DMACC Preview Program

DMACC Preview Program

Applying and Getting In

Why should a DMACC student consider transferring to 칙뭣눈첵?

Because you are intellectually motivated. Because you want a rigorous academic experience. Because you want to make a significant contribution to the world. 칙뭣눈첵 can help you with that. We offer an exceptional academic experience, a lively and diverse community, and a college experience that is personal in scale and international in scope. You will be challenged here, in the best of ways. Professors will expect thorough research, thoughtful analysis, and creative thinking. You, with your adviser, will be responsible for co-creating your own personalized curriculum, and you will graduate well-prepared for advanced study or the career of your choice. 칙뭣눈첵 alumni are international leaders in science, music, public service, law, medicine, business, engineering, and more. And, 칙뭣눈첵 ranks in the top 10 of all U.S. institutions for the proportion of its graduates who earn Ph.D.s.

What kind of student does 칙뭣눈첵 look for?

칙뭣눈첵 is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the United States, including students from varied ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic experiences, as well as international students from more than 50 countries. 칙뭣눈첵 students share a passion for life, intellectual curiosity, and a lively interest in the world and each other. If you're interested in joining this energetic and close-knit community, 칙뭣눈첵 is for you.

What are the minimum requirements to successfully transfer to 칙뭣눈첵 from DMACC?

칙뭣눈첵 is a highly selective institution, so most successful candidates for admission will have attained the following minimum requirements:

3.0 or higher GPA
No grade below a B-
High grades in most recent courses
Study in mathematics through Calculus 1
English 105 and 106
In addition, we look favorably on active community involvement, employment, and/or college-based activities outside the classroom

Do I have to wait until I've completed two years at DMACC to apply and see if I'm accepted?

No! Due to a special agreement between DMACC and 칙뭣눈첵, any DMACC student in good standing can chart a path to transferring to 칙뭣눈첵.

Are all qualified DMACC students eligible to apply for transfer to 칙뭣눈첵?

Yes, students from any DMACC campus or learning center are eligible to apply for transfer. However, space is limited and not all those who meet the minimum requirements are guaranteed admission. Generally speaking, the stronger a candidate's academic record, the greater the likelihood of admission.

Will my classes from DMACC be accepted for credit at 칙뭣눈첵, or will I need to repeat some classes?

Upon admission to 칙뭣눈첵, the Office of the Registrar will determine which courses from DMACC (and any other college/university you attended) will transfer to 칙뭣눈첵. The transfer of credit is evaluated based upon the educational quality of the institution(s) you attended; the comparability of the nature, content, and level of credit earned to what 칙뭣눈첵 currently offers; and the appropriateness and applicability of the credits earned to the programs offered by 칙뭣눈첵. In addition, some of 칙뭣눈첵's majors and concentrations have additional specific course requirements and may not permit DMACC classes to satisfy these requirements. If you have specific questions regarding DMACC credit transfer, please contact the 칙뭣눈첵 Registrar by email or by phone (641-269-3450).

If I transfer before I've completed my degree at DMACC, can I transfer the credits I earn at 칙뭣눈첵 back to DMACC to receive my associate degree after I've left DMACC?

Yes. Per DMACC procedure, up to the last 10 credits can be waived by applying for an exception with the Registrar. DMACC will grant credit for select 칙뭣눈첵 courses, enabling transfer students to graduate with both a 칙뭣눈첵 bachelor's degree and a DMACC associate degree. Please contact DMACC credentials staff, 515-964-6647, for more information.

The 칙뭣눈첵/DMACC Preview Program

What are the benefits of being in the 칙뭣눈첵/DMACC Preview Program?

Up close and personal interaction with 칙뭣눈첵 during your time at DMACC. This will help you see if 칙뭣눈첵 is a good fit for you and help you lay the groundwork for transferring. The program may include:

Personal meetings with 칙뭣눈첵 staff including:
- The 칙뭣눈첵 Registrar to discuss course selection, transfer credits, and a potential major
- Interim Assistant Dean of Academic Success Kate Ferraro to discuss academic support and student life at 칙뭣눈첵
- Transfer Admission Coordinator Christian Morris who can help you navigate the transfer application process
- A 칙뭣눈첵 financial aid counselor to help you see how a 칙뭣눈첵 education is affordable

Cost and Financial Aid

Can I afford to attend 칙뭣눈첵?

칙뭣눈첵 bases financial aid packages (need-based financial aid) on your family's financial need. We meet 100% of demonstrated financial need without the use of loans, as calculated using information from the .

Find out more about the types of aid available, including what forms are required to apply, on our Financial Aid Office's website.

Campus Living

Where is 칙뭣눈첵? Can I commute from Des Moines?

칙뭣눈첵 is located approximately 50 minutes east of Des Moines, directly off of I-80 (exit 182). At 칙뭣눈첵, learning happens both in and out of the classroom and much of the intellectual life of the College happens outside the classroom environment. Because we believe that our students have a much richer experience living on or near campus, we expect students to live on campus unless granted an individual waiver. Students are also expected to attend full time once they are accepted (part-time enrollment is not permitted).

What kind of support is available in 칙뭣눈첵 if I'm married or have a family?

칙뭣눈첵's residential system incorporates a range of housing options. If you are accepted to 칙뭣눈첵 as a nontraditional student and need housing other than what is offered on campus, we will work with you to find suitable arrangements near campus so you can still engage fully in the life of the College. The community of 칙뭣눈첵 is also fortunate to have excellent child care available at the , a full-service community-supported facility offering preschool and child care with programs for infants through fourth grade. Other community resources, including housing, healthcare, schools, and recreation, can be found at 칙뭣눈첵 Community Partnerships, Planning, and Research.

Transition Support for Transfer Students

Since most students begin as first-year students, do you have any special support for those who transfer in later?

At 칙뭣눈첵, the student/faculty ratio is 9:1, allowing all students to develop close relationships with professors. Like other students, you will have a faculty adviser who will work with you throughout your time at 칙뭣눈첵 to plan a program of study -- helping you balance the cultivation of existing interests with the discovery of new ones. However, 칙뭣눈첵 also recognizes that transfer students often have different questions, at different times, than students who matriculate as first-year students. For this reason, 칙뭣눈첵 offers a special orientation to transfer students as well as support throughout the year as needed.

More Information

How do I learn more?

On both the DMACC and 칙뭣눈첵 campuses, there are people on staff who can answer questions about this exciting partnership. At DMACC, please direct any questions to your academic adviser (515-244-4226). At 칙뭣눈첵, please contact the 칙뭣눈첵 Registrar (641-269-3452), with any questions you may have.