The Admissions office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Counselors may be seen at other times by appointment. An advisor is also available to assist international students.

Applicants to credit programs should submit a completed application to the Admissions office for the semester in which they wish to enroll. Early application is recommended to allow adequate processing time and to increase the likelihood of entry into programs with limited enrollment.

• Download the application for enrollment. It may be filled out online then print, sign, and mail.
• Complete the application for admission form online.

Applications and Change of Major Forms must be submitted by this date to be accepted into a program and receive financial aid for the upcoming semester. Students submitting enrollment applications, change of major forms and transcripts after this date may still register as visiting (non-admitted) students. However, visiting students are not eligible to receive financial aid.

The “Application for Readmission or Change of Major” form is to be used by a student who meets one of the following conditions:

• Applied for or been admitted to Durham Tech within the past 12 months but has not enrolled in credit classes.
• Applied for or been admitted to Durham Tech within the past 5 years AND has enrolled in credit classes.

Stop by the Admissions office to complete the form.

1. Submit a completed application for enrollment or fill out a form online.
   
   
2. Request that your official transcript from high school be sent to Durham Tech. If you have earned the GED, submit an official copy of your test scores (use the Durham Tech "Request for Transcript" form).
   
   
3. Request that official college transcripts be sent to Durham Tech if you desire an evaluation for transfer credit.
   
   Note: Applicants who submit an offical transcript documenting completion of a 2-year or 4-year college degree will not be required to submit a high school transcript. However, the high school attended and the graduation date must be included on the application.
   
   
4. For some programs, you will need to complete additional forms. Your admissions counselor will provide you with these forms.
   
   
5. If you are an international student, you will need to schedule an interview with Durham Tech's international student advisor for a document check. Please call 919-536-7202 for an appointment.
   
   
6. You will receive a "Notice of Acceptance" letter when you are officially accepted into a program of study.
   
   
7. You will receive notification of the dates, times, and locations for advising and registration or view this information on the Career Programs and University Transfer Students page of the web site.

Students applying for the Associate Degree Nursing, Clinical Trials Research Associate, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy and Surgical Technology programs must complete the following admissions steps:

1. Submit a completed application for enrollment or fill out a form online.
   
   
2. Request that your official transcript from high school be sent to Durham Tech. If you have earned the GED, submit an official copy of your test scores (use the Durham Tech "Request for Transcript" form).
   
   
3. Request that official college transcripts be sent to Durham Tech if you desire an evaluation for transfer credit.
   
   Note: Applicants who submit an offical transcript documenting completion of a 2-year or 4-year college degree will not be required to submit a high school transcript. However, the high school attended and the graduation date must be included on the application.
   
   
4. Take the placement tests. This test is required for all students applying for limited number health programs regardless of previous educational experience. If you need placement testing accommodations due to a documented disability, contact a disability services counselor by emailing counseling@durhamtech.edu or calling 919-536-7207 ext.1415.
   
   
5. Complete and return a Clinical Training Form (this will be mailed to you once your admissions application is received).
   
   
6. Students applying to Associate Degree Nursing, Clinical Trials Research Associate, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Respiratory Therapy must also complete two science prerequisites:

   Durham Tech courses that satisfy the biology prerequisite are BIO 092 or BIO 111; courses that satisfy the chemistry prerequisite are CHM 094, CHM 131/131A, or CHM 151. Students may also satisfy the biology and chemistry prerequisite by documenting one of the following:

   • High school biology and chemistry courses (one high school unit each) that are less than ten years old by the time a student achieves the required scores on the placement test OR completes all required developmental courses. Documented courses must be completed with a “C” (numerical value 77) or better grade.
     
     
   • College (post high school) courses in biology and chemistry. Documented courses must be completed with a “C” or better grade.
     
     
   • An undergraduate or graduate degree in a biological science, chemistry, or allied health area.
     
     
7. If you are an international student, you will need to schedule an appointment with Durham Tech's international student advisor for a document check. Please call 919-536-7202 for an appointment.
   
   
8. You will receive a "Notice of Acceptance" letter when you are officially accepted into a program of study.
   
   
9. You will receive notification of the dates, times, and locations for advising and registration or view this information on the Career Programs and University Transfer Students page of the web site.
   
   

Students applying for a program too late to secure all the required supporting documents before the admission deadline may register for approved courses as special students. Special students may not be eligible for financial aid or other benefits.

Admission to a credit program requires a transcript from a high school, an adult high school diploma program, or a general education equivalency certificate program. This must be an official transcript showing the date of graduation. Students who have completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree may substitute their official college transcript, which includes the graduation date, in place of their high school transcript. Students desiring transfer credit must request official transcripts from postsecondary institutions they have attended. In addition, students applying for veterans benefits must have all transcripts on file in order to be certified for benefits.

All transcripts and forms required for admission become the property of Durham Technical Community College and are not to be released to students.

Applicants who have earned the high school equivalency diploma in North Carolina should request a transcript from:

            State GED Administrator
            Department of Community Colleges
            200 W. Jones Street
            Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-1337

Applicants for credit programs may be required to take a series of placement examinations. Test results are used to help students assess their current academic skills in relation to their interests and goals. This information provides a basis for placing students in appropriate courses.

Applicants may review the testing schedule by visiting the placement testing schedule web page.

Applicants who need disability accommodations for testing should contact the Disability Services office at 919-536-7207.

After submitting an enrollment application, transcripts, and taking the placement test (if required), applicants may request an appointment with an admissions counselor to discuss their proposed curriculum and career objectives.

An advisor for students who are not U.S. citizens is available in the Admissions office to help with initial enrollment. The international student advisor also issues student immigration forms and assists with student immigration issues.

All students applying for student visas must come to the campus for completion of requirements and placement testing before they can be accepted and before the international student advisor can issue the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20). Tests cannot be mailed outside the United States to prospective international students. International students are also required to submit official translations of documents demonstrating previous education equivalent to high school graduation and to college-level course work for evaluation of transfer credit.

All students applying for student visas must also submit evidence of financial resources adequate to support themselves throughout their educational program, including funds for health insurance coverage. Durham Technical Community College has no financial assistance available to satisfy tuition costs for students on student visas.

Permanent resident aliens are subject to the same considerations as citizens and may establish North Carolina residency in the same manner as other nonresidents. These students are required to present documentation of their status to the international student advisor before being admitted to a curriculum program. Any international student (nonimmigrant or with permanent resident status) must submit immigration documents for review by the international student advisor. Several visa categories do not qualify a student for legal residency, regardless of the length of time in North Carolina.

Students who have questions or need assistance with immigration matters are encouraged to contact the international student advisor in the Admissions office as early as possible before their planned enrollment. As required by the United States Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS), Durham Technical Community College reports information about enrolled international students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

More information may be found on the Global Connections/International Students section of the web site.

The Developmental Studies program provides an “open door” for admission to Durham Tech for students who find themselves underprepared for college-level work. Developmental Studies, a preparatory program in academic skills, helps students enter their chosen curriculum with a good probability of success.

Students who apply for two-year arts, science, or technical degrees; one-year diploma programs; and some certificate programs are required to take placement tests in reading, mathematics, and writing. Any applicant whose placement test scores fall below the required minimum established by the college must take the indicated Developmental Studies course work. These courses must be taken before, or in some cases concurrently with, designated curriculum courses.

Developmental Studies courses are open to all students with a high school diploma or its equivalent who wish to upgrade their basic skills. These courses provide opportunities for improvement in the areas of English grammar and composition, mathematics, sciences, computer applications, and reading as well as enrichment in study skills and personal and career development. These courses are designed to provide Durham Tech students with the ability to build a firm academic foundation for success in college and beyond.

Students applying for a program too late to secure all the required supporting documents before the admission deadline may register for approved courses as special students. Special students may not be eligible for financial aid or other benefits.