Roanoke-Chowan Community College is open to individuals who 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. Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission and any specific entrance requirements set by the program in which they are seeking entry.
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 least 18 may be allowed to enter certain diploma and certificate programs or courses; however, they are ineligible for federal financial aid.
The
process for admission should
begin as early as four to six weeks before registration, thus allowing adequate time
for applicants to meet with counselors, apply for
financial aid, complete all steps for admission, and have questions answered.
To apply for entry into curricular programs, applicants must:
Submit a completed application for admission to Student Services.
Take the ACT ASSET for proper course placement (make appointments with Testing Center).
Have an official high school transcript sent to the Student Services.
Have the school send (after high school graduation) a supplementary transcript of the final
semester’s work. Applicants with a high school diploma equivalency certificate (GED) must
submit a copy of the test scores in lieu of a transcript.
Have official transcripts of all work completed at other postsecondary education institutions
sent to Student Services.
Schedule an
appointment with a Student Services' counselor.
Note: Facsimile transcripts may be used to register for courses, but official transcripts must be on file in the Registrar's Office before registering for another term.
RCCC requires the majority of applicants seeking admission into curricular programs to take the ACT ASSET (timed, paper and pencil test) or COMPASS (not timed, computerized test) for placement purposes.
Both tests are designed to measure English, reading, mathematical, and, in some cases, algebraic skills. The College sets cut scores and minimum proficiency levels in writing, reading, and numerical and algebra skills based on recommendations from the publisher of the test and the North Carolina Community College System Office. Placement in curricular and/or appropriate developmental courses is determined by test results. An application for admission must be on file in Student Services prior to testing.
For more detailed information, consult the College Catalog.
Placement in Developmental Courses
Applicants whose test results reflect the need for remediation are placed in appropriate developmental courses and required to take lighter course loads to enhance their success.
Students who place in RED 070, Essential Reading Skills, and/or ENG 070, Basic Language Skills, will not be allowed to take any curricular courses. Students who place in ENG 070 also are required to take ACA 118, College Study Skills.
Students who enroll in RED 080, Introduction to College Reading, and who take one developmental grammar course and one developmental math course will be allowed to enroll in one entry-level curricular course as determined by their advisor.
Students who take RED 090, Improved College Reading, may enroll in curricular courses designated by their advisor.
Individuals who register for one or more credit courses without designating a specific curriculum are classified as special credit students and may be exempt from certain admission requirements.
Special credit students who complete 15 semester hours of credit in a given curriculum must declare a major and meet all college and program admission requirements. Students not declaring a major will receive only audit credit for additional courses beyond the completion of the 15 semester hours.
Readmission of Former Students
Students who fail to register for consecutive semesters (excluding summer term) are considered former students and, therefore, must resubmit a completed admission application form to the Admission's Office.
The College reserves the right to accept or reject credits earned at other universities, colleges, and institutions. Credits are accepted in accordance with RCCC program offerings, and no credit for a course with a grade lower than C may be transferred. For transfer credits of core nursing courses to the Associate Degree Nursing program, a minimum score of 80 is required.
Individuals seeking transfer must complete an admission application and provide official transcripts from high school and all postsecondary institutions attended. A transcript evaluation is conducted; no general education courses in math and English may be taken until the transcript evaluation is completed. The evaluation also determines if placement testing is needed.
Transfer students must complete at least 25 percent of the required semester hours of resident credit at RCCC to be eligible to receive a degree, diploma, or certificate.
International students with proper authorization through the immigration and naturalization services may be admitted upon meeting certain criteria. In addition to RCCC requirements, international students must (1) demonstrate a satisfactory achievement on the Test of English as a Foreign Language with a score of at least 500; (2) submit official transcripts of high school and college records with certified English translations; and (3) submit a statement from a bank or appropriate official certifying that the applicant has sufficient funds to cover all expenses incurred while attending RCCC. International students are classified as out-of-state students and, therefore, are charged out-of-state tuition.