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We are excited that you are interested in applying for Admission to UDC! Before you apply, please click on one of the applicant types below to ensure that you:

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Are aware of all admissions requirements for your applicant type

UDC Delivers a Unique College Experience

Choose UDC, and you won’t just earn a degree; you’ll gain access to an entire community of people, resources, and opportunities that only a school in the District can provide.

UDC serves the unique needs of first-time college students. In fact, many of our students are first-generation college students. That’s why UDC focuses on delivering quality, value, and strong student life by offering:

Access to majors that target top careers
Expert professors who focus on teaching and learning
Vibrant location and campus life
Affordable tuition

Freshman (First-Time College Student)

You seek either an Associate degree or a Bachelor’s degree from UDC
You have graduated from high school or successfully passed the GED, but have not attended any other college or university (either inside or outside the U.S.).

Take the Next Steps, Today!

We invite you to visit to learn more about our green roof, new engineering laboratories, and the student center that is now in progress.

More information: step-by-step admissions guide , admissions standards and application documents

The online application deadline has passed. Students wishing to apply for fall must submit applications along with official copies of High school and/or College transcripts to the office of admission.

Applications can submitted at:

Community College location
Office Of Admission
5171 South Dakota Ave NE,
Washington, DC 20017
202.274.5830
cc@udc.edu

Van Ness Campus location
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Bldg 39 A-Level
Washington, DC 20008
202.274.6155