Registration, Tuition, and Fees
RCC operates on the semester system with fall, spring, and summer semesters. Fall and spring semesters are sixteen weeks and the summer session is eight weeks. Some courses are offered on an alternative schedule (e.g. fourteen weeks, eight weeks, four weeks, day(s)).
After completing all steps in the admission process, students register for their first semester courses during New Student Orientation. In subsequent semesters, students begin the registration process by meeting with an assigned academic advisor. The academic advisor assists in creating an overall academic plan and in making changes in that plan as needed. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment early with their advisor.
After the advisor has approved a student’s course selection, students register for classes online using the web-based student registration system. Students register for classes during the time set aside for registration purposes. At the time of registration, students must either pay the entire amount of tuition and fees, set up a payment plan through the Business Office, or receive confirmation of financial aid. Failure to meet all financial obligations by the applicable payment deadline will result in the removal of the current semester's course(s). Registration periods and payment deadlines are identified in the academic calendar.
Requests and approvals for the following course options must be completed before the next registration period:
- an Audit;
- S/U grade option;
- Repeat of a Course;
- Credit for Prior Knowledge, Experience, or Certification;
- Credit by Examination and
- Independent Study