First-time College Student
Getting Started As a First-Time College Student
Become a Student
As a new RCC Tiger, the following information will guide you through the steps of getting started at RCC. To determine your academic program of study, visit the Career Survey website or our Academic Pathways to learn more about the programs and courses we offer.
Complete the Online Application and the Student Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) or DREAM Act Application even if you don't think you qualify. If you need help with these applications, contact
the Welcome Center or Admissions & Records. For assistance with applying for financial aid, please contact Student Financial Services. All offer online support.
ONLINE APPLICATION
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
Once your online application is submitted, you'll receive information about the Online
Orientation. If this is your first time applying to RCC, within one business day you
will receive an official welcome email with your MyPortal information.
ONLINE ORIENTATION
VISIT MYPORTAL
You're now ready to register for classes. Log in through MyPortal and you will be able to:
- See your Abbreviated Educational Plan/Trailhead and Placement Summary
- View your suggested first-term courses
- Find registration dates and deadlines (very important)
- Register for Classes
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Need help registering for classes? View our tutorial video on registering on MyPortal here: https://youtu.be/SPTkZP-0ur4
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For EduNav help, view the tutorial here: https://youtu.be/LiwASaYu-Ic
- For hands-on support, visit our Welcome Center (virtual open office hours are available)
Admission Dates and Deadlines
Winter 2021 (January 4 – February 11
Application Period: July 1, 2020 - January 8, 2021* (Requirements by October 7, 2020)
Registration Dates Posted on MyPortal: October 26, 2020
Registration Begins: November 9, 2020
CLASSES NOT IN SESSION: January 18
*Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last day
Spring 2021 (February 16 – June 11, 2021)
Application Period: July 1, 2020 – April 22, 2021* (Requirements by October 7, 2020)
Registration Dates Posted on MyPortal: November 16, 2020
Registration Begins: December 7, 2020
CLASSES NOT IN SESSION: March 31, April 12-18, May 31
*Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last day
Summer 2021 (June 21 - July 19)
Application Period: October 1, 2020 – June 24, 2021
Registration Dates Posted on MyPortal: April 26, 2021
Registration Begins: May 10, 2021
CLASSES NOT IN SESSION: July 5, July 30 - August 22
*Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last day
Fall Semester 2021 (August 23 - December 16)
Application Period: October 1, 2020 – October 21, 2021
Registration Dates Posted on MyPortal: May 17, 2021
Registration Begins: June 7, 2021
CLASSES NOT IN SESSION: September 6, November 11-12, November 22-28, December 17-January
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*Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last day
Visit the RCC Concurrent High School Student to learn more about this opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school!
You can review our Programs, Course Catalog and Class Schedules.
Summer/Winter
Dates are only available on MyPortal
Spring 2021
Add deadline: February 26, 2021
Drop Class with Refund: February 26, 2021
Elect Pass/NoPass: March 7, 2021
Drop without a “W” (no refund): March 7, 2021
Drop with a “W”: May 14, 2021
Fall 2021
Add deadline: September. 3, 2021
Drop Class with Refund: September 3, 2021
Elect Pass/NoPass: September 5, 2021
Drop with a “W”(no refund): November 12, 2021
Please review Graduation Requirements before applying
Apply for degree or certificate for 2021 WINTER
October 16 - February 1
Apply for degree or certificate for 2021 SPRING
February 2 - April 1
Apply for degree or certificate for 2021 SUMMER
April 2 - July 15
Apply for degree or certificate for 2021 FALL
July 16 - October 15
Commencement Information emailed to applicants
May-2021Please check your RCCD email regularly for information about the commencement ceremony.