General Admissions

Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) operates under the open-door admissions policy established in the North Carolina General Statute 115.D. All community colleges maintain an open-door admissions policy for all applicants who are high school graduates or are at least 18 years of age and who can benefit from the available curricular programs. High school students also may enroll under certain conditions.  
 
Before admission to R-CCC is granted, applicants must meet the College’s general requirements for admission and any specific requirements set by the program in which they are seeking entry. The college reserves the right to place students by selective assessment.
 
A high school diploma or a high school diploma equivalency certificate (GED) is required for degree-granting programs and degree courses, as well as certain diploma and certificate programs.  Non-high school graduates who are at least 18 years of age may be allowed to enter certain diploma and certificate programs or courses; however, they are ineligible for federal financial aid.
 
When To Apply
 
The process for admission to curriculum programs at R-CCC should begin as early as possible-preferably four to six weeks before registration--to allow sufficient time to complete all steps in the process.  Also, applying early allows time to meet with counselors, apply for financial aid, and have questions answered.  For additional information about Admissions call the Admissions Office at (252) 862-1225.
 
How To Apply
 
Applications may be submitted in person, electronically, or mailed to the following address:
 
Admissions Office
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
109 Community College Road
Ahoskie, North Carolina 27910
 
General Admissions
 
Applications for admission are available in Student Development Services in the New Student Center/Classroom Building or on-line via the college’s website.  To apply for entry into curricular programs, applicants must:

1. Submit a completed application for admission to Student Development Services.
2. Submit an official transcript of high school graduation with a diploma or a high school diploma equivalency certificate (GED) to Student Development Services. Transcripts should be sealed and forwarded to the Admissions Office directly from the institution attended or by the applicant.  A supplementary transcript of the final semester’s work should be submitted by the school after high school graduation. Applicants with a high school diploma equivalency certificate (GED) must submit a copy of the test scores in lieu of a transcript.
3. Submit official transcripts of all work completed at other postsecondary institutions to Student Development Services. All official documents, such as transcripts from other colleges, become the property of R-CCC and cannot be returned or reissued. Faxed copies are not considered official transcripts.
4. Take the COMPASS or ASSET institutional placement test for proper course placement (appointment must be scheduled through the Testing Center).  Applicants who have taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) may be exempted from testing.  (See Placement Testing.). Please contact the Director of Testing to schedule a date to test.  
5. Schedule an appointment with the Director of Counseling in Student Development Services for the purpose of reviewing test scores and selecting educational goals.

Note: Facsimile transcripts may be used to register for courses; however, official transcripts must be on file in Student Development Services before registering for another term.