Frequently Asked Questions

If you can't find the answer to your question send an e-mail to rcchelp@rappahannock.edu. Please include your full name and username or emplId in your email.

• Most returning students who took credit classes in the last three (3) years should be eligible to register online.
• New students who have submitted an application for admission, taken the placement test, and been approved to register by a counselor.
• Returning students who have not taken a class in the last year (three terms) need to contact the Admissions and Records Office in order to be activated. Students who have not been enrolled in classes at RCC for a period of three (3) years are required to submit a new application.

Exceptions: ADN students and high school students. ADN students must see their advisor in order to register. High school students must present a high school permission form to the Admissions Office signed by the designated high school administrator(s).

• Yes, students can apply and submit their application online.
  

• Application for Admission link (includes online and pdf formats)
  

• Returning students who have not taken a class at RCC for a period of three (3) years are required to reapply for admission.
  

• Application for Admission link (includes online and pdf formats)
  

How do I login?

• Start your Internet browser and in the address box type the web address: http://rappahannock.edu.

• Click on the myRCC button. The login page will be displayed.

• Enter your username and password.

• Click the Log In button.

Where do I find my username?

• Open your browser and in the address line type https://rcc.my.vccs.edu/jsp/vccsidLookup.jsp.
  You will need to enter your first and last name, your birthdate, and either your social security number.
  

• Open your browser and in the address line type https://rcc.my.vccs.edu/jsp/vccsidLookup.jsp.
  You will need to enter your first and last name, your birthdate, and your social security number.

Note: Students returning from a previous term should have a one-card with their 7-digit emplid on the front (add a zero to the beginning of the number if your number begins with a "2", i.e.: 0299999.)

What is an emplid?

• The emplid is a unique number that identifes each student in the Student Information System (SIS). The use of the emplid replaces the social security number as the primary student identifier.

I have multiple emplids, how do I find my RCC emplid?

• Open your browser and in the address line type https://rcc.my.vccs.edu/jsp/vccsidLookup.jsp.
  You will need to enter your first and last name, your birthdate, and your social security number.

Note: If you have still have trouble finding your emplid you may send an email to rcchelp@rappahannock.edu with a subject line of SIS Help.

• After completing the online application for admission, you will be given a temporary password that will be used to log in to myRCC. Within twenty-four hours of completing your application, you should be able to log in.

• Students are required to change their password the first time they log in to myRCC. Your password is a secret phrase that you should not share with anyone; it protects the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. Select a strong password that is easy for you to remember, but very difficult for someone else to guess. Click here for guidance on selecting a strong password.

• After changing your password you will be required to provide a security question. When creating a security question, we strongly recommend using a question that has a one-word answer.  Answers are case sensitive.

• Click here for instructions on changing your password.

• For password problems, please send an email to rcchelp@rappahannock.edu with a subject line of Password Help.

• Navigate by clicking on Self Service > Student Center > Academics > Add a Class.
• Choose the term.

For step-by-step registration instructions click here.

• Print a copy of your schedule from the online SIS after you register. Click here for instructions on printing your class schedule.
  

• myRCC is your access point for the Student Information System, Blackboard, and Student Email. Students can access the online Student Information System (SIS) through a portal called myRCC.  This portal provides single sign on access to the SIS, Blackboard, and Student Email. With the self-service features students can update directory information and manage passwords.

• Click on Self Service > Student Center.
• Your advisors name is located on the right side of the screen.
• Click on Details for your advisor's email address and phone number.
  

• New students must see a counselor prior to registering.
• It is strongly recommended that all returning students speak with their assigned faculty advisor prior to registering for classes to be assured of taking the appropriate classes for their program.
  

• Yes, online payments may be made using the online SIS 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
  • Full payment must be made.  Partial payments are not accepted.
  • Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
    

• Navigate by clicking on Self Service > Student Center > Academics> Drop a Class.
• Choose the term.
  

How do I make changes to my schedule during the add/drop period?

• Up to the first day of the session students may add and/or, drop classes online or in person at either campus.
• After the first day of the session students MAY NOT add classes using the online SIS.
• Students MAY add and/or drop classes (with appropriate approval) in the Admissions Office on either campus during the add/drop period.
• Students may drop classes during the add/drop period online or in person on either campus.
  

• Students MAY NOT withdraw from classes using the online SIS.
• Students MAY withdraw from classes during the official withdraw period (with appropriate approval) in the Admissions Office on either campus.
  For additional information on withdrawing from classes, please contact the Admissions Office on either campus. Glenns Campus: 804-758-6740/800-836-9381 or Warsaw Campus: 804-333-6740/800-836-9379.

• Navigate by clicking on Self Service > Student Center.
• Click on the Search for Classes button.
• Select Rappahannock Community College from the Institution drop down box.
• Enter the Term code. (Click on the lookup icon to get a list of terms to choose from)
• Click the Go button.
• Enter the three letter course prefix in Subject box. (example: English = ENG)
• Make sure Course Career is set to CREDIT.
• Click the Search button.
• Click on the Section Number link.
• The 5-digit class number is found under Class Details.
  

• 2084 = Fall Semester 2008
• 2092 = Spring Semester 2009
• 2093 = Summer Session 2009
• 2094 = Fall Semester 2009
• 2102 = Spring Semster 2010
• 2103 = Summer Session 2010
• 2104 = Fall Semester 2010
  

• Online registration ends on the first day of the session.

Summer 2009 Calendar

Fall 2009 Calendar

Can I check my grades?

Login to myRCC and click on VCCS SIS89: Student Information System.

• Click on Self Service.
• Click on Student Center.
• Click on Grades.
• Select the Term.
• Click the Continue button at the bottom of the page.

How do I request an official transcript?

Login to myRCC and click on VCCS SIS89: Student Information System.

• Click on Self Service.
• Click on Student Center.
• Click the arrow next to the other academic.... box and choose Official Transcript from the drop down list.
• Click the Go button.
• Select Institution.
• Click on the Select Option drop down box and choose the appropriate option for issuing your transcript.
• Enter the number of transcripts you wish to have sent.
• Complete Recipient Address Information.
• To enter college or business address click the Edit Address link.
• Click OK.
• Click the Submit button.

Transcript Requests with incomplete address information will not be processed.

How do I change my user preferences?


Login to myRCC and click on VCCS SIS89: Student Information System.

• Click on Self Service
• Click on Student Center
• Scroll down to Personal Information
• Click on User Preferences
• Click the Institution drop down box and select Rappahannock Community College.
• Click the Academic Career drop down box and select Credit
• Click the Save button.
• Click the OK button to confirm your selections.

Last Updated: May 24, 2009