Admissions

This category includes students who were previous Career & College Promise or Early College students through Rowan-Cabarrus as well as students transferring into Rowan-Cabarrus from another post-secondary institution.

Special Credit Student

Students who wish to register for credit courses, as Undecided may be admitted as special credit and earn up to 18 hours before declaring a program of study. This may also include students enrolled in another college or university and wish to take course(s) that will transfer back.

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Returning Curriculum Student

Students who previously attended Rowan-Cabarrus and received a letter grade of A, B, C, D, F, or W, and have not attended for two or more consecutive semesters.

Service members and reservists who are temporarily unable to attend class or have to suspend their studies due to service requirements can be readmitted to their program of study. The service member must submit military orders to the Office of the Registrar along with his/her intention to return to school upon completion of their assignment. Service members and reservists would be considered a returning student and submit the appropriate readmittance documentation.

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Corporate & Continuing Education Student

Corporate & Continuing Education students take non-credit classes that are not part of a degree program. See all the possible classes now!

Step Two: Apply & Get Supporting Information

New Curriculum Student

Special Credit Student

Residency Determination Service (RDS) or non-expired RCN number
CFNC application for admission
Transcripts – see Step Three

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Returning Curriculum Student

Additional Information

Please note it takes a minimum of two business days to process your application, depending on the date you apply. After submitting, students will receive an email to the email address provided. While waiting for your official letter to come in the mail, please reference this email and follow the enrollment steps as outlined.

By signing or electronically completing and submitting the college application, the student acknowledges that all information is accurate and accepts the responsibility to be aware of and follow codes of conduct, behavior standards and all program specific rules, policies, and procedures. All students are expected to follow the policies and procedures of the college.

Step Three: Transcripts

College Transcripts

It is the responsibility of the applicant to request official transcripts from their college or university.

Official transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope or sent electronically from the sending institution. Transcripts which have been opened, scanned, or faxed are not accepted. Electronic transcripts should be sent to transcripts@starhao.net.

Mail transcripts to:

Admissions Office
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
P.O. Box 1595
Salisbury, N.C. 28145-1595

High School Transcripts

It is the responsibility of the applicant to request official transcripts from the last high school(s) attended.

Official high school transcripts are required for:

Applicants under the age of 18
Specific programs of study such as Nursing, Dental Assisting, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Radiography

Note: Transcripts for financial aid purposes must include the graduation date.

Choose one of the following options for submitting your high school transcript to Rowan-Cabarrus.

If you did not request your high school transcript at the time of completing the CFNC Application for Admission, you may log in to your CFNC account and choose to have your high school transcript sent directly to Rowan-Cabarrus at no cost, and our office will receive it almost immediately.
Contact your high school and follow their procedures for requesting your transcript be sent to the Rowan-Cabarrus address indicated below.

Official transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope or sent electronically from the sending institution. Transcripts which have been opened, scanned, or faxed are not accepted.

Mail transcripts to:

Records Office, Division of Student Success
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
P.O. Box 1595
Salisbury, N.C. 28145-1595

Special Credit Transcripts

Work with your career and academic advisor on what is needed for transcripts.

Step Four: Advising & Planning

Someone from your Success Team, mentioned in your welcome letter, will be contacting you to set-up an advising meeting. They will help you understand your program of study and develop a plan that will lead you to academic success, and ultimately graduation. You are strongly encouraged to meet with your career and academic advisor prior to registering for classes.

To schedule an appointment, please use our Navigate tool.

Step Five: Registration

After meeting with your career and academic advisor, you are responsible for registering each semester using the Navigate tool. Please visit our registration dates webpage for registration dates and details.

Step Six: Paying Tuition & Fees

To be considered registered, students must pay tuition and fees. There will be no individual billing statements mailed to students. Navigate to our payment options for more information.

To avoid deletion of your schedule, it is the student’s responsibility to assure that financial aid, sponsorships, authorizations, and/or payment arrangements are made by the deadline posted for each registration period.

Tuition and fees may be paid at the Navigation Station at either North or South Campus.

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Next Steps

Attend new student orientation
Get your student ID
Buy your books