Rockingham Community College (RCC) admits non-immigrant students with proper authorization. Our college is one of 58 colleges of the North Carolina Community College System. We offer three types of programs:

Certificates:
Skill-oriented programs that take less than a year to complete

Diplomas:
Skill-oriented programs that take one year attending full-time to complete

Degrees:
Two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees are skill-oriented, yet many students transfer to four-year institutions. Two-year Associate Degrees (Arts, Science, and Fine Arts) are college transfer programs through which students complete their first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree program.

Where is the College Located?
Rockingham Community College is located in the rolling hills of north central North Carolina. It is a rural area, so students must plan for providing their own transportation -- there is no public transportation available. There is no on-campus housing available, so students are responsible for making their own living arrangements.

What is the cost of attending RCC?
Non-immigrant students are treated as non-residents of North Carolina with regard to tuition and fees. Employment is very limited, and financial aid is not available for international students. As part of the application process, students must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover all living expenses, tuition and fees while attending RCC.

For the 2005-2006 year, the estimated annual cost for attendance is $15,800.
Tuition and Fees -- $7,000
Books and Supplies -- $600
Living Allowance -- $7,200 (estimated housing, utilities, and food at $800 per month)
Personal Allowance -- $1,000
$15,800 per academic year (August through May)

• The Letter of Welcome will provide you with general information about our campus, its programs, and DEADLINES for application.
• Admission and Enrollment Check Sheet which will guide you through the steps of application, admission, and enrollment at Rockingham Community College. It also outlines the documents that are required as part of the admission process and for I-20 issuance.
• Complete an RCC Application for Admission, which may be obtained by clicking this link. You will also need to complete a Medical History Form.
• Complete a F-1 Financial Certification Form. Each sponsor providing financial support must also complete an F-1 Sponsor Support Form. All forms must be submitted together.
• Finally, print out and sign the Student Responsibility Agreement.

ONLY when all of the above requirements have been satisfactorily met, RCC Admissions will issue an I-20 Form to the accepted student. This is the form required to obtain an F-1 visa from the appropriate Consulate Office or Embassy. Please Note: effective September 1, 2004, SEVIS has implemented a $100 fee for processing of student Visas. You will be required to pay at the time of processing.

For more information on F-1 Student Regulations, please click here.

If you are transferring from another U.S. Institution to RCC:
You will need to download and complete a Transfer Clearance Form.

Have a question? Send an e-mail

Send regular mail to:
Enrollment Services
Rockingham Community College
PO Box 38 Wentworth, NC 27375
Phone: (0011) 336/342-4261, ext. 2333; Fax: (0011) 336/342-1809
For the Hearing Impaired: (0011) 336/634-0132