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Below are the most frequently asked questions about the Community College:
- How is the Community College of the District of Columbia connected to UDC?
- Why is a Community College important for the District of Columbia?
- Who is in charge of the Community College?
- Where is the Community College located?
- How do I apply for the Community College?
- What are the Community College enrollment policies?
- What does open admissions mean?
- What is the tuition rate?
- How do I receive financial aid in order to attend the Community College?
- I am an international student. What do I need to know about enrollment and financial aid?
- What academic programs are offered at the Community College?
- I do not see the program I wish to take. Will the Community College offer more programs in the future?
- Does the Community College offer online classes?
- How do I transfer to UDC from the Community College?
- Are there summer courses offered at the Community College?
- I am an older adult looking to be retrained or increase my marketable skill sets. What opportunities exist for me at the Community College?
- I am a parent/citizen/local business owner/foundation leader. How will the Community College benefit me?
- What is the Student Success Center?
- What are the hours of operation of the Student Success Center?
- I have not declared a program of study. Where should I go to be advised?
- How do I take the ACCUPLACER test?
- What do I do if I have a hold and/or bar on my account?
- How do I add / drop a course?
- How do I withdraw from a course?
- How do I get an ID card?
- I would like to transfer to the Community College of the District of Columbia from UDC. What do I need to do?
1. How is the Community College of the District of Columbia connected to UDC?
The Community College of the District of Columbia (CCDC) is a new institution that is part of the University System of the District of Columbia system. It was created in January 2009 and has taken over the existing associate degree, certificate and workforce development programs at UDC. It began offering classes in Fall 2009.
2. Why is a Community College important for the District of Columbia?
The Community College serves the District’s residents in a variety of ways.
- It provides cost-effective training, trade and technical skills for those who need more than a high school diploma but less than a four year degree.
- It serves the District’s diverse population of adults from all socioeconomic backgrounds – well-educated and working class – who want to upgrade or update their skills, keep current on technology or simply pursue lifelong learning.
- It helps the District’s public school and adult literacy students matriculate to the next level of education, and earn the necessary workplace certificates, associate degrees, and credentials, and transfers to a four-year degree program.
- It helps serve the community by shaping and teaching curricula that are employer-driven, labor-market responsive and contemporary.
- It helps the District and the region respond to high-demand and fast-growing career opportunities.
- It forecasts and anticipates new needs, such as preparing DC residents for jobs vacated by retiring government workers, filling a need for local and federal government first responders in emergencies, or helping create health-promotion/disease prevention specialists who play a key role in healthcare reform.
3. Who is in charge of the Community College?
The Community College has a separate administrative structure from UDC within the university system. Dr. Jonathan Gueverra, Campus CEO/Executive Director, is currently leading the community college.
4. Where is the Community College located?
For academic year 2009-2010, CCDC will reside at the UDC main campus at 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW by the Van Ness metro station on the red line. Plans are underway to relocate the Community College in the following year or two, once a new location has been finalized. For a campus map and directions to UDC refer to the Campus Map & Directions page.
5. How do I apply for the Community College?
The Community College of the District of Columbia is an open admissions institution. The requirements to apply include completing the Application for Admission, submitting your official high school transcript or official GED results, and taking the ACCUPLACER placement test. For more information, please visit our Future Students page.
6. What are the Community College enrollment policies?
Students pursuing Associate Degrees or Certificate Programs will be admitted to the open admissions Community College. View the details under the Admissions Requirements section of the Future Students page.
7. What does open admissions mean?
Open admissions mean that anyone can attend the Community College, as there are no academic requirements for admission. All prospective students must apply to the Community College and follow the basic steps below.
- Submit an Application Form
- Submit your official high school transcript or official GED results
- Contact our Testing Office to schedule an ACCUPLACER Placement Test (call Carolyn Freedman at 202.274.6063)
Effective Spring 2010, Community College tuition is $100 per credit hour, which is $1,200 for a full-time student. Fees are $30 per credit hour, up to a maximum of $300 per term. Total annual cost for a full-time student is $3,000. For more information, please see the Community College’s tuition & fees page.
9. How do I receive financial aid in order to attend the Community College?
All students are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, see the UDC Financial Aid office web page.
10. I am an international student. What do I need to know about enrollment and financial aid?
Please visit the International Students Admissions and Financial Aid pages for specific information for international students.
11. What programs are offered at the Community College?
The Community College offers several associate degrees and certificates. In addition, the Community College has a Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning program, which offers job and professional training to help job hunters develop the skills that local employers need today. Our programs are outlined on the Academic Programs page or through the Academic Programs menu on the left.
12. I do not see the program I wish to take. Will the Community College offer more programs in the future?
The academic year 2009-2010 is the first year of operation for the Community College and is a transition year, during which the Community College will only offer the existing programs that have been traditionally offered at UDC. The Community College plans to expand its programmatic offerings in the coming years.
13. Does the Community College offer online classes?
Presently, the Community College only offers online courses through its Workforce Development program, but plans to make online courses available to more of its students in the future. Information about such offerings will be posted on the web site once they are available.
14. How do I transfer from the Community College to UDC?
Community College students who earn an associate’s degree will have a seamless transition to UDC. The Community College will work closely with UDC to ensure all credits earned at the Community College will transfer. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 202.274.6110.
15. Are there summer courses offered at the Community College?
Yes, the Community College offers summer courses. The list of summer courses will be available in mid-March 2010.
16. I am an older adult looking to be retrained or increase my marketable skill sets. What opportunities exist for me at the Community College?
The Community College will offer many opportunities. You can choose to enter a 2-yr associate degree program or consider certificate programs. Additionally, you can participate in the Workforce Development program (free for DC residents). Please see the Workforce Development pages for further details.
17. I am a parent/citizen/local business owner/foundation leader. How will the Community College benefit me?
The Community College serves the District’s residents by integrating workforce preparation, employability skill development, quality education and remediation, economic development and employer linkages, a streamlined transition from K-12 to adult education and literacy to college prep and continuous lifelong learning. Given the College’s location in the heart of DC and the surrounding embassies, government agencies, associations and other knowledge-based institutions, the Community College is perfectly placed to fulfill a unique set of needs in the District community.
18. What is the Student Success Center?
The Student Success Center provides programs and services to students enrolled in the Community College of the District of Columbia. The Center offers academic advising to students who have not yet declared a major. In addition, the Student Success Center offers student success workshops to students. The Student Success Team is committed to helping Community College students be successful in their educational pursuits
19. What are the hours of operation of the Student Success Center?
The Student Success Center is open:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
20. I have not declared a program of study. Where should I go to be advised?
The Student Success Center will offer academic advising for Community College students who have not declared a major. The Student Success Center is located in building 41, suite A-01.
21. How do I take the ACCUPLACER test?
The ACCUPLACER Test is a placement test used by the College to determine your skill levels in reading, English and mathematics. Your scores are used to determine the appropriate course(s) for you. All students admitted to the Community College and students whose primary language is not English are required to take the computerized ACCUPLACER Test prior to meeting with an academic advisor and registering for courses. If you have not taken the ACCUPLACER Test, please report to the Office of Placement Testing in Building 38, Room A-01 to schedule your test. You must present proper identification at the time of the test. Your test score results will be available upon completion of the test.
22. What do I do if I have a hold and/or bar on my account?
Students with a hold and/or bar on their account need to resolve this issue with the appropriate office. Most likely, your hold and/or bar is with one of the following offices:
| Admissions Building 39, Room A-12 202.274.6110 |
Cashier’s Office Building 39, Room 201 202.274.5112 |
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| Financial Aid Building 39, Room 101 202.274.5060 |
Student Accounts Building 39, Room A09-A 202.274.5168 |
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| Health Services Building 44, Room A-12 202.274.5030 |
English as a Second Language Building 41, Level 5 202.274.5103 |
23. How do I add / drop a course?
For Spring 2010 semester, students may add or drop a course until January 29, 2010. A $10 fee is assessed for each course change. Students should see their academic advisor with any questions.
24. How do I withdraw from a course?
All students must pay a fee of $7 per course to withdraw. Students need to successfully complete a Withdrawal Form, which are available in the Office of the Registrar in Building 39, Room A-08. Please note that refunds apply to tuition only as student fees are nonrefundable.
Withdrawal through Week 1: 100%
Withdrawal through Week 2: 80%
Withdrawal through Week3: 60%
Withdrawal through Week4: 40%
Withdrawal through Week 5: 20%
New students are issued a student identification (ID) card at the time of their initial registration. The ID card is revalidated at each registration and is acceptable only if it bears a valid stamp for the current academic term. Replacement ID cards are available upon payment of a $15 fee and proof of registration for the current academic term. Cards are issued and validated in Building 39, Room A-07. Please call 202-274-6181 for hours of operation.
26. I would like to transfer to the Community College of the District of Columbia from UDC. What do I need to do?
A. Students who would like to transfer to the Community College from the University should first meet with their academic advisor to ensure that it is allowed based on their completed coursework to date. After receiving approval from their academic advisor, students should visit the Office of the Registrar in Building 39, Room A-08 for a form. This form needs to be signed by the student’s current department chair at UDC and the department chair of the program the student would like to enroll in at the Community College. Bring the completed form back to the Office of the Registrar to complete the transfer process. Feel free to visit the Student Success Center for personal attention and help through the process of transferring to the Community College.