SALISBURY, N.C. — The registration period for fall semester classes at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College continues, but new students need to apply soon.

            Registration for currently enrolled students runs through August 8. The college will hold on-campus late registration Aug. 14 and 15.

            New students must apply to be enrolled. Every prospective student must complete an application and return it to the RCCC admissions office by Aug. 10. New students can apply on-line or in person at RCCC’s north and south campus. Fall semester classes begin Aug. 20.

            RCCC will offer an Aug. 6 orientation program for new students who have submitted an application and have scheduled or completed all necessary testing. Orientation sessions are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., on both north and south campus.

RCCC’ North Campus is located at I-85 and Jake Alexander Blvd., in Salisbury. The RCCC South Campus is at 1531Trinity Church Rd., just off I-85 at exit 55, in Concord.

            RCCC offers day, evening and internet classes for adults and high school students. Persons wanting to pursue a four-year degree can take the first two years of college at RCCC, close to home and at an affordable price. RCCC also offers GED and basic skills programs. Adults 65 and older can takes classes tuition free. See the RCCC website, www.rowancabarrus.edu, for more details.

           Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a comprehensive, community-based institution of higher learning, serving the citizens of Rowan and Cabarrus Counties. RCCC offers approximately 40 programs of study in business, health and human services and engineering technologies at multiple campus locations. RCCC annually provides more than 2,000 course offerings, serving an enrollment of approximately 20,000 adult students. RCCC programs include an associate degree in arts and sciences, an associate degree in applied science, and diploma and certificate programs focusing on workforce training, continuing education and basic skills education.

           In addition, RCCC provides the education and job-training programs needed to meet many of the workforce demands of the North Carolina Research Campus, under construction in Kannapolis, N.C.

           For complete details, see the RCCC website at www.rowancabarrus.edu.