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New Student


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.

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.

STEP 2: Review and Verify Your Information

  • To keep your account safe and protect you from identity theft, we’ve added this extra step to our process. We really appreciate you taking the time to verify your information. During this step, we'll also review your account and go over next steps.
  • You can complete this process in one of two ways:
  • In person at the Lakewood or Arvada campus:
    Please bring a government-issued photo ID or your high school ID—this is required to remove the hold from your account.
  • Over Zoom:
    Please have your camera on and a government-issued photo ID or your high school ID ready. It’s also helpful to have your student ID number on hand. Click here to join the Zoom room You can join a Zoom session Monday – Thursday 10am-2pm and 4pm-6pm and Friday 11am – 4pm.

STEP 3: Complete the Required College Overview (Online)

Online: Learn at your own pace by completing the Required College Overivew! 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 4: Complete academic testing requirements. Choose the option right for you. 

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 5: Meet with Your Pathway Advisor

STEP 6: Register for classes

STEP 7: Attend New Student Orientation

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

STEP 8: Activate your student email account in The Rock

STEP 9: Paying for College

STEP 10: 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 at the Student Life Desk.
  • 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.