Important Information Before You Apply

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Email Address
An email address is required for your application. We require this information to ensure that we can best serve you and provide you with the most up-to-date college information in the most expeditious manner.

Social Security Number (SSN) and Date of Birth
Riverland requests your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth to help identify your record within the system and ensure that all of your data is matched together, including financial aid application information, if applicable. If you provide your SSN and Date of Birth, it will be used by school officials for positive identification, institutional research, and required state and federal reporting. It may also be used within the system for purposes such as system consumer and alumni relations and to create summary data about system programs through data matches with other state agencies.

Program Start Dates
Make sure the program you are selecting starts on the semester for which you are applying. DO NOT APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE PROGRAM.

Required Education
To be accepted into Riverland Communityl College, you will need to have earned or will earn your high school or GED diploma. If you are currently in high school and applying to the PSEO program, please
view the eligibility requirements.

Your Privacy
The College is asking you to provide information that includes private information under state and federal law. You are not legally required to provide the information the College is requesting, however, the College may not be able to effectively process your application if you do not provide sufficient information. With some exceptions, unless you consent to further release of private information, access to this information will be limited to school officials, including faculty who have legitimate educational interests in the information. Under certain circumstances, federal and state laws authorize release of private information without your consent.

  • To other schools in which you seek or intend to enroll, or are enrolled, if you are first notified of the release
  • To federal, state, or local officials for purposes of program compliance, audit, or evaluation
  • As appropriate in connection with your application for, or receipt of, financial aid
  • To your parents, if your parents claim you as a dependent student for tax purposes
  • If the information is sought with a subpoena, court order, or otherwise permitted by other state of federal law, and
  • To an organization in educational research or accrediting agency

Federal and State legislation requires that the contents of student files be open to review by the student. Application forms, high school transcripts, test dates, letters, and recommendations that are sent as part of any application for admission will be open to the student’s review upon request.

Computer Requirements

Your computer must have JavaScript enabled to use the online application. Call Admissions if you need assistance.

Acceptance to the college does not automatically guarantee your admission into a specific program. Many programs require a separate application and selection process.

Riverland Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. In order to eliminate barriers, we take appropriate measure to assess each student's ability to participate and benefit through placement testing and counseling. Based on the assessment and counseling, student are then provided with campus services or a referral to community services to be better prepared for successful participation. Read More.

Need Assistance?

Contact our Admissions Department and we would be happy to help!

Contact Admissions Specialists or schedule an online or phone appointment with one of our Academic Advisors:

Front Desk: 507-433-0600
Email: admissions@riverland.edu

Frequently Asked Questions