Early Admission Program
What is the Early Admission Program?
The DACC Early Admission Program (EA) is designed to allow High School Juniors/Seniors, Home School students and Adult Basic Education (ABE) students an opportunity to take college level courses concurrently with their high school or ABE courses. Unlike the Dual Credit Program, the EA Program is financed by the student and is not part of a structured curriculum for transition to regular college admissions. In addition, all students under the EA program are admitted in a non-degree status. This program not only allows students to gain college credit but also a college experience in the classroom, interaction with DACC student life and a chance to eventually become part of the DACC student body after graduation or completion of the ABE program.
High School Junior & Senior Requirements
1. Be a current High School Junior or Senior
2. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00
3. Submit a DACC Undergraduate Admissions Application (indicating Non-degree status)
4. Submit Official high school transcripts
5. Take the COMPASS Assessment and pass two out of three sections or take the ACT/SAT Assessment
6. Written permission from High School Guidance Counselor/Principal or Home School Instructor
7. Written permission from Parent(s); (Not needed if the parent is the Home School Instructor)
8. Interview with the Admissions Office prior to Registration
Adult Basic Education Student Requirements
1. Be a currently enrolled Adult Basic Education (ABE) student at DACC
2. Submit a DACC Undergraduate Admissions Application (indicating Non-degree status)
3. Provide TABE scores of 580 or above on every section (Reading, Writing & Math)
4. Take COMPASS assessment and pass 2 out of 3 sections or take the ACT/SAT Assessment
5. Written permission from the ABE Dean or Assistant Division Dean
6. Interview with the Admissions Office prior to Registration
Application Process
Follow these procedures when applying for admission to any program at the community college.
1. Complete the application form for admission.
2. Submit a $20 non-refundable application fee.
3. Request official high school and college transcripts. Applicants possessing a high school equivalency must request to have official GED test scores sent to the Admissions Office.
4. Make arrangements to take the COMPASS Assessment by contacting Testing Services or call 575-527-7569. There is no cost for the first assessment.
For more information regarding non-degree status, please refer to the section in the DACC Catalog titled, "Non-degree Admission." All non-degree students are ineligible to receive federal financial aid funds. Students admitted under this program are only limited to (7) credit hours per semester and incur all costs associated with enrollment, including books. Developmental courses are not available for enrollment under the EA Program. NMSU Las Cruces campus courses, as well as online courses, are not allowed under this program. EA students who wish to enroll at DACC or NMSU upon graduation from high school or obtaining a GED must reapply under their new admission status. EA students are not allowed to enroll in ENGL 111G (Rhetoric & Composition). EA students may receive an NMSU ID Card by contacting the NMSU ID Card Services at 575-646-4835 or idsvs@nmsu.edu. Parking Permits are allowed for EA students and can be purchased by contacting the NMSU Parking Office at 575-646-1839 or parking@nmsu.edu.
All required materials and fee must be sent directly to:
Office of Admissions
Dona Ana Community College
MSC-3DA, PO Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Office: 575-527-7710
Toll Free: 1-800-903-7503
Fax: 575-527-7763
E-mail: admissions@dacc.nmsu.edu
