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Readmission to Curriculum Programs

Rockingham Community College recognizes that circumstances may cause disruption in the progress of a student toward the completion of the course of study and that the student may find it necessary to withdraw from the program of study or from the College. The student is encouraged, when the circumstances causing the disruption in academic progress have been resolved, to contact the Admissions Office.

Students who have been placed on Academic Suspension for academic deficiencies must complete specific requirements to be reenrolled in the College. Please refer to the Academic Suspension section of the catalog for an explanation of Academic Suspension and the procedure for readmission.

The following steps will assist you in your readmission to Rockingham Community College:

  1. Complete the RCC application process. Students who have attended RCC within one year are not required to complete a new Application for Admission and may complete the curriculum requirements outlined in the catalog published at the time of initial enrollment if no significant changes have been made to the program of study. Depending on circumstances, students may be required to complete a reconsideration interview with the North Carolina Residency Determination Service.

    Returning students who have been away from RCC for more than one calendar year must complete a reconsideration interview with the North Carolina Residency Determination Service and an RCC Application for Admission. A student that is re-admitted to the college after being away for more than one year will be required to complete the curriculum requirements for the program of study under the current catalog in place at the time of readmission.
  2. Request official transcripts from any college, university, or other post-secondary educational programs attended after leaving RCC. An official transcript is required to complete the admission process for curriculum programs. The requirement to present official transcripts from all schools attended ensures verification of a student’s completion of all courses and/or programs of study at other institutions.

    Students who are in their first semester of reenrollment must submit all official transcripts to the Admissions Office within thirty (30) calendar days from the first day of the academic session. Students who fail to submit all transcripts from institutions attended within 30 days will have an admissions hold placed on their student account. Students with an admissions hold will not be allowed to register for upcoming semesters, view final grades, or request RCC transcripts until all transcripts from other institutions have been received.

    Only official transcripts are used to review potential transfer of academic credit and/or award of other credits that may apply to a student’s program of study. Students often bring to the admission process copies of unofficial transcripts that may possibly be used for advising purposes, but until official transcripts are received, no review of potential transfer credit will occur. Applicants are cautioned that failure to present transcripts at the time of admission and subsequent advising could result in registration for courses previously completed elsewhere.
  3. Meet with an admissions officer. Returning students will meet in person with an admissions officer to determine the need for additional placement testing or the waiver of developmental courses. Depending on the individual student’s circumstances, the returning student may be assigned to New Student Orientation or an academic faculty advisor. No action will be taken with a student file until the returning student meets with an admissions officer.