Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Category

Are there minimum requirements that need to be met before being admitted to DSCC? Is there an age requirement?

FAQ Answer: There is no age requirement to be admitted to DSCC. Contact the Office of Admissions at 731-286-3350 or go to www.dscc.edu and click the Admissions tab for information related to applying as a degree-seeking, non-degree seeking, transfer, or readmitting student.

Will my courses transfer from Dyersburg State to other colleges?

FAQ Answer: As an accredited institution of Council on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) , the undergraduate curriculum at Dyersburg State is designed to consider the institutions to which students transfer. DSCC credits will transfer to all Tennessee Board of Regents institutions and most other institutions of higher education in the state of Tennessee.

Will my classes from other colleges transfer to Dyersburg State?

FAQ Answer: Once you have applied to the college and your transcripts from other schools have been received, an official transfer evaluation will be done. Credit is contingent upon course equivalence, content, and grades.

Do you accept SAT scores for evaluating admission to the college? I did not take the ACT.

FAQ Answer: Yes , SAT scores can be used in place of ACT scores.

What do I need to do to apply for admission to your school?

FAQ Answer: Admission requirements vary according to your most recent educational experience. All students will need to apply, provide transcripts, ACT or COMPASS scores, and immunization information.

If I need advisement and am unable to meet with my regular advisor , where could I go on any given day to get help?

FAQ Answer: The Upward Bound office , The DSCC Advising center , Student Services or Admissions and Records.

Can I speak to an advisor?

FAQ Answer: Yes. Advisors are available at the advising centers located at each of the DSCC centers. If you plan to take courses in Trenton or Covington , you can also schedule an appointment with the Center Director (Julie Griggs or Janet Newman). During the fall and spring semesters , you can contact your academic advisor.

Someone told me I had to take a test before scheduling classes. What test do they mean?

FAQ Answer: Most likely , it is related to developmental courses you might need to take based on your ACT scores or Compass test scores. Please see an advisor to review your records and discuss why you might have been told this. You may contact the Advising Center at 731.286.3365 , 731.288.7514 or 731.286.3359.

Are there any job opportunities for students?

FAQ Answer: Students whose FAFSA results are received by March 1st receive first priority for Federal Work-Study funds , which is a need-based program with limited funds available. For information on available non-need based jobs on campus , contact Pam Dahl at 731-286-3242.

Can you explain my schedule to me? Why are some classes scheduled two days a week and others one or three days a week?

FAQ Answer: A number of factors determine when classes are offered , particularly covenience to students. Some students find that one-day a week classes work best for them as opposed to a two-day or three-day class schedule. All classes , however , require the same amount of time based of the number of credit hours being awarded.