for tuition and living expenses are approximately $20,300 U.S. dollars per year.

The following must be submitted to the International Student Office:

1. An official bank letter and bank statements verifying current funds of $20,300.00 U.S. dollars. See Official bank letter sample. Bank letter must be addressed to Delgado Community College. The letter must be in English and have funds converted into U.S. dollar amount.
2. Statement of Financial Support Form. This statement must be notarized.
3. U.S. Sponsors must fill out I-134 Affidavit of Support form available at www.uscis.gov.

All financial documents must be original. No copies will be accepted.

Please request duplicates as you may need to provide evidence of sponsorship to embassy officials. Please check with your embassy website.

These documents must be completed before an applicant can receive an SEVIS I-20.

Step 7: Foreign Transcript
International students enrolling in degree or certificate programs are required to submit official transcripts.  * Students who begin as ESL, non-degree seeking students do not have to supply transcript evaluations; however, they will not be permitted to take any other courses (English, Mathematics, Music, etc.) or to change to degree-seeking without first getting an evaluation of their foreign transcripts. For a list of transcript evaluation agencies, please visit www.naces.org.

NOTE: Students who do not submit a high school or college transcript evaluation will have English as a Second Language listed on their I-20.

Step 8: Copy of Passport

Step 9: Submission of Admissions Documents
Mail the completed admissions packet to: Delgado Community College, International Student Admissions, 615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119. The admissions packet must contain the following:

1. Letter of intent

2. Delgado admissions application

3. Supplemental admission application

4. Proof of immunization

5. Statement of understanding

6. Bank letter verifying $20,300 in U.S. funds

7. Notarized statement of financial support

8. Foreign transcript(s), if required

9. Copy of passport

Step 10: Acceptance Notification
Applicants will be notified by mail regarding their admission status. A Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS Form I-20) will accompany the acceptance letter.

Step 11: Obtaining An F-1 Visa
The Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS Form I-20), acceptance letter, passport, and I-901 SEVIS fee receipt are used to obtain a Visa (F-1) at a U. S. Consulate nearest to you.

Step 12: English Language Proficiency Assessment
The Delgado English Language proficiency assessment is required of international students whose native language is not English.

Step 13: Planning Travel                                              
Planning arrival is important. The following links provide assistance with this process: www.ice.gov/sevis/students. Insurance for F-1 student visa holders is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended to have an insurance plan in place.

Step 14: All Students are Responsible for their Own Housing
Delgado Community College does not provide dormitories.  Students are responsible for obtaining their own housing accommodations.

Step 15: Attend the International Student Orientation
All F-1/M-1 students attending Delgado Community College as first-time freshmen will be required to attend an orientation.

International Transfer Students

International students transferring from other institutions in the U.S. must have been maintaining status as an F-1 student at the prior institution for immigration purposes and must also be in good academic standing. Those students out of status must apply to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for reinstatement upon entry to Delgado Community College. Transcripts from all U.S. institutions attended are required for admission as well as numbers 1-7 above. A complete transfer evaluation form by the last school attended must be submitted along with the documents and fees, as applicable, listed above.

STEPS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSIONS: (All documents must be translated in English. Incomplete applications will not be processed.)

Step 1: English Language Proficiency Assessment
The Delgado English Language proficiency assessment is required of international students whose native language is not English.

Step 2: Admission Application
Applicants must fully complete and sign the Admissions Application. Download the admissions application in PDF format and download the supplemental admission application (PDF Form).

Step 3: Transfer Evaluation form (PDF form)
This form must be filled out by the applicant’s International Student Office.

Step 4: Proof of Immunization
Submit proof of immunization compliance if born after 1956.

Step 5: Financial Support

The following must be submitted to the International Student Office:

1. An official bank letter and bank statements verifying current funds of $20,300.00 U.S. dollars. See Official bank letter sample. Bank letter must be addressed to Delgado Community College. The letter must be in English and have funds converted into U.S. dollar amount.
2. Statement of Financial Support Form. This statement must be notarized.
3. U.S. Sponsors must fill out I-134 Affidavit of Support form available at www.uscis.gov.

All financial documents must be original. No copies will be accepted.

Please request duplicates as you may need to provide evidence of sponsorship to embassy officials. Please check with your embassy website.

Step 6: Read, sign, & Date Statement of Understanding.

Step 7: Submit Copies of Visa/passport/I-94

Step 8: Submit Copies of I-20’s from previous schools

Step 9: Foreign Transcript
International students enrolling in degree or certificate programs are required to submit official documents. *Students who begin as ESL, non-degree seeking students do not have to supply transcript evaluations; however, they will not be permitted to take any other courses (English, Mathematics, Music, etc) or to change to degree-seeking without first getting an evaluation of their foreign transcripts.  For a current list of transcript evaluation agencies, see www.naces.org.

Step 10: Official U.S. transcripts from all previous schools are required.

Step 11: Submission of Admissions Documents
Mail the completed admissions packet to: Delgado Community College, International Student Admissions, 615 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119. The admissions packet must contain the following:

1. Delgado admissions application
2. Supplemental application
3. Proof of immunization
4. Statement of understanding
5. Bank letter in the amount of $20,300
6. Notarized statement of financial support
7. Completed transfer evaluation form by last school attended
8. Official Transcripts from all schools attend in the U.S.
9. Copies of Visa/Passport
10. I-94 Card (copy)
11. Foreign transcript (if required)

Additional Requirements

International students transferring from another U. S. college or university must submit a current passport, I-94 card, SEVIS I-20, and transcripts from all U. S. colleges and universities attended. These documents are required in addition to those listed in the steps above. Furthermore, the student must be in good academic standing. Those students currently out of status must apply to the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for reinstatement upon entry to Delgado Community College.

Foreign Transcript Evaluation

International students who have graduated from a foreign post­secondary institution must provide evidence of academic achievement equivalent to a U.S. high school education or university/college-level equivalency.  For foreign high school graduates, transcripts that are not in English must be translated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or by a certified translator.  Official basic/general high school diplomas must be sent to a member of NACES to determine equivalency.

Only translations certified by the American Translators Association will be accepted. Official evaluations are those which are sent from the evaluation agency directly to the Office of Admissions at Delgado Community College.

An applicant who has satisfactorily completed university-level courses in a foreign country must have official transcript(s) evaluated by a member of NACES.  All university/college course-by-course evaluations must accompany course descriptions to receive transfer credits. All course descriptions must be translated in English preferably through one of the agencies listed on this form or by a certified English translator. Course descriptions already translated by the foreign university are acceptable alongside the course-by-course evaluation.

The request for an evaluation must be made immediately so that the results will be received by Delgado Community College prior to registration. Students are required to furnish general evaluations only; however, students who wish to use credits earned in their country toward a degree at Delgado may request a more extensive course equivalency evaluation (course-by-course evaluation). There is an additional fee charged by the agencies for this service. All fees required must accompany the transcript sent to the agency. For a current listing of evaluation agencies, see www.naces.org. Students may check with the Office of Admissions for more information.

Admission Review

Denial of admission to a selective admission program when a student alleges that a decision is arbitrary or capricious or in violation of stated guidelines is addressed through the respective academic division. Denial of admission based on submission of inaccurate admission documentation is addressed through the student judicial process.