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Break in Enrollment and Catalog Year
A student who interrupts his/her studies for more than three years must fulfill the requirements in place upon re-enrollment. A student with a break of more than three years may use requirements in place during initial enrollment only if he/she had earned 50 credits prior to the break in enrollment and if the degree is still being offered.
A student whose program has been discontinued will be permitted two years to complete the program; RVCC will not award degrees for programs that have been discontinued for more than two years.
Changing Majors
Students who wish to change degree or certificate programs must meet with an Academic Advisor in Advising and Counseling Services (College Center, C-165). A student who wishes to enter the Nursing program, or change from non-degree-seeking to degree-seeking must complete an Information Update Form in the Admissions Office (Lower-Library, L-032).
Credit Limit
Degree-seeking students may enroll for a maximum of 19 credit hours during the Fall or Spring semesters, 12 credit hours during the Summer semester and only for one course during the Intersession, unless permission is granted by an Academic Advisor or Counselor. Non-degree students are limited to 9 credits per semester.
General Education Courses
All Associate Degree programs 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: https://commons.raritanval.edu/ – 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 C-160
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