Apply & Enroll

Complete the Admission Information Form.

Once you have completed the Admission Information Form, please submit:

• Final high school/GED transcript
• All official college transcripts (if applicable)
• Proof of residency (through an acceptable form of identification)
  • Accepted forms of verification include:
    • Driver’s license or State ID card
    • Mail from state/federal government, including your name and in-district address
    • Power or utility bill (Telephone/Cellular phone bills are not accepted)
    • Rental/Mortgage documentation

(To avoid out-of-district fees, you must reside within the Richland Community College district for at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester. Students who are taking completely online courses are not charged OOD or OOS fees.)

Create your FSA ID and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov. Richland’s School code is 010879.

Eligible undocumented students can apply for state financial aid through the Alternative Application on isac.org.

The FAFSA generally takes 3-5 business days to process and be received by Richland Community College. Once your FAFSA has been received, you will receive an email at the email address listed on your FAFSA with information about the next step in the financial aid process.

Check with your Success Coach to see if you need to complete a placement test. ACT, SAT, and high school grade point average are also utilized for course placement. Review our course placement options to determine your eligibility.

The Accuplacer Next Generation is the placement test that Richland Community College utilizes. Placement Exam scores are used to determine what courses you are eligible to enroll in.

To prepare for the exam, students can access the free Accuplacer Practice App. This app can be accessed using a computer, cell phone, or tablet. Students can also utilize the Accuplacer online course for test preparation; request access from your Success Coach.

To sit for the placement exam, you must bring a valid photo ID. In addition, you may not bring electronic devices, pencils or pens, hoodies, hats, food, drinks, coats, or jackets into the testing room.

If you require accommodations due to a disability for placement testing or for your courses, please visit our Accommodations page or contact the Accommodations Specialist at accom@richland.edu for more information.

Schedule an appointment with your assigned Success Coach. They will help you understand how to navigate Richland processes and degree requirements.

You can make an appointment by calling (217) 875-7211, Ext. 6267, or by accessing your MyRichland student account.

For registration and advising, schedule a virtual or on-campus appointment with your Success Coach. If you do not know who your Success Coach is, you may email records@richland.edu or call (217) 875-7211, Ext. 6267. If any of the available appointment times do not work for you, please email your Success Coach for an alternative. You can find contact information for Success Coaches by visiting www.richland.edu/studentsuccess.

If you have general questions about registration, you can contact the Solutions Center by calling (217) 875-7211, Ext. 6267.

The Richland Community College Foundation has a scholarship for everyone. Get matched with scholarships by going to www.richland.edu/scholarships.

You can also learn about scheduled monthly payment plans to attend Richland.

(Note: you can only apply for scholarships once you have completed FAFSA and enrolled in classes.)

Stop by the Solution Desk in the Student Success Center for your Richland ID. Students must present a valid form of photo identification before a Richland Student ID card can be issued.

Purchase textbooks for classes in the Bookstore. The Bookstore has options to rent and buy new/used books. You can also access the store online.

Complete your Canvas Orientation (online) and attend New Student Orientation (PASS 200).

You are required to complete a one-time online orientation to Canvas, the Learning Management System. This self-paced orientation is available in Canvas within 24 hours of a student registering for courses and should be completed prior to the start of classes. Students can access their Canvas courses on the first day of class only if the orientation has been completed and passed. For more information on the Canvas Student Orientation, go to www.richland.edu/online.

You are also signed up for the New Student Orientation Class (PASS 200) when you register for classes. Check your course and fee statement to find the date and time listed for your class.  If you were not registered for the New Student Orientation (PASS 200), stop by the Solution Center in the Student Success Center to add it to your schedule. During New Student Orientation, you will learn more about Richland and the helpful student resources you can take advantage of while you are student here.