Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Category

Can I have information mailed to me?

FAQ Answer: We are glad to mail information to students. Please contact us at 731-286-3350 or email enroll@dscc.edu.

I have filled out my application: what do I do next?

FAQ Answer: You will receive information in the mail from the Office of Records about logging into MyDSCC. After you receive your Username and Password, you can view admissions requirements, find the name of your advisor, view the schedule of classes for the upcoming term, register for classes and view any holds that might prevent you from registering.

Why does Dyersburg State send so many letters?

FAQ Answer: There is a purpose for every letter that is sent to you from Dyersburg State and each letter should be opened and read. Every letter sent will either contain important information you need to know or requests for action that you need to take.

I am a new student , where do I go to register?

FAQ Answer: New students may register either on our website www.dscc.edu or in the One Stop desk located at the main campus in Dyersburg, the Gibson County Center in Trenton and the Jimmy Naifeh Center in Covington.

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.

Where do I register my vehicle?

FAQ Answer: Students register their vehicles in the LRC. You must have your vehicle license number in order to register a vehicles. Students who need a temporary parking pass , please see Angie Cole in room 122 in the Student Center.