Students younger than 17 years old and who are not participating in Concurrent Enrollment programs at a Colorado public high school may be considered for underage admission by completing a “Request for Waiver of Admissions Requires for Underage Students”.
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Are you currently attending a Colorado Public High School and planning to take classes in the fall or spring? You may be eligible for Concurrent Enrollment. Talk with your high school counselor to see you are eligible to participate.
If you are a concurrent enrollment high school student, please contact the Concurrent Enrollment staff at (303) 914-6350.
Underage Wavier for Admissions
Students under the age of 17 years old who wish to waive the Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System State Board Policy must complete the following steps:
WAIVER APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES: At least two weeks prior to the first day of the semester.
New Students
- Click here to start your application.
- Be sure to say yes when asked if you would like to create a College Opportunity Fund (COF) account or apply at: www.rrcc.edu/cof
Being issued a student ID number does not guarantee underage enrollment acceptance.
- 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
Click here to complete and submit the Waiver of Admissions Requirements online form
The following required materials should be submitted with the Waiver packet:
- Official transcripts of all education completed
- RRCC academic placement test or equivalent scores (SAT OR ACT scores)
- Completion of foreign language placement test (required for students requesting enrollment an advanced-level foreign language course)
- Letter(s) of recommendation (see Waiver form for details)
- Official copies of additional standardized test results
- Portfolio of relevant educational accomplishments
Waiver Packets will be evaluated for completion and forwarded with a recommendation to the Academic Standards Committee for review.
All applications for a waiver must be submitted for review at least 2 weeks before the first day of the semester. Late Waiver applications cannot be guaranteed for review prior to the semester start date.
- Academic placement testing is offered on the RRCC Lakewood Campus by appointment or virtually on a case-by-case basis.
- Students are not required to complete all sections of the test during the same visit.
- A photo ID (Driver’s license, state ID or student ID’s accepted) is required to test—no exceptions
- Click Here for Assessment Center hours
- Request Accuplacer testing by emailing: assessment.center@rrcc.edu
After a final decision has been reached, the student will be contacted by phone or email of acceptance or denial.
If acceptance is established, students will be notified and will be able to register via Navigate.
- Pay your tuition and fees on campus or through “The Rock” student portal. Students are responsible for all tuition and fees. Click here to view the tuition chart.
- Know the drop and withdraw deadlines by viewing your detailed student schedule in The Rock.
- Activate your student email on “The Rock” student portal.
- Purchase your textbooks.
Returning Students
Meet with an Academic Advisor:
Schedule an advising appointment with an Academic Advisor to check-in and select courses for enrollment. Advising is open Monday-Thursday 9:00-6:00 and Friday 9:00-5:00.
Submit your written request to register:
Submit your written request to register to: Admissions@rrcc.edu.
Be sure to:
- Submit your request through your college issued email account.
- Include your RRCC student ID number.
- Mention that you are a returning Underage Student.
- Submit a new Student Financial Responsibility Agreement.