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DMACC Student Orientation
FAQs
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Questions about Orientation? You're not alone. Check out our most Frequently Asked Questions.
DMACC Student Orientation is designed to provide you with a seamless transition to DMACC, answer your questions, and provide you with information regarding:
- Student Services & Resources
- Navigating DMACC technology
- Advising and registering for classes
- Paying for DMACC, financial aid and scholarships
- Clubs and organizations
Completion of orientation is mandatory for most new, degree-seeking students and some students changing academic programs. Please visit the main orientation page for more information, including campus-specific information and contacts.
Ankeny campus:Guests are allowed to accompany their students to campus; however, guest participation opportunities vary by academic program and semester. Supplemental guest programming is available at some orientation events. Guests are not able to accompany students into registration rooms. If you or another guest would like to accompany your student to campus, DMACC provides plenty of amenities while on campus including dining options, pool tables, the bookstore, and more.
Please contact
orientation@dmacc.edu with any questions about guest participation at orientation at the Ankeny campus.
Urban campus and Southridge Center: Due to space limits, Urban campus and Southridge Center are unable to accommodate for guests.
All other campuses: Please inquire about bringing guests when you call your respective campus to schedule your appointment.
Some campuses and programs offer online orientations and others host on-campus orientations. Students planning to attend on-campus sessions must sign up in advance. There are limited seats available in each session, so if you have not already registered, secure your spot.
Students at the Ankeny campus can sign back into the orientation reservation site and select a new date. Students at all other campuses should contact their
local campus
for assistance with changing their reservation or appointment time.
ALEKS is a web-based math placement assessment designed to help determine which math course students are prepared to begin. Admitted students to DMACC are expected to take ALEKS math placement assessment prior to attending orientation, so that they can be properly advised as to what courses to take. To learn more about the ALEKS math placement and to take the assessment, go to: https://www.dmacc.edu/mathplacement
DMACC has housing options available on select campuses. For more information, visit the housing webpage.
Ankeny and Urban campuses require students to have a parking permit to park on campus. You will need to login to Web Info System and select Request Parking Permit under the Personal information tab. After submitting your parking permit request, you may pick up your permit at one of the locations listed on the parking permit request page.
You will take your ID photo at DMACC Student Orientation; however, your ID card will be mailed to your home. If you do not have your ID photo taken, your ID card will be mailed to you without a photo after you have registered for class. If you are completing your orientation online, you may visit campus to have your ID photo taken. Visit the DMACC OneCard website for more information regarding your DMACC ID, including Photo Locations and Times.
Certain programs at DMACC have limited capacities, so once a program reaches capacity, Admissions begins a wait list. Each wait list is specific to the program and campus in which you applied. You can contact the Admissions Office at 515-965-7337 for approximate wait times for each program. Students may be able to take limited classes while on a wait list. Please visit with an Academic Advisor about any specific questions you may have regarding wait lists.
