Advising and Transfer Services

Advising and Transfer Services Office Offers

Advising for First-Time Students
First-time students are assigned an academic advisor based on their major. The advisors help students understand the degree requirements, register for classes, develop an academic plan, connect to campus resources, and begin to plan for the transfer process. Students must attend a ROARS (Raritan Orientation Advising Registration Sessions) before registration for the first semester of classes.

Advising for Incoming Transfer Students
Students who have earned 12+ credits at another college or university will be assigned an Incoming Transfer Advisor, who will email you shortly after you apply to RVCC. The Incoming Transfer Advisor will encourage you to send your official transcript(s) to Enrollment Services for review of possible transfer of credit. The Incoming Transfer Advisor can use your official or unofficial transcripts to perform an immediate transcript review to assist you in registering for classes. Schedule an incoming transfer advising appointment with your designated advisor here. Have questions about the transfer-in process? Email transferservices@raritanval.edu. 

Advising for Early Credit (EC) Students
Current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or greater can apply to RVCC as Early Credit, non-matriculating students. Prospective EC students and their parents/guardians will meet with an EC advisor for course registration. For more detailed information about the Early Credit program and application requirements, please click here. 

Transfer (After RVCC) Advising
It is important to us that our students transfer to institutions that meet their future academic and career goals. Additionally, we want students to learn and understand how to maximize transferring their credits to their four-year school. Our transfer advising team assists students select and apply to a four-year school before graduation from RVCC.

You don’t have to wait for your final semester at RVCC to begin thinking about transferring. Meet with our transfer team and ask your questions early! Email transferservices@raritanval.edu to make an appointment with a Transfer Advisor to ask your individual transfer questions.

Transfer Events
Did you know that four-year colleges visit RVCC many times throughout the semester? Advising and Transfer Services sponsors transfer fairs, information sessions, Instant Decision Days and “tabling days”, when representatives from four-year colleges spend a day on campus. This is a great opportunity for students to visit their table and ask any questions about the transfer options for that school.  

A list of transfer events, as well as general transfer information, is found on the Transfer RV Commons page. 

Advising for Prospective International Students
A special advisor is available to assist foreign students planning to attend RVCC on F-1 visas. The advisor will walk you step-by-step through the admissions process. For additional information contact Elizabeth Sullivan at elizabeth.sullivan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8452.

Workshops on Succeeding in College
We conduct workshops throughout the year to help you deal with the pressures of school, family and life. Topics include: time management, managing test anxiety, effective notetaking, relaxation techniques and strengthening personal relationships. For additional information, contact Bambi Kuhl at helen.kuhl@raritanval.edu.

Services for Adult Learners
Returning to the classroom after many years can be challenging and stressful. We offer special services to help you make a successful transition to college and balance school, family and work. We can also offer guidance on how to earn credits for prior learning experience.