American Council on Education (ACE) External Degree Recipient

This admissions category is for those who have earned the American Council on Education (ACE) External Diploma.

1. Complete the online or paper admissions application if you did not attend DSCC the previous semester excluding summer. First-time applicants are required to pay a one-time, $10 application fee with their initial application.
2. Submit an official copy of your American Council on Education (ACE) External Diploma awarded by a high school.
3. Submit an official ACT score if you are under the age of 21. If ACT scores are older than three years, you will be required to re-take the ACT. If you are 21 years of age or older and have not already completed college-level English, mathematics and a reading intensive course with grades of C or higher, you must take the COMPASS test, which is offered through the DSCC Testing Center.
4. Provide proof of immunizations.
5. Review course placement before attempting to register for classes!