Early Admissions is for high school students who are academically ready for college and want to take college course work during their junior and/or senior year. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth start to your first semester!
- Schedule an interview with the Enrollment Coordinator assigned to your high school.
- Complete the admissions application. There is no fee to apply to the college. Students must be 16 years old at the time of application.
Application deadlines: These deadlines are earlier than RACC's other deadlines to ensure enough time for the interview, approval, placement test, and scheduling process.
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: Nov. 1
- Summer: April 15
- Complete the Early Admissions application form.
- Submit your most current transcripts (high school and/or home school evaluations).
- Schedule an appointment and take the placement test. Contact Enrollment Services at 610-607-6224.
- Schedule a follow-up appointment with your assigned Enrollment Coordinator for advising and registration. Students must score into the college level English and Math courses to participate in the program.
- Schedule courses if eligible. Students are permitted to enroll in two (2) courses each semester. Students must meet the prerequisites for the courses they intend to take.
- Pay tuition and fees by the tuition due dates.
- Obtain your student photo ID and parking tag from the campus security office in the lobby of Penn Hall (Campus Map).
- Purchase books at the Campus Bookstore.
- Early Admissions students are expected to adhere to the College's Student Code of Conduct as indicated in the Student Handbook.
View our full checklist for first-time students.
