New Student
Orientation
Rockland Community College’s New Student Orientation is an invaluable experience for all first-year students, regardless of academic affiliation or program of study. Orientation will provide you with the opportunity to become familiar with campus resources, learn about distinguished program offerings, and interact with current students, faculty, and staff before beginning classes.
All new students are expected to complete Orientation.
Let's Get Started.
Sign up for New Student Orientation to learn about the College and finalize your pre-registered class schedule with an advisor. Be sure to fill out your Application Status forms and Focus2 Assessment before the date of your orientation, so you can be properly registered for your classes.
You will receive formal invitation for Orientation by email.
**Those who do not attend New Student Orientation will be withdrawn from their pre-registered schedule of classes that was made upon completing the Application Status forms and Focus2 assessment.
Virtual New Student Orientation
In addition to completing your Virtual Student Orientation, here are additional steps you should take to successfully register and start at RCC!
- Be sure to fill out your Focus2 Assessment, this helps our advisors properly register you for classes.
- Apply for Financial Aid.
- If you haven’t submitted your proof vaccination, please visit the What Students Should Know page to learn how to submit your proof.
Parent FAQ
We are bound by federal law — the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) — to protect student privacy. We cannot violate confidentiality or provide information that violates this law, which protects the privacy of student educational records and gives students (over the age of 18 years or attending an institution of higher education) the right to access and correct their records. In addition, information contained in the educational records, beyond directory information, cannot be shared without the student’s written consent.
Many students are eligible for financial aid and all students are encouraged to apply for funds to help them meet the cost of higher education. Funds are generally available for those who demonstrate financial need. Please visit our Financial Aid page for more information.
Please visit our Paying for College web page to learn about financial aid, scholarships, loans, payment plans, grants, on-campus employment and more!
At Rockland Community College, students are provided with a specialized Student Success Team that will help with your student’s academic journey, career exploration, transfer planning, support service referrals, etc. In addition, RCC provides students with free tutoring services, which includes the Tutoring & Science Learning Center and The Reading and Writing Center (RWC).
The Job Placement office at Rockland Community College assists students with connecting them to part-time or full-time employment on or off campus.
Accessibility Services works collaboratively with the College community to facilitate equal access for students with disabilities to the educational programs, services and facilities of Rockland Community College.
Students can purchase their books and supplies through the Campus Bookstore.
The safety of the RCC Community is a top priority. The Closures and Delays webpage is designed to keep the RCC Community informed about campus closures and delays. Please check the page often for updated information in the event of a closing or delay as we will post regularly with details.
Closures and Delays are also reported and posted via these channels:
step #1
Admissions
Complete your admissions checklist after applying to RCC
step #2
Orientation
Sign up for New Student Orientation to learn about the College and register for classes with an advisor
step #3
Registration
Still need help registering for classes? Schedule an appointment with your Student Success Advisor to register for your first term
Activate your RCC email with your username and password
Submit your certificate of residency, immunization form, and transcripts
Confirm placement and come in for placement testing
Complete your FAFSA application, apply for scholarships, and pay your bill
Sign up for New Student Orientation and attend the date you scheduled
Get advised if you still need to register for classes