Admissions
Welcome to admissions. Enrolling in a degree or certificate program at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ is simple.

Getting Started
Start by becoming familliar with our Admissions Requirements.
Then apply for admission using the link that describes you:
First-Time Student or Returning Student.
Next Steps:
The next step is to speak to an advisor. Click on the Academic Advisement link for information.
Then apply for financial aid. Click on the Paying For College link for information.
Degree Planning Worksheets
To see worksheets, visit our Degrees page below.

Other Resources
Look through our other links that will help you, such as the RLC Catalog, class schedules and information.
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College District and Residency Requirements
Needing more information about º£½ÇÊÓÆµ District and Residency Requirements? Click Below.Reverse Transfer
Reverse Transfer is a process by which students pursuing a four-year degree could be eligible for an associate degree from º£½ÇÊÓÆµ based on a combination of your previous work at Rend Lake and current course work.CAREER Agreement
Under our state's Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources (CAREER Agreement), students from anywhere in Illinois are eligible for º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s in-district tuition rate if their home community college does not offer the same career program. These students earn º£½ÇÊÓÆµ associate degrees or certificates in dozens of high-demand fields.