Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)

What Are the Eligibility Requirements?

• Grade: Typically, 11th or 12th (other grades may be eligible - check with your high school)
• GPA: 3.0 (exceptions possible with a recommendation from your high school; final approval by RVCC)
• Placement: Some courses require qualifying scores (Accuplacer, SAT/ACT, NJSLA, NJGPA etc.)*

*Placement requirements may differ for CEP students – check with your high school counselor. 
 

Questions? email K-12partnerships@raritanval.edu

What Classes Can I Take?

Course options vary by school and may include:

• English
• History & Social Sciences
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Health Sciences
• Education & Child Development
• World Languages
• Criminal Justice 

Check with your high school for available courses.

Participating High Schools

Bernards High School
Bridgewater-Raritan High School 
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 
Franklin High School 
Hillsborough High School  
Hunterdon Central High School
Hunterdon County Biomedical Sciences Academy
Hunterdon County Polytech Career and Technical School
Manville High School
North Hunterdon High School  
North Plainfield High School
Ridge High School
Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School 
Somerville High School
South Hunterdon High School
Voorhees High School

Talk to Your Counselor

Discuss course options and eligibility. You can also email K-12partnerships@raritanval.edu.

Contact your high school to learn about specific requirements, additional criteria, and how to submit documents. Requirements may differ for CEP students.

Apply to RVCC and Get Your Student ID (G#)

• Your G# is a unique student ID number assigned by RVCC. It helps you access Lion’s Den.  
• Lion’s Den is an online student portal.

Make sure your phone is with you — you’ll need it for Multi-Factor Authentication. Here’s a quick video to help you get set up how-to video.

When Applying: 

• Choose Early College Student as your student type
• Use a personal email address (not your school or family email)
• Select Not Seeking a Degree under Major/Program

Already Have a G#?
If you’ve applied to RVCC before and already have a G#, you can skip ahead to Placement Information under Steps After Applying.

You may reset your password by contacting the Help Desk if you already have an existing application account from previous semesters. Call 908-526-1200 x7887 or email helpdesk@raritanval.edu

Printable version of Steps to Applying

You will receive an email alert once your application has been processed. Processing time may take 1-2 business days during non-peak season. 

In the application portal, click the golden envelope to find your:

• RVCC G#
• RVCC email
• Password for Lion’s Den

Save this info! You’ll need it to make payments and access your student account. 

Didn’t receive an email alert?
Please contact Patsy Justiniano, Admissions Representative at 908-526-1200 x8453 or email patsy.justiniano@raritanval.edu.

Need help logging into Lion’s Den?
Call 908-526-1200 x7887 or email helpdesk@raritanval.edu.

Placement Information

Requirements may differ for CEP students – check with your high school counselor.

To determine your course placement, you may need to submit qualifying scores (SAT, ACT, NJSLA, NJGPA) or take an Accuplacer placement test. Visit our Placement Testing page for details.

Click here to complete the World Language Survey

How to Submit Your Scores
Once you’ve confirmed what’s needed, email your qualifying documents to k-12partnerships@raritanval.edu. Make sure to include:
•    Subject line: semester, subject, and your high school’s name
For Example: Fall 2025 Placement Scores – English NJGPA, Hunterdon Central High School
•    Email body: Include your name and G Number
 
Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing.

Submit CEP Agreement Form

• Get the CEP Agreement Form from your high school.
• Be sure to include your RVCC Student G# (RVCC ID) and the course(s) you want to take.
• Once completed, your high school will submit the form to RVCC on your behalf.

Students cannot register themselves—RVCC will register students.

Families are requested to refrain from submitting payments until the printed invoice arrives by mail. The invoice will contain complete payment information, including the deadline and submission instructions. 

Concurrent Enrollment Program students have three options to submit payment:

Option 1: Pay using Lion’s Den (student portal)

1. Log In to Lion’s Den using your RVCC credentials (G# and password). Keep your cell phone handy for multifactor authentication.
2. Navigate to “Student Accounts and Financial Aid” on the dashboard.
3. Select the correct term under “Account Detail by Term”
4. Review your balance.
5. Click “Pay Now” to make a payment by credit or debit card.

DO NOT pay the late fee if you see that on your account. Concurrent Enrollment Students are not charged a late fee.

Please contact the RVCC Help Desk at 908-526-1200 x7887 or email helpdesk@raritanval.edu if you are experiencing issues logging in to Lion’s Den or need to reset your password.

If you are having issues using Lion’s Den to make payment, please use Option 2 which does not require a login.

Option 2: Pay Online (direct online payment method)

Heads Up: You won’t see your tuition balance using this payment option, so make sure to include the correct amount. Not sure what you owe? Email bursar@raritanval.edu and include your G# so they can look it up for you.

Step 1:  Visit Student Payments Non Lions Den.

Step 2: Complete all sections and include your RVCC Student G# where indicated so the payment can be applied to the right account.

Please include the right part of term and the high school’s name so that your payment can be applied correctly.

“Part of term” or semester refers to the specific time your concurrent enrollment class runs—For example, if your class starts in the fall, list it as “Fall 2025”; if it starts in the spring, use “Spring 2026.”

Option 3: Paying by Mail?

You can send a check or money order made out to RVCC after you verify the balance:

RVCC – Finance Office
P.O. Box 3300
Somerville, NJ 08876

Be sure to include your G#, “CEP Tuition” and “Part of Term” on the check or money order so we can apply your payment to the correct account.

For example: G00000000, CEP Tuition, Fall 2025

The CEP rate for the 2025-2026 academic year is $240 per CEP course.
The CEP tuition rate is subject to change.

If you're considering dropping or withdrawing from a course, please contact your high school to confirm important deadlines.

What’s the Difference Between Dropping and Withdrawing?

Dropping a Course:

• No record will appear on your transcript.
• You will not be responsible for any payment.

Withdrawing from a Course:

• A “W” will appear on your transcript to indicate withdrawal.
• No refunds will be issued.
• If you haven’t paid yet, payment is still required.
• We will not be able to register you for additional courses until payment is received.

Contact your high school for Drop and Withdrawal deadlines. 

Need Help?

Contact a Concurrent Enrollment Advisor: k-12partnerships@raritanval.edu