Dyersburg State Community College: Admission Requirements and Opportunities
Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) offers a variety of academic and career programs designed to equip students with the skills necessary for success in the job market or to further their education. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the admission requirements, special programs, and opportunities available at DSCC.
General Admission Requirements
Prospective students should begin by completing an online application for admission at www.dscc.edu. Assistance with the application process is available at the DSCC One Stop Centers located on the Dyersburg Campus, the DSCC Henry County Center, and the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County.
All prospective students must meet the following general requirements:
- Meet entry-level standards for each course in which they enroll.
- Demonstrate the ability to complete assignments.
- Possess the ability to read and write at the required level.
Inquiries about general admission should be directed to the DSCC One Stop Center on the Dyersburg Campus (731-286-3350) or the Jimmy Naifeh Center in Tipton County (901-475-3100). The Office of Admissions and Records handles all applications and issues acceptance notices. Note that misrepresenting academic credentials is a Class A misdemeanor.
Assessment and Placement
To ensure students are adequately prepared for college-level coursework, DSCC utilizes various assessment methods for placement in courses.
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ACT/SAT Scores
First-time, degree-seeking students can be assessed based on their ACT® scores if the scores are less than five years old. Official SAT® scores may be accepted in lieu of ACT® scores. Students with ACT® subscores of 17 or below on the English portion, 18 or below on the mathematics portion, and 18 or below on the reading portion will be required to enroll in learning support courses.
High School GPA
Students can also be placed based on their high school grade point average.
ACCUPLACER® Assessment
First-time, degree-seeking students can also be assessed using the ACCUPLACER® assessment test. Before taking the ACCUPLACER®, students are required to complete a short ACCUPLACER® Brush-Up session offered at no cost by the DSCC Academic Success Center (ASC).
Placement in learning support courses may be challenged by retaking the ACCUPLACER® assessment administered by the DSCC Testing Center. An applicant is allowed one challenge to their initial placement. The cost to challenge is $10.00, payable at a DSCC Financial Services Office. An appointment to take ACCUPLACER® is required due to limited space and availability.
First-time degree-seeking students will be initially assessed using the ACCUPLACER® Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) test. Students may challenge initial placement from either ACT® scores or ACCUPLACER® into MATH 1005/1130 by taking the ACCUPLACER® Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) assessment. This challenge test must be taken before the first day of classes for the semester. Students previously enrolled in MATH 1005/1130 are ineligible for challenge testing.
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Required Documentation
Applicants must submit the following documentation to complete their application:
- High School Transcript: An official copy of a high school transcript verifying a Regular or Honors diploma and the date of graduation. The transcript must include all credits earned and final grades in each course. For home-schooled applicants, the transcript must be an official copy from an affiliated organization as defined by T.C.A. 49-50-801 or be accompanied by certification of registration with the superintendent of the local education agency which the student would otherwise attend.
- College Transcripts (if applicable): Submission of official copies of transcripts from each college or university attended.
Special Admission Categories
DSCC offers several special admission categories to accommodate students with diverse backgrounds and educational goals.
Special Admission
Special Admission is designed for two groups of applicants:
- Those who intend to take courses for credit but do not intend to pursue a degree.
- Those who intend to take college courses but are unable to work toward a degree because they lack the proper credentials.
Applicants must indicate on the Application for Admission that they are a high school graduate with a Regular or Honors diploma, have earned the ACE External Diploma, or have earned an average standard passing score on the GED® or HiSET®. Completion of the appropriate portion(s) of the ACCUPLACER® assessment test is also required. After completing 16 credit hours, students admitted under this category will be required to submit an official copy of a high school transcript verifying Regular or Honors diploma and graduation date.
Dual Enrollment Program
The Dual Enrollment Program is an enrichment program for high school juniors and seniors, allowing them to enroll in college courses for which they will be awarded both high school and college credit. To be eligible, students must have a 3.00 (“B”) average on high school work completed. Students wishing to receive the Dual Enrollment Grant, administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC), must complete the online Dual Enrollment Grant Application available at www.collegepaystn.com. Upon graduation from high school, students may seek regular admission to DSCC. Academically talented students in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 may apply for special admission under this category, completing the appropriate portion(s) of the ACCUPLACER® assessment test.
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Audit Students
Audit students do not take class examinations and do not receive grades in the course. Audit enrollment is on a space-available basis. Any individual under the age of 17 cannot audit a class without the written approval of the instructor and the academic dean of the division. Learning support courses cannot be audited.
Provisional Admission
Applicants who meet the requirements for admission but do not have all the required credentials on file in the Office of Admissions and Records at the time of their first registration may be admitted provisionally for one semester. By the end of the first semester, students whose credentials have still not been received will not be able to access their final grades or their academic transcript and will be denied further enrollment until official copies of all credentials are received.
Eagle Access Program
The Eagle Access Program Director will admit students to the Program based on alignment of goals and needs as well as space availability. A waiting list may be created (if applicable). The student must be accepted to Dyersburg State Community College as a regular admission.
International Students
DSCC welcomes international students and is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students on “F-1” and “J-1” student visas.
Application Deadlines
Applicants must file complete credentials before:
- July 1 for fall admission
- November 1 for spring admission
- March 1 for summer admission
Required Documentation
International applicants must submit the following:
- A certified or notarized copy of authenticated academic records translated into English. These records should describe the courses of instruction in terms of years spent in school and the type of subject matter covered, with grades earned in each subject.
- All international applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 173 on the computer-based TOEFL or 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 500 on the paper-based TOEFL is required.
- Evidence of financial capability. Applicants must provide a statement indicating who will provide funds for the applicant’s educational and living expenses while he/she is enrolled at Dyersburg State. Because DSCC has no financial aid assistance for international students, international applicants must have at their disposal a minimum of $17,000 (equitable to U. S. dollars) to cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, rent, utilities, food, transportation, personal expenses and required health insurance. This amount is the minimum required and does not include travel expenses or support for dependents.
Additional Requirements
- Students attending DSCC on an F-1 visa may work only on campus if employment is available.
- DSCC is a community college and has no residential housing.
- Within 30 days from the first day of classes, international applicants should submit a certificate from a licensed physician or other qualified medical authority verifying freedom from tuberculosis. Failure to furnish such a certificate shall result in denial of further enrollment or admission. In the event that the applicant either has tuberculosis or has potential tuberculosis requiring medical treatment, continued enrollment will be contingent upon the determination by a licensed physician that further enrollment does not present a risk to others and upon the applicant’s compliance with any prescribed medical treatment program.
- All international students born after January 1957 must provide evidence of having received two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
- International students must become familiar with the regulations of the U. S.
- All foreign non-immigrant students are required to have hospitalization insurance prior to completing registration.
Readmission
Students who have discontinued attendance at DSCC for one or more terms, excluding the summer term, must apply for readmission. If the readmitting student has attended other colleges or universities since last attending DSCC, official transcripts must be submitted from those institutions.
Selective Service Registration
Chapter 759 of the Tennessee Public Acts of 1984 requires that all male students 18 years of age or above must be registered with the Selective Service before enrolling in any state postsecondary school.
Proficiency Test Battery
Transcripts of applicants who graduated from Tennessee public high schools in 1983 or after must include a transcript entry stating that a passing score was made on the proficiency test battery.
Paramedic Program Admission
For admission to the Paramedic Certificate Program or the Paramedic A.A.S., prospective students should complete an online application for admission at www.dscc.edu. For assistance completing the application, prospective students should contact a DSCC One Stop Center on the Dyersburg Campus, or at the DSCC Henry County Center or at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County.
Health Information Management Programs
The program director will monitor, advise, and evaluate the semester grades of each student admitted to a Health Information Management program. Students not meeting the minimum standards will be dismissed from the Health Information Management A.A.S. program of study or the Medical Coding Technical Certificate program or the Electronic Health Records Technical Certificate program or Medical Coding and Billing Certificate Program. Students enrolled in the professional practice experience courses will be subject to a criminal background check and a drug screen required by most clinical facilities for assurance of patient safety. Based on the results of the criminal background check and drug screen, an affiliated clinical site may deny a student’s presence at their facility. RHIT Exam fees are included in tuition cost with HIMT 2212 Seminar in Health Information Management Technology. This is a nonrefundable fee. First year student membership in AHIMA is covered in the cost of the textbook for HIMT 1301. Note: The Health Information Management (HIM) AAS degree, Medical Coding Technical Certificate, Electronic Health Record Technical Certificate, Clinical Coding Certificate, and the Medical Coding and Billing Certificates include many online courses. The HIM AAS degree’s two professional practice experience courses do require the student to go to a healthcare facility. To be successful in an online class, the student must have basic computer skills, a computer at home or easy access to a computer, and internet access at home through dial-up, cable or DSL. The computer labs at the Dyersburg campus or the Henry County Center in Paris or the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County may be used for this purpose.
Nursing Program Admission
The Dyersburg State Community College AAS degree with a major in Nursing is a program of study designed to prepare individuals to be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for the Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). The Nursing Program is a daytime program that is offered at the Dyersburg Campus and at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County. The applicant must be accepted to DSCC as a regular admission student. Applicants with prior college credits must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for all courses comprising the nursing curriculum and a minimum grade of “C” in each course in the nursing curriculum. By the application deadline for the Nursing Program, official transcripts from all previously-attended colleges and/or universities must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records and to the Department of Nursing for evaluation. TEAS can be taken as many times as needed with the highest grade being used. A criminal background check and drug screen are required by clinical facilities for assurance of patient safety. Based on the results of these checks, an affiliated clinical site may determine to not allow a student’s presence at their facility. Additionally, applicants should be aware that conviction of certain crimes may make them ineligible for registered nurse licensure even though they successfully complete the Nursing Program. The student will assume the cost of the physical examination, drug screens, and background checks. If accepted, the applicant must submit proof of satisfactory physical and mental condition, current immunizations, including Tdap and Varicella, and a negative TB skin test or a chest X-ray, as indicated. TB skin tests and flu immunizations are required yearly.
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