International Students
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Shennelle Richards
Assistant Director, International Student Engagement & Belonging
Marple Campus
Founders Hall,听Enrollment Services, M3525
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Hours:
Mon-Thu: 9听a.m. to 7听p.m.
Fri: 9听a.m. to 4听p.m.
Phone:听610-359-5050
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Intercultural Friendship Program
The Intercultural Friendship Program matches interested incoming international students with current students for semester-length, one-to-one friendship opportunities.
The International 文轩探花 (ISS) office serves only international students currently studying at the College on an F-1 visa.
Delaware County Community College is an accredited, public two-year college located in Media, Pennsylvania.听The College serves 12,500 students, including more than 200 international students from over 50 countries.听
Delaware County students enjoy a safe, high-tech campus surrounded by nature, with easy access to the dynamic and historical听city of Philadelphia, 22km away.听The College听issues the听U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I-20 to qualified individuals who wish to obtain F-1 visa status for full-time study.听The College听also welcomes students on other visas.
Advantages for International Students
- Small classes (average of听20 students)
- No TOEFL, IELTS,听SAT,听or ACT required
- Excellent English as a Second Language (ESL) program,听tutoring included
- Individual attention from professors and one-on-one advising
- Transfer Agreements with more than 40 universities and colleges
- Transfer scholarships and guaranteed admission with select partner schools
- Full-time Office of International Student Engagement & Belonging
- High-tech labs, classrooms, and equipment
- More than 25 clubs, sports teams, and organizations
- Access to Philadelphia, New York City, and听hundreds of听nearby colleges and universities
Important Dates for New International Students
| Semester | Application Deadline | Orientation Start Date | Classes Begin | Final Exams |
| Summer ESL 2024 | April 1 | May 14 | June 5 | August 14 |
| Fall 2024 | July 1 | August 16 | August 26 | December 7-13 |
| Spring 2025 | November 1 | January 9 | January 15 | May 6-12 |
Test Scores for Admission (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, and ACT)
TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, and ACT scores are not required for admission. However, if you do have test scores, they may be used for placement purposes. Please visit the page for more information.
Paying for Your Education
Please see our current听estimated cost of听tuition and fees. Students are also expected to purchase health insurance and to provide evidence of their ability to cover the full cost of annual attendance, to include housing and other expenses. Financial aid is not available for international students. However, the College costs less than most four-year universities and colleges, and during the fall and spring semesters some international students work on campus to earn spending money.听In addition, Delaware County Community College's Education Foundation awards more than听$600,000 in annually. Each scholarship has its own criteria for eligibility established by the donors, and are open to international students.听
Full-Time Enrollment Requirement
Among other regulations, F-1听international students must study full time听during fall and spring semesters. Students must enroll in and remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits (with no more than 3 credits of online courses) in order to be considered full time. Students are not required to study full-time during the summer semester, however if Summer ESL is their first semester, then they must be enrolled full-time.听Most international students enroll in 12-15 credits per semester, and most associate degrees require ~60-65 credits to complete.
*International students will be required to register for ALL classes in-person or at least 9 credits in-person and 3 or more credits online. If a student registers for a hybrid course, the class must meet in-person at least two days a week for the class to be considered in-person.
Insurance Requirement
The College automatically enrolls international students in a听health insurance plan. International students must accept this insurance. No waivers can be made. The College implements this policy to best and most efficiently safeguard students鈥� health needs. Students may wish to obtain their own supplemental insurance to increase their maximum total coverage. The required insurance will be added to the student's account, after the completion of orientation. It will take 10-14 days to reflect on your student听account.听
*Cost is subject to change each听academic year.