Guest Student FAQ

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DMACC
Admissions Office
admissions@dmacc.edu
515-965-7337

Guest Student Q&A

​A ‘Guest Student’ is anyone who is enrolled and in good standing at another college or university, who wishes to attend DMACC on a part-time basis while enrolled at his/her ‘home’ college/university.  Most guest students attend during the summer.

​A Guest student is not required to take the ACCUPLACER® exams for admission purposes, unless you are planning to register for developmental courses.

No.  Guest students are not able to receive financial aid through DMACC.  You are encouraged to consult with your home college/university if you have questions about your financial aid package.

​Applications typically process within one to five days of submission.

​No.  Only students who are degree-seeking at DMACC are required to complete New Student Orientation.

​Guest students must remain part-time during the fall and spring semesters (11 credits or less) but can be full-time during the summer term.

​It's a good idea to first check with your college or university to make sure the classes you are planning to take at DMACC will transfer back.

To transfer these DMACC credits back to your primary college/university, click here​ to request your DMACC transcripts.

Yes – If you have never attended DMACC before you will need to complete the online admission application.

  • Always apply as liberal arts, no matter what your major
  • Indicate that you are a guest student on your application

After you apply, if your course requires proof of pre-requisite, please send unofficial transcripts or ALEKS scores to: registration@dmacc.edu.

No – If you are a returning student, it is not necessary to re-apply.

  • If your course requires proof of pre-requisite, please send unofficial transcripts of ALEKS scores to registration@dmacc.edu.

  • Yes – You can register online once you have been accepted to DMACC as a Guest Student. After receiving your Username and Password (and submitting any course pre-requisite information) you can log into myDMACC to register online. You may also register by phone at: 515-964-6800 or by visiting any campus to register in person.
  • If you have not received your Username and Password, please contact Tech Support at: 515-965-7300 or techsupport@dmacc.edu

No – DMACC provides several alternative means for registration.  We recommend online registration, but you can also register in person or via telephone.

​You can pay online, in person at any DMACC location, or by phone at 515-964-6446.

Click here to pay online.
DMACC accepts the following credit cards: Master Card, Visa, Discover, or eCheck.

You will receive an electronic bill which is sent to your personal and DMACC email accounts.
This bill informs you when your account must be paid. If not paid by the date listed, you will be dropped for non-payment.

If you have registered and not yet received a bill, check your SPAM filter for items from dmacc.edu or call 515-964-6446.

It's a good idea to first check with your college or university to make sure the classes you are planning to take at DMACC will transfer back.

To transfer these DMACC credits back to your primary college/university, click here to request your DMACC transcripts.

Guest students who decide to officially transfer to DMACC must reapply (no longer as a Guest Student) and then meet DMACC New Student Admission and Assessment requirements.

International Students may be guest students, but their I-20 will remain at their primary institution.

  • If you have further questions about the admissions process please contact DMACC Admissions at admissions@dmacc.edu 800-362-2127 ext. 7337 or 515-965-7337.