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Underaged Students
Students younger than 17 years old and who are not participating in Concurrent Enrollment programs at a Colorado public high school may be considered for underage admission by completing a “Request for Waiver of Admissions Requires for Underage Students”.
The Benefits
- Get the college experience
Attend classes on the Red Rocks college campus in Lakewood or Arvada. Classroom sizes average 15-30 students. - Get a head start on your college career
Work towards a degree or certificate.
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Finish your two-year degree at RRCC and transfer your college credits to a four-year university.
Are you currently attending a Colorado Public High School and planning to take classes in the fall or spring? You may be eligible for Concurrent Enrollment. Talk with your high school counselor to see if you are eligible to participate.
If you are a concurrent enrollment high school student, please contact the Concurrent Enrollment staff at 303-914-6350.
Underage Wavier for Admissions
Students under the age of 17 years old who wish to waive the Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System State Board Policy must complete the following steps:
At least two weeks prior to the first day of the semester.
New Students
- Click here to start your application.
- Be sure to say yes when asked if you would like to create a College Opportunity Fund (COF) account or apply at: www.rrcc.edu/cof
Being issued a student ID number does not guarantee underage enrollment acceptance.
- 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
Student Financial Responsibility Agreement
and Submit to Admissions.rrcc.edu
Please send copy of parent/guardian government issues ID i.e. Driver's License.
Need help? We are here to support you! Learn how to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor by Watching this Video.
- If you took the SAT or ACT in high school within the last five years, send your high school transcript to Student.Records@rrcc.edu (most high school transcripts include test scores).
- If it’s been over five years, take the Accuplacer Test or a self-assessment.
- English Self-Guided Assessment
- Math Guided Self-Placement
Submit your high school transcripts to Admissions.rrcc.edu to verify that you are in high school.
After a final decision has been reached, the student will be contacted by phone or email of acceptance or denial.
If acceptance is established, students will be notified and will be able to register via Navigate.
Returning Students
Meet with an Academic Advisor:
Schedule an advising appointment with an Academic Advisor to check-in and select courses for enrollment. Advising is open Monday-Thursday 9:00am–6:00pm and Friday 9:00am–4:00pm.
Submit your written request to register:
Submit your written request to register to: Admissions@rrcc.edu.
Be sure to:
- Submit your request through your college issued email account.
- Include your RRCC student ID number.
- Mention that you are a returning Underage Student.
- Submit a new Student Financial Responsibility Agreement.