General Education Courses
All programs leading to an Associate Degree include a broad distribution of courses contributing to
the student’s general education. In order to choose appropriate general education courses for the
degree or certificate program, you can look at the list of General Education Courses on the College
website.
‘G number’ or Student ID Number
It is important that you learn your college-assigned student identification number, identified in your
welcome packet. The nine-digit number begins with a ‘G’ and should be included on all forms and
correspondence. This G Number also serves as the username for access to Lion’s Den for online
services and transactions. You need your G Number for just about everything you do at RVCC so
make sure to memorize it! If you ever have trouble logging in you can visit the Technology Services
Helpdesk in person with a photo ID and your G Number to get it resolved.
Registration
Registration for Fall semester courses generally begins in April. Registration for Spring and Summer
courses generally begins in early November. You are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor
prior to registration and register early for the best selection of classes.
Three Ways to Register for Classes:
1.
Online:
If you have Lion’s Den access and no registration holds you can register and add or
drop courses online during specified periods.
2.
In-Person:
Complete the registration form, including your G number, and bring it to the Office
of Enrollment Services, located on the First Floor of the College Center.
3.
Mail:
Office of Enrollment Services, Raritan Valley Community College, P.O. Box 3300,
Somerville, NJ 08876. Complete the registration form, including your G number, and mail it
with a check, money order. Credit card information must be handled separately.
A student’s registration is not official unless class registrations have been recorded by the College
and payment has been accepted. Students should refer to the published class schedule to confirm
payment due dates. Student registrations are subject to possible cancellation if the payment is not
made in advance of the published payment due dates.
In all cases, the responsibility for fee payment and confirming official registration is the individual
student’s. Students are not to attend class, participate in class activities or take exams unless they
are officially registered. The College will not award a grade in a course for which a student was not
officially registered. You should check your Lion’s Den to verify your registration status.
Registration Holds
You may be restricted from registering online or from registering at all due to a Registration Hold.
This may be the result of admission status, academic standing, required developmental studies
courses, required admission or financial aid documents, outstanding library books or athletic
equipment, an outstanding bill, or other requirement. Check for messages in Lion Mail, view holds
through the Lion’s Den Student Services tab, and contact the Originator of the Hold for clarification
and assistance.
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