New Student

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As a new student who has never enrolled in college before and is new to Red Rocks Community College, you will learn a lot about RRCC while you participate in orientation and prepare to enroll in classes. RRCC has dedicated staff to help you reach all your educational and career goals.

If your plan is to transfer to a four-year institution in Colorado, check out the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program. The Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program ensures first-time students attending any of CCCS’s 13 colleges are guaranteed admission to a participating four-year college or university upon completion of an Associate Degree. 

If you are interested in a Warren Tech program, please complete the Warren Tech/RRCC application. Welding and Auto Tech are not available programs for adult learners

Get started by following the steps below to enroll. If you have questions along the way, email Admissions@rrcc.edu or call 303-914-6600

STEP 1:  Apply to RRCC

  • Get started by completing the free online application. Use the Create Account option on the Welcome page and continue to complete the full application.
  • SAVE THE DATE: COME CHECK OUT OUR SPRING OPEN HOUSE: APRIL 18TH 4:30p-7:30p. Visit with Student Services and Academic Affairs as they showcase their departments and resources available to students.
  • https://www.rrcc.edu/openhouse

STEP 2: Complete Orientation 

Online: Learn at your own pace by completing the Online Student Orientation! Follow the steps below for instructions on how to access the online Orientation:

  • Log on to The Rock with your S#
    • Your temporary password is Student followed by your date of birth: StudentMMDDYYYY
  • Click on the “Student” tab on the left-hand side
  • Click on “Orientation”

Need help? We are here to support you! Learn how to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor by Watching this Video or following these Step-by-Step Instructions

STEP 3: Complete academic testing requirements.  Choose the option right for you.

STEP 4: Meet with your Pathway Advisor

  • 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 or Click here for step-by-step directions 
  • Drop-in Advising offered: Mondays 1:30-4 and Tuesdays 8:30-11 at our Lakewood Campus only. 

Accessibility Services works with students who have disabilities and learning differences to provide access to courses, programs and activities through accommodations and supports.

STEP 5: Register for classes

STEP 6: Activate your student email account in The Rock

STEP 7: Paying for College

STEP 8: Get your RRCC student ID card (if all of your courses are online, you will not be issued a student ID card)