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Delaware Valley College
Delaware Valley College is committed to America's veterans. The College has 3 points of entry to serve veterans, our traditonal undergraduate day college, our division of Continuing Education which provides evening and weekend degree opportunities and our Graduate Masters in Business Administration (MBA) program.

Contact Information:
Undergraduate, Full-time:
Website: www.delval.edu
Email: admitme@delval.edu
Phone: (215) 489 2 DELVAL

Continuing and Adult Education:
CALL 215-489-2475
Website

Graduate Studies/MBA:
Please click on the schedule link for classes, or make an appointment with Pam Heffner (215-489-4469 or pamela.heffner@delval.edu) for more information.

Veterans will find all the information they need at www.gibill.va.gov. They also may speak with DelVal's certifying official for veterans affairs, Lucy Drenth at 215-489-2475 or Lucy.Drenth@delval.edu.

Degree Programs:
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Agriculture and Environmental Studies
Agribusiness

Agronomy and Environmental Science
Crop Science Management
Environmental Science
Turf Management

Animal Biotechnology and Conservation
Animal Behavior, Training, and Enrichment
Conservation and Wildlife Management
Small Animal Science
Zoo Science

Animal Sciences/Large
Equine Science and Management
Equine Studies
Livestock Science and Management

Dairy Science

Food Science and Management
Food Science
Food Technology
Restaurant and Food Service Management

Horticulture
Commercial Crop Production and Marketing/Plant Health Management
Hydroponics
Plant Science and Biotechnology

Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design
Environmental Design
Floriculture and Nursery Production and Marketing
Landscape Contracting and Management

Arts and Sciences
Biology
Biology
Botany
Environmental Biology
Pre-professional Biology
Zoology

Chemistry and Biochemistry

English
English
Media & Communications

Secondary Education

Business and Computer Information Systems
Business Administration
Accounting
Financial Service
Food Service Management
General Business Administration
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Senior Care Management
Sports Management

Criminal Justice Administration

Information Technology and Management

Pre-Professional Studies
Dentistry
Medicine
Optometry
Veterinary

Accreditation:
  • The College is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society, and its Food Science Specialization in the Food Science and Management
  • Department is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists
The College is a member of:
  • American Council on Education, the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities
  • The National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
  • The National Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference, the Middle Atlantic Conference and the National Intramural Association
  • Numerous professional organizations related to its major programs
Admission Requirements:
Freshman candidates must be graduates of an approved secondary school or preparatory school or have earned their General Educational Development (GED). Families involved in home-study programs are urged to contact the Director of Admissions at (215) 489-2211 for further information. Criteria for admission include academic transcripts, class rank, SAT or ACT scores, letters of recommendation and a personal interview.

High-school applicants enrolled in Advanced Placement classes are encouraged to take the respective AP test, administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Students with an AP grade of "3" or better will be excused from the appropriate introductory course and will receive credits for the course.

In addition, the College will grant academic credit for satisfactory performance on a number of specific subject examinations that are part of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) program, both of which are administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, NJ. The College is officially designated as a CLEP Testing Site. Details on the College's policy regarding CLEP may be obtained from the Mathematics Department at (215) 489-2465.

While DelVal has a rolling admission period, applications should be submitted as early as possible in the senior year, preferably by the end of the first marking period.

To read more about our admission requirements, please visit this link

Tuition:
Tuition fo full time undergraduates: the 2009-10 Academic year is $25,692.
Post 9/11 GI Bill ($19,944)
DVC Yellow Ribbon Program Waiver
Remaining Student Financial Obligation $0

Military Information:
Military Scholars for America
If you served in the Armed Forces, the Post 911 G.I. Bill could mean no out-of-pocket expenses for your education. Delaware Valley College is a participating Yellow Ribbon School, and has an array of degree options ranging from certifications to Graduate degrees. DelVal has a liberal policy when accepting both CLEP and ACE credits. Contact our Certifying Official for Veteran's Affairs, who can walk you through the use of your Federal Tuition Assistance, GI Bill and State Assistance Funding, as well as discuss your ACE credit transfer options. CALL 215-489-2475

Accomplishments & Recognition:
US News Best Colleges