At DCC, your goals are our priority. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide personalized support from day one, while our affordable tuition helps you and your family save thousands during your first two years of college.
Whether you’re graduating from high school or returning to continue your education, DCC offers a welcoming, inclusive community where you can thrive. Planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree? The majority of our students successfully transfer to four-year institutions, with graduates continuing their education at respected universities such as Cornell, RPI, Pace, NYU, Vassar, Marist, and SUNY campuses.
Ready to enter the workforce? Our degree and certificate programs are built to equip you with the practical skills and real world experience employers value. DCC graduates are well prepared and in demand across industries.
We proudly support students from all academic backgrounds, whether you’re excelling, exploring new goals, or seeking a fresh start. With small class sizes and a student centered approach, you’ll receive the guidance, challenge, and opportunity you need to succeed.
Poughkeepsie Campus: 53 Pendell Road,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Fishkill Campus: 461 Rt. 9,
Fishkill, NY 12524
Major & Minors
Business, Hospitality, Education, Social Sciences, Engineering, Aviation, Construction, Health, Natural Sciences, Humanities, General Studies, Math, Computer Technology, Performing, Visual & Media Arts, Public Safety, and Emergency Services.
Clubs
Anime and Gaming Society, Active Minds, Alpha Beta Gamma, Alternative Music Appreciation Society, Black Student Union (BSU), Business Club, Campus Activity Board, Christian Fellowship, Computer, Data Science & Information Systems Club, Crypt Keepers: Horror Appreciation Society, Dutchess Diamonds Dance, Dutchess and Dragons (DnD), Dutchess Student Media Group, Dutchess Trading Card Club, Falcon’s Call Newspaper, and so on.
Curriculum/Studying
You can get help at the Study labs or the Library. In addition to on campus learning, students have the opportunity to expand their education through meaningful travel and study abroad experiences. DCC offers a range of global programs designed to enrich your academic journey and broaden your perspective.
Through partnerships with colleges and universities around the world, students can study abroad for a semester, a full academic year, or participate in short term programs all while earning full academic credit. In recent years, students have explored destinations such as Italy, New Zealand, Scotland, and Russia, gaining valuable cultural insight alongside their coursework.
Partners
The Mechatronics Lab at DCC@Fishkill was made possible through the generous support of Dutchess County, SUNY, and Empire State Development. The facility was developed in close collaboration with the Council of Industry, the Dutchess County Economic Development Advisory Council, and a network of regional industry and community leaders ensuring the lab reflects current workforce needs and future economic growth.
People We Are Looking For
We are actively seeking individuals who are motivated to learn, grow, and continuously improve. Whether you’re building new skills, exploring new opportunities, or working toward long term goals, we value a mindset rooted in curiosity, resilience, and personal development. We believe growth happens through challenge, collaboration, and commitment and we’re excited to welcome people who are ready to invest in themselves and take meaningful steps forward, both personally and professionally.