New Student, High School Graduate

If you have never attended New River and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, then you must submit the following information before becoming regularly admitted to a certificate or associate degree program:

• a completed application for admission form

• your high school transcript reflecting that you have met the requirements for a diploma, OR a copy of the General Education Development (GED) certificate stating that you have met the GED requirements

• a copy of your ACT or SAT test scores

• a record of measles and rubella immunization.

Former New River Student
If you are a former New River student who wasn’t registered for classes in the previous semester, then you must submit the following information before being admitted:

• a completed application for admission form

• an update of your admissions folder

• proof that you meet institutional criteria for regular admission

Transfer Student
If you are attending another college and wish to transfer to NRCTC, then you must submit the following information before becoming regularly admitted to a certificate or associate degree program:

• a completed application for admission form

• your high school transcript, if you are transferring in fewer than 30 credit hours

• a copy of your ACT or SAT test scores

• a record of measles and rubella immunization

Transient Student
If you are currently enrolled at another college and wish to enroll at New River as a transient student, you must submit the following information before being admitted:

• a completed application for admission form

• a completed transient permission form (to be kept on file in the Office of Admissions)

College Graduate
If you already have an associate degree from another college and wish to pursue another degree at New River, you must submit the following information before being admitted:

• a completed application for admission form

• official college transcript from each college attended

• proof that you meet institutional criteria for regular admission

• a record of measles and rubella immunization

Special/Non-Matriculating Student
If you wish to enroll at New River as a special or non-matriculating student, then you must complete a registration/admission packet at the time of enrollment

High School Student
If you are still in high school, then you must submit the following information before being admitted:

• proof of junior status

• written recommendation from your high school principal, including a list of approved classes

• written permission from your parents or guardian

• proof that you hold a cumulative 3.0 (B) grade point average or higher

• a copy of your ACT or SAT test scores

International Student
If you are an international student, then you must meet the same admissions requirements given above for new students as well as the following additional information before being admitted:

• a financial statement showing your ability to finance your education at New River Community and Technical College

• a TOEFL test score of at least 500 OR proof that you completed an English as a Second Language program (applicable only to international students who have never attended a US college)

• placement test scores in mathematics and English (administered upon enrollment)

• a record of measles and rubella immunization.