How to Enroll

Complete the admission application for free online at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/apply.  

Students applying for financial aid must complete the FAFSA application at https://studentaid.gov/. The Office of Financial Aid can provide assistance to complete all required forms. All required documents for financial aid must be submitted prior to the awarding of aid. For more information on financial aid at RCC, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@rcc.mass.edu 

Placement testing is required for all first-time, new college students who have a high school GPA below 2.7. Please make an appointment to reserve your seat for placement testing, Visit us online at www.rcc.mass.edu/testing. 

The placement test covers Math, English, and Reading, and takes approximately 2 1/2 hours to complete. Students whose first language is not English are advised to take the English-as-a-Second-Language Placement Test. A study guide is available online and in the Testing Office. 

• Transfer and readmit students may not need to take the placement test if their official transcript(s) shows successfully completed college-level coursework. Students transferring from another college or university must arrange for their official transcripts to be sent to RCC, Office of the Registrar, for evaluation before they may register for classes. See Transfer Credit Policy section for more information
• Returning students, without financial holds, are encouraged to register online at https://myrcc.rcc.mass.edu/ICS/Registrar/. RCC Connect at Roxbury Community College will walk you through the online procedure.
• New, transfer, and readmit students meet with an academic advisor after placement testing to review placement scores; discuss academic and career goals; select a program of study; and identify courses.
• New, transfer, and readmit students enroll in courses at RCC Connect. Students will receive a printed copy of their class schedule.
• Students are responsible for all tuition and fees at the time of registration. The Office of Student Accounts will review the student bills and what financial aid is applied to the bill. Additionally, the Office of Student Accounts assists with waiving student health insurance at RCC. 
• According to Massachusetts law 105 CMR 220.600, all full-time students (12 or more credits) under the age of 30 and all full-time and part-time students in Health Profession programs must present evidence of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella; tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis; varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B, and Meningitis (if 21 years and under), to attend classes. Immunization verification must be signed and dated by the health care provider to be considered complete. For more information about immunizations documentation and the Wellness Center, please click here.