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www.dawson.edu300 College Drive, Glendive Montana 59330 w 1.800. 821.8320

2012-2013

Dawson Community College is committed to creating and improving opportunities for students to Discover their world, Connect with others, and Contribute to an authentic educational and lifelong learning experience.

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Start your college education with a balance of liberal arts programs and hands-on experience.

Choose from more than 30 A.A. and A.S. concen-trations, 12 A.A.S. degrees, 4 Certificates ofApplied Science and 6 Online degree options.

Take advantage of our connections to smoothly transition into a university or into the workforce.

With modern facilities, a spacious campus and extensive academic and extra-curricular opportunities, Dawson Community College is a great place to live and learn.

Did you know? The DCC campus boasts 2 miles of trails for disc golf, hiking, nature observing and Geocaching.

A day in the life of a DCC Student...

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Since 1940, Dawson Community College has been pre-paring students for the workforce and for continued learning at the university level. DCC offers distinct advantages to the student that private schools and universities cannot offer.

Discover. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn new skills, develop your abilities, or get a great start toward your bachelor’s degree. Choose from more than 30 A.A. and A.S. concentrations, 12 A.A.S. degrees and 4 Certificates of Applied Science and 6 Online degree options. Undecided on a major? Study general education core classes until you’ve made up your mind. Discover who you are and what you want to do in an atmosphere that encourages personal growth.

Connect. With a relatively small student body, you’ll never be a stranger on our campus. Meet new people from diverse backgrounds, build lifelong friendships, and find your niche. Connect with our faculty, who embrace the opportunity to develop work-ing relationships with students. Seek out opportunities for internships and employment. Build a network of contacts and associates that will benefit your education.

Contribute. Don’t settle for being a face in the crowd. With a student to faculty ratio of 11:1 DCC students receive ample opportunities to participate in the learn-ing process! Get involved in a club or organization and serve on the campus or in the community. Spend some time mentoring kids at the Boys and Girls Club or by coaching youth athletics. Give, serve, and be active!

Need help? Because we take pride in

your academic success, the

Mid-Rivers Academic Support

Center is available to provide

you with the expertise, experi-

ence, and encouragement you

need to get help with a tough

class.

With the ASC and Student

Support Services, students can

take advantage of study groups,

testing, professional tutoring

and advising - all of which are

free to qualifying students. More

than a third of DCC’s full time

students take advantage of the

programs available.Contribute Student Support Services Team: Jennifer, Lynette, Kortney, Brittney & Director Kent Dion.

The sky’s the limit!

Did you know? Glendive is the hometown of Hank Worden, a cowboy actor who appeared in more than 100 films, including 15 with John Wayne.

Associate of Arts (AA) & Associate of Science (AS) concentrations:AccountingAgricultureArtBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemical Dependency CounselingChemistryCommunicationsCriminal JusticeEarth ScienceEducation – Elementary – SecondaryEngineering – Civil – Construction – General – MechanicalEnglishEnvironmental ScienceFish and Wildlife ManagementGeneral StudiesGeologyHistoryHuman ServicesMathematicsMusicNursingOccupational Safety & HealthPhysical EducationPhysicsPolitical SciencePre-LawPre-Medical SciencesPre-PharmacyPre-VetPsychologySociology

Academic Programs

Academic Programs Discover

Building a Bachelor Degree

Step 1: Complete your prerequisite and elective courses at DCC.

Step 2: Complete your General Education requirements at DCC.w General Education requirements are 100 and 200-level courses offered at Dawson that are required for almost all Bachelor degrees.

w Completion of the General Education requirements at Dawson Community Col-lege is recognized by all Montana colleges/universities. The transfer of these credits is required by Board of Regents Policy 301.10. The board of Regents is the governing body of the Montana University System.

Step 3: Transfer your credits to the college or university of your choice and take advantage of one of our 2+2 agreements!

2+2 Transfer AgreementsTransfer into one of these specific Bachelor’s degree programs from DCC without losing credits!Civil Engineering .................................................... MSU – BozemanComputer Science ................................................... MSU – BozemanConstruction Engineering Technology ................ MSU – BozemanCriminal Justice ....................................................... MSU – BillingsEarly Childhood Education ................................... U of M – WesternEarth Sciences/Geology .......................................... MSU – BozemanEducation ................................................................. MSU – BillingsGeneral Engineering ............................................... MSU – BozemanMechanical Engineering ......................................... MSU – BozemanNursing ..................................................................... Montana Tech of the U of MOccupational Safety and Health ........................... Montana Tech of the U of MPre-Pharmacy .......................................................... University of Montana

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees (2-year programs): 1 and 2 year degrees and certificates get you into the workforce right away.

Agribusiness TechnologyAgribusiness Technology – Equitation OptionBusiness ManagementCriminal JusticeCriminal Justice – Law Enforcement Peace Officer Option – Law Enforcement Private Security Option Early Childhood EducationEngineering TechnologyMusic TechnologyWelding Technology

Certificates of Applied Science(1-year programs):Correctional OfficerEarly Childhood EducationLivestock TechnologyWelding Technology

A growing number of degrees and hundreds of courses are offered through DCC Online!

Online Degree ProgramsMost affordable in Montana

General Studies (AA & AS) ;Business Management (AAS) ;Criminal Justice (AAS) ;Early Childhood Education (AAS) ; Law Enforcement (AAS) ;

ART: “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” ~Pablo Picasso

DRAMA:“Theater is a verb before it is a noun, an act before it is a place.” ~Martha Graham

Earn college credit as you perform in DCC plays, musicals and the annual Madrigal Renaissance Dinner.

MUSIC:“Music is the art of thinking with sounds.” ~Jules Combarieu Make a notable difference in campus and community ac-tivities. Develop your talents, perform, and enrich your life through the DCC music de-partment.

TEAMS:With about 100 student athletes competing in six intercollegiate sports, athletics play a vital role at Dawson Community College. The Buccaneers compete in the Mon-Dak Conference and Region IX of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The rodeo teams compete in the powerhouse Big Sky Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).

Aaron CarrollBaseball

Jim LeProwseFast-pitch

Softball

DCC has a wealth of creative student artists with varied interests and educational goals. Pursue art at DCC for your degree or for personal enrichment!

DiscoverThe Arts Athletics

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the sizeof the fight in the dog.”

~ Archie Griffen (two-time Heisman winner

at a height of 5ft 9)

TEAMS:With about 100 student athletes competing in six intercollegiate sports, athletics play a vital role at Dawson Community College. The Buccaneers compete in the Mon-Dak Conference and Region IX of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The rodeo teams compete in the powerhouse Big Sky Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).

Jim LeProwseFast-pitch

Softball

Don MastMen’s

Basketball

Kortney Diegel Rodeo

John Marble Volleyball

Tracy Clingingsmith

Women’sBasketball

Rodeo bull photo by Jackie Jensen Photography, DCC Alumnus

Athletics Home of tHeBuccaneers

Connec tStudent LifeTake residence on campus! 1. Meet new friends and create lasting memories, or bring a friend and request roommate preferences on your housing application. 2. Stay focused: living and learning on campus leads to academic success. 3. Catch the action at campus sporting events, art and musical shows. 4. Enjoy your time on campus without the worry of monthly bills. 5. Forage for edibles in the dining hall. Located in the student center, the DCC Cafe offers nutritious ready to eat or cook-to-order breakfasts, deli meat sandwiches, grilled items, salads, fresh fruits and assorted beverages as well as full hot lunches and meals to-go.

Each apartment in the student housing complex includes:

PClose proximity to classrooms, performing arts center, & gymnasium PWireless high speed internet access PCable television PLocal phone service PExtra long single beds PWardrobes, desks with chairs PStove, refrigerator PKitchen table with four chairs PCouch, chairs and end tables PUtilities

h Dawson is proud to offer specially equipped rooms for handicapped students.

Suite Floor Plan

Kettner Hall is 1 of 3 Residence Halls

Did you know? Students from all 56 Montana counties and from 47 different states have enrolled at DCC (all but Delaware,Vermont and West Virginia).

Living roomBed/Study room

Bed/Study roomKitchen

Bath

Storage

There is more to college than just studying, and a DCC activity, club, or organization is a great way to get involved! Discover new interests and hobbies, connect with fellow students who have similar interests, and contribute to a cause or movement you are passionate about!

Clubs and Organizations: Admissions Team (A-Team) Art Club ASB – Associated Student Body Campus Corps College/Community Choir Collegiate FFA/Ag Club Drama/Theater Club Dawson Christian Fellowship Intramural Athletics • Basketball • Disc Golf • Dodgeball • Flag Football • Softball • Volleyball Law Enforcement Club Little Bucs Mentor Program Global Culture Club Music Club Opus Society Pep Band Bucky Boosters Phi Theta Kappa • International Honor Society Rodeo Club The Harbinger (campus newspaper)

Opus Society

Art ClubCollegiate FFA/Ag Club

Bucky Boosters

Campus Corps

Clubs & organizations

Dawson Community College is located in Glendive, a picturesque Eastern Montana city of 6,500 people, nestled in the Yellowstone River Valley along the backdrop of the Makoshika Badlands. Ideally situated along I-94, Montana’s “Gate City” is about 3 hours east of Billings, Montana’s largest city, and about 3 hours west of Bismarck, the North Dakota state capital. Brimming with natural and agricultural resources, recreational opportunities and friendly people, Glendive is a community with a rich history and promising future.

Located in the heart of Montana’s Big Sky Country, Glendive is a sportsman’s paradise with an abundance of world-class hunting and fishing opportunities. Many students take advantage of Glen-dive’s moderate climate and 220 annual days of sunshine by pursuing outdoor activities. Montana’s larg-est state park, Makoshika, is just minutes from campus and offers 11,000 acres of exploration, hiking and camping opportunities. Dinosaur fossil hunting, disc golf, hiking, boating, paddlefishing, motocross, horseback riding, walking paths, an extensive park system and golf are also all available in the community.Did you know? Lewis and Clark spent their last night in Montana on the banks of the Yellowstone in Glendive.

Our Community

ContributeThe community is served by more than 250 businesses, including banks, specialty shops, restaurants, coffee shops, pizza places, salons, a bowling alley, golf course and a movie theatre. Dawson County Airport and Rimrock Stages bus service serve the community, making Glendive accessible from anywhere. The city is also home to Glendive Medical Center, a full-service hospital with 24 hour emergency care and full medical and surgical services.

With dozens of job openings in the community, Glendive Job Service connects DCC stu-dents to jobs with flexible hours, good wages, and opportunities for personal growth and skills development. Many students find a part time job or volunteer their time by serving in community organizations like the Boys and Girls Club and the Glendive Recreation Department.

Did you know? Glendive is known as the “Paddlefish Capital of the World.”Photo by Kristin Merwin

1. APPly FOR ADMISSION Go to www.dawson.edu and click “Apply Now” to submit an online admission application.

2. TAkE ThE ACT/SAT TEST List Dawson Community College (ACT code #2414/SAT code #4280) as the college to receive your test scores, and they will be sent directly to us!

3. APPly FOR FINANCIAl AID AND SChOlARShIPS See the box at right for important financial aid information. For scholarship information,visit www.dawson.edu to download and print a new student scholarship application. Remember, the priority deadline is March 1st.

4. SUBMIT A STUDENT hOUSING APPlICATION If you intend to live on campus, we will send you a student living complex application upon your acceptance to DCC. Complete and submit it ASAP, as housing typically fills up by mid-summer.

5. SUPPly yOUR IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

6. SEND US yOUR TRANSCRIPT(S) Send your final high school transcript and official college transcripts if you have college credits.

7. SIGN UP FOR AN ADVANCED REGISTRATION DAy Held twice in the summer months, you will have the opportunity to take placement tests, meet with your academic advisor, tour the campus and register for classes.

8. MAkE PlANS TO ATTEND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION At orientation you’ll have fun at campus wide activities, meet new friends, get settled into student housing and learn about life as a DCC student.

Show me the Money

More than 85% of DCC students receive financial aid. Financial

aid is available in the form of grants, loans and student employment

(work study). Remember, DCC’s financial aid priority date is March 1

Follow these steps:1) Complete Federal tax return(s).

2) Get a PIN (personal identification number) enabling you to “sign” your

online FAFSA. Go to www.pin.ed.gov and request your PIN.

If you are a dependent, at least one parent must have a PIN, too.

3) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as

soon after January 1st as possible, and before March 1st.

Apply online at www.fafsa.gov. List DCC’s code (002529) so we

receive the results.4) Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) 2 to 3 days after you

submit your online FAFSA. If necessary, make changes or corrections

at www.fafsa.gov or mail the paper SAR to the federal processor at the

address listed on the SAR.

5) Respond to requests for additional information from DCC’s

Financial Aid Office.6) Receive your award offer from DCC. Sign the award and

return it to the DCC Financial Aid Office. Contact the DCC

Financial Aid Office (406.377-9410 or 800.821.8320) if you have any

questions about the aid you have been offered.

Visit www.dawson.edu/future/financial_aid

to download forms and browse information.

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