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How to Start Classes Right on Day 1

Welcome to Delgado! As you anticipate the beginning of the new semester, you may need some help remembering everything you need to do to be as prepared as possible. Here's a short list of tasks that you must not forget!

The Start Right Steps of Being Prepared

(download PDF of the Start Right Steps)

1. Log into your Delgado Email 

Log into LoLA to learn your Delgado email address and make sure your preferred email address is correct. Click for Instructions

Visit Delgado's Student Technology Resource Page for additional services.

2. Find your Textbooks

Delgado Course Complete provides all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and digital course materials by the first day of class. All Delgado students are automatically enrolled in the program.

Learn more about your textbook program: Delgado Course Complete.

Delgado Bookstore offers extended hours approximately two weeks before classes begin to help you get everything you need for a successful semester:  Delgado Bookstore Website.

3. Log into Dolphin OnDemand: Delgado's Academic Communication System

Dolphin OnDemand makes it easier to connect with Delgado Community College wherever you are. Whether you're exploring your options, applying to Delgado, or already enrolled, you can connect with the departments and services you need, all in one convenient place. Connect with with Financial Aid counselors, Enrollment Coaches, academic advisors and many others with ease and effciecny.

You can also access your personalized Student Support Center, where you'll find the Delgado team members assigned to help you reach your goals. In the Student Support center, you will find a personalized to-do list, important alerts and reminders, and can connect you with the resources you need to stay on track.

With Dolphin OnDemand, support is always within reach so you can focus on what's next.

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4. Download the Delgado App

Download the Delgado App to access email, Canvas (online classroom), and many other resources.

5. Register your vehicle

Register your vehicle with Campus Police and obtain a parking decal.

For details, visit the parking information page.

6. Get a Dolphin ID card

ID cards are not available until 48 hours after you have registered for your classes. 

Get a Delgado ID card from the ID card office.

  • If you lose your ID, there is a $10.00 replacement fee payable to the Bursar’s Office.

Campus ID Office Hours:

  • City Park Campus: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, located in Building 1 Annex Room 123W
  • Sidney Collier Campus: Monday-Friday 8:00am-6pm, located in Room 1-102
  • Westbank Campus: Monday-Friday 8:00am-12pm and 3:00pm-5:00pm, located in Building 5 Room 108
  • River City Campus: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-12pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm
7. Select a refund preference

You can select a refund preference 72 hours after registering for classes.

Delgado Community College utilizes BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. to provide students with options for receiving refunds. Visit Bank Mobile for more information.

Simply follow these steps to make your refund preference selection:

  1. Log in to you LoLA (Delgado’s online student portal) account.
  2. In the My Account card click on Select Refund Choice.
  3. Select how you want your refund delivered.

Learn more about refunds.

8. Learn about Online Resources  

Many of these services are not available until the first day of school. Student will not see their courses in Canvas until the first day of school. 

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Need more help?

For more in-depth information navigating the entire Delgado enrollment process, visit our Enrollment Checklist.