Category: Announcements

2020 Fall Semester Welcome

Welcome to Richland’s Fall 2020 Semester! Welcome to the Fall 2020 semester at Richland Community College. As the Vice President of Student Success, I want to remind each of you that we are here to help in any way we can so that you have optimal success this semester. The Student Success Team is always…

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SSC Hour Update

The Student Success Center will close daily from 1 – 2pm  (for cleaning and disinfecting) beginning Monday, August 10, 2020. Please remember if you need assistance with admissions, registration, financial aid, testing, records, bill payment or any other students services please call (217) 875-7211, Ext. 6267. There are still appointments available for registration, visit www.richland.edu/registration…

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Fall 2020 Registration-palooza

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,…

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Virtual Guide to Registration

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…

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New Student Registration – Saturday July 25

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…

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June 30 – 2020 Illinois MAP Grant Cutoff Date

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…

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Refer a Friend

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…

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Online Summer STEAM Camps

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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Richland adds new Cybersecurity Program

A new AAS in Cybersecurity was approved by the Richland board in December 2018 and later approved by the ICCB and IBHE in 2019.  Thanks to financial support from the Workforce Development Grant, the College hired Aaron Barnett as our new Cybersecurity Program Director in September 2019.  Aaron came to the position with experience in…

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Richland Community College Welcomes New Outreach Coordinator for Agricultural Programs

Richland Community College would like to welcome Dave Shiley as the new Outreach Coordinator for Agricultural Programs. Shiley began his duties at Richland on December 16, 2019, and he is looking forward to connecting with potential students and agribusinesses within the district. Shiley will be working with the high school agricultural programs within Richland’s district…

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