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Students may qualify for free internet

Aug 7, 2020
Free internet access will be provided to 25 Rockingham Community College students who are enrolled in at least 9 credit hours and meet other eligibility criteria. The deadline to apply for the grant is Aug. 18. The College is sending a message to eligible students, so be sure to log in and check your RCC … Read More

RCC announces 101 Spring graduates

Jul 27, 2020
Rockingham Community College reorganized its commencement exercises with health and safety in mind, splitting the ceremony across two days as RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw presented certificates, diplomas and degrees to the College’s December, May, and July graduates. The graduation ceremony was held on Thursday and Friday, July 23-24. To practice social distancing, groups of … Read More

31 earn high school diplomas at RCC

Jul 24, 2020
Rockingham Community College held a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 22, honoring graduates of its High School Equivalency and Adult High School programs. Finishing the programs this year were 28 HSE students and three AHS students. In a modified ceremony, graduates and their families stayed in their vehicles until called to enter the gym hallway … Read More

RCC plans calculated comeback for fall semester

Jul 22, 2020
WENTWORTH – Rockingham Community College has put into place its plan for the fall semester, paying close attention to the health and safety of its students and employees in light of COVID-19. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 17, with a majority offered online. “Like many community college campuses in North Carolina and nationwide, we have … Read More

RCC to open machining lab at Reidsville High School

Jul 17, 2020
REIDSVILLE – A machining lab that will enable students to earn high school credits – and tuition-free college credits at the same time – and to finish with a certificate in hand, will open this fall. High school juniors and seniors can enroll in the program, taught by Rockingham Community College instructors, and pay only … Read More

Trustees to meet July 21

Jul 16, 2020
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. While the Trustees traditionally meet in person in the Gwynn Boardroom in the Administration Building, due to the COVID-19 situation, visitors are restricted, and several Trustees will join the meeting by phone. The public is invited … Read More

Another $104k awarded to students affected by COVID-19; new applications due July 6

Jun 29, 2020
WENTWORTH – Rockingham Community College has awarded another group of students with emergency funds through the CARES Act, for a total so far of $254,190. RCC awarded more than $150,000 to 280-plus spring semester students during the first wave of applications, which deadlined on May 11. Following a second wave of applications on June 5, … Read More

Brewery equipment open for bids

Jun 15, 2020
Rockingham Community College is accepting bids on several pieces of brewery equipment, now that the Brewery Science degree program has been discontinued. The RCC Board of Trustees Executive Committee voted on June 15 to offer the following items for bid: Five (5) 1/6 barrel ball lock stainless steel kegs (used) Minimum bid: $20 Four (4) … Read More

Trustees Executive Committee plans to meet June 15

Jun 12, 2020
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees Executive Committee tentatively plans to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 15. The meeting may not be held; this is a contingency plan. The public is invited to listen to the meeting’s open session by phone by calling 336-791-6933 and entering pass code 051920#.

Leadership Rockingham graduates Class of 2020

Jun 11, 2020
The Rockingham Community College Foundation and the Chambers of Commerce of Reidsville, Eden and Western Rockingham, just graduated another class of Leadership Rockingham. The program, which kicked off in September 2019 at the Morehead-Fair House in Eden, has a rich history in Rockingham County, with nearly two dozen classes of community leaders. Leadership Rockingham began … Read More

Stay close to home with RCC this Fall

Jun 5, 2020
For more information on Rockingham Community College, courses, enrolling, or registering, please contact the Admissions Office at 336-342-4261 ext. 2333 or admissions@rockinghamcc.edu. We can’t wait to hear from you! ____________________________ Rockingham Community College is here for you, close to home – take a course with us! RCC is accepting applications for Fall semester. Don’t wait … Read More

Foundation awards 76 students with $200 for healthcare license exams

May 22, 2020
Students in the Health Sciences programs at Rockingham Community College are unlike students in many of the other programs. “They’re not your typical 19-year-olds or just out of high school. They are 30-year-old students coming back to school, working, and raising families. Life is happening to them, big time,” said Vickie Chitwood, associate professor and … Read More

RCC recognizes 207 honor students for Spring semester

May 18, 2020
Rockingham Community College announces that for Spring semester, 65 students were named to the President’s List and 142 to the Dean’s List. Students on the President’s List maintained a 4.0 GPA within the semester, with at least 12 college-level credit hours. Students on the Dean’s List maintained a 3.25 GPA within the semester with at … Read More

RCC live streams virtual celebration on what was supposed to be graduation day

May 14, 2020
While Rockingham Community College’s Spring Commencement ceremony was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Director of Student Life and Athletics Maggie Murray hosted a virtual celebration at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8 – the original time and date when graduation was supposed to begin. Filmed from the activity room in the Whitcomb Student Center, Murray … Read More

RCC announces Spring graduates

May 14, 2020
Rockingham Community College bestowed 259 credentials on its May graduates. The commencement ceremony has been rescheduled for late July, so the May 2020 and December 2019 graduates can join the summer graduates at their ceremony. BROWNS SUMMIT Samantha Bryce Cole – Associate in Science Degree Logan Victoria Coleman – Accounting Managerial/Small Business Accounting Certificate Loren … Read More

$150k in Emergency Relief Funds awarded to students; $350k still available

May 12, 2020
Rockingham Community College will award upwards of $150,000 to more than 280 students after the first wave of applications have been processed from Spring semester students seeking financial help through the CARES Act. Checks will be mailed by May 27, or direct deposited into students’ bank accounts if RCC has that information on file. The … Read More

Trustees to meet May 19

May 8, 2020
The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees will hold its regular bimonthly meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. While the Trustees traditionally meet in person in the Gwynn Boardroom in the Administration Building, due to the COVID-19 situation, visitors are restricted, and several Trustees will join the meeting by phone. The public is invited … Read More

RCC plans virtual celebration of grads

May 7, 2020
Rockingham Community College will host a Virtual Celebration at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8, to honor its December 2019 and May 2020 graduates, student award winners, and all RCC students and employees. Please join us as we livestream the event on RCC’s YouTube channel. Graduates’ names will be scrolled on-screen. May 8 was supposed to … Read More

Students: Apply for emergency relief funds by May 11

Apr 30, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education is providing federal funding for students who have been impacted by the disruption of the delivery of instruction due to COVID-19 through the CARES Act (Cornonavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) HEERF (Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund). Students must complete the Emergency Relief Fund application to apply – click here … Read More

Learn how high school students can take free RCC courses

Apr 21, 2020
Did you know that students can take RCC courses for FREE while they’re still in high school? Join us for a webinar (or by phone) on Wednesday, April 22 at 2 p.m. to learn important information for Rockingham County rising juniors and rising seniors interested in taking classes through the NC Career and College Promise … Read More
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