Congratulations, you were too busy shooting paper wasps at the kid drooling on his notebook across the room in high school that you now have no choice but to attend the University of Delco. Now, all joking aside, DCCC is a great place to attend for those who can't afford to attend a four year college as well as people who want to figure out what they want to do before spending the big bucks on a University, "Find Yourself" as their slogan states. DCCC is what you make of it. If you're only going here so your mom won't kick you out of her basement, then you probably won't be too fond of this place. However, for all my degenerates that are looking to redeem themselves from their foolish ways in high school, this is your place, my friend. Now, if you're a native of Delco be warned, this place is a melting pot of Delconians and you'll see some of the lowest Delco has to offer but hey, it's nothing you haven't seen before. For those not from the Delco area, may God be with you (I'm sure you'll be fine, honestly). Don't feel bad that you're missing out on the full college experience, you'll have plenty of time to free load off your friends that actually studied for their SAT at their respective universities (Temple, West Chester, Penn State, Boozeburg, etc.), after you finish your homework of course. Put the effort in and you'll be able to join them in a couple of years. I highly recommend scheduling classes early and using RateMyProfessor.com to get an idea of what your professor is like before you schedule them (It can save your life). Some of the professors are actually amazing, my first year English professor was a gospel rapper and would promote his mixtape at the end of class (Professor Holley, highly recommend him). Put forth a little effort and most professors will be more than happy to help you. I hope this review has helped. I don't care how many tattoos you have, cargo shorts you own, or even those knock off basketball jerseys, this is your chance to make something of yourself. Now, go out there and make Delco proud! read more

The financial aid office/Student account office is horrible. They withheld my Student loan refund as if it belonged to them. I had to file a complaint against them in order to get them to release my refund. I still don't have my refund and its MY money!! There is a strict, FEDERAL 14 day window they are given to deposit student loan refunds. They routinely wait until the last day to claim they are "processing" a refund and you may not receive it in time. Again, this is money YOU are paying for! Its borrowed money that YOU pay interest on and they act as if it is theirs. The college must be in dire straits to plot on someone's student loan. If you're receiving student loans you may want to look elsewhere! read more

They make us accept the contracts of their 3rd-party software of known surveillers, like Facebook - funneling our personal information. The college refused to comment. You cannot study at the college unless all school-posed contracts are consented to - none of which are upfront. These practices are in conflict with state and federal privacy and education laws. The tuition collected by this community college comes primarily from state and federal aid. read more

I also had a hard time getting them to reply. There are many surprise situations, but they do not answer requests for help. Of note, the amount of their listed bureaucratic personnel is obscene! (https://web.archive.org/web/20230806183004/https://catalog.dccc.edu/administration/) Maybe its good to work here, but not good to be a student. For every day that they are not helping, but instead hiding, they are getting paid by our state governor. I think he should know about that. read more

I was supposed to come Friday to Delaware community college disability office but I couldn't I had to go to work somebody has to pay the bills. Anyway today I went to the disability office and talk to Miss Simone the first time she was kind of talking to me rough and had an attitude but I let It Go. Now today I went back to disability office to talk to Ms Simone she gave me such an attitude and talking to me very rough and disrespectful by the tone of her voice she acted like I did something to her I was standing right next to the door of her office but then when I hear in the way she talking to me and giving me such an attitude I stepped out of that office and standing in the hallway and then she told me that I have to put my paper in tell me to take a picture of some sign at the door but if she didn't tell me how exactly do it so soon I'm in the hallway she going to close the door with an attitude and say I got to go to a meeting left me standing there but this nice woman was nice enough to explain it to me and help me a lot that calm my nerves down now if I have to go back over there and if she talks to me very rough and disrespectful with an attitude I will confront her nicely it made me felt like it was like a little racial activity going on I was trying not to think that way but it's the more I think of it it's getting like the more it is I don't talk to nobody like that and to top it all I felt like she was arguing with me I refuse to be treated like that anymore read more

TWO FACED usually means stuff like deceitful, insincere and fickle but in the case of this valuable county institution it means something entirely different. Face #1 is when is when it's acting as a degree granting institution. Legions of county residents have earned their degrees here without having to take out a second mortgage. Face #2 is what many folks call Adult Education but is officially called Non-Credit Courses. You know the deal- You want to brush up on some skill or just learn something new. For this it's a wonderful source of all kind of varied knowledge. I've visited the media campus many times. It's large and up-to-date and easy to access. Parking is a breeze. Getting there by bus is also a snap. The website is excellent and registering/paying for courses is straightforward. If you are looking to fine tune your education or just enjoy learning something new, it doesn't get much better than this. If you are new to the area DCCC serves both Delaware and Chester counties with several campuses. Countless county residents have enhanced their skills here and I for one am a fan. read more

Well I will go ahead and give DCCC four stars for now (minus one star because the orientation I went to was somewhat painstaking) - my daughter is going to be taking some classes there and I imagine she will do well. I went to DCCC myself years ago and was satisfied with the certificate that I earned when I was 19. Hell, I've been working full-time ever since, at the same place, so DCCC obviously did something for me. My mother got her Associate's degree from there and went on elsewhere to get a Bachelor's and Master's. Overall, the campus looked really nice and it seems like it's well taken care of. I'm looking forward to seeing how my daughter's experience goes. read more

DCCC is a really great, under-utilized community resource. As a local high-schooler, I was able to take night courses here, which eliminated having to take them in high school and in college, but gave me credits in both places for the class. This works really well if you know what path you want to take, and would prefer to get requirements out of the way, so your big bucks can be spent on the courses where you want to specialize. I was able to get Calculus and intro Italian under my belt at DCCC. In college, getting math checked off, allowed me to take other classes I would much rather apply to my degree. Completing intro Italian let me go on to higher-level language. The math also applied to my hs transcript (Ital didn't b/c it was not a course offered at my hs), and I was able to take Ceramics my hs senior year instead of Calc, which was a lot of fun. It is a great solution, and at the time I was one of very few local high schoolers who did this, so hopefully more have taken the opportunity by now. It's a great tip if you know a Delco high schooler who might benefit. DCCC has also been a great resource for community theater and lectures. We have enjoyed a lot of night programs here. I can't find a way to say this without sounding condescending, but the Shakespeare we saw a few years ago was surprisingly high quality. I hope the director and actors can take that as a compliment. We are used to Phila Shakespear Co in the city (and other similar groups, like American Shakespeare Center), which is professional grade, and we were super impressed with what DCCC put on from student talent. Amazingly high quality for their age, and really innovative direction, costuming, etc. A solid performance, which we enjoyed. DCCC offers adult night school in many capacities. Learn how to tune up your car, cook Beef Wellington, make a flower basket, etc. There is a catalog FILLED with dozens of options sent out before every semester. DCCC also offers events in the parking lot, like flea market festivals and such, in the spring and fall. They have sports fields and tennis courts open to the public. The campus is composed of 70s modern buildings, attractively built, and laid out beautifully in a wooded setting. read more

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Delaware County Community College is one of the best community college in Delaware County Pa. I had originally attended this school back in 1999 to 2002. It is a very good and comprhenive college. Over the last few years they have evolved with the STEM building for science and mathatics and now have a social work degree for the last eight years. I highly recommend this school to anyone who what's a good education with helpful staff of the career and counseling services. They will help with any one of your needs. They also have the best seamless transfer rate within all four counties. read more

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No worth it. I faced Refusal of Service at casher service. I am asian international student and took class at DCCC. I need to pay additional tuition, so I applied to casher for new payment. But the casher staff does not work and They demanded to pay at a different price. I point them out the price and ask to fix it, but they did not admit it and more strongly demanded. Honestly, I do not want to pay it to them. This is a scam, isn't it? Don't mess with me? Because of Asian?? ...Actually, I would like to give zero stars but it can not be done by specifications...so there is one star. read more

I'm a first year online student so I've never been on campus before. I went on campus to return my books and I wasn't sure where to park because again I've never been on campus before. There were no signs on where to park either. I saw that most of the lots had gates at the entrances so I rang the button. I was very shocked when a rude lady came on the radio and only said "security". She didn't even give me two seconds to answer before hanging up. I pushed the botton again and explained my situation and she was still very rude with an attitude. This doesn't make me feel very welcome especially it being my first time on campus. I understand everyone is going through their own problems but being rude and miserable to others won't solve those problems. The first interaction I had on campus with someone is something I'll never forget because of this. This is very upsetting! read more

As a community resource for non-credit courses it seems just fine. I have never enrolled here in a degree program but many of my colleagues' kids attend here and some adult learners also. The vast parking lots are STILL not enough parking (Imagine??). There is a small café/coffee bar in the main building that serves a decent latte. So far, I am still exploring all that DCCC has to offer. read more

I can't say enough good things about DCCC. I graduated in 2010 with High Honors in Liberal Arts and from there transferred to Rosemont College to finish my BA in Art History, again with high honors (Summa Cum Laude). I am now back at DCCC, this time earning my accounting degree. This school gives an excellent education at a price that won't kill you financially, especially if you live in one of the sponsoring districts. (As of this writing, tuition is $106 per credit if you live in a sponsoring district and $212 for residents of non-sponsoring districts, less fees and other costs.) DCCC offers an education that is every bit as comprehensive at that found at "real" colleges. Also, they are fully accredited through Middle States, which means that the credits you earn at DCCC are transferrable to any equally-accredited college or university. The transfer process at DCCC is seamless, which makes it a lot less stressful on students who plan to transfer. A few years ago, a brand-new building, the STEM center for science, technology, math, and engineering majors, was opened on campus. This fabulous school is constantly upgrading itself, as even the interiors of the older buildings are undergoing renovation at a rapid rate. Though the enrollment is huge, students are treated as names, not as numbers. The staff at all the offices is always very helpful, as are the instructors. I have never had any problems seeking help from my professors when I needed it for class. The school is perfectly designed for commuter students, as parking is plentiful and SEPTA stops at the front door. Play it smart: go to DCCC for two years and then transfer to that pricey college of your choice so that you save money. You won't be sorry! read more

Small ass desk here man I'm not that big but I got class mate who's huge and he looks like canned meat. Need some bigger desk read more

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The financial aid department is incompetent. I have never in my life dealt with so many obnoxiously rude people in one customer service department. It is disheartening how little they know about their own operation, and the lack of communication is frightening. On about 4 different occasions thus far there have been complications with me funds and I have been notified. read more

If I could give zero stars... and here's why... for reference, I have a master's degree and quite a bit of post master's education training. Some good professors in my time, some eh. I tried taking 2 courses at continuing education with dccc and was a big fail on the part of the college. Showed up for the first class and the whole 7 hours, the "professor" talked about himself the entire 7 day and even when people asked him specifically to teach what we were there for, including myself, he didn't and was totally unprepared. He also kept picking on one student all day who seemed to know more than most about the topic and shaming him if he didn't give exactly the answer the professor wanted. It was terrible. The whole Class was getting mad. When I wrote a detailed email giving feedback to the continued education department, they weren't interested in the feedback or a discussion, they just gave me a refund. I appreciate my money back but I'd like to see some improvement bc I did want to take this course that isn't offered anywhere else locally: then I had been signed up for another course for a month and they don't let you pay at all anywhere online and when I emailed to ask who the professor was and if he was better than the first one, I was told it was full and I didn't have a seat but it's not shown as full online. Regardless, in 2020 any modern (clearly dccc isn't modern) should allow you to pay for courses when registering online. Or allow people who have registered to have a seat. It often takes MULTIPLE attempts at calling (and they won't do payment by email either) to get someone on the phone to do a payment. Also, there was never an email or clear instructions about WHERE the course was and the info online doesn't say at all where it is and it was my mistake assuming that like every other course I've EVER taken if you don't get an email, then the info will be clearly marked online, so the day of the course I get there and it's a rainy Saturday and I'm all over the campus and can't find the classroom for a long time and there's no one to ask and no one to call to find out and they don't send you an email to tell you when you register. read more

The professors are good (hence the 2 stars) but any other staff they have employed are worthless. You will constantly be deceived,whether from admissions, advisors, cashier, and just about anyone else without a doctorate whenever searching for a direct answer. This had to be the most bureaucratic experience I've ever had and I will soon be transferring from this institution in light of their mishaps being the cause of all of my frustration. I refuse to support this institution any further by remaining a student here. read more

I'm not sure what some of these bad reviews are about... but I've attended a 4 year college, then Montgomery county community college, then DCCC. (Im only 21) You can see I've struggled with colleges. I have to say DCCC, has been the best out of all 3. Even the university I went to for the small amount of time had more problems than here. Ive been here for a year now. My advisor has been nothing but helpful and informative. Each professor I had was either okay or absolutely amazing. I may have just gotten lucky. However, I knew nothing about the school or teachers going into it. It is frustrating when classes fill up a day after registration. Although, this school is 100% worth it and saves a lot of money. For reference I'm majoring in nursing. So far everyone here seems to genuinely care about your future and will push you until you get there. I love it here and would recommend to anyone! read more

This is the worst college in Pennsylvania. DO NOT waste your money on a school that is so restrictive and controlling, they do not allow you to submit assignments late, even if you're struggling. They block assignments so if you don't score at certain percentage you can't move on to the next assignment on the due date the assignment is locked so you can't access it and you get zero credit for the work. The online classes require the use of honorlock you have to show the room you're sitting in and what is around you for a PRECALCULUS course. It's insulting and unnecessary they basically suspect people of cheating. When you are paying between 600 and 700 bucks per class I think you're committed to taking the class and who is going to take a test for you when the rest of the people in the house can't solve the questions for you. This school will let a student fail and do NOTHING about it. They do not care. They do everything to control you and nothing when they fail you. I refuse to give them another penny of my money. Unless you like being treated like a child and not an adult do not bother with this school. Move on there are plenty of online schools that offer more than this high school run college. At one time this school was excellent if you lived in the area and your school district was one that was in the area the fees were reasonable and you were able to take your prerequisites and transfer to another college to get your bachelors degree. That has changed, they take your money, offer NOTHING and then treat you like a you have no morals or integrity. Parents please do yourself a favor and enroll your child elsewhere because they the school offers nothing that will benefit your child. If you're an adult be prepared to be treated like your in highschool and your enrolled online so you can cheat on a PRECALCULUS class, a course that is required as a prerequisite to take your core courses for the degree your working towards. read more

This is a great school. They have so many educated people here that are always willing and ready to help. There are many tutors and clubs. It seems like there is always something going on that anyone can be apart of. Some professors can be tough but there are so many great professors here that they out number the bad. I would recommend DCCC to anyone. Great school for transferring as well! read more

As a student here, I gained valuable educational background needed in the market place. The Marple campus is quite nice, though parking can be a pain during the day. Otherwise, good school for reasonable $. read more

Delaware County Community College is an affordable option for people who cannot otherwise attend college. However, their customer service is ATROCIOUS. Their phone answering system is congested with too much information, and constantly reminding the caller to go online. I have been waiting for over 30 minutes for someone to answer the phone at the Cashier's office. After 15 minutes of being on hold, the system automatically transfers you to a voicemail to leave a message AND THE VOICEMAIL BOX IS FULL. You are then put at the back of the line and have to start the process over again. No one I have ever spoken to was willing to go the extra mile, or put forth more than the minimum amount of effort. They have no process for expressing grievances, so they just operate as if they provide the best service possible. read more

I recently transferred out of DCCC after two and a half years and there and now attend West Chester University. I 100% feel like I got a quality education there.The professors are unlike anything I ever experienced in high school. Don't let the "community college" title fool you, this place offers a quality education and hires quality teachers. I don't think I took a single class where I felt like I didn't gain something valuable out of it. If you want to save money, I would highly recommend this school. That being said, there is one problem but it's a fairly major one: The transfer department is a confusing mess. I went to that office and had multiple meetings with transfer advisors but each visit I would get a different advisor who would give me advise that would often contradict what someone else would tell me a month before. My boyfriend had the same issues. At one point it very nearly costed both of us our transfer opportunity. After about ten visits, I had to teach myself what I needed to transfer because they were so needlessly confusing about it and when I looked at my boyfriends schedule, I realized his advisor had gotten it wrong. He claimed she didn't explain it well and I was able to help him fix it in time. It's almost like they are trying to make it difficult. This was the issue that really very nearly cost me my admission into West Chester: before my last semester I met with an advisor to make sure I was on track. I was scheduled to graduate in December so that I could go to West Chester in January. She asked me if I had signed a letter of intent because this was the last day to do so and I thought "GEE maybe one of the other TEN advisors would have mentioned that very important bit of information!" When we picked my four classes, I realized that I would need one more to graduate and transfer and asked if I should sign up for a 5th. She said no I could take a winter class I asked if that credit would transfer over in time to be accepted to West Chester. She assured me it would and I believed her. One day, I saw that a person from West Chester was actually in the transfer office. I figured maybe i should mention the winter class and she frantically told me that it would NOT transfer in time! At this point it was already October. I said "but the transfer advisor said it would!" She said that maybe she wasn't a transfer person (she was). I managed to get into an accelerated online course just in time. That was really almost a disaster for me and they really need to get that together! But as far as education goes this place is great! read more