Red Rocks Community College offers more than 150 programs and 650 courses leading to two-year degrees or professional certificates and can save you thousands of dollars by transferring to a four-year school upon completion. Red Rocks has campuses in Lakewood and Arvada.
Earn College Credits Now!
Whether you want to start college now or after you graduate from high school, check out Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) campuses in Lakewood and Arvada, Colorado.
High school students can take RRCC classes to earn college credit and credit toward high school graduation at the same time. RRCC has concurrent enrollment opportunities with school districts to provide college-level courses to high school students at no cost (some restrictions apply). Talk to your high school counselor to learn more.
Mission
The mission of the Red Rocks Community College Concurrent Enrollment program is to provide high school students, secondary district partners, and RRCC academic departments with the support and resources necessary for high school students to achieve post-secondary learning opportunities. We strive to empower students towards successful completion of college-level coursework, leading to seamless career and academic guided pathways.
The benefits of the Concurrent Enrollment & ASCENT Programs:
- Saves you out-of-pocket costs on classes that go toward RRCC degrees and certificates
- Increases your academic opportunities
- Ensures that you are better prepared for college when enrolled as a full-time student
- Seamless transfers to four-year colleges and universities in Colorado
College options:
- High School Select Concurrent Enrollment Program: Selected college courses are offered during the school day and taught by high school teachers who have been approved as college adjunct instructor members of RRCC.
See the section on this page regarding the earning of college credit while in high school to find out about RRCC classes taught at your high school.
- Campus Select Concurrent Enrollment Program: Courses on RRCC’s Lakewood and Arvada campuses allow you to take classes side-by-side with other college students.
See the section on this page regarding the earning of college credit on the RRCC Campus to find out about classes on one of the RRCC campuses.
- College Bound Students: If you are thinking about coming to Red Rocks Community College after high school and want to learn more about RRCC’s programs, talk with a representative, or to arrange for a campus tour click here.
Student Checklist
It is never too early to start thinking about college. Start here to find everything you’ll need to begin planning your college career.
The Senior Send-Off Presentation is a presentation on how to make your transition from high school to college seamless!
Explore Our Programs
Whether you are pursuing a degree in a high-demand field or laying the groundwork for a four-year school, Red Rocks Community College is the place for you. Over 15,000 students each year choose Red Rocks to start a path to higher learning. Red Rocks is an accredited, two year institution that delivers training in today’s most popular fields. Click here to learn more about our state-of-the-art programs.
Prepare for a Bachelor's Degree at RRCC
Nearly one third of RRCC students enroll here to prepare for success at a four-year university including Colorado School of Mines, Regis University, University of Colorado, Colorado State University and Metropolitan State University.
Click here to learn more about our transfer programs.
You are eligible to participate in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program, which ensures students attending RRCC are guaranteed admission to a participating four-year college or university upon completion of an Associates degree. You can read more about the program and participating four-year schools by clicking here: Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program
If you are still in high school, learn how to get dual credit for high school and college. This information can be found below in the Concurrent Enrollment Program area.
Apply for Financial Aid
All Red Rocks students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. The first step to receive financial aid is to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate academic year.
The process takes 6-8 weeks, so apply early! The results of the FAFSA application will help the Financial Aid Office at Red Rocks determine the type and amount of aid you will be eligible for. We must receive the results of this application before you will be considered for any federal or state financial aid.
- Apply online at the government Student Aid site using RRCC’s school code of 009543.
- Click here to learn more about financial aid.
- Financial Aid: (303) 914-6256 or financial.aid@rrcc.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
Red Rocks Community College offers hundreds of scholarships through the Financial Aid and RRCC Foundation Offices.
We award about $500,000 each year in scholarships; many are designed for the high school graduate:
- High School Senior Achievement Scholarship - If you are graduating from high school early by the month of December, this scholarship is for you. It will cover up to 12 credits of tuition for the spring semester at Red Rocks.
- Community Leaders Scholarship - If you have community service experience and a G.P.A of 3.5 or higher you may qualify for this two-year, $8,000 scholarship.
- First Generation Scholarship - If you are the first in your family to attend college and have a G.P.A. of 2.25 or higher you may be eligible for this two-year scholarship that will cover 12 credits of tuition per semester.
- Red Rocks/Warren Tech Scholarship - If you have earned Red Rocks college credit through the Warren Tech Concurrent Enrollment Programs, talk with your Warren Tech high school counselor to learn more and apply.
Scholarship opportunities at RRCC
Your Success Starts Here
Simply fill out the free online application. You can apply any time; our semesters start in late August, mid-January and early June. There are also condensed courses and online classes that start throughout the year. When you’re ready, chances are there’s a class starting.
Getting started is easy, click here to apply now and view the New Student Checklist.
Already have a RRCC Account?
If you already have a RRCC account, you can continue using your student ID number (S#). You can contact us if you need help retrieving your S# or would like to make sure your account is still activate: (303)914-6600
If you need to reactivate your RRCC account, you can do so by visiting the Apply Now page and navigating to the "Returning Student" section.
Declare your degree or certificate program/pathway
Ensure you have declared the degree or certificate you plan to pursue at RRCC. Your declared major will impact your financial aid eligibility and academic progress and will help connect you with the correct pathway advisor.
How to declare or change your major:
- Log onto The Rock Portal
- Navigate to the "My Student Stuff" card and click the link "Change my declared degree program"
Submit your high school transcript and test scores
Send RRCC a final high school transcript and copies of your SAT or ACT scores. RRCC can evaluate your transcript and scores and help determine where they place you in college courses.
If you took AP or IB classes/tests, you can have official score reports sent to RRCC for evaluation.
Email your transcript and score reports to: Student.Records@rrcc.edu
Meet with a Pathway Advisor
For a successful start, visit with one of our experienced advisors.
Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00 or Friday 9:00-4:00.
Academic Advising: (303) 914-6255 or advising@rrcc.edu
How to schedule a Navigate appointment:
- Login to The Rock portal.
- Select the “Navigate” card
- Select “Appointments” in the left-hand column
- Click on “Schedule an Appointment”
- Select the department (care unit) you want to schedule an appointment with. If you are continuing in a Warren Tech Program as an adult student, contact Kristin Uhland in Enrollment Services at: (303) 914-6141 or kristin.uhland@rrcc.edu
Continuing in a Warren Tech Program as an Adult Student?
Please visit our Warren Tech page for more information on becoming a Warren Tech Student.
Complete the Required College Overview (Online)
The mandatory required college overview is designed to provide recently-admitted students (both new and returning) with an introduction (or re-introduction) to Red Rocks Community College procedures, academic programs, and student services. You will be directed to the required college overview once you have completed the RRCC application.
If you are attending Red Rocks Community College for the first time and are confused by how college works, Red Rocks 101 is for you! The required college overview is designed to help new students start college out on the right track. You’ll be introduced to all that Red Rocks Community College has to offer, including 300+ degree and certificate programs, a variety of free student services, and plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus! For those students still taking Red Rocks classes on your high school campus, this orientation is not necessary. The orientation is found on The Rock portal on the "Required College Overview" card
Visit Us
Visiting the campus is the best way to see what we are all about. Campus tour information is found on the Campus Tours page.
Home-Schooled Students
Home-schooled students age 17 or older have an excellent opportunity to earn credit towards a college degree while completing secondary studies. Click here to enroll now.
Students 16 or under may be considered for underage admission by completing additional admissions requirements. Please visit the Credit Recovery Section below to view information regarding the Underage Waiver and learn more about the underage admission process.
Credit Recovery at RRCC
Do you need credits to earn your high school diploma? Information regarding the Credit Recovery can be seen below in the Credit Recovery Section of this page.
Concurrent Enrollment Course Offerings on Your High School Campus
Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) is pleased to offer academic and career based high school classes for college credit, taught in the high school classroom by high school instructors through the Concurrent Enrollment Program.
The credit earned is dual enrollment- college credit and high school credit towards graduation requirements and it’s FREE! If the course is successfully completed with a grade of “C” or higher, the school district will pay the tuition. The college credit earned will automatically be recorded on the student’s official college transcript.
Some courses that offer college credit require specific prerequisites. Prerequisites can be satisfied by either submitting qualifying ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, or other equivalent placement test scores or by taking the required course. All courses require instructor approval.
Explore Concurrent Enrollment options available through your school district:
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Participation in Concurrent Enrollment begins your college experience and permanent college transcript. In contrast to the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, where college credit is granted upon successful completion of a national examination and no record is kept on the student's college transcript if the exam is not passed, registration for concurrent enrollment constitutes a commitment to enter the final course grades on your permanent college record, regardless of the results. Furthermore, credit is earned by performance and participation throughout the course, rather than by an exit examination alone.
Grades
All Concurrent Enrollment grades are posted to an official college transcript, and a college GPA is established. This transcript becomes part of your permanent college record. Final grades will also appear on your high school transcript and must be identical to the grades posted on the college transcript.
Drops and Withdrawals
All schedule adjustments, such as drops and withdrawals, must be submitted in writing to the High School Relations Office. Drop and withdraw deadlines for Concurrent Enrollment courses are set by the college. You must abide by the deadlines, no exceptions.
Drop definition: If the dropped request is made before the drop deadline, no record of the course will appear on your college transcript and no tuition is charged.
Withdraw definition: After the drop deadline, a withdraw can be made before the withdraw deadline. A "W" grade will appear on your college transcript. Your college GPA will not be affected.
For semester drop and withdraw deadlines, click here to see the Academic Calendar or you may contact the High School Relations Office. Your Student Rights and Responsibilities as an RRCC Concurrent Enrollment student can be found in the Student Life Student Handbook on the Student Life homepage.
Click here to see what the Colorado Department of Education has accomplished to expand college access for high school students
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Room #1008- Lakewood Campus or Room #7154-Arvada Campus
Highschoolrelations@rrcc.edu or (303) 914-6350 (main line)
In-person or virtual appointment available. Appointments can be scheduled through Navigate.
Participation in enrollment to RRCC begins a student’s college experience and a permanent college transcript. In contrast to the AP program (where college credit is granted upon successful completion of a national examination and no record is kept on the student’s college transcript if the exam is not passed), registration for enrollment constitutes a commitment to enter the final course grade on the student’s Permanent college record, regardless of the results. Furthermore, credit is earned by performance and participation throughout the course, rather than by an exit examination alone.