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RACC Receives Generous Donation from First Priority Bank
RACC Receives Generous Donation from First Priority Bank
Monday, December 07, 2020

RACC Receives Generous Donation from First Priority Bank

Reading, PA – The Foundation for Reading Area Community College has received a generous $7,000 donation from F

Reading, PA – The Foundation for Reading Area Community College has received a generous $7,000 donation from First Priority Bank, a division of Mid Penn Bank. This contribution will support Reading Area Community College (RACC)’s Dual Enrollment/Pathway Programs. Under the RACC Dual Enrollment Program, current high school students can begin their post-secondary education and start earning college credits from multiple programs at the college. RACC has collaborated with seventeen area high schools to offer college credit for college-level courses students take at their high school. The courses taught at the high school must cover the same competencies as courses taught at RACC.

“With the average student debt around $30,000, we continue to offer solutions for our students to manage their college debt, save time, and better prepare them for the expectations of college-level course work. Even during these uncertain times, what is best for the students is at the center of everything we do,” says RACC President Dr. Susan D. Looney.

Mid Penn Bancorp Inc., headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, has been serving the community since 1868. Mid Penn has 39 retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania and total assets of more than $2 billion. Its footprint includes Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Fayette, Lancaster, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northumberland, Schuylkill and Westmoreland counties. The bank offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to meet the banking needs of the communities it serves. To learn more about Mid Penn Bank, visit www.midpennbank.com.

To learn more about the Dual Enrollment/Pathway Programs at RACC, call 610.607.5127. To learn more about giving opportunities with The Foundation for Reading Area Community College, call contact foundation@racc.edu or 610-607-6239.

Keystone Virtual College
Keystone Virtual College
Thursday, September 24, 2020

Keystone Virtual College

The only virtual college and career event for all Pennsylvania high school students

Students and families can now sign-up now for Keystone Virtual College Exploration - the only virtual college and career event for all Pennsylvania high school students.

RACC is proud to be presenting on October 6 and 27.

There are more than 300 sessions from which to choose including local, national, and international colleges and universities; skilled trades, career exploration, financial aid and scholarship organizations and non-college training programs. Attend as many sessions as you want. 

How does it work?

Attend FREE 45 minute virtual sessions on a variety of college and career topics via individual Zoom links. Session options include individual college, career and trade information sessions as well as panel sessions composed of multiple organizations. 

Who is invited?

  • High school students
  • Families and counselors

Virtual sessions take place October 1 – November 6 with times varying, mostly weekdays, afternoon/evening, and select Sundays.

All sessions secure--your information will only be shared with the college/organization for which you register.

What is covered?

Sessions cover topics such as how to apply to college, essay writing tips, high demand career fields, skilled trades, non-college options, financial aid, scholarships, college student life, and more. Watch, learn, and get your questions answered about academics, athletics, diversity, study abroad, and other topics.

Register for EVERY session of interest and you will receive a ZOOM link to the session. Then log in to your session using your phone or computer. Can’t make the live session? No problem--go ahead and register for the session and then view the session recording at your convenience.

Parents are invited too. Simply register with your student’s information. 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, ask questions, and discover your best college and career fit and how to finance it.

RACC Wins Funding for ECE Students
RACC Wins Funding for ECE Students
Friday, August 07, 2020

Reading Area Community College Wins Funding to Support Early Childhood Education Students

Reading, PA-August 7, 2020 – Reading Area Community College has been awarded a $252,000 grant from the Early C

Reading, PA-August 7, 2020 – Reading Area Community College has been awarded a $252,000 grant from the Early Childhood Professional Development Organization at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education for this academic year. The funds will cover tuition costs for Early Childhood Education students who are employed in Department of Human Services-licensed childcare centers and meet the eligibility requirements.

RACC’s Early Childhood Education pathway allows traditional students, high school career technology students, and incumbent workforce students the opportunity to begin to work incrementally along the PA ECE Career Pathway. This pathway, a model for the state, has been designed to support the educational needs of all students who desire to work with young children, starting as early as high school through the Career Technology Center’s Teacher Academy and earn nested credentials, such as the Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA). RACC’s AAS then transfers seamlessly to a BSED (Pre-k-Grade 4 teaching certification) at Kutztown University (KU).

For more information about enrolling in Early Childhood Education Pathway, contact the Early Childhood office 610-372-4721 x5263 for the ECE Scholar application.

Dr Looney - Campus open July 16
Dr Looney - Campus open July 16
Thursday, July 16, 2020

Campus open July 16. Fall in person classes start August 24.

Fall in person classes start August 24. More information...

Fall in person classes start August 24. More information...

Ordering summer books
Ordering summer books
Thursday, May 28, 2020

Summer Semester Textbooks

Ordering your books for your summer classes.

Ordering your books for your summer classes.

If you have financial aid, you can now use it to order your textbooks on-line through the Barnes and Noble RACC Bookstore. Textbooks will be shipped to your home at no charge as the physical store is closed.

Click here to order your text books

  • Click on TEXTBOOKS
  • Click on FIND TEXTBOOKS
  • Choose SUMMER for the term 
  • Enter each course that you are registered for and it will indicate what books you need
  • Add items to your cart and then proceed to checkout
  • Create an account if you do not have one
  • Choose financial aid in the payment step

To check to see how much financial aid you have for books, log into myRACC and click on Self-Service. Then click on My Bookstore to see available funds.

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Congratulations to 2020-2021 League for Innovation in the Community College League Excellence Award Winners at Reading Area Community College
Jan 13, 2021

The League for Innovation in the Community College is an international organization with a mission to culti

RACC Bookstore Hours
Jan 12, 2021

The RACC bookstore is open for in-person shopping and to pickup purchases made online.

Pamela Tuck
Dec 07, 2020
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