TRAC DCCCD

Dallas County Community Colleges

Program Description:
Provides access to quality education that is both convenient and affordable.
DCCCD provides:.

technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates;
vocational programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations;
freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences;
a continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals;
adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults; and
workforce development programs to meet local and statewide needs.

Eligibility:
Some admission requirements vary depending on a variety of factors. Determine which one or more of the following categories best describes you, then read the corresponding information below:

You may apply as a beginning freshman if you meet one of these standards:

You are a graduate of an accredited high school.
You are a graduate of an unaccredited high school and are 18 years of age or older.
You earned a General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
You are at least 18 years of age and do not have a diploma or G.E.D (may be admitted by individual approval).

If you are under the age of 18, are no longer enrolled in high school of any kind, and do not have a diploma or a G.E.D., you may be admitted by one of the following:

A written recommendation of the principal or superintendent of the last high school you attended, or
TASP or alternative assessment results indicating you have the ability to benefit from the programs at the college.

If you are 16, did not graduate from an accredited school, but did graduate from a non-accredited high school, or were schooled in a non-traditional setting (i.e., home-schooled), you may be admitted if you meet all of the following conditions:

Present a written recommendation of the principal or superintendent of the last school you attended, or TASP or alternative assessment results indicating you have the ability to benefit from the programs; and
Present a notarized record of the high school equivalent work completed and the date of successful completion; and
Complete the enrollment agreement noting you understand and accept that academic freedom and the collegiate environment is supported in all courses within the college, and
Agree to limitations on conditions of admission established by the college.
After you are admitted, but prior to registration, you must either present TASP scores or take the alternative assessment.

For information about other student categories for admission, visit the DCCCD website.

Other important information:
If you believe you qualify for and need these services, contact the TRAC staff for assistance. TRAC staff understand eligibility requirements and have a designated liaison who can help work through difficult issues. TRAC staff can also make referrals to other appropriate service providers.

To access DCCCD services on your own, contact the campus of your choice (see information below). DCCCD now has seven campuses, a tele-college and the Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development.

To find the location nearest you, visit this website.

To find telephone numbers for the campus nearest you, visit this website.

Links to DCCCD's campuses:

Bill J. Priest Institute

Mountain View College

North Lake College

Richland College

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