High School Concurrent Admissions

Policies and Procedures

Please read the following pages carefully. Documents MUST be received by the published deadlines.

Incomplete application packets will not be accepted.

Note: High schools students attending RCC may be exposed to discussions, readings, and visual materials of a mature nature. Students will be creating a permanent college academic record at RCC and will be interacting socially with adult college students.

To apply to be an RCC High School Concurrent student you must submit documents for each term you wish to attend.

Admission Requirements

Students must be at least 16 years of age or have completed the tenth grade, attend high school at least a minimum day, and fulfill any RCC prerequisites or equivalencies.

Students with a 2.0 or higher cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) may attend RCC if they demonstrate college readiness level in Math, English, and Reading. RCC uses a multiple measures test (RCC Concurrent Test) and high school GPA to determine students' eligibility.

Students with a GPA below 2.0 are not eligible to apply.

Required Documents to be Submitted by Deadline:

The following documents must be submitted together as a packet each term.

• A copy of your RCC Online Application Confirmation Page. If you are currently attending RCC as a concurrent student DO NOT submit another admissions application

If you are a new or returning student go to www.rcc.edu and apply online.

• The application will ask for Enrollment Status.  Choose:  Enrolling in high school (or lower grades) at the same time.
• Print the Online Application Confirmation Page twice, one for your records and the other for RCC. 

• A copy of your RCC Concurrent Admission Test results (if you demonstrated college readiness level on the test) Keep a copy for your records. Students who do not meet minimum levels must wait one year before retesting. If you previously qualified with placement scores you do not need to retest.

View sample questions. Note: These questions are not intended to be a test prep for English and Math. They are provided to familiarize you with the format of the test and to give you a general idea of what will be expected in each subject area.

Go to www.rcc.edu/services/assessment/sample.cfm for testing hours or contact the Assessment Center at Riverside (951) 222-8451, Moreno Valley (951) 571-6492 or Norco (951) 372-7156. Note: The test cannot be taken until an RCC application is on file (it takes 24 hours excluding weekends and holidays for an online application to be processed). The test is administered on a first come first served basis, and priority is given to RCC college students. You must bring a photo ID. Don’t wait until the deadline to test as assessment center hours may change.

• School/Parent Approval Form with all school, parent/guardian and student signatures

• Official High School Transcript - must be in sealed envelope, dated within 90 days have the school seal

Deadlines to Submit Documents

If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday the deadline moves to the next school day. Students who miss these deadlines can apply for short-term or late-start classes two weeks after the term has begun.

After the first two weeks of the term students may again apply for admission to shorter term classes in the same term. Required forms must be turned in 2 weeks prior to the start of the class.     

After the deadlines have passed students must wait until they are notified as to whether their admission is approved or denied. Information will not be available about the status of the application packet prior to this notification.

Approved students are sent a High School Concurrent Enrollment Registration Card that lists classes students are approved to take. If these classes are not available students may attempt to enroll in other classes. Confer with a high school counselor to determine which replacement courses are appropriate. Note: Students will be required to take the RCC Placement Test if needed to meet prerequisites for a class.

• Students must wait until THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS to attempt to register by presenting the High School Concurrent Enrollment Registration Card and asking the instructor for an authorization code or instructor signature. Enrollment is contingent on (a) meeting prerequisites, (b) course availability, and (c) instructor approval. High school students cannot be waitlisted.

• Students with an authorization code or instructor signature must register in person at Admissions on any campus before the Add deadline with a valid picture ID.

• Students may register for 8 units or less for the fall and spring semesters and 5 units or less for winter and summer terms.
• High school students are not allowed to take PE (PHP) classes

Fees

While enrollment fees are currently waived, there is a mandatory health fee ($17 for fall and spring, $14 for winter and summer) and an optional student service fee ($10 for fall and spring, $2 for winter and summer). Students may also purchase a parking permit ($40 for fall and spring, $20 for summer).

RCC Grades / Transcripts

Students may log in and print out unofficial transcripts on WebAdvisor at www.rcc.edu

Official RCC transcripts can be ordered on WebAdvisor or requested at Norco, Moreno Valley, and Riverside Campuses. The first two are free.  After that there is a $3.00 charge.

For questions about the application process please call (951) 222-8000 ext. 4214.

 

Note: If you plan to continue attending RCC after exiting high school you must submit a new RCC application. The application will ask for your enrollment status. Choose: First-time student in college (after leaving high school).