Apply To RVCC

It's my first time applying to college.

1) APPLY TO RVCC

• Click here to apply
  You will receive an email confirmation with your student ID number within three business days
• Request official high school transcript
• Request proof of immunization from your physician

2) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) & SCHOLARSHIPS

• Fill out the free application for federal student aid, FAFSA
• Explore RVCC scholarship opportunities and other financial aid options

3) DETERMINE COLLEGE PLACEMENT

• Submit exemptions or determine class placement

4) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

• Complete the online orientation (G# and password required)
• After your English and math placement has been determined, complete the First Year Registration form

5) PAY TUITION

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

• Tuition & Fees
• Tuition Payment Information

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

• 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

• Complete the First Time College Student application at: https://www.raritanval.edu/apply
  You will receive an email confirmation with your student ID number within three business days
• Request official high school transcript
• Request proof of immunization from your physician

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

• Fill out the free application for federal student aid, FAFSA
• Explore RVCC scholarship opportunities and other financial aid options

4) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

• Complete the online orientation (G# and password required)
• After your English and math placement has been determined, meet with an Academic Advisor to select classes. (G# and password required)

5) PAY TUITION

• Tuition & Fees
• Tuition Payment Information

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.

• 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

• Apply online as an Early Admit High School Student. You will not be charged an application fee. Select a course from the Course Schedule in consultation with your high school guidance counselor.
• Request proof of immunization from your physician

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

• Tuition & Fees

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

• If you are interested in taking an English or Mathematics course you will need to submit proof of exemptions.

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.

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

1) APPLY TO RVCC

• Click here to apply
  You will receive an email confirmation with your student ID number within three business days
• Request official high school and college transcripts
• Request proof of immunization from your physician

2) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) & SCHOLARSHIPS

• Fill out the free application for federal student aid, FAFSA
• Explore RVCC scholarship opportunities and other financial aid options

3) DETERMINE MATH AND ENGLISH PLACEMENT

• Submit exemptions or determine class placement

4) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

• Complete the online orientation (G# and password required)
• Make an appointment with an academic advisor in the office of Advising & Counseling to help you register for classes

5) PAY TUITION

• Tuition & Fees
• Tuition Payment Information

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.

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

• International Student Admissions Packet

2) DETERMINE COLLEGE PLACEMENT

• Submit exemptions or determine class placement

3) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

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

4) PAY TUITION

• Tuition & Fees
• Tuition Payment Information

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

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

1) APPLY TO RVCC

• First-time Visiting Student:  click here to apply 
• Returning Visiting Student:  proceed to step 2 to register for classes.

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”.
   
• Get approval from your home college. 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.
  • If your course(s) has a prerequisite, submit proof that you have completed the required courses (copy of unofficial college transcript, grade report or a visiting student approval form) from your home college.
  • We will send you an email confirming your course(s) registration and payment information.

3) PAY TUITION

• Pay all tuition and fees by required dates.
  • Tuition & Fees

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

1) Update Admissions Information

• Complete the Information Update Form to select the semester, select full-time or part-time, select a major, sign & date the form so that we can update your account.
• Request official high school transcript and college transcripts other than RVCC
• Request proof of immunization from your physician

2) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) & SCHOLARSHIPS

• Fill out the free application for federal student aid, FAFSA
• Explore RVCC scholarship opportunities and other financial aid options

3) DETERMINE MATH AND ENGLISH PLACEMENT

• Submit exemptions or determine class placement

4) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

• Complete the online orientation (G# and password required)
• Make an appointment with an academic advisor in the office of Advising & Counseling to help you register for classes.

5) PAY TUITION

• Tuition & Fees
• Tuition Payment Information

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

• Click here to apply
  You will receive an email confirmation with your student ID number within three business days
• Request official high school transcript and college transcripts other than RVCC
• Request proof of immunization from your physician

2) APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) & SCHOLARSHIPS

• Fill out the free application for federal student aid, FAFSA
• Explore RVCC scholarship opportunities and other financial aid options

3) DETERMINE MATH AND ENGLISH PLACEMENT

• Submit exemptions or determine class placement

4) REGISTER FOR CLASSES

• Complete the online orientation (G# and password required)
• Make an appointment with an academic advisor in the office of Advising & Counseling to help you register for classes.

5) PAY TUITION

• Tuition & Fees
• Tuition Payment Information

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.