Student Life is the hub for student involvement at RCTC and gives students the opportunity to expand their college experience beyond the traditional classroom. How can students get involved?
Student Life Events
Student Life hosts events and activities throughout the year that are free for students! Visit the Student Life Events to find upcoming activities and events or participate in What’s Up Wednesdays where we bring campus updates and information about upcoming events to you! What’s Up Wednesdays take place every week at 11am in the Hive (3rd Floor of College Center).
Campus Clubs
Choose to join one of over 20 student clubs and organizations on campus! Clubs are a great way to meet other students, explore your interests, and/or embrace your Yellowjacket Pride through leadership!
Student Government
Student Government is dedicated to hearing student concerns and ideas, advocating on behalf of students on the local and state level, oversee the Student Life Budget, working with student clubs, and representing the student voice to College administration. Looking to get involved at the leadership level? Become a Student Senator!
Student Newspaper
The Echois RCTC’s student-run newspaper, sharing stories that matter to our campus and community. Covering news, student life, arts, culture, and opinion, it offers hands-on experience in writing, photography, design, and journalism. Students from all majors are welcome—no experience needed. Whether you want to write, take photos, create art, or contribute ideas, The Echo is a welcoming space to develop your skills and share your voice. Interested in joining the team? Contact Paula LaRochelle to get involved and help tell RCTC’s story.
Veterans Resource Center
The Veterans Resource Center is located on the fourth floor of the College Center in room CC409 directly above the cafeteria (The Hive). The Center serves as an on-campus place for veterans to gather for support, share information, and socialize. The Veterans Resource Center provides a friendly environment for veterans, current military members, and their families.
Athletics
RCTC offers nationally renowned varsity athletics. Women’s basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Men’s baseball, basketball, football, and wrestling. Interested in becoming a Yellowjacket? Fill out the application form on the Athletics website. A coach will get back to you with more information. Want to work in athletics or be a fan in the stands? Contact the RCTC Athletics Department at 507-285-7273. All faculty, staff and students receive free admission to home events with their RCTC ID.
Theater
RCTC Theater offers main stage productions on the RCTC campus and opportunities to be involved in all aspects of production. Auditions are open to all students.
Music
RCTC Music ensembles perform several concerts on and off campus each year.
The Jazz Band rehearses once a week and performs a variety of commercial/pop music in addition to jazz styles.
The Concert Band welcomes musicians on any instrument and any experience level; no auditions are required!
The Concert Choir performs a wide variety of traditional concerts, pop, sacred, contemporary, and world music.
Music Tech Club: The Music Tech Club is very active across campus and has been known to host dance parties, provide sound/light support for some of the campus activities, concerts, and
theatre productions.
Yellowjacket Band which is our college pep band, and they perform at various athletic events, as well as large-scale college events!
Sports Center
The Field House features a 200-meter walking/running track, four multipurpose courts available for student use during open gym. Students, staff, and faculty are allowed to use the Fitness Center at no additional cost per semester. For safety, security, and utilization tracking, all participants must present their valid ID card at the front desk and all participants must complete the Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnity Agreement found online.
All RCTC/RCTC Athletic events are FREE or cost is reduced to students with a Student ID.
Student Open Gym
At RCTC the fitness and physical well-being of our students is critical to their success. In addition to the weightroom and fitness center RCTC provides open gym time in the Sports Center.
Open Gym Hours for 2025-2026
Monday-Friday: TBD, Field House
Open Gym Policies
- You must be a current RCTC student or employee.
- You must have your RCTC ID present to participate in Open Gym at all times.
- Food is not allowed in the Performance Court or Field House
No music of any kind is allowed during Open Gym. This includes speakers, phones, etc. If you are utilizing the track and have individual headphones, that is acceptable, but no audible music in the Field House. - Proper workout attire must be worn at all times – tennis shoes, etc.
- PE locker rooms and changing rooms are to be used. Bags, etc. are not to be brought into the Field House or Performance Court.
- Bring a lock to lock your locker.
- Lost or stolen articles will not be the responsibility of RCTC.
- Swearing will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave.
- If kicked out of Open Gym, you will be kicked out for the entire year.
These Open Gym Policies are subject to change without notice. RCTC athletic teams have priority over the Field House in case of inclement weather Open Gym would be cancelled.