July 30, 2020
REGISTRATION IS GOING ON NOW. Sign Up for a Registration Appointment TODAY! If you are new to Richland or have been away for awhile and you are ready to come back, we are offering several opportunities to join us for upcoming Registration Events. You will be able to meet with Success Coaches, Financial Aid Specialists,…
Read MoreJuly 16, 2020
Are you ready to start college but you just don’t know where to begin? If you are new to Richland, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to join us for one of these Virtual Events. Join members of our Student Success Team as they guide you through our Admissions, Transfer and Accommodations processes. They…
Read MoreJuly 15, 2020
Sign Up for New Student Registration – Saturday, July 25 If you are new to Richland, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to join us for this event on July 25 from 10am to 2pm. This is your chance to talk with members of our student success team and get financial aid help. Registering…
Read MoreJuly 01, 2020
Richland Community College, in partnership with Decatur Public Schools, was recently awarded a $240,000 Career and Technical Education (CTE) grant from the Illinois State Board of Education for its CTE Education Career Pathway program. The Education Career Pathway is aimed at providing students with learning experiences and knowledge that prepare them to consider educator preparation…
Read MoreJune 25, 2020
We have just received word from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) that the 2020-2021 Illinois MAP (Monetary Award Program) Grant cutoff date is Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Students who complete their 2020-2021 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on or after Wednesday, July 1, 2020 will not be eligible for the MAP Grant…
Read MoreJune 23, 2020
Richland Community College and eight additional colleges in the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement (C2A3) will receive $529,924.48 over the course of the next four years as part of a cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS). The nine Midwestern community colleges that make up the Alliance…
Read MoreJune 16, 2020
Richland Community College recently announced its plans for the fall semester, including measures it will take concerning the safety of its students and employees in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Restore Richland plan hinges upon the State of Illinois’ progress as it moves in to Stage 4 of the Restore Illinois plan outlined…
Read MoreJune 04, 2020
Decatur Public Transit System recently donated two city buses to support the EnRich Program at Richland Community College. According to Courtney Carson, Executive Director of External Affairs, “This donation creates the local partnerships that allow Richland to give back to the community. We wanted to offer a passenger endorsement for our CDL training participants and…
Read MoreMay 29, 2020
Richland Community College summer courses are set to begin online June 1, allowing students to stay on track with their educational goals in a safe environment. Richland offers a low tuition, financial aid and scholarship options and easily transferable credits, giving students the tools they need to complete their education. Dr. Isaac Zuniga, Vice President…
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Refer a Friend and be entered into our drawing for Apple AirPods! You know Richland Community College has made a major impact in your life. Now it’s time to share that experience with a friend. Let your friends and family know why you chose Richland and how they can too! Simply visit richland.edu/refer_a_friend and fill out the…
Read MoreParents, do your kids want to learn how to make their own video game? Join us online this summer! Richland is partnering with Black Rocket to offer a selection of online summer camps for youth that are interested in technology, programming, video games, videography, and more. Use coupon code “richland” to save $20. To register: https://blackrocket.com/online/rih
Read MoreMay 05, 2020
Richland Community College is partnering with Black Rocket, a national leader in tech-education, to offer a variety of online STEAM camps this summer! If your child is interested in coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality or any other technology-related field then these summer camps will be a perfect fit. Each week your child will be led by top teachers in LIVE classes! Students will benefit from…
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