The Beehive Blog offers timely updates, insights, and resources to help Rochester Community and Technical College students stay informed and engaged throughout their academic journey.
Highlighted in This Week’s Beehive Blog
ICE and Immigration FAQs
Our faculty and staff care deeply about the well-being of all students. We recognize that members of the RCTC community may be experiencing stress or fear at this time, and we want you to know that you are not alone.
To learn more about the privacy of your educational records and how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) relates to RCTC, please review the information on this page.
If you need mental health support, we encourage you to contact Student Health Services at 507-285-7261 or visit its website to learn more about the confidential services available to you.
Yellowjacket Community Series
The Campus Unity Committee is excited to welcome you to participate in the Yellowjacket Community Series! This dynamic 4-part series embraces our diverse Yellowjacket community. Students who sign up and attend 3 of the 4 sessions, along with completing the associated “quizzes,” will earn a free t-shirt and a certificate.
Events include:
- February 10th: Resiliency: Retelling our Story with Sydney Frye
- February 17th: Refugees featuring Kao Kaila Yang
- February 24th: College, Parenting Success, My Story with Sarah Brakebill-Hacke
- March 3rd: Disability Awareness and Advocacy featuring Shelly Rohe
All events will be conducted in person in room CF 206/208 from 12:30-1:30pm on the designated date. Complete this simple registration form to sign up and join the conversations. Let’s ensure that our Hive is a welcoming and safe place for all Yellowjackets!
Phi Theta Kappa
Are you one of RCTC’s top-ranked students that received the spring 2025 PTK invitation?
Check your email!
Phi Theta Kappa members make the most of their community college experience by being active members of our chapter and contributing their time and talents to activities related to PTK’s hallmarks of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service. To be eligible, students must complete a certain number of credits (between 9-12 depending on their program) and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher.
PTK sends out invitations each year in the spring and fall. Please note that invitations to join Phi Theta Kappa will come directly from Phi Theta Kappa. You can feel comfortable treating all other “honor society” invitations ([email protected], etc.) as spam and deleting them. If you have questions or want to confirm the legitimacy of your invitation, please contact Ellie Randall, RCTC Sociology instructor and Phi Theta Kappa advisor ([email protected]).
Get ready to apply for RCTC Scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year!
From February 16, 2026 through March 31, 2026, students can complete the RCTC Scholarship Application, one simple application that matches you with over $450,000 in available scholarship funding. These scholarships can help pay for tuition, textbooks, and class fees, making college more affordable.
Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria, including:
- Area of study
- Financial need
- GPA
- Life experiences
The RCTC Foundation offers scholarships for incoming, returning, graduating, and transferring students, and applications are accepted three times a year.
Don’t miss your chance to invest in your education.
Want to start preparing? There are three essay questions you could be asked.
- What are your future educational plans?
- What are your future career plans and goals?
- Briefly explain why you are a good candidate for an RCTC scholarship. Explain something unique about yourself. You may also write about an obstacle or barrier you overcame.
Summer 2026 Registration
Are you on the fast track to program completion? Not sure—want to find out? Meet with your academic advisor to map out your degree plan and see if Summer 2026 can help you reach your goal faster! Summer registration starts February 5th for current students; don’t miss your chance to stay on course!