County
Delaware Valley College
Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
| Driving Times from |
| New York City — 2 hrs. |
You'll Like What You See
One of the safest colleges in the nation and great
educational value, Delaware Valley College dedicates itself to providing
career-directed, career-oriented education in an intimate, personalized
setting. Students select Delaware Valley College to provide them
the skills that employers want. Take a look at Del Val—we think
you will like what you see.
Why Del Val?
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Small classes, averaging 18 students
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All classes are taught by faculty committed to teaching, not by teaching assistants
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A required Employment Program, through which students gain valuable practical experience in their field of study
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A well-balanced curriculum combining liberal arts and sciences, broadening students’ appreciation of their cultural heritage, and strengthening their sense of ethics and values
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Located in one of the most beautiful counties in PA, easy access to parks, major sporting events, and cultural activities
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Awarded over $11 million in scholarships last year - DVC is very affordable.
Academics
As a student at Delaware Valley College, you are encouraged to become
part of an interactive experience that allows you ask questions,
express your views, and learn to work with people with different
perspectives. The curriculum is thorough, integrating application
with theory. Our career education focus enables you to take the
knowledge learned in the classroom and apply it directly to the
workplace and vice versa. The result? An applied education valued
by employers throughout the world.
Scholarship with Experience
Our students graduate with a big advantage over those from other
institutions. The Employment Program at Delaware Valley College
enables you to spend 500 hours on jobs that are directly
related to your major field of study. This requirement enables the
College to achieve a 96 percent career placement rate for its graduates.
Delaware Valley Graduates hold leadership positions in such varied companies as Pepsi, Merck, Marriott, Ford, AMC Movie Theatres, and the US Department of Agriculture.
A Green Campus
The college operates approximately 30,000 square feet of greenhouses,
including the ultra-modern, computerized Arthur Poley Greenhouse
Complex. It also operates a field/container landscape nursery operation,
lath houses, and propagation facility that are used extensively
in teaching. The campus facilities are equipped to reflect state-of-the
art standards and are wired for network, Internet, and telecommunication
access. The 50-acre main campus, with its landscape plantings, specimens,
and gardens, not only offers students a superb surrounding in which
to study, but the campus environment provides an outstanding outdoor
laboratory to be studied.
Agricultural & Environmental Studies
- Agribusiness
- Agronomy & Environmental Science
- Environmental Science
- Crop Science
- Turf Management
- Animal Science
- Conservation & Wildlife Management
- Equine Science
- Equine Studies
- Livestock Science & Management
- Small Animal
- Zoo Science
- Dairy Science
- Food Science & Management
- Food Service
- Food Technology
- Restaurant & Foodservice Management
- Horticulture
- Commercial Crop Production & Marketing
- Hydroponic Crop Science
- Plant Science & Biotechnology
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Environmental Design
- Floriculture
- Landscape Contracting & Management
Arts & Sciences
- Biology
- Animal Biology
- Environmental Biology
- Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Plant Biology
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Financial Services
- General Business Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
- Sports Management
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Computer & Business Information Systems
- Criminal Justice Administration
- English Communications
- Secondary Education
Pre-Professional Studies
- Veterinary Medicine
- Medicine
- Dental Medicine
- Optometry
College
is About More Than Textbooks
We understand there is more to your education than labs and term
papers. Students at Delaware Valley College have the opportunity
to participate in 35 student organizations and more than 100 activities
every year. Whether it’s Student Government, Professional Organizations,
or Honor Societies, there is something for everyone.
- Student Government
- Organizations within Student Government
- A-Day Committee
- Campus Improvement Council
- Halloween Haunting Committee
- Inter-Club Council
- Security Review Committee
- Service Coordination Council
- Student Activities Council
- Campus Media
- Cornucopia (yearbook)
- Gleaner (literary and scientific publication)
- Ram Pages (newspaper)
- WDVC (radio)
- DVC-TV
- Clubs (Major related)
- Agronomy Club
- Animal Science Society
- Biology Club
- Block and Bridle
- Business Club
- Dairy Society
- English Society
- Equine Club
- Equine Science Organization
- Floral Society
- Horticulture Society
- Landscape Nursery Club
- Turf Club
- Clubs (Interest related)
- Apiary Society
- Collegiate 4-H
- Cultural Leaders Coalition
- DVC Artisans
- FFA
- Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
- Lacrosse (competitive team)
- Theater Arts Group
- Professional Organizations
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- National Agri-Marketing Association
- Greek Organizations
- Alpha Gamma Rho
- Alpha Phi Omega
- Delta Epsilon Beta
- Delta Phi Theta
- Omega Chi
- Rho Epsilon Kappa
- Theta Chi Sigma
- Zeta Chi
- Honor Societies
- Alpha Sigma Lambda (adult honor society)
- Delta Tau Alpha
- Other Groups
- DVC Community Concert Band
- Chorale
- Equestrian Team
- Intercollegiate Judging Teams (dairy, livestock, equine, and soil)
- Students in Free Enterprise
Athletics
Delaware Valley College offers sports-minded students wonderful
opportunities to participate in athletics. Good coaches and long
traditions of excellence help student athletes get the most out
of their college experience. Del Val competes on the NCAA Division
III level as a member of the Middle States Athletic Conference and
Eastern Coast Athletic Conference. Delaware Valley College competes
in 15 intercollegiate sports:
- Men’s Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
- Women’s Sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Take the Next Step
The best way to get to know a college is to take a tour and talk
with some students. The Delaware Valley College Office of Admissions
offers a variety of informational services, including guided tours.
These tours last about 45 minutes and are guided by current Del
Val students.
For more information about Delaware Valley College, please contact:
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Delaware Valley College Contact: 1-800-2DELVAL or 215-489-2211 (Admissions Office) |
