Dear Student:

Are you interested in learning more about ways to start your college education early? If you are, this booklet will provide helpful information about Rockingham Community College's innovative program opportunities to get a Jump Start on your college career! These programs are designed for high school students to enroll in college courses not otherwise available and to encourage high school students to utilize post secondary opportunities as a means of pursuing lifelong educational and training goals. Further, RCC college courses qualify for honors credit and students are exempt from tuition.

As you begin the registration process for your 2008 - 2009 classes, you have the opportunity to enroll in courses at RCC. You will be attending college classes while receiving high school and college university credits. Upon completion of these college/university courses you may continue to take classes at RCC and then transfer to a four-year college or university as a junior. You may also enroll in a four-year college or university upon high school graduation and transfer RCC credits in which you have earned a "C" grade or better. Technical and advanced vocational courses can be applied towards a certificate, diploma or degree program at RCC. Another Option, the "Learn and Earn Online" program allows 9th - 12th grade students to take a variety of RCC online college-credit classes. Students can earn both high school and college credit for the completed courses.

Information in this booklet outlines the steps to enroll in RCC courses. I encourage you to share this information and talk to your high school counselor and parents. By taking the first step to enroll in college courses, you are one step closer to completing your college education.

If you have any questions, please contact the RCC counselor working with your high school. A list of counselors and their phone numbers is listed on page 7 of this booklet. We look forward to seeing you at RCC!

Sincerely,

Dr. Sheila Ruhland
Vice President for Instruction
ruhlands@rockinghamcc.edu

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