Welcome to the Admissions Office!
We are delighted with your interest in Rockland Community College! You will find that RCC offers a wide range of degree programs designed for a career and life beyond college. One of the best ways to learn firsthand about a college is to visit the campus, so please view our visit page for your options. If you have questions or want to talk with someone in our office, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Meet Our Recruitment Team
Doina Lawler, Assistant Director of Admissions
Currently on leave
Student Pools: Adult Learners, 24-Credit High School Equivalency Program
845-574-4587
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About Doina
Doina joined RCC in 2023 as the Assistant Director of Admissions. Prior to RCC, she worked for six years in undergraduate and graduate admissions at a private institution. She is fluent in Romanian and Russian.
Oscar Arias, Recruitment Specialist II
Student Pools: Oscar works with students from many high schools in New York and New Jersey, Early Admit Program for High School Students
845-574-4272
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About Oscar
Oscar has been a part of the RCC family since 1998, and started his career in the Office of Academic Intervention. For the last 21 years he has worked with the Enrollment Services Division as an Admissions Recruiter. As a recruiter, he has worked with traditional high school graduates, early admits, transfer students, and adult learners. He believes that his success as an educator is contingent on the success of his students. Oscar is fluent in Spanish and is also a proud alumnus of RCC Class of 1989.
Elizabeth Solages, Recruitment Specialist
Student Pools: Liz works with students from many high schools in Rockland and Orange County, New York, and nearby New Jersey. She also works with high school students from states outside of New York and New Jersey.
845-574-4322
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About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Solages joined RCC in 1981. She started as an Assistant to the Coordinator of the Spring Valley Learning Center, served as an Advisor in Financial Aid, and as Evening Division Coordinator, before assuming her current position in 1995.
Elizabeth, an RCC graduate and fluent in English, French and Creole, is chair of RCC’s Haitian Heritage Month, Advisor to the Haitian Club, and contributor to many campus groups. She is an Honoree of the RCC Foundation for Leadership, and is a SUNY Chancellor Award recipient.