| APPLYING TO ROANE STATE | |
| ______ | Complete RSCC application online On the Admissions Login page, click on “First time user account creation” to get started. |
| ______ | Pay $20, non-refundable application fee Mail to: Roane State Community College Admissions Office 276 Patton Lane Harriman, TN 37748-5011 |
| ______ | Request high school/GED transcripts |
| ______ | Request transcripts from all colleges attended Upon receipt of students’ transcripts, any college- level math and/or English courses will be evaluated and posted to their Roane State transcript. Successful completion of college-level English and math may, under special circumstances, exempt students from submitting ACT scores or COMPASS testing. |
| ______ | Have schools send transcripts to RSCC For high school or GED transcripts Mail to: Roane State Community College Admissions Office 276 Patton Lane Harriman, TN 37748-5011 For college transcripts Mail to: Records/Registration Office 276 Patton Lane Harriman, TN 37748-5011 |
| ______ | If under 21, submit official ACT scores to Admissions If you are not yet 21 years old and your ACT scores from high school are three or more years old, you must take the ACT-Residual* or the ACT-National exam in order to attend RSCC. * ACT-Residual test scores may NOT be used to qualify for the HOPE Scholarship (lottery). Scores may be used, however, to qualify for Dual Enrollment Grants for those interested in the Dual Studies program. Dual studies courses allow high school students to earn college credit and high school credit at the same time. ACT-Residual testing is strictly for admission to Roane State. Mail scores to: Roane State Community College Admissions Office 276 Patton Lane Harriman, TN 37748-5011 Click here for more testing information. |
| ______ | Take the COMPASS test if necessary If you are 21 years or older, and plan to pursue a degree program, you must take the COMPASS exam in order to attend RSCC. Click here for more testing information. |
| ______ | Submit Hepatitis B Form to Admissions Office (shot not required) To print the form, click here. Students only need to read, complete and sign the form. Mail to: Roane State Community College Admissions Office 276 Patton Lane Harriman, TN 37748-5011 |
| ______ | Submit MMR shot record if necessary (for full-time students only) Provide proof of two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) immunizations if born in or after 1957. If you graduated from a Tennessee high school in 1999 or thereafter, this requirement is waived, and you will not need to submit proof of MMR immunizations. If this requirement is not waived, proof of two MMR shots is required for all full-time students (students taking 12 hours or more) BEFORE registration can be completed. To print the form, click here. |
| ______ | Attend a New Student Orientation During this session, you will meet with an adviser who will help with selecting courses for your first semester. You will register for classes during New Student Orientation, so it's very important that you attend. You will be assigned a faculty academic adviser during your first semester of enrollment. Click here for the New Student Orientation schedule. Click here for directions to campuses. Remember, you will be able to register for classes at orientation. Click here to see the class schedule. |
| ______ | Pay your fees
Please remember to pay fees to avoid deletion of your class schedule. |
| APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID | |
| ______ | Complete the FAFSA Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. January 1 is the first date that the FAFSA will be available for the next school year. Fill out your FAFSA early. DO NOT WAIT for college acceptance to do this! |
| ______ | Complete forms as directed by Financial Aid Dept. |
| ______ | Complete the online Financial Aid orientation. Click here to go to the orientation. |
| Click here for more information about Financial Aid. | |
| Click here for Veterans Benefits. | |
| LEARNING ABOUT ROANE STATE | |
| ______ | Register for RaiderAlert RaiderAlert is a system that can text safety messages to your mobile device. Registration only takes a moment. Click here to learn more about RaiderAlert and to sign up. |
| ______ | Check on transfer program information If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, be sure to make a contact there and obtain specific program information. Also, check to see if we have an articulation agreement with the college of your choice. Articulation agreements help streamline the transfer process to a four-year school. Click here for more information about Articulation Agreements. |
| ______ | Buy your books The Roane State Bookstore will help you with all your textbook needs. The Bookstore has locations on the main campus in Harriman and at the Oak Ridge Campus. You may also buy books online. Click here to learn more about the Bookstore. |
| ______ | If you need assistance with deciding on a major/career ....
If you are undecided on your major, you may contact Counseling and Career Services for information about taking an online career assessment. Taking an online career assessment, as well as exploring available career exploration and planning Web sites, are often the first steps students should take to begin the process of deciding on a major. Counselors can provide students with guidance throughout this process. New students who are undecided on their major often begin college with a major of AS General, until a more specific major is selected. Click here for information about Counseling and Career Services. Click here for a list of Roane State programs: Please note, readmit students and transfer students who need assistance with scheduling their classes or with information about how their previous classes apply to a specific program should contact the Advising Resource Center at (865) 882-4597 or a faculty advisor in their major. |