An open admissions policy reflects Rockland Community College’s commitment to bringing cultural, occupational and education opportunities within the reach of everyone in the community. The College is committed to the admission of students without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, physical ability, marital status, veteran status or sexual orientation. Rockland Community College’s open-door policy signifies the desire to make education accessible to all motivated students, regardless of previous experience or performance.

Admission to Rockland Community College is open to applicants whose academic record and qualifications suggest that they have the ability to benefit from the educational experience. The College reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant when it is deemed in the best interest of the College to do so or if the College determines that the applicant does not have the ability to benefit from the College’s instruction.

Matriculated students must meet one of the following criteria and submit proof of the required document:

• Possess a local or Regent’s High School Diploma (an I.E.P. is not a recognized diploma)
• Possess a high school equivalency diploma (GED)
• Be admitted as an Early Admit Student
• Be admitted as a GED Candidate
• Possess an Associates Degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university.
• Score appropriately on tests approved by the U.S. Department of Education

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