These grants funds are available to students enrolled in short-term Continuing Education (non-credit) courses and Back-to-Work (BtW) credit and non-credit courses. The grant covers the tuition cost and materials, and up to $250 in bookstore credits for other costs such as textbooks, supplies, or technology.
Check the schedules for placement testing on Main Campus and the Orange County Campus. Placement testing at Northern Durham Center is available by appointment.
Students serve in clinical rotations as a part of health care classes and many have seen the impact of COVID-19 first hand. Now, some are working with community partners to combat COVID-19 outside of clinical experience.
Students who do not speak US English as their first language and have not graduated from a US high school, are given the Accuplacer ESL test Also, students enrolling in a health technology program and who do not speak US English as their first language must meet minimum listening and speaking scores regardless of past coursework in the US or abroad.
A section in the College Catalog and Student Handbook describing support services available to students.
At Durham Tech, our academic advisors guide you in choosing courses, defining goals, and navigating your educational journey with confidence.
Six Durham Tech students attending N.C. State this fall have received Goodnight Scholarships, valued at $22,000 per year for up to three years for transfer students from low- and middle-income families in North Carolina who are studying in a STEM or STEM-education field.
Jim DePalma is one of the most beloved instructors at Durham Tech. He receives top marks in anonymous online instructor rankings and his classes almost always have waitlists.
Recommended BBESL elective courses for each level.
Students enrolled in the IT and Cloud Systems Administration program at Durham Tech will soon have a new certification to add to their resume.