Start College Strong
Easing the transition from high school to college.
Academic Advantages
Take the First Steps in your College Career
The Dougherty Family College (DFC) is dedicated to your success in college and beyond. We provide several resources to help you achieve your educational and career goals.
Tools for Success
Academic Achievement Starts With Us
We make sure you have access to tutoring, mentorships and paid internships. You’ll get free textbooks, a laptop and free breakfast and lunch. We also provide a free Metro Transit pass and shuttles between St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.
The DFC Advantage
Opportunities Unique to DFC
Discover what makes the Dougherty Family College stand out in a crowd.
Paid Internships: Real-World Professional Experience
Build your resume and professional networks.
Transition to a four-year degree
Providing a clear pathway to a bachelor’s degree.
Getting to Know your Classmates
The Cohort Model
When you pursue your associate degree at the Dougherty Family College, you'll take all courses with your cohort—a group of about 25 students—who will become your support system and your community throughout the two-year program. Each cohort is assigned a faculty mentor who will stay with you during your time at DFC and create a community outside of class.
We’ll Give you the Support you Need
People who Help Students
As a student at Dougherty Family College, you’ll have access to many support resources including advisers, tutors, transfer counselors, social workers and more.
Resources & Services
We provide access to social workers and university services.
Meet our Faculty
Get to know some of your DFC educators.
Using Your Study Tools
Libraries
As a student of DFC, you have access to our two main libraries, Keffer Library on the Minneapolis campus and O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on the St. Paul Campus, as well as interlibrary loan services.
Your one-stop-shop for textbooks and school spirit
Campus Bookstore
Located in Terrence Murphy Hall, the Minneapolis campus bookstore is where you’ll go to get your textbooks. It also sells school supplies, snacks, gifts, university apparel and other merchandise.
Scholars’ Resource Center (SRC)
The SRC is a place for DFC students to study, get homework help, and advance their skills.