Paul D. Camp Community College Student Development Services
General Admission
Application Forms
Requirements for In- State Tuition Rate
Degree-Seeking Students
Non-Degree-Seeking Students
Counseling
Career Assessment Tools
Information on Careers
College Transfer
Tutoring
Financial Aid
PDCCC Home page General Admission To qualify for general admission to the college, you must meet one of the following requirements: Have a high school diploma or its equivalent Be 18 years of age or older Are able to benefit from a program of study at PDCCC. Application Forms are available at these locations: Apply Online Application for Admission– print, complete, and mail to the college Admissions Offices in Suffolk, Franklin and Smithfield 757-569-6700 Residency Requirements for In- State Tuition Rate § Code of Virginia Relating to Domicile Tuition Rates Degree-Seeking Students If you plan to attend full or part-time and work towards a degree, diploma, or certificate you must also be admitted to a curriculum.  In addition to the completed admission form, degree-seeking (curriculum) students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics in one of the following ways Take the PDCCC Compass test in mathematics, reading and/or English, or submit transcripts showing successful completion of developmental or college-level English or mathematics classes Admission to the college or a curriculum does not necessarily guarantee admission to a particular program. Additional qualifications may be required for admission to a specific program, such as Nursing or Phlebotomy Programs. Non-Degree-Seeking Students If you are planning to take classes without completing a certificate, diploma, or degree program, you are classified as a non-curriculum student.  You will need to complete the application for admission and fulfill any prerequisite requirements as outlined in the College catalog. Counseling All students are advised to consult a counselor to investigate their educational interests and plan admission to a specific program. Counselors may be available by appointment or on a walk-in basis to assist you with academic, career life planning and personal concerns. They can help you explore your interests and develop your career goals. With their assistance, you can plan an education to meet your goal, whether it is to continue your education at a four-year college or university, to prepare for immediate entry into the job market, or to develop skills for career advancement or personal growth. Counselors help with such issues as career indecision, academic difficulty, time management, and self-esteem. The Student Development courses, SDV 100 & 108, focus on study skills, career decision making, career resources, time management, and college success. Career Assessment Tools On-Line Kuder Career Key For written Career Assessment Tools, see a counselor to obtain a career assessment inventory. Information on Careers America's Career InfoNet (ACINet) helps people make better, more informed career decisions. ACINet is ideal for job seekers, employers, human resource specialists and workforce development specialists. Learn about typical wages and employment trends across occupations and industries.  Check education, knowledge, skills and abilities against requirements for most occupations.  Search for employer contact information nationwide, cost of living data, and call up state profiles with labor market conditions.  Find more than 4,000 external links to the most extensive set of career resources available on the Internet. U.S. Department of Labor- Bureau of Labor Statistics Describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations; published by US Bureau of Labor Statistics State Occupational Projections The Bureau of Labor Statistics researches projections of occupational employment growth for all States and the nation as a whole. One of the most important uses of the projections is to help individuals make informed career decisions. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among States. It also allows projected employment growth among occupations to be compared within one State. Virginia Employment Commission Information about job opportunities, unemployment insurance, and the labor market in the Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Health Careers is a fact-filled guidebook to over 90 different health careers.   Every health career listed provides a clear, concise description of job responsibilities, work setting, entry level salary, and related professional associations. Also listed are Virginia schools and universities which provide the education and training required for each career. Virginia VIEW (Vital Information for Education and Work) Access to career and educational information resources The Job Search America's Job Bank Public employment service linking you to 1,000s of jobs Virginia jobs This site is a resource for Virginia job seekers, employers and service providers. State of Virginia Cool Works Features leisure-related jobs (National Parks, resorts, cruises, camps, volunteering, etc.) Summer Jobs Location Search Local City/County Employment Information Chesapeake Hampton Virginia Beach Suffolk Franklin Portsmouth Norfolk Newport News Southampton County College Transfer College Transfer Tool Virginia Community College system wide transfer/articulation agreements Tutoring Use the Request for Tutoring application to arrange for a tutor. If a tutor is not available for the subject, a search for a qualified tutor is started and the application is placed on a waiting list. Students should stop by or call the Student Support Services office 757-569-6700 periodically to check on the application process. The sessions vary based on the availability of faculty and tutors. Tutoring is also available in the Learning Assistance Center 757-569-6740 during the posted hours. However each semester, there may be courses for which tutors are not available. Free tutoring is NOT provided for students in courses that were successfully completed, in non-credit courses, in audited courses, for senior citizens taking tuition-free courses or students from special programs at the college that incorporate tutoring or reduced sized classes. Student Responsibilities to receive tutoring 1. ATTEND CLASS. Your instructor is your primary source of information and assistance. Your tutor can help you review and work through trouble spots but cannot serve as a substitute teacher. Always inform your instructor that you will be seeking tutoring. There may be some tips and specific instructions the instructor can share with the tutor to make your tutoring experience a successful one. 2. Do your homework and read your assignments before coming to the tutoring session. Your tutor will help you with homework and concepts that you do not understand. Have specific questions and / or problems prepared for your tutor. The tutor is there to assist. They will not do your homework for you. 3. Bring materials to the tutoring session: your textbook, class notes, old quizzes, and old tests. 4. Communicate with your tutor so he/she is informed. Inform the Peer Tutor Coordinator if any concerns arise related to the tutoring sessions. 5. Your progress is important to the tutor and your instructor. Your instructor will be kept informed of your progress during the tutoring sessions through the use of a Peer Tutoring Notification Form. This information is confidential and will be shared only with your instructor. Financial Aid Top PDCCC HOME