Admissions Information, Raritan Valley Community College

RVCC Admissions

All applicants to RVCC are required to submit an Application for Admission along with the non-refundable $25 application fee ($225 for International Students with an F-1 visa) to the Office of Enrollment Services, PO Box 3300, Somerville, NJ 08876. Applications for admission will be processed on an on-going basis, and admission packets with RVCC student ID number and Lion's Den password are generally mailed weekly when the College is open. Applicants are admitted under one of the following categories:

	First Time College Student - Attending college for the first time
	Returning Student - Attended RVCC/SCC in the past and wish to re-enroll
	Transfer Student - Previously attended another college/university
	Visiting Student - Currently attending another college/university and will take RVCC courses to transfer credits to another school
	High School Scholars Early Credits Program
	International - International students should consult the International Student Requirements
	Underage Admission - Applicants under the age of 18 who do not possess a high school diploma or GED
	Corporate & Continuing Education - Non-Credit courses

First Time College Student ~ print a checklist to track your progress! (non-degree seeking click here)
- Submit Application for Admission with $25 Application Fee
- Submit official final high school transcript (not required of applicants 25 years or older unless needed for a specific degree system)
- Comply with the State of New Jersey requirement for immunization against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) and Hepatitis B by submitting proof of immunization. The MMR vaccination must demonstrate a dose administered after 1968, on or after first birthday, and a second dose administered no less than one month after the first dose or proof of birth before 1-1-1957 (driver's license, passport, or birth certificate) or a signed statement explaining how the administration of an immunizing agent conflicts with the student's religious beliefs.
- Complete placement testing if required.
- Full-time students: Sign up online for College Advisement 101. College Advisement 101 is a group advising and registration program that is required for all first-time full-time college students; the program will take 2-3 hours and include course registration.
- Part-time students: Register for classes online through the Lion’s Den Student Services tab, by mail, fax, or in person: Registration Form. If you need assistance, sign up for College Advisement 101, or come to the Student Enrollment Center for Advising Drop In Hours.
- Please note that some Developmental English and Math placements and English as a Second Language (ESL) placements will not permit on-line registration for the first registration; most can register in person, by mail or by fax; some will require a meeting with an Academic Advisor during Advising Drop In Hours for the first registration.
- Pay tuition & fees; obtain bill and payment due dates online through the Lion’s Den Student Services tab.
- The day before classes begin, check your schedule in Lion’s Den to confirm final room assignments.
Applicants not pursuing a degree or certificate at RVCC are not required to submit proof of immunization, official high school or college transcripts or complete placement testing, unless required as proof of meeting course prerequisite(s).

Returning Student ~ print a checklist to track your progress! (non-degree seeking click here)
(Student who graduated from RVCC or has not attended RVCC in three or more years.)
- Submit Application for Admission with $25 Application Fee
- Submit official final high school transcript, if not previously submitted.
- Submit previous college(s) official transcript(s). Students who attended a foreign institution are required to submit an official evaluation from an evaluation service recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
- Comply with the State of New Jersey requirement for immunization against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) and Hepatitis B by submitting proof of immunization. The MMR vaccination must demonstrate a dose administered after 1968, on or after first birthday, and a second dose administered no less than one month after the first dose or proof of birth before 1-1-1957 (driver's license, passport, or birth certificate) or a signed statement explaining how the administration of an immunizing agent conflicts with the student's religious beliefs.
- Complete placement testing if required.
- Register for classes online through the Lion’s Den Student Services tab, by mail, fax, or in person: Registration Form. If you need assistance, sign up for College Advisement 101, or come to the Student Enrollment Center for Advising Drop In Hours.
- Pay tuition & fees; obtain bill and payment due dates online through the Lion’s Den Student Services tab.
- The day before classes begin, check your schedule in Lion’s Den to confirm final room assignments.
Applicants not pursuing a degree or certificate at RVCC are not required to submit proof of immunization, official high school or college transcripts or complete placement testing, unless required as proof of meeting course prerequisite(s).

Transfer Student
~ print a checklist to track your progress! (non-degree seeking click here)
- Submit Application for Admission with $25 Application Fee
- Submit official final high school transcript, if not previously submitted.
- Submit previous college(s) official transcript(s). Students who attended a foreign institution are required to submit an official evaluation from an evaluation service recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
- If you have earned less than 12 college credits, also submit official high school transcript.
- Comply with the State of New Jersey requirement for immunization against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) and Hepatitis B by submitting proof of immunization. The MMR vaccination must demonstrate a dose administered after 1968, on or after first birthday, and a second dose administered no less than one month after the first dose or proof of birth before 1-1-1957 (driver's license, passport, or birth certificate) or a signed statement explaining how the administration of an immunizing agent conflicts with the student's religious beliefs.
- Complete placement testing if required.
- Register for classes online through the Lion’s Den Student Services tab, by mail, fax, or in person: Registration Form. If you need assistance, sign up for College Advisement 101, or come to the Student Enrollment Center for Advising Drop In Hours.
- Pay tuition & fees; obtain bill and payment due dates online through the Lion’s Den Student Services tab.
- The day before classes begin, check your schedule in Lion’s Den to confirm final room assignments.
Applicants not pursuing a degree or certificate at RVCC are not required to submit proof of immunization, official high school or college transcripts or complete placement testing, unless required as proof of meeting course prerequisite(s).

Visiting Student ~ print a checklist to track your progress!

Please note, if you are ready to register for classes, you can apply for admission, register for classes and provide payment all at once using the Quick Admit Registration Form. It can be faxed, mailed, or brought to the Enrollment Services department in person!
- Submit Application for Admission with $25 Application Fee Submit official final high school transcript, if not previously submitted.
- If you are not seeking a degree or certificate at RVCC, you are not required to submit proof of immunization, official high school or college transcripts, or complete placement testing, unless required as proof of meeting course prerequisites. A non-degree seeking student is limited to 9 credits per semester and is not eligible for financial aid.
- Register for classes online through the Lion’s Den Student Services tab, by mail, fax, or in person: Registration Form. If you need assistance, sign up for College Advisement 101, or come to the Student Enrollment Center for Advising Drop In Hours.
- Pay tuition & fees; obtain bill and payment due dates online through the Lion’s Den Student Services tab.
- The day before classes begin, check your schedule in Lion’s Den to confirm final room assignments.

Placement Testing

Students who are seeking a degree are required to take placement tests for reading, writing, and mathematics prior to enrolling. Students do not need to take the reading and writing placement tests if they provide an SAT score report showing a Critical Reading score of at least 540 (or ACT English score of 24), or proof of taking a college level English course, equivalent English placement exam, or at least 24 college credits at a regionally accredited college.

Students do not need to take the math placement test if they provide proof of taking a math course or equivalent math placement exam at another regionally accredited college. An SAT math score of 500 but less than 530 (or ACT math score of 21) will place a student into foundation level Algebra Mod 1, but the student has the option to test for placement into college level math. An SAT math score of 530 but less than 550 (or ACT math score of 22) will place a student into Intermediate Algebra but the student has the option to test for placement into college level math. An SAT math score of 550 or above (or ACT math score of 23) will place a student in college level math. Student must take the placement test for placement in the Calculus sequence. Students should consult an academic advisor to determine the appropriate math sequence for their major. Click here for more information on Placement Testing.

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