Academics
The college offers more than 50 instructional programs that prepare students to accomplish one or more of the following:
- prepare for employment opportunities
- transfer to senior colleges and universities
- achieve personal and professional goals

The programs are offered during the evening as well as during the day. 

Generally full-time students can complete associate degree programs in two years. The diploma programs can be completed in three semesters on a full-time basis. On a full-time or part-time basis, certificate programs may be completed in one or two semesters. 

Financial Aid Types Provided:
- Federal Pell Grant 
- Federal Supplement Education Opportunity Grant 
- Academic Competitiveness Grant 
- Federal Work-Study
- North Carolina Student Incentive Grant 
- North Carolina Community College Grants 
- North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship 
- DCCC Foundation Scholarships  
- Child Care Assistance Grant

Admissions Requirements 
Anybody who is at least 18 years of age and is able to benefit from a program at the College may be admitted as a curriculum student or a special credit student. The admission to a specific course of study is based upon criteria developed to help the student determine his/her chances for success in that course of study. In case a student desire a course of study but not have the appropriate educational background, college preparatory studies are available to prepare him/her for admission to the desired program.

The process of admission is essentially the same for all students applying for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs; however, several programs have additional requirements.