July 10, 2009
For Immediate Release

RCCC Late Registration is Aug. 11-12
Fall Semester Classes Start Aug. 17

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

                 Fall semester registration runs through July 31. The college will hold on-campus late registration Aug. 11 on the North Campus, from 2 to 6 p.m., and Aug. 12 at the South Campus, 2 to 6 p.m.

                 New students must apply to be enrolled. Every prospective student must complete an application and return it to the RCCC admissions office, allowing two business days for processing. New students can apply on-line or in person at RCCC's North and South campus. Fall semester classes begin Aug. 17.

                 RCCC will offer an Aug. 10 orientation program for new students. Orientation sessions are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in North Campus Building 600, room 618, and at South Campus Student Services.

                 RCCC' North Campus is located at I-85 (exit 75) and Jake Alexander Blvd., in Salisbury. The RCCC South Campus is at 1531Trinity Church Rd., just off N.C. 73 and I-85 at exit 55, in Concord.

               RCCC is a comprehensive, community-based institution of higher learning, serving the citizens of Rowan and Cabarrus counties in North Carolina. RCCC is one of 58 colleges in the state-supported North Carolina Community College System.

                RCCC offers fully-accredited associate-degree programs in more than 40 areas of study, including arts and sciences, business, information technology, health and public services, and engineering technologies. RCCC also offers accredited diploma and certificate programs focused on career training, continuing education and basic skills education. RCCC provides a strong foundation and transferable credits for students moving on to four-year colleges and universities and helps adults get the additional training they need to start new careers.

               RCCC annually provides more than 2,000 course offerings, serving an overall enrollment of approximately 20,000 students. In addition, RCCC provides the education and job-training programs needed to meet many of the workforce demands of the North Carolina Research Campus being developed in Kannapolis. For complete details, see the RCCC website at www.rowancabarrus.edu.