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Admissions Policy

Red Rocks Community College practices an "open door" admissions policy, which means that entry is generally unrestricted; however, the college reserves the right to place students in classes on the basis of academic advising, testing, pre-enrollment interviews, and past educational achievement.

Admittance does not ensure acceptance into a particular course or program. Some programs have limited space and special admissions procedures. Applicants for these programs must contact the appropriate department. Some students may need to enroll in certain courses to compensate for scholastic deficiencies or to meet established prerequisites.

The college reserves the right to review and revoke the enrollment of any person who appears to be unable to profit from further education, as well as of those persons whose enrollment would not be beneficial to them or to the college and in accordance with Board Policy BP 4-10, which is available online: www.cccs.edu/SBCCOE/Policies/BP/PDF/BP4-10.pdf

Students who enroll in an occupational program, who are veterans, who receive financial aid, or who are on F-1 or M-1 student visa status must declare their degree or certificate program at the time of registration. Any changes in the declared degree or certificate must be recorded with the Admissions office or the Student Records office.

Students who have a disability or who otherwise have special needs are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services. This office provides academic support and accommodations (at no cost) to students with documented disabilities. Students who had an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan in high school should contact the Office of Disability Services after applying for admission to the college.

The following minimum requirements are used as guidelines for admission:

1. All individuals, 17 years of age or older, who have a high school diploma, a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or are not enrolled in high school, are admitted upon completion of the RRCC admissions application.
2. Students younger than 17 and who are not currently in a high school Concurrent Enrollment program, may be considered for underage admissions by completing a "Waiver of Admissions requirements" (available at the office of the Vice President for Student Services). Students must complete the Accuplacer placement test, and may be required to submit a monitored writing sample. An admission decision will be based on a student’s academic history, determination of ability to benefit from college level instruction, and overall educational goals.
3. Students under the age of 15 will only be considered for admission if they have received a high school diploma.

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