For individuals who thought they missed their opportunity to start college this fall, Danville Community College (DCC) is offering another chance.
DCC’s second 8-week session begins October 21, giving new and returning students an opportunity to begin classes without waiting until the spring semester. Students can get started in Criminal Justice, Automation and Robotics, or transfer-focused coursework during the accelerated session.
“Starting college does not have to happen on one specific timeline,” said Dr. Cornelius Johnson, President of Danville Community College. “Our second 8-week session gives students another opportunity to take that first step, whether they are preparing for a career, building new skills, or planning to transfer to a four-year institution. At DCC, we want to create pathways that meet students where they are and help them keep moving forward.”
The second 8-week session offers the same college-level instruction in a condensed format, allowing students to begin working toward their educational goals later in the semester. The October start date can be particularly helpful for individuals whose work, family responsibilities, or other circumstances prevented them from enrolling at the beginning of the fall semester.
“For some students, August simply was not the right time to begin, and that should not mean they have to put their goals on hold until January,” said Dr. DeAndre Howard, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services at DCC. “This session provides another entry point into higher education and gives students the opportunity to make meaningful progress before the end of the year.”
Students interested in entering the workforce or advancing in a technical career can begin coursework in Automation and Robotics, an area designed to prepare students for increasingly technology-driven manufacturing and industrial environments.
“Automation and robotics is a great field for students who enjoy understanding how things work and learning by doing,” said Kate Bishop, Automation and Robotics Instructor at DCC. “Students get hands-on experience with the technologies that are driving modern industry, and this eight-week session gives them an opportunity to jump in, build practical skills, and start exploring where those skills can take them.”
“Our Automation and Robotics program gives students the opportunity to develop practical, in-demand skills in programming, automation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving while preparing for careers in an increasingly technology-driven workforce,” said Melissa Mann, Dean of Career and Technical Education at DCC. “These are skills that translate directly to the workplace and position our students to grow alongside the industries and technologies shaping our region.”
Those interested in public service and the justice system can begin coursework in Criminal Justice.
“Criminal justice is a broad field with opportunities to serve communities in many different ways,” said Kyle Ambrose, Criminal Justice Professor at DCC. “For students who have been thinking about a career in criminal justice, this eight-week session is an opportunity to get started, learn more about the field, and begin building a foundation for where they want to go next.”
Students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree can take transfer-focused courses designed to help them progress toward their academic goals.
“Transfer students do not have to wait for a traditional semester start to begin making progress toward a degree,” said Dr. Jeffery Fields, Dean of Arts, Sciences and Business at DCC. “The second 8-week session provides an opportunity to begin earning college credit now and start building momentum toward transfer and a four-year degree.”
With the October 21 start date approaching, prospective students are encouraged to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible to determine which second 8-week options best align with their goals.
Registration is now open for DCC’s second 8-week session beginning October 21.
For more information about available courses, enrollment, financial aid, and getting started, visit danville.edu or contact Danville Community College at 434-797-2222.
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