Riverland Community College

I am a first-time college student. I have never attended another college, nor taken any college courses. I wish to complete a degree/program at Riverland.  

1. Complete a College Application
2. Submit High School Transcripts or GED
   • It is not required to submit a High School Transcript or GED, but it is highly recommended you do so.
   • Contact your high school guidance office to request an official transcript be sent to Riverland or submit a copy of your GED certificate. 
   • If you are having trouble getting in touch with your high school counselor to send your transcript or test scores, please email admissions@riverland.edu 
3. Complete or Submit Test Scores
   • Submit standardized test reports with your high school transcript (ACT, SAT, MCA, etc.) for course placement purposes.   
   • If you do not have standardized test scores or would like to improve your course placement level, you can sign up to take the Accuplacer at www.riverland.edu/admissions/course-placement-testing. 
4. Apply for Financial Aid (If applicable)
5. Online Orientation
   • All New Students are required to complete the Online Orientation prior to setting up your Advising and Registration Appointment.
   • You'll receive the link to Online Orientation in your acceptance letter.
6. Advising & Registration Appointment
   • You will be instructed to set up an Advising & Registration Appointment with your assigned advisor at the end of Online Orientation.
   • Make sure we have received at least one of the following prior to your appointment: 
     • Your High School Transcript (if you graduated in the last 10 years)
     • Scores from ACT, SAT, and MCA testing (if taken within the last 5 years) or accuplacer scores. 
     • Transcripts for any college-level coursework taken at an accredited college or university
   • You will create an academic plan and register for classes at your Advising and Registration Appointment.
   • Questions - email advisors@riverland.edu
7. Apply for Riverland Scholarships
8. Buy your books at the Riverland Bookstore