Open House at SUNY Rockland Presents "RCC is the SMART CHOICE"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: October 23, 2008

CONTACT: Lisa Saunders

(845) 574 - 4244

Open House at SUNY Rockland Community College Presents
"RCC is the SMART CHOICE"

Suffern, NY - SUNY Rockland Community College invites the community to its open house. Students and parents can learn why "RCC is the SMART CHOICE" on Tuesday, November 18, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., in the Technology Center, First floor, Room 8180 (Ellipse), on the main campus in Suffern. Light refreshments served.

Learn about:

• RCC’s 42 degrees and certificate programs
• Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• Easy transfer to four-year colleges or universities
• Collegiate athletics, clubs and activities

6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

• Campus tours
• Meet with faculty and staff to discuss degrees and services

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Presentations on:

• Transferring to four-year colleges
• Reverse Transfer: The increase in students returning to community colleges from four-year colleges
• How to finance your college education

Two thirds of SUNY Rockland students said in a recent survey: "RCC was my first choice."

For more information, contact Admissions at 845-574-4224, or visit www.sunyrockland.edu/go/admit

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Rockland Community College, a unit of the State University of New York, is located 25 miles northwest of NYC. The majority of its students transfer to four-year colleges, and many find immediate employment upon earning their associate's degree or certificate. The College also offers others, from preschoolers to senior citizens, the opportunity to simply learn something new. Quality education...at a price you can afford.