Student Enrollment Center (SEC)
The Student Enrollment Center (SEC) provides students with a fluid transition to Del Mar College by connecting students with knowledgeable staff who can assist with the admissions process, as well as providing academic advising for students majoring in liberal arts (multidisciplinary studies) or classified as undeclared. Contact the SEC East at (361) 698-1290 or SEC West at (361) 698-1741.
Students seeking admission to the college should submit an application for admission, a valid placement examination and an official copy of their high school transcript. If transferring from another higher education institution, students should submit official copies of all transcripts.
Additionally, students who meet the criteria are required to submit proof of having received a bacterial meningitis vaccination pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 62. Visit www.delmar.edu/meningitis to learn more.
Testing is discussed in detail in the “Assessment and Placement” section of this Catalog.
Open Enrollment Admissions
Del Mar College has an “open enrollment” admissions policy under the authority of the Texas Administrative Code Title 19 and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Open enrollment means that all students will be granted admission as long as they complete the application process outlined on the next page.
Limitations
Admission to the College does not guarantee your admission to all programs of the College. Certain programs have limited enrollment due to special equipment needs or space limitations. Additionally, Del Mar College offers selective programs that have specialized admission requirements, such as additional testing and GPA requirements. These admissions limitations are listed under specific programs in the Catalog.
Right to an Academic Fresh Start
Texas residents may seek admission to any Texas public post-secondary institution based on the "academic fresh start" statute, Texas Education Code 5.931. To begin the request, you will need to contact the Director of Admissions. You must complete the Right to an Academic Fresh Start Agreement with the Director of Admissions prior to the beginning of the term for which you are seeking admission. In signing the agreement, you confirm that the course credit or grades earned by you 10 or more years prior to the date of the semester in which you plan to seek your enrollment will not be considered for admissions purposes and cannot apply towards your degree.
The Right to an Academic Fresh Start does not change your transcript and cannot be used for financial aid purposes. All coursework is ignored. Students under the Academic Fresh Start provision must still meet the criteria for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and other conditions for admission. Academic Fresh Start clears only the academic record. When deciding eligibility for financial aid, the Office of Financial Aid Services must still count all prior credits earned.
Students seeking admission to a selective admission program, i.e. nursing, etc., will need to contact the program director of their major prior to seeking admission into their respective program.