Welcome to Dutchess Community College, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about us and the various ways we can help you achieve your personal, academic and professional goals.
We think DCC is the perfect answer – whether you’re straight out of high school, been in or out of the job market for some time, want to sharpen your career skills or take a class for the fun of it. Either way, you’ll find the answer here among DCC’s over 60 degree, certificate and microcredential programs. We can connect you with a host of career and transfer paths, foster the skills and mindset you will need for success in your chosen field – whatever that might be. We take great pride in creating inclusive spaces, whether on campus or online, so that you can thrive academically, socially and culturally. And now, with new programs in aviation maintenance technician, hospitality and tourism, and the addition of two new locations – DCC @ Fishkill and DCC @ HVR Airport – we are in an even better position to serve you and the workforce needs of Hudson Valley residents and beyond.
Our network of support services offers programs to keep you on the road to graduation. Tap free tutoring services in all subject areas, including math, science and chemistry, or hone your skills through our Writing Center. Through the well-resourced Francis U. and Mary F. Ritz Library, gain access to digital and print academic resources. Take advantage of the many services available to help you achieve your full potential. The Academic, Career and Transfer Center (ACT) takes a uniquely holistic approach to advisement, starting with helping you choose a major and designing an achievable academic plan.
The robust campus social and cultural life is sure to fuel your interest and help develop those essential skills that will serve you well in more advanced studies and/or your career. Student Government. Guest Speakers. Athletics and Esports. Plays. Concerts. We even have an art gallery that features the work of our talented students and faculty. Perhaps you’re looking for a residential experience. We offer five supportive living-learning communities that integrate DCC’s rich academic and co-curricular learning environment to help you develop intellectually and socially.
With a long history of producing successful graduates, DCC’s 50,000+ alumni follow their passions, build outstanding careers and become exceptional leaders and innovators in their fields. Our graduates include politicians, authors, teachers, financial leaders, attorneys, architects, doctors and nurses. And they work for some of the nation’s most prominent organizations and companies: IBM, NASA, Amazon, Disney, Google and Morgan-Stanley, to name a few.
If you’re not sure about what you want to study or pursue as a career, we can help you find your passion. If you know what you want to be or do, we can help you reach that goal faster.
We are committed to your education.
We are committed to your growth.
We are committed to your success.
And we’d love the chance to offer you the DCC experience.
Our admissions professionals are on standby – to answer questions, show you around campus and get you started on your personal and professional journey. Drop them a line at admissions@sunydutchess.edu or call (845) 431-8010.
Remember, when you join DCC, you become part of a rich, inclusive and supportive college network. This learning community involves county officials, community leaders, donors, trustees, legislators, alumni, students, staff, faculty, and the state of New York. We’re all rooting for you!
Good luck with your studies and I can’t wait to see you in the classroom and around campus.
Sincerely,
Peter Grant Jordan, Ed.D.
President