As a returning student, we’re excited to welcome you back and can help you pick up where you left off or support you in discovering new opportunities.

STEP 1: Reapply to RRCC

• If it’s been one year since you’ve taken classes with us, you’ll need to reapply to reactivate your student ID number. Sign in to your original student account. Your email functions as your user ID. If the Forgot Password option doesn’t work, call us at (303) 914-6600 to reset it.

STEP 2: Complete Orientation(link is external)

• Online Orientation – complete the self-paced online orientation by logging into The Rock(link is external) and clicking on the Student tab. *Your temporary password the first time logging into The Rock will be StudentMMDDYYYY (the word 'Student', followed by your date of birth). Click here for step-by-step instructions on accessing the orientation.pdf.
• Do you need help with your next steps? Schedule an appointment with an Admissions Navigator.  Watch this short video on how to schedule an appointment in Navigate (link is external)or Click here for step-by-step directions.  
   

STEP 3: 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 (link is external)or Click here for step-by-step directions.  
• If you plan to graduate from RRCC and would like to transfer in credit from another institution toward your RRCC certificate or degree program, please complete the Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form and submit your official transcripts to Student Records. 

STEP 4: Register for classes

• 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(link is external) or click here for step-by-step directions.

• 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. 

STEP 5: Activate your student email account on The Rock.

• Your student email address will end in @student.cccs.edu. You will be issued a student email address after you register for classes. 

STEP 6: 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 $40 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.

STEP 7: Get your RRCC student ID card (if all of your courses are online, you will not be issued a student ID card.)

• Student ID Procedure – ID's available starting May 3rd for Summer and August 3rd for Fall. 

• Get your student ID from the Student Life offices at both the Lakewood and Arvada Campuses: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins may be accommodated. For evening hours, please make an appointment request through Navigate. 
• Watch this short video on how to schedule an appointment in Navigate (link is external)or Click here for step-by-step directions.