Admissions

Welcome to Dodge City Community College! If you’re planning to take classes in person—whether entirely face-to-face or a mix of face-to-face and online courses—you’re considered an on-campus student. Our main campus in Dodge City, Kansas, offers a vibrant and supportive environment where you can connect with instructors, classmates, and campus resources that help you thrive. From hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art facilities to participating in student life and campus events, you’ll gain an engaging college experience that goes beyond the classroom. If you’re ready to start your on-campus journey, click below to complete your application.

Apply as an On-Campus Student

At Dodge City Community College, we understand the need for flexibility. If you plan to complete your entire degree or certificate online without ever attending a class in person, you’re a fully online student. Our online program is designed with your lifestyle in mind, offering 4-week, 8-week, and 16-week courses so you can learn on your schedule—from anywhere. With personalized support, dedicated faculty, and a step-by-step guide to help you succeed, DC3 Online makes it easy to stay on track. If you’re ready to get started as a fully online student, click below to apply.

Apply as a Fully Online Student

If you’re a high school student looking to get a head start on your college education, you’re in the right place. Dual credit students take college-level courses through Dodge City Community College while still completing their high school diploma. Whether you’re taking classes at your high school, on our campus, or online, you’ll be earning credits that count toward both high school and college—saving time and money. It’s a smart way to explore your interests, build your transcript, and prepare for the future. Ready to begin your college journey early? Click below to fill out your dual credit application.

Apply as a Dual Credit / High School Student

Dodge City Community College is proud to welcome students from around the globe. If you currently live outside the United States and plan to study on our campus with a student visa, you’re considered an international student. Our college offers a supportive environment where you can pursue your academic goals, experience American culture, and receive guidance every step of the way—from admissions to housing and beyond. With affordable tuition, small class sizes, and a welcoming community, DC3 is an excellent place to begin your U.S. college experience. Click below to start your international student application.

Apply as an International Student

The first step of your journey is to select a degree or certificate program that you are interested in. You can find a complete listing of our degree or certificate programs here.

For more information on the differences between the degree types, click here to use our online assessment.

Now that you know which program you want to study, it is time to fill out your application.

Our next step in the process is to send a copy of your Official Transcripts to the College.

Transcripts are required for many things, such as scholarships, federal financial aid, student-athlete eligibility, and graduation. Students can enroll without having transcripts on file. However, high school transcripts are helpful to determine any multiple measure placements, and college transcripts help our advisors better understand where you’re at in your journey.

Official high school transcripts, GED, and any previously attended college or university transcripts must be sent from the awarding high school or issuing institution directly to the Records Office at transcripts@dc3.edu.

• Hand delivered transcripts will be accepted in an official sealed envelope.
• GED scores should be sent directly from the State Board of Education.
• Transient or non-degree students are only required to submit transcripts if needed as a prerequisite for your course.

Don’t worry! Ordering your transcripts is usually pretty easy. Most often you will be using a special service like Parchment to request copies of your transcripts sent to DC3. Each school you have attended will be sending the transcripts directly to us so do not worry if you do not see them in the mail. Click the link below to see how it works:
https://www.parchment.com/students/how-it-works/

Planning to take a Math or English class? Your next step might be a Placement Test. This assessment helps us make sure you start in the class that’s the best fit for your skills. Not every program at DC3 requires Math or English, so check your Degree Map on our website or chat with your advisor to find out if you’ll need to take it.

Please forward your test scores to our Testing Center at testingcenter@dc3.edu. Our current placement guide can be found on our website or under the Student tab in your MyDC3 portal.

Keep in mind:

If you have not taken a placement test or did not score as well as you would have liked, that’s okay! We offer free ACCUPLACER testing on our Dodge City campus. Please reach out to our Testing Center at testingcenter@dc3.edu to schedule.

If you have previously taken Math and/or English at another college or university and earned a C or above in the course, then you may not need to provide your placement test scores.

You do not have to test if you don’t want to! If Math and English are not strong subjects for you, then you can enroll directly into Math or English Composition I with Review.

Not sure what option is best for you? Please contact our Advising team at advising@dc3.edu.

If you are planning on living on campus, applying for student housing is next on our list. Student housing is available on a first come, first served basis. To apply, students must complete the Housing Application listed under the Student tab in your MyDC3 portal, and new students will need to submit their $150 nonrefundable application fee along with these additional items:

• Lifestyle Questionnaire
• Terms and Conditions
• TB Risk Assessment
• Verification of Vaccination
• Vehicle Registration Form

We offer suite-style and apartment-style floor plans. Each room has their own WiFi and cable TV hookups. All rooms are double-occupancy with a shared bathroom in each unit. Laundry facilities and on-campus parking are FREE.

Payments can be through your portal or by contacting our Business Office at 620-227-9209. More details and information can be found on our Residence Life webpage.

Keep in mind:

Our students are not required to live on campus, but if you plan to, you must complete the application. The Fall housing application will typically open in March. Students will need to reapply annually. Returning students will not need to pay another application fee.

Housing assignments are communicated by our Residence Life team to your ConqMail.

You’ve made it to the final step! It’s now time to enroll in your classes.

You have several different options when it comes to enrolling:

• Enroll on your own through your MyDC3 portal. You can find a step by step video HERE to help walk you through it.

If you don’t feel comfortable doing this on your own, that’s okay! You are more than welcome to meet with one of our dedicated advisors to build your schedule.

• Schedule an appointment HERE.
• See a walk-in advisor in the Student Union of our Dodge City campus. They are available Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm.
• If our appointment availability doesn’t work for you or you can’t make it to campus, please reach out to our Advising Department at advising@dc3.edu or 620-227-9244 for assistance.
• If you are enrolling in our Flight Instructor or Fixed Win program, please contact Kerry Erickson at our Arizona campus at kerickson@dc3.edu or 480-506-0029.

Keep in mind:

Enrolling in classes means you are registering for your courses for the upcoming semester. Seeing an advisor early in the enrollment cycle will give you more options for class times and help you build a schedule that works for you and your lifestyle.

Courses can vary in length and mode of instruction. 8-week and 4-week classes, although shorter in length, still contain the same information as a 16-week class, so this means that these are much more fast-paced and require increased focus.

We encourage you to have a conversation with your advisor and discuss things such as:

• Your major and goals at DC3
• Your future career plans
• Transfer options
• Life commitments or outside job duties
• Athletic or extracurricular commitments
• Time management
• Preferred times/days (morning, afternoon, online, etc.)