Three
Rivers maintains an open admissions policy and extends the
opportunity for higher education to individuals who demonstrate
the motivation and maturity needed to benefit from community
college instruction. The College provides educational
opportunities to people regardless of age, religion, racial or
ethnic background or disabilities
General
Admissions Information
The College accepts all graduates of accredited
high schools, individuals who hold a General Educational Development
Diploma (GED), mature adults who demonstrate the ability to perform
academically at a college level, and high school students accepted
for early admission or those participating in the College Career
Pathways Program
or the High School Partnership Program.
Applications are accepted year-round
for Fall, Spring, Winter or Summer sessions. To request an Application for
Admission Form, interested students should call (860) 383-5260, address
to the Admissions Office, Three Rivers Community College, 574 New
London Turnpike, Norwich, Connecticut, 06360, e-mail to admissions@trcc.commnet.edu
or open the Application form (in PDF format) on the
How to Apply page.
Applications are also available at all high school guidance offices
in the College's service area and at the College's Subase Office in
Groton.
Applicants who are new to Three Rivers may also apply online on
the WEB. Instructions are found on the
How to Apply page.
Admission to the College does not
necessarily mean immediate admission to all courses and programs
of the College. At the present time, admission to the Associate
Degree program in Nursing, is governed by special criteria.
Refer to the
Nursing Admissions section for additional information
regarding our selective Nursing Admission program.
Applicants planning to enroll
in a degree or certificate program are required to submit evidence
of high school graduation or passing of the General Educational Development
examination (GED).
New England
Regional Student Program (NEBHE)
Each New England state admits qualified out-of-state New England
residents to its public, degree-granting, two-year colleges providing
that the students are eligible by either of the following rules:
Rule 1:When a degree or certificate
program is not offered at an in-state institution, a qualified student
may enroll at any participating out-of-state institution offering
that program.
Rule 2: When
a degree or certificate program is offered at both in-state and out-of-state
institutions, and the out-of-state institution is closer in traveling
time to a qualified student's legal residence, then the student may
enroll out-of-state. Upon admission into a degree or certificate program
at Three Rivers, qualified out-of-state students pay the in-state
tuition plus a 50 percent surcharge. Additional information about the program may be obtained
from the Three Rivers Admissions Office or from the New England Board
of Higher Education, 45 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111; (617) 357-9620.
Student Right-To-Know
Act
In
keeping with the Federal Student Right-To-Know-Act (PL 102-26),
information is available upon request from the Dean of Student
Development and Services concerning the completion or graduation rate of
full-time degree or certificate seeking students.
All new
first-time students are required to complete an assessment of basic
skills in mathematics, reading, and writing. These untimed computerized
Accuplacer tests are designed to help students gain information about
their readiness for college-level course work. With the assistance of an
academic advisor, students then use this information to make decisions
about course selections and long-term educational plans.
For
additional information about Placement Testing please
visit our
The High School Partnership Program
(HSPP) offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to earn college
credit by attending Three Rivers on a scholarship. To be eligible, high school
students must be maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 (80%) or higher and attending a school
participating in the program. Students are also required to take the College’s
computerized placement test with final eligibility for the program and course
selection being determined by test results. The scholarship covers the cost of
tuition and most fees (lab fees are not covered.) Eligible students will
register on a space available basis. To determine if a high school participates
in this program, interested students should contact their high school guidance
counselor or call Three Rivers at (860) 892-5748.
College Career
Pathways Students
College Career Pathways is an integrated secondary and post-secondary
education program (two years of high school with two years of college)
designed to prepare students for tomorrow’s highly competitive
careers. It provides a foundation of applied academics (courses incorporating
hands-on experience and real-life applications) and the career skills
needed for current and emerging careers of the future. College Career
Pathways links
business, industry, and secondary and postsecondary schools through
a consortium whose goal is to prepare students to eventually enter the
workforce.
There is a formal articulation agreement between Three
Rivers and many comprehensive and vocational-technical high schools
throughout eastern Connecticut. This agreement allows students to earn
Three Rivers’ credits while taking their current or future high
school courses. Students
in the 10th grade apply to the program by submitting a special application
available at participating high school guidance offices. Students who meet the criteria will
register for designated college courses with their guidance counselor.
Up to 14 college credits may be earned by the end of
the senior year of high school. Students may matriculate into an associate
degree program at Three Rivers during their senior year of high school
and receive college transcripts upon high school graduation. For more information, see the
College Career Pathways webpage. High school students interested in this
program should speak with their guidance counselor or call the Three
Rivers School to College Career Pathways Coordinator at (860) 885-2600.
By law (Public Act 89-90) all higher education
institutions in Connecticut require all full-time enrolled students
and part-time matriculated students born after 1956 to
submit evidence of immunization against measles and rubella before permitting
them to register for classes.
Note: Connecticut High School Graduates after 1998
are exempt from this policy.
Measles (Rubeola) - The required immunization
consists of two doses of measles vaccine (administered at least one
month apart). The first
dose must have been given after January 1, 1969 (and after the student’s
first birthday) and the second dose after January 1, 1980.
Rubella (German Measles)- The required immunization
for rubella (German Measles) is one dose of rubella vaccine administered
after the student’s first birthday.
NOTE: These health records must be submitted to the Admissions
Office prior to registration for courses.
Exemptions from Measles and
Rubella Immunization Requirements
Exemptions are granted only under the following
conditions:
A health department or physician’s
certificate stating a student had measles and rubella.
For medical
reasons, confirmed by a physician’s statement;
If medical records indicate a
student is immune to measles and rubella (a titer test);
If inoculation is contrary to
student’s religious beliefs or practices, a letter of explanation
must be submitted with verification from a clergy member.
Students
claiming a religious or medical exemption may be excluded from college
activities, including classes and exams if there is an outbreak of
measles or rubella on campus.
Open and print
the State Immunization Policy Form. Click on the icon below to open the
form.
Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer
to open the form.
Note: 1. Type or print all requested information
using a pen. 2. Return to the Admissions Office by mail or fax. Mail to
the Admissions Office, Three Rivers Community College, 574 New London
Turnpike,
Norwich, Connecticut, 06360. Fax to the Admissions Office,
(860)885-0562.
All students in
a degree or certificate program must submit a copy of their high school
diploma, transcripts, or GED certificate, including date of
graduation.
Note: High school seniorsshould request a copy of their final transcript, from their
guidance counselors, be sent to TRCC after
graduation.
Placement Test -
Students are required to take the Accuplacer computerized
placement test to assess their basic skill level in English, reading and
mathematics. Information on how to schedule the placement test is
provided in the Acceptance letter.
or
Placement Test
Waiver-
Applicants who have previously attended other colleges or
universities and have earned college level credits in English or math are
waived from the computerized placement test when they provide unofficial
transcripts of prior college coursework or a copy of their college degree.
Note: Transfer Studentsmust bring a copy (unofficial) of their transcript or grade report
at the time of registration, to show that prerequisite courses have been met.
Immunization
Requirements-
State law
requires that all students in a degree or certificate program and
full-time enrolled non-degree students (12 or more credits) born after
1956, must be inoculated against measles and rubella (German
measles). First dose must be after January 1, 1969 (and after the
student’s first birthday) and the second dose after January 1, 1980.
Note:Connecticut High School Graduates after 1998
are exempt from this policy.
