Some curriculum programs have limited capacity, and prospective students are encouraged to apply early. Some of these limited-enrollment programs may have waiting lists for courses in the curriculum. Students on the waiting list may take the general education courses required in the program, subject to an advisor’s approval.

If you have any questions about program admission requirements, please contact a Durham Tech admissions counselor by calling 919-536-7202.

Due to their specialized nature, the following programs have additional requirements: Associate Degree Nursing, Clinical Trials Research Associate, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology.

Applicants for the Associate Degree Nursing, Clinical Trials Research Associate, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology programs must document successful completion of general biology and general chemistry courses at the high school or college level. High school courses must have been completed within the past ten years.

To be eligible to enroll in clinical courses, students in the Associate Degree Nursing, Clinical Trials Research Associate, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology programs must complete physical examinations and submit a required medical form.

Students in allied health programs must submit documentation of physical examinations/ immunizations required by their specific programs. Applicants must also sign a clinical form signifying that they understand and agree with the rules and regulations of hospital training facilities.

Transfer students applying for admission to Durham Technical Community College must meet all admissions requirements for their chosen program. However, some programs may waive placement testing if the applicant has previously completed college-level math or English courses. Students should consult an admissions counselor about transfer admission and transfer credit before taking placement tests or enrolling in courses.

For accepted students, Durham Tech evaluates transfer credit for equivalent courses with the grade of C or better from member institutions of the North Carolina Community College System and other postsecondary institutions accredited by a regional accrediting association. Transfer credit may also be granted for certain general education courses not offered by Durham Tech.

Applicants who have been enrolled in any postsecondary institution are required to submit official transcripts of previous academic work to Durham Tech’s Admissions office if they desire an evaluation of transfer credit. When transfer credit is in question, the student may be asked for supporting documentation such as a course description or course syllabus.

To be eligible for graduation, a student transferring from another institution must complete at least one-fourth of the total credit hours required and at least 9 of the last 18 hours completed while enrolled at Durham Technical Community College. Credit transferred from another institution is not used in calculating the student’s grade point average for academic progress and graduation.

When a student changes from one program of study to another within Durham Tech, all academic requirements including the grading policies of the new program, must be met for graduation. Upon acceptance into the new program, all courses which are commonly required by more than one program may be transferred with the same grade the student originally received. Students admitted to a new program of study may choose to transfer or repeat these courses.

Students who previously applied to Durham Tech and are returning after an extended absence must apply to the admissions office.

Eligibility for readmission depends on individual circumstances and the requirements of the specific curriculum program. In general, a student is eligible to return when an appropriate course schedule can be arranged. Readmission in limited-enrollment programs is offered on a space-available basis. Certain programs may also require students to complete individual readmission plans. Readmitted students must complete the admission requirements and the program’s graduation requirements in effect at the time of readmission.

Use the Change of Major/Readmission form if you meet one of the following conditions:

• Students who have previously applied to a degree, certificate or diploma program who intend to change their program of study.
• Students who have previously applied to a degree, certificate or diploma program who are returning after an extended absence.

Steps:

1. Complete the Change of Major/Readmissions form completely and return it to the admissions office pror to registration. The admissions office will require time to process the application so return it as early as possible.
2. Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education you have attended since your last semester at Durham Tech.

Download the Change of Major/Readmission form.

Durham Tech is supportive of concurrent enrollment for high school students. The college encourages interested high school students who have progressed beyond the normal high school curriculum to take college-level credit courses at Durham Tech. Dual Enrollment and Middle College High School both allow high school students to take community college courses.  More information can be found in the current high school student section.