Admissions at the Welcome and One Stop Center

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Rochester Community and Technical College Admissions

Welcome to Rochester Community and Technical College! RCTC has more than 110 years of dedication to providing access to exceptional education. Whether you have had your sights set on RCTC for years or are starting to explore education options, we hope you find what you are looking for at RCTC.

The Welcome and One Stop Center (lovingly referred to as the WOSC) professionals are available to walk you through the steps to enroll at RCTC. The WOSC is open to student and visitor traffic during the times listed below.

RCTC’s Welcome and One Stop Center Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-5pm
Friday: 7:30am- 4:30pm
Non-Class Days: 7:30am-4:30pm

Closed:

November 27 & 28, 2025 (Thanksgiving)
December 25 & 26, 2025 (Christmas)

Phone: 507-285-7557

Email: onestop@rctc.edu

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Find Your Academic Path

With more than 100 degree options and 70+ technical and transfer programs, you’ll find the path that fits your goals—whether you’re launching a career, transferring to a four-year university, or advancing your skills. Here, learning is personal, purposeful, and built around your success.

Start Your RCTC Application

Which Applicant Category Are You?

General Student Admission (certificate, diploma, or degree-seeking applicant)
Transfer Student Admission (transferring from another college)
PSEO Student Admission (attending RCTC while an MN high school junior or senior)
International Student Admission (non-immigrants with visa or seeking an F-1 Visa)
Visiting Students Admission (students taking courses for other institutions or not intending to graduate from RCTC)

Select Student Groups

Adult Learners (non-traditional)
Online Learners (distance education via the internet)
Returning Students (previously attended RCTC, but it’s been more than a year)
Credit for Prior Learning
Veterans

Resources for Your Application

Forms (Student forms and applications)
Policies (Searchable full list of RCTC Policies)
Transcript Status (to see if RCTC has received previous transcripts)