Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Category

How do I register for a class?

FAQ Answer: You may register in the Advising Centers located at the main campus and the Gibson and Tipton County centers. The advising centers are open during the summer and between the fall and spring semesters. When you apply for admission/readmission , you will be assigned an advisor who can help you plan your schedule of classes and talk with you about your educational goals. If you have already applied for admission , contact the Office of Records at 731-286-3350 for your advisor's name and contact information.

I have registered for my classes: what do I do next?

FAQ Answer: If you are paying your fees or if you have received notification of a financial aid award , confirm your enrollment and pay any remaining fees by logging into MyDSCC and selecting Enrollment Confirmation/Payment of Fees.

How do I drop a class?

FAQ Answer: Classes can be dropped online until the deadline for withdrawing for the term at www.dscc.edu.

Is there a place on your website where I can look up course equivalencies for my current school?

FAQ Answer: Yes. Go to www.dscc.edu and click on Admissions and Registration. Under the Quick Links , select Transfer Information. If your current school is not listed , check with the Office of Records about DSCC course equivalencies.

I'm trying to register for my classes online and it's saying that I have a hold on my account: to whom do I need to speak?

FAQ Answer: Included in the hold information is the office that set the hold. Please contact that office if you have questions about the hold. You may also contact the Office of Records office at 731-286-3350 if you have further questions.

Who do I talk to about scheduling an orientation date?

FAQ Answer: Please contact the Admissions Counselor at 731-286-3324.

Where can I receive training in starting a childcare business?

FAQ Answer: Contact the Small Business Development Center at 731.286.3201.

I am interested in using my academic knowledge to start my own business. Is there a resource on campus that will provide me with the proper counseling and training in entrepreneurship?

FAQ Answer: Yes , contact the Small Business Development Center at 731.286.3201.

Is there anyone at the college who can help me and my community understand basic economic development planning?

FAQ Answer: Yes , contact the Small Business Development Center at 731.286.3201.

Why can't I print in the LRC?

FAQ Answer: Each student is given 450 sheets per semester to use for printing. If you have used all of your available prints , you will need to purchase more sheets at the Business Office on the Dyersburg Campus or an off-campus center office. Cost is 10 cents per sheet. If you still have prints available and cannot print , contact the DSCC Business Office front desk at 286-3310. Members of the community are also allowed to use the printers in the Learning Resource Center: the cost is 10 cents per sheet and may be purchased at the Help Desk in the Learning Resource Center.