Parking and Day of Information

​We are excited to see you on campus for your New Student Orientation (NSO) Session! This is the start of an amazing journey, and we are thrilled to help get you started on the right foot! Take a moment to review the information below so you know what to expect on your orientation day.

Orientation Confirmation

You will receive a reminder email, in your Dallas College email account, seven days before your orientation session. Please reference this email for the date, time and campus location of your orientation session!

Need help accessing your Dallas College Email? Visit the Dallas College Student Email and Microsoft Office webpage.

What to Bring

Here are a few things we recommend bringing with you:

  1. Something to write with and something to write on, in case you would like to take notes.
  2. A photo ID so you can get your Student ID card made.
  3. Any paperwork that you need to submit (Transcripts, test scores, Meningitis records, etc).
  4. Any questions that you have about the Dallas College experience.
  5. A positive attitude and an open mind!

Directions, Parking and Location Information

For directions, parking and session location, click on the campus where you will attend your orientation session.


Date Time Location Suggested Entrance Suggested Parking Lot
Cancelled
Saturday, Jan. 11
Wednesday, Jan. 15 3:30-8 p.m. C210 Valley View Lane P4
Thursday, March 6 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. H125 Valley View Lane P4

Date Time Location Suggested Entrance Suggested Parking Lot
Wednesday, Jan. 8 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. E126/Performance Hall North Dallas Ave. (south entrance) S1
Thursday, Jan. 16 3:30-8 p.m. N1051 North Dallas Ave. (north entrance) W1

Date Time Location Suggested Entrance Suggested Parking Lot
Cancelled
Saturday, Jan. 11
Wednesday, Jan. 15 3:30-8 p.m. S100/S101 Motley Drive S Lot
Thursday, March 6 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. S100/S101 Motley Drive S Lot

El Centro Campus is in the heart of downtown Dallas. As there are no reserved parking areas for Dallas College students, we recommend using metered street parking or any of the public parking lots near campus. The best building entrance to use is the one on Main Street.

Date Time Location Suggested Entrance Suggested Parking Lot
Wednesday, Jan. 8 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. C100 Elm St./Main St. Elm/Main Meters/parking lots
Thursday, Jan. 16 3:30-8 p.m. Performance Hall (C132) Elm St./Main St. Elm/Main Meters/parking lots

Date Time Location Suggested Entrance Suggested Parking Lot
Cancelled
Saturday, Jan. 11
Wednesday, Jan. 15 3:30-8 p.m. B149 Knoxville Rd. P2
Thursday, March 6 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Performance Hall Knoxville Rd. P2

Date Time Location Suggested Entrance Suggested Parking Lot
Wednesday, Jan. 8 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. P302 N MacArthur Blvd. P1
Thursday, Jan. 16 3:30-8 p.m. P302 N MacArthur Blvd. P1

Date Time Location Suggested Entrance Suggested Parking Lot
Cancelled
Saturday, Jan. 11
Wednesday, Jan. 15 3:30-8 p.m. FH102 - Performance Hall Walnut St. W
Thursday, March 6 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. WH103 Abrams Rd. D
 

 

For questions, visit the Frequently Asked Questions webpage , or email Orientation@DallasCollege.edu .