In order to enroll at DCDAL, you must register to attend an in-person orientation session at one of our orientation sites throughout the state. Please view the dates, times, and locations of the available in-person orientation sessions below. You may only register for one session. Duplicate registrations will be removed and you will lose your seat to attend an orientation session.
Once you have completed your online registration, please complete your registration forms and submit online no later than one (1) week prior to your orientation date.
Please be advised that DCDAL charges a non-refundable $15 registration fee + processing to all incoming students at the time of registration.
Once your registration is received, it may be determined based on previous enrollments, test scores, and/or credits that you may be exempt from eligibility testing and eligible to attend a virtual orientation session. DCDAL will notify you via email at the email address that you have included in your registration if this is the case. Be sure to check your email for communication from DCDAL. *All orientation paperwork and/or other required documentation must be received in order to be eligible for a virtual orientation.
If you are interested in earning your high school diploma, please email a scanned (PDF) copy of your transcript to transcripts@dcdal.org by September 14, 2025 for review. *Photos of your transcript will not be accepted. You may be exempt from eligibility testing and eligible to attend a virtual orientation session. DCDAL will notify you via email at the email address that you have included in your registration if this is the case. Be sure to check your email for communication from DCDAL.
If you do not meet the eligibility to attend a virtual orientation session, you will be required to attend the in-person orientation session for which you already registered. At this session, you will be required to complete eligibility testing and meet with a staff member to be oriented to the program. Please be prepared for the in-person session to last between 2-3 hours. A photo ID is required.
Students under the age of 18:
All potential students under the age of 18 must be officially withdrawn from high school and must provide the following documentation at orientation to be eligible for enrollment at DCDAL:
*Official transcript from last school attended
*Official withdrawal form from last school attended- This form must be signed by the school and by the parent/guardian
*Letter of recommendation- This letter must be from a staff and/or faculty member at the last school attended and must recommend the potential student for classes at DCDAL
*No potential students under the age of 18 will be permitted to enroll in any program at DCDAL until all of the above criteria are met.
Questions?
Please contact the DCDAL office at 302-883-0420.
