Registration is currently closed and will open for the Fall II term on November 2, 2026. This will be the last opportunity to enroll with DCDAL this calendar year (2026.)

Important Notice:
Effective June 30, 2026, the Delaware Center for Distance Adult Learning (DCDAL) no longer offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) or GED preparation programs.**Please note that if you do not qualify for the James H. Groves High School Diploma Program based on previously earned credits and/or eligibility testing, you will be referred to another adult education provider for in-person ABE services.

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How to Enroll

To enroll in the James H. Groves High School Program through DCDAL, you must register for an in-person orientation session at one of our locations throughout Delaware.

Registration Requirements

Register for one orientation session only. Duplicate registrations will be removed, and your seat may be forfeited.
Complete and submit your online orientation paperwork packet within one (1) week of registering.
Pay the non-refundable $15 registration fee at the time of registration.

After Registration

Based on your previous enrollments, test scores, or earned credits, you may qualify for a virtual orientation session and may be exempt from eligibility testing.
If eligible, DCDAL will notify you using the email address provided during registration.
Please monitor your email regularly for important updates and instructions.

Transcript Submission

To assist with determining program eligibility:

Submit a scanned PDF copy of your transcript to transcripts@dcdal.org by November 13, 2026.
Photos of transcripts will not be accepted.
Transcript review may affect your eligibility for virtual orientation.

In-Person Orientation Requirements

If you are not eligible for a virtual orientation, you must attend the in-person orientation session for which you registered.

During the session, you will:

Complete eligibility testing.
Receive an overview of the program and student expectations.
Meet with DCDAL staff.

Please plan for the session to last approximately 2–3 hours.

Required Item

Valid government-issued photo identification

Students Under 18 Years of Age

Students under the age of 18 must provide all of the following documentation before enrollment can be completed:

Official transcript from the last school attended
Official withdrawal form signed by both the school and parent/guardian
Letter of recommendation from a staff or faculty member at the last school attended

Important: Students under 18 will not be permitted to enroll until all required documents have been received and approved.

Technology Requirements

To participate successfully in the DCDAL program:

Students must have access to their own laptop or computer. DCDAL does not provide laptops or Chromebooks.
Smartphones and tablets cannot be used to complete coursework.
The MyDCDAL learning platform is not supported through the Moodle mobile application.

For information about community resources and support services, please visit https://dcdal.org.

Questions?

If you have questions about enrollment or orientation, please contact the DCDAL office:

Phone: 302-883-0420

Orientation Session Registration

To register for an orientation session, click the link for your preferred session below. You will be redirected to Eventzilla, our third-party event registration platform.

Registration Instructions

Select 1 Registration Ticket.
Click Register.
Complete the registration information form.
Submit your registration and payment.

Important: Once you have registered for an orientation session, you may not reschedule or transfer to another session. Please choose your date and time carefully.