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With all that’s going on right now, it’s the perfect time to focus on the positive: your future. Are you looking to stay close to home for college, save money and transfer to a four-year university later? Are you a high school junior or senior looking to jump ahead by taking college classes over the summer? Or, are you an adult interested in training for an exciting new career? If so, Raritan Valley Community College is the place for you!  RVCC will host its Virtual Open House; via an online webinar, and throughout April, the College will also offer virtual General Information Sessions. To further support new students, RVCC is now waiving its $25 application fee. Now’s your chance to hear from admissions and financial aid specialists, faculty, students and alumni, and get all your questions answered. Click here to browse and register for RVCC’s Information Sessions.

Here’s What You’ll Learn from RVCC’s Virtual Spring Open House: 

1. Learn How to Enroll for Classes for the Summer & Fall Semesters

RVCC has made the admissions process easy, whether you’re a first-time student or you are transferring from another school. The application process is easy, takes approximately 20 minutes--and for a limited time--the $25 fee is being waived! During the Virtual Spring Open House, you will learn everything that you need to know about enrollment for the Summer and Fall Semesters. Take the first step toward a more successful future while still in your PJs!

2. Explore Financial Aid Options Including Scholarships, Grants & Loans

RVCC’s Virtual Spring Open House will give you access to RVCC’s Financial Aid Specialists, who are incredibly helpful in navigating you through the process. They are experts in all state, national and College financial aid options including scholarships, grants,  and loans. You will also learn about New Jersey’s Free Tuition Program and how you may qualify. The College’s Financial Aid Specialists will partner with you to tailor a financial aid package that meets your needs.

3. Learn about RVCC’s Academic Programs Designed to Transfer to Four-Year Colleges & Universities

Start your college education at RVCC and go anywhere. While Rutgers University is our most popular transfer school, RVCC graduates have continued their education at prestigious colleges and universities in New Jersey, across the nation and even abroad. RVCC has agreements with more than 90 colleges and universities that allow you to seamlessly transfer credits. Register for the Open House today!

4. Discover RVCC’s Honors College for High Achieving Students

At RVCC’s Virtual Spring Open House you can learn about RVCC’s Honors College, which provides an enriching, rigorous, academic environment for a select group of high achieving students. As an Honors College student, you can take advantage of small, seminar-style classes, special advising and cultural and educational trips. Challenging honors-level courses will leave you well prepared to transfer to highly competitive four-year colleges and universities. Get the details at RVCC’s Virtual Spring Open House. Register now!

5. Explore RVCC’s Workforce Programs Designed in Partnership with Local Industry

RVCC works with the local industry to offer a variety of high-quality, affordable Workforce Training Programs that have a proven track record of success and job placement. Programs are offered in such in-demand fields as HVAC, auto technology, advanced manufacturing, cosmetology and esthetics. In fact, RVCC’s Career Training is unrivaled among the competition!

6. Learn About RVCC’s Student Life and Student Athletics

From life-changing community service opportunities to a large variety of clubs and organizations, RVCC offers a vibrant and enriching student life that extends far beyond the classroom. And, if you are more interested in sports, you’ll enjoy learning about RVCC’s Athletics Program, which is top-notched!  The College offers nine men’s and women’s teams and is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Garden State Athletic Conference. Getting involved is a win-win because you get to compete, build a great network of friends, and even apply for athletic scholarships at four-year colleges and universities.

If you’re wondering, “What are the best state colleges near me to check out in 2020?” Hands down, it’s definitely Raritan Valley Community College! With its extensive selection of college degree and certificate programs, RVCC offers high quality education at an affordable cost.

About RVCC

RVCC has been ranked the best community college in NJ by WalletHub.com and Niche.com. Washington Monthly ranked RVCC eighth in the country in the category of “Best Colleges for Adult Learners (2 Year Colleges)” for 2018. As a leading state college in New Jersey, RVCC serves students locally from Somerset County and Hunterdon County, across the country, and around the world, offering top degree programs and the best local career training. For information, visit www.raritanval.edu.