Catalog - Counseling and Academic Advisement 

Professionally qualified counselors and academic advisors are available for consultation in Lincoln Hall.

One of the primary functions of Academic Advisement and Counseling is to help all students obtain the type of education best adapted to their needs, abilities, and interests. Counselors and academic advisors meet with students to assist them in planning their academic programs and career goals, solving personal concerns, and adjusting to college.

DACC offers new students and parents an opportunity to learn of the mission of the College, goals, programs and services available. It provides an overview of what students can expect from college life also their rights and responsibilities. Many of the new students take their placement assessments during this time and tour the DACC campus to acclimate themselves and become familiar with where their classes are located.

Students registering for 12 or more credit hours (fall or spring semester) or more than 6 hours (summer semester) are required to work with a counselor or advisor.

The College will provide special assistance, as needed, for disadvantaged and disabled students. Special services are available through the Student Support Services office located in Cannon Hall.

To assist with the transfer from DACC to a four-year institution, the annual College Day is held in October to give students the opportunity to obtain first hand information from college representatives. Transfer admission procedures, evaluation of credits, college costs, financial aid, housing, and other areas of articulation information are available to all participants.

Visit the Academic Advisement and Counseling Department web-site for curriculum guides, general education electives, transfer course information, schedule of classes, course descriptions, counselor schedules, and more at http://www.dacc.edu/aac/.

Educational Guarantee

DACC provides an "educational guarantee" of its programs to students and employers. The goal is to improve the quality of education being provided to students to make them more job ready and at the same time helping business and industry be competitive.

Students who complete an Associate in Applied Science degree are guaranteed that they will be properly prepared for entry into their chosen field. This guarantee ensures that the graduate will be able to demonstrate the skills expected by his or her employer. If the student is not prepared, he or she will be offered up to 12 credit hours of retraining free of charge.

To qualify, the A.A.S. degree graduate must have been employed full time in a job directly related to his/her program of study within one year after graduation from DACC. All course work for the degree must have been completed at DACC with a grade of "C" or better. The employer and student, jointly must verify in writing to DACC within 6 months of the graduate's initial employment that the graduate lacks competency as represented by the course description information from the College catalog.

For more information regarding the educational guarantee, contact the Office of Instruction at (217) 443-8770.

Credit Transfer Money Back Guarantee

The Transfer Guarantee promises that any course taken and approved by DACC will transfer to the college or university that the student has selected. If a course which has been approved does not transfer, the College will refund the tuition and fees for the course. Contact the Counseling and Advisement Department for more information on the Credit Transfer Money-Back Guarantee.

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