Get started by completing the free online application. Use the Create Account option on the Welcome page and continue to complete the full application.

Students may receive an ID verification link with instructions on how to complete the process. This step helps protect your account and prevent identity theft. If you receive the link, please complete the verification within 24 hours.

Not all students will receive this message—if your identity was successfully verified through your initial application, no further action is required.

Online: Learn at your own pace by completing the Required College Overview! Follow the steps below for instructions on how to access this online information:

• Log on to The Rock with your S#
  • Your temporary password is Student followed by your date of birth: StudentMMDDYYYY
• Click on “Required College Overview” at the bottom of the page

• Step 1: Submit your Prerequisite Override Request to override completed prerequisites needed for courses you are planning to register for. We can use an unofficial transcript to override prerequisites so that you can register for classes on time. The full name of the institution, the full name of the student, the academic term in which the credits were earned, and the final grades received must be visible to be considered for override prerequisite requirements. Plan ahead! This process can take up to 5 business days.
• Step 2: If you plan to graduate from RRCC and want to transfer credits from another institution toward your RRCC certificate or degree program, you can do so by first submitting your official transcript.
  • Once Red Rocks Community College receives your official transcript, we will begin evaluating your transfer credits. This process can take up to 30 days but does not need to be completed before you register for classes.
• To expedite registration, be sure to complete Step 1 if needed.

If you have any questions, please email Student.Records@rrcc.edu.

• Meeting with your Pathway Advisor is recommended prior to registration. An Advisor will help you select courses, identify course prerequisites, obtain program information, evaluate placement results, assist with transfer planning to a four-year college or university, and prepare you for graduation.
• Log into Navigate or call the Advising Front Desk at 303-914-6275 to schedule an appointment.
• Watch this short video on how to schedule an appointment in Navigate.
• Accessibility Services works with students who have disabilities and learning differences to provide access to courses, programs and activities through accommodations and supports.  

• Use Navigate to plan out your entire time at RRCC! Explore academic programs with Major Explorer, find important to-do’s, and drag and drop courses into different semesters to see your exact path to graduation.
• Watch this short video on how to register for classes in Navigate.
• Once registered, visit the bookstore. Click Textbooks at the top of the page to see what books you may need for your specific classes. You can also call the bookstore for more information and price matching at 303-914-6232.

New Student Orientation (NSO) is your official introduction to our college community. This essential program is designed to help you transition smoothly into college life, providing you with all the tools, resources, and connections you need to start your academic journey on the right foot.  

Register for an upcoming New Student Orientation

To access your student email, log into The Rock and click on Student Email.

You will also need the MFA (Microsoft Authenticator) app on your mobile device. You won’t be able to log into your email before setting this up.

Click here to download the app 

Click here for step-by-step instructions  

Your student email address will end in @student.cccs.edu.  

It’s SO IMPORTANT to check your student email account regularly. This is the official means of communication between you and RRCC. We’ll be sending you important information and notifications to your student email account regularly. If you have trouble accessing your email, please contact RRCC IT help desk at 303-914-6677 or it@rrcc.edu.

• Paying for College
• To apply for financial aid, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) EACH YEAR at www.fafsa.gov. Learn more about financial aid.
• Complete the College Opportunity Fund (COF) which saves $116 per credit for students classified as Colorado residents for tuition purposes.
• Apply for Scholarships.
• Check out Payment Plans and Payment Deadlines to avoid late fees.

• Student ID Procedure - ID's available at the Student Life Desk.
• Get your student ID from the Student Life offices at both the Lakewood and Arvada Campuses: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins may be accommodated. For evening hours, please make an appointment request through Navigate.