Your Success is Our Priority
Dutchess Community College offers programs and services for incoming students whose test results indicate they would benefit from extra help in preparing for college-level work. Nationally, over 50% of freshman community college students must take at least one remedial course to prepare for college-level work. Studies show that students, whose skills are accurately assessed and addressed before they begin college, are more likely to have an enjoyable, successful college experience. The success of students in Dutchess Community College’s academic preparation programs exceeds both local and national averages for staying in college and graduating.