Applying is an easy process that consists of roughly 4 steps!

1. Apply for Admission into the College

To apply do one of the following:

• Complete and submit the online application on the college website.
• Print a copy of the Application for Admission from the college website and mail or fax to the admissions and records office on either campus.
• Complete the application for admission in the admissions and records office on either campus.

Returning students who have not been enrolled in a credit class at RCC for a period of three (3) years or applicants who applied for admission but did not take a credit class for a one year (3 consecutive terms) period are required to submit a new application.

2. Request official transcripts from your high school and any previous colleges attended

Request official transcripts from your high school and any previous colleges you have attended. If you received a GED you may provide us with a copy of your GED scores. Transcripts are required for students entering the Associate Degree in Nursing program or the Practical Nursing program.

At RCC, opportunities for obtaining college credits are available through Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES), Military Service, and the Police Academy. It is the student’s responsibility to have official records submitted to RCC for evaluation.

• Transcript Request Form (pdf)

3. Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid and Scholarships are available for students who qualify. If you need additional financial resources to assist you with your college expenses, apply for financial aid online. You can also fill out a scholarship application online, then print it and turn it in by the deadline. Grants, scholarships, and on- campus part-time employment opportunities can facilitate your enrollment plans

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• RCC Scholarship Application (details on application and deadline information)

4. Take the Placement Test

A placement test in reading/writing and one in math is required before beginning classes. The COMPASS placement test will assess your ability in reading and writing. The Virginia Placement Test (VPT) will assess your ability in math. Both the COMPASS and VPT are comprehensive, computer-adaptive tests that are designed to help place students into appropriate courses needed to ensure student success.

New students are required to take both the COMPASS and VPT placement tests. Allow approximately two to three hours for the tests. You are allowed and encouraged to take a break in-between tests to ensure that you do your best work. Students may contact the student development office to schedule an appointment for testing. There is a $5 fee to take the test.

• Glenns Campus (804) 758-6730 or (800) 836-9381 
• Warsaw Campus (804) 333-6730 or (800) 836-9379 
• King George site (540) 775-0087

 You can prepare for the placement tests by visiting the following websites:

COMPASS – Review the study guide at http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html.
Virginia Placement Test – Review the content of developmental math modules at http://www.vccs.edu/deved. There is a practice test available, instructions on how to take the practice test can be found here.

You may not have to take this test if you have:

• Completed a college-level English or math course (with a grade of C or above) at another college which meets the minimum course prerequisites. 
• Taken the SAT with a score that meets the minimum course prerequisite(520 on the SAT-Mathematics)
• Taken the ACT with a score that meets the minimum course prerequisite. 
• Taken the placement tests at another Virginia Community College with scores that meet the minimum course prerequisites. 

An official transcript, SAT scores or ACT scores must be on file in the admissions and records office.

Click here to read more about the RCC Placement test.