Become a Durham Tech Student

How to Become a Durham Tech Student

Becoming a student is easy and we're here to help you every step of the way. Choose a step and a dropdown box will show more information.

1.  Choose Your Program

View programs and pathways offered at Durham Tech or start by choosing a career and learn which program and pathway will help you reach that goal.

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program helps students whose first language is not English to improve the higher-level English skills needed to succeed in college coursework.

2.  Complete Online Application and Residency Determination

Complete an Online Application to the College (CFNC).

Complete Online Application

View information about enrollment due dates.

During the application, students are required to submit evidence of residency status when completing a college application. The process is completed online through the Residency Determination Service (RDS). 

High school seniors who have not yet graduated receive provisional acceptance to the college once they have completed the enrollment application and residency determination.

3.  Complete a New Student Orientation

Durham Tech's New Student Orientation is strongly recommended for all students.

Learn About New Student Orientation

Students may participate online or in-person on Durham Tech's Main Campus or Orange County Campus.

4.  Apply for Financial Aid

All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. View information about how to apply, frequently asked questions, and contact a financial aid advisor if you have any questions.

Students must be admitted to an eligible program of study to receive financial aid. Visiting students do not qualify.

5.  Demonstrate College-Readiness

Durham Tech accepts students’ college transcripts; unweighted high school GPA; and ACT, SAT, GED®, HiSET®, NCDAP, COMPASS, ASSET, and ACCUPLACER scores for college placement.

Order Transcripts

Learn How to Submit Test Scores

Learn About Placement Testing

Students with an associate degree or higher from another country should contact the Center for the Global Learner for support.

Submit a Transcript

There are two options for submitting transcripts:

• Mail or hand deliver sealed, official documents to:
  Admissions, Registration, and Records
  1637 E. Lawson Street, Durham, NC, 27703-5023
• Request electronic transcripts through an approved transcript service such as ACT, CFNC, College Board, Joint Services Transcripts, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, ScribOnline and Script-Safe. List transcripts@durhamtech.edu as the recipient address.

At minimum, students must provide the following documentation for admission into a program:

• High school/GED^®/HiSET^® graduates – An official transcript or original diploma to be copied. Official transcripts of homeschool organizations must be accompanied by a copy of the verification of state authority to operate.
• College graduates – Official transcript only.
• Some college, no degree – Official high school transcript or original diploma to be copied and official college transcripts.

6.  Meet with an Academic Advisor

Academic advising at Durham Tech is the key to college success. Advisors help students determine their interests, explore career options, set academic goals, select courses, answer questions about their program of study, and ensure they’re ready for registration. Students must meet with an advisor every semester before registering for courses.

Find your academic advisor and view options for meeting.