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Returning Student


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. Click here to sign into your return student application 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: 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 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

    Need help? We are here to support you! Learn how to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor by Watching this Video 

 

STEP 4: Meet with Your Pathway Advisor

STEP 5: Register for classes

Step 6: 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 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: Paying for College

Step 9: Get your RRCC student ID card (if all of your courses are online, you will not be issued a student ID card.)

  • Get your Fall student ID from the Student Life offices starting August 6th 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