Experience New 360° Virtual Tours of El Centro Campus
Our new 360° virtual tours offer an immersive look at the spaces that make El Centro special like the TLC cave, fitness center, and culinary arts labs.
Welcome From the President
“El Centro is more than a name; it is a commitment. Your hopes and dreams are important to us and remain at the absolute center of our work to help you become the best version of you. On behalf of our entire campus family, we thank you for the opportunity to serve you while celebrating the milestones of your personal transformation."”
Get Downtown Fast with Free DART Student Pass
The DART Student Pass is your key to the city.
Heading to a class at one of the Dallas College campuses? How about an event downtown? Or maybe you’re catching a flight at DFW?
Get there with DART! Simply show your Student Pass using DART’s mobile app, and your trip is absolutely free.
Our Signature Programs
Whether you are working toward your degree or seeking a promotion, our signature programs will prepare you for a rewarding career in a variety of fields.
Learn more about the seven unique schools that house our programs.
Culinary and Hospitality Institute
Students train alongside experienced professionals, develop dynamic skills and build strong industry connections — all at a fraction of the cost of for-profit culinary schools.
Nursing
El Centro was the first campus of Dallas College to offer a nursing program and has established relationships with several top-ranked hospitals in the Dallas area.
Fashion Marketing/Fashion Design
Our distinctive design programs offer hands-on learning with opportunities to work with trade professionals. Through specialized alliances, students have the chance to compete for scholarships and industry opportunities.
Architecture
The Architecture program provides students the opportunity to gain exposure to the wide variety of skills that architects must master.
El Centro Services and Highlights
- Premiere Health Programs El Centro can prepare you for a rewarding, in-demand career in the health field. We offer a degree or certification in programs like: Dental Hygiene, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Cardiac Sonography and more
- Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Project This campus offers a variety of free services to Hispanic students designed to boost their success.
- CISCO Academy El Centro is an authorized CISCO Networking Academy, offering courses to help prepare students to take the appropriate Cisco Certified professional exams for CCNA and CCNP, Network Security and Voice over IP (VoIP)
- Design Programs Our distinctive design programs, which include Architecture, Interior Design, Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing/Visual Design, offer hands-on learning and opportunities to work with trade professionals
- Hispanic Serving Institution Each of the Dallas College campuses have been recognized as an Hispanic Serving Institution.
Events & Deadlines
New & Now at El Centro
Dallas College Names New Vice Chancellor of Operations
Dr. Bradford Williams, who has served as El Centro Campus president since 2021, assumes a broad institutional leadership role.
Dallas College Selects New President for El Centro Campus
Dr. Bradford Williams, who most recently served as president of Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, begins his new role at Dallas College El Centro Campus on Feb. 1.
Where We Are
El Centro Campus
801 Main St.
Dallas, TX 75202
- 214-860-2000
Community Partnerships
Thank you to our partners who support us in building a brighter future for our students.
Learn about how to support Dallas College El Centro Campus.