San Joaquin Delta College is a fully accredited, public, two-year community college awarding credit that may be transferred to four-year colleges and universities. The college confers Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) degrees, Certificates of Achievement, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and non-credit Certificates of Completion and Certificates of Competency. Courses are offered at the Stockton campus, the South Campus at Mountain House, online, and at other locations throughout the district.
San Joaquin Delta College admits the following students:
- High school graduates
- Holders of a California High School Proficiency Certificate or General Education Development (GED) certificate
- High school students eligible to attend through the College Early Start Program; or
- Individuals 18 years of age or older who can benefit from instruction as determined by standardized testing or other verifiable indicators (i.e. recommendations from professional educators or counselors not employed or affiliated with the college).
Admissions Steps
Completion of admission requirements does not constitute registration. Students applying to San Joaquin Delta College, regardless of location, are required to:
- Apply for Admission - Complete an online Application for Admission. Assistance is available at the Delta Connect Center located on the first floor of the DeRicco Student Services Building;
- Submit Transcripts - Submit official transcripts from all previously attended U.S. regionally-accredited college or university. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution, either electronically or by mail, to the Office of Admissions and Records;
- Placement for English and Math - All new students enrolling for the first time will receive placement for English and math based on their high school GPA and coursework. This information is collected through the application process and applied to the student’s record. Students who do not have access to high school transcript data will be eligible to enroll in college-level and transfer-level English and math with support classes. For more information, see the Placement web page.
Alternate ways to meet Placement Requirements:
- Submit official transcripts to the Office of Admissions and Records showing successful completion of English and math courses at another U.S. regionally-accredited college or;
- Submit official AP scores with qualifying results to the Office of Admissions and Records;
Complete the Guided Self-Placement tool for English as a Second Language (ESL) placement.
Definitions
- Admitted Student: An individual who has submitted an Application for Admission and has been officially admitted to the college.
- Matriculated Student: An admitted student who has also:
- Declared an educational goal ( A.A./A.S., transfer, or certificate);
- Been admitted to a specific program, (e.g., Nursing, Police Academy); or
- Has maintained continuous enrollment under the declared educational goal.
- Student Responsibility for satisfying requirements: Each student must assume complete responsibility for:
- Complying with the regulations and procedures set forth in the College Catalog;
- Selecting courses that align with achievement of individual educational objectives; and
- Meeting course prerequisites prior to enrollment.
The college, likewise, assumes no responsibility for misinterpretation by students of policies and procedures as presented in the College Catalog. Counselors and advisors are available and willing to assist students in planning their programs. Any questions concerning information contained in this section of the College Catalog should be referred to the Office of the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services.