You may be able to take college classes without leaving your high school... and at no cost!
Selected academic and career based high school classes are offered for Red Rocks Community College credit with the tuition paid by the school district. The courses are taught during the school day in the high school classroom by RRCC qualified high school instructors. The credit earned is for dual enrollment - college and high school credit towards high school graduation requirements.
The Benefits
- Tuition is paid for by your school district
If the course is successfully completed with a grade of C or better, the school district will pay the cost of your tuition. - Classes held on your high school campus
Your RRCC qualified high school teacher will offer you the college course in your high school classroom. - Get a head start on your college career
The coursework earned can be applied to a degree or certificate program. - Begin your Red Rocks official college transcript
The credit earned will automatically be recorded on your Red Rocks official transcript permanently.
Steps to get started:
Click here for steps on becoming a Red Rocks Community College student
You will need:
• Your social security number
• Residency information for your parent or legal guardian
Be sure to:
• Enter your social security number and information correctly
• Say YES to create the College Opportunity Fund Application on your behalf. Otherwise you will need to complete the separate application.
Some Academic classes that offer college credit require a specific score. Consult with your high school counselor or a Concurrent Enrollment advisor to determine if you need to meet prerequisites for your Concurrent Enrollment classes.
If you are enrolled in a class that has a prerequisite, assessment can be accomplished in any of the following ways:
- Submitting a copy of your qualifying SAT, PSAT, ACT scores or meeting high school transcript
- Taking the free academic placement test with Red Rocks Community College
ACCUPLACER testing will be on the RRCC Campus by appointment. You can email: Assessment.Center@rrcc.edu to schedule an appointment
Visit the Red Rocks Community College Assessment Center to learn more about placement testing and options and to find study guides.
- You will first need to complete the Red Rocks online application to obtain a RRCC student ID number.
- You will need to present a photo ID to test (current high school ID's accepted).
- The first test is free. Retests are $25 each
Self-Guided Assessments
Self-Guided Assessments are another option to satisfy prerequisites. You can learn more at the RRCC Assessment center.
*To take Self-Guided Assessments, you will need your RRCC Student ID number
English self-guided assessment
For all students who need to place into college level English
College Algebra self-guided assessment
For students who are on a STEM pathway and want to place into College Algebra (MAT 1340)
Liberal Arts Math self-guided assessment
For students who are on a non STEM pathway and want to place into Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240), Introduction to Statistics (MAT 1260) or Career Math (MAT 1140)
Please allow 2 business days to process self-guided assessments
Submit the required Concurrent Enrollment Agreement provided by your high school/school district.
You will need:
- Your Red Rocks student ID
- A signature (digital) from you and your parent or legal guardian.
- The Concurrent Enrollment Agreement is required to register- it is your official request to enroll in college courses.
Participation/enrollment requirements:
Red Rocks Community College requires Concurrent Enrollment classes to have the following minimum participation percentages. Lack of participation may result in class cancellations.
- Career Technical Education (CTE) courses: 50% of students enrolled
- Guaranteed Transfer (GT) courses: 80% of students enrolled
- Courses with RRCC Instructors: 100% of students enrolled
- Courses that require the use of Desire2Learn (D2L): 100% of students enrolled
- All and math courses: 100% of students enrolled
Be sure to take advantage of the great Concurrent Enrollment program opportunities!
- district will pay the cost of your tuition.
- Classes held on your high school campus
Your RRCC qualified high school teacher will offer you the college course in your high school classroom. - Get a head start on your college career
The coursework earned can be applied to a degree or certificate program. - Begin your Red Rocks official college transcript
The credit earned will automatically be recorded on your Red Rocks official transcript permanently.
Red Rocks Community College Registration Process overview
Students will complete applications, self-assessments (if needed) and Concurrent Enrollment agreements online.
Representatives from your school district and RRCC will assist students through the enrollment process in person, virtually or on a individual basis.
Completed RRCC Applications and Concurrent Enrollment Agreements must be submitted in order to earn college credit by the enrollment deadline.
Please note: both the RRCC application and Concurrent Enrollment Agreement are considered your official request to register for college credit. College credits earned will be permanently recorded on the college transcript and will impact the college G.P.A.