Before Students May Register for Credit Classes

1. ​​Apply for Admission to DMACC.
2. After being accepted to DMACC, students will receive a confirmation email or letter of acceptance.
3. New students are required to participate in a DMACC Student Orientation to register for classes. 

Visit the DMACC Admissions website for more information.​

New Student

• You are new to DMACC
• Accepted into a program after being on a wait list or standby list
• Accepted into a different major after requesting a program change

Admissions information (Full Time)

Full Time Status = 12-19 credit hours (fall and spring); 8-12 credit hours (summer)

• Complete Assessment
• Meet Program entry requirements & submit high school transcripts or GED/HiSET scores (if required for entry into program)
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
• Ankeny & Urban Campus students will receive an email with information of required group Orientation/Registration session to officially register for classes. If you did not receive an orientation letter, please contact your campus
• New students who attend other campuses should contact their campus for advising and registration.

 Admissions information (Part Time)

Part Time Status = 11 credit hours and below (fall and spring); 7 credit hours and below (summer)

• Ankeny & Urban Campus students will receive an email with information of required group Orientation/Registration session to officially register for classes. If you did not receive an orientation letter, please contact your campus
• New students who attend other campuses should contact their campus for advising and registration.

Returning Student

• Completed classes in a previous semester at DMACC (not including Career Advantage, PSEO or Cross Enrolled)
• Having the same 'major' since the last course taken
• No change in enrollment status (from part-time to full time)
• Assessment scores used for admission purposes must be (5) years old or less from the test date.

Returning student information

• If you have changed your program​ of interest you may be required to attend an orientation session for the new program area before you are eligible to register for classes.
• Returning students are encouraged to contact an advisor or counselor to verify that courses selected meet program/ degree requirements.
• If it has been ​3 years or more since you were accepted by the DMACC Admissions Office, you must first re-apply online or contact DMACC Admissions: admissions@dmacc.edu.

Currently Enrolled at Another College

• If you are currently enrolled in another college, and want to pick up a few classes at DMACC, apply as a Guest Student.