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RVCC is a diverse campus where students at all stages of their college careers can thrive. An enriching experience awaits at RVCC. Applying online is easy and free. First, determine the type of student you are, then fill out an application to begin. Once you’re all set, it should take no more than 20 minutes to apply! To learn more about which type of student you are, browse the links below.

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FIRST TIME COLLEGE STUDENT - Applying to college for the first time

It's my first time applying to college.

1) APPLY TO RVCC

 

2) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) & SCHOLARSHIPS

 

3) DETERMINE COLLEGE PLACEMENT

 

4) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

 

5) PAY TUITION

Pay all tuition and fees by required dates or apply for financial aid.

 

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
  • Scheduling an appointment with an Enrollment Coach to learn about the admissions process is easy, click here.
  • Need to speak to a Financial Coach? Book an appointment by clicking here.

HONORS STUDENT - Applying for admission to Honors College

Honors College applications are accepted January 1st - July 1st for all Fall admissions.

 
I am a high achieving high school student or transfer student. In order to be eligible for the Honor College, you must have two of the following requirements:
  • Rank in top 20% of your graduating class
  • An unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.50+
  • A cumulative SAT score of 1100+ (including 550+ in Math & 450+ in Evidence-Based Reading & Writing); an aggregate ACT score of 26+ (including a 24+ in Reading and a 23+ in Math) or satisfactory score on the RVCC Math & English Placement Test.

 

1) APPLY TO RVCC

2) COMPLETE THE HONORS COLLEGE APPLICATION

  • The Honors College is a highly selective community of high achieving students. Admission into the Honors College is competitive.
  • Complete the Honors College application - Honors College application
  • Honors College applications are accepted January 1st - July 1st for all Fall admissions.

3) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) & SCHOLARSHIPS

4) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

5) PAY TUITION

Pay all tuition and fees by required dates or apply for financial aid.
 
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
  • Scheduling an appointment with an Enrollment Coach to learn about the admissions process is easy, click here.
  • Need to speak to a Financial Coach? Book an appointment by clicking here.

EARLY COLLEGE STUDENT - Taking college classes while in high school
I’m a high school student entering grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 with a 3.0 or higher GPA and I want to take college classes while I am still in high school. We offer two options:
  • Take classes at RVCC's Branchburg campus (Early College)
  • Take RVCC college classes at my high school (Concurrent Enrollment)

Take classes at RVCC's Branchburg campus (Early College)

1) APPLY TO RVCC & SELECT CLASS

2) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

  • Complete the Early College Registration Form
    You will need to attach the following documents with the Registration Form
    • Submit unofficial high school transcript with GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • If you are interested in taking an English, Foreign Language or Mathematics course or a course that requires a pre-requisite, you will need to submit proof of exemptions and/or the pre-requisite requirement.
    • Timeline awareness:
      • The completed form along with all signatures must be received in Admissions in order to be processed prior to the start of the semester. NOTE: Courses will be registered based on availability upon receipt of the Registration Form.

3) PAY TUITION

Pay all tuition and fees by required dates.

 


Take RVCC college classes at my high school (Concurrent Enrollment)

1) APPLY TO RVCC & SELECT CLASS

  • Contact your high school guidance counselor to determine the RVCC courses being taught at your high school and the qualifications to enroll. Apply online to the College as an Early Admit High School Student.

2) DETERMINE COLLEGE PLACEMENT

3) PAY TUITION

  • Pay all tuition and fees by required dates.
    • The tuition for each course is $220. Pay your tuition by money order or check (payable to RVC College) at the time you submit your documentation to your high school counselor or CEP coordinator OR make payment using Online Tuition Payment

  

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
  • Scheduling an appointment with an Enrollment Coach to learn about the admissions process is easy, click here.
  • Need to speak to a Financial Coach? Book an appointment by clicking here.

TRANSFER STUDENT - Transferring from another college

I'm transferring from another college.  If you have 12 or less college credits apply as a First Time Student.

1) APPLY TO RVCC

2) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) & SCHOLARSHIPS

3) DETERMINE MATH AND ENGLISH PLACEMENT

4) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

5) PAY TUITION

Pay all tuition and fees by required dates or apply for financial aid.
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
  • Scheduling an appointment with an Enrollment Coach to learn about the admissions process is easy, click here.
  • Need to speak to a Financial Coach? Book an appointment by clicking here.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT - F-1 Student Status/Visa

I'm an international student planning to attend RVCC with an F-1 and requesting (I-20) student visa.

To apply for the form I20 for F1 Student Status: International (F1) applicants MUST have the application and all supporting documentation for the Form I-20 submitted to International Student Services prior to the admission deadlines.

     1. Review and Print the Checklist and Application pack from the below links
     2. Adhere to application deadlines:  Deadlines are strictly adhered to with no exceptions

Application Deadlines:

Fall Admission:
     June 1 - Initial Applicant
     July 1- Transfer Applicants currently holding F1 student status

Spring Admission:
     November 15 - Initial Applicant
     December 1 - Transfer Applicants currently holding F1 student status

1) APPLY TO RVCC & SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION

Complete all required forms and documentation in the International Student Admissions Packet.  RVCC international application fees are no longer required for fall, processing fee will apply once a student is enrolled. 

You will receive an email confirmation with your student ID number within three business days once your application is processed.

REQUEST THE FOLLOWING ITEMS & CONTINUE WITH NEXT STEPS:

2) DETERMINE COLLEGE PLACEMENT

3) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Once you have been accepted to the college make an appointment with International Student Advisor.

4) PAY TUITION

Pay all tuition and fees by required dates.

For more information visit https://www.raritanval.edu/international-student

VISITING STUDENT - 4 year college student seeking extra credits

I'm attending another college and looking to earn extra credits at RVCC.

1) APPLY TO RVCC

Returning Visiting Student:  proceed to step 2 to register for classes.

 

REQUEST THE FOLLOWING ITEM & CONTINUE WITH NEXT STEPS:

2) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

  • Click here for a step by step presentation of how to register.
  • Visit course schedule and click on the semester you would like to view. To confirm there are seats available in selected course, click on the Course Title. Please note: to view online courses select “Virtual Campus.”
  • Visiting students are expected to get approval from their home college to verify that they will accept the RVCC Course for transfer. Course outlines are available to submit to your home college.
  • Once you’ve selected your course(s) fill out the Academic Registration Form. If you have not yet received your RVCC Student ID/G#, enter your date of birth.

3) PAY TUITION

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
  • Scheduling an appointment with an Enrollment Coach to learn about the admissions process is easy, click here.
  • Need to speak to a Financial Coach? Book an appointment by clicking here.

RETURNING RVCC STUDENT

Returning BEFORE 3 years - I’m returning to RVCC within 3 years of taking my last RVCC class.

1) Update Admissions Information

2) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) & SCHOLARSHIPS

3) DETERMINE MATH AND ENGLISH PLACEMENT

4) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

5) PAY TUITION

Pay all tuition and fees by required dates or apply for financial aid.

 

Returning AFTER 3 or more years - I'm returning to RVCC after 3 or more years, or I'm an RVCC graduate.

 

1) APPLY TO RVCC

REQUEST THE FOLLOWING ITEMS & CONTINUE WITH NEXT STEPS:

2) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) & SCHOLARSHIPS

3) DETERMINE MATH AND ENGLISH PLACEMENT

4) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

5) PAY TUITION

Pay all tuition and fees by required dates or apply for financial aid.
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT:
  • Scheduling an appointment with an Enrollment Coach to learn about the admissions process is easy, click here.
  • Need to speak to a Financial Coach? Book an appointment by clicking here.

 

Still in need of assistance?  Call 908-526-1200, option 2

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