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
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!
Library Orientation Tours
Students who want a tour of Goddard Library can now schedule library tours and orientations in advance! It has been added to our webpage under the “Services” menu as well. Tours take approximately 15 to 20 minutes. The library also offers a variety of events. Check out the Goddard Library Events Calendar to see what we’ve got going on.
Therapy Services Offered!
RCTC Student Health Services and Zumbro Valley Health Center have partnered to offer on-campus mental health therapy services to our students. Current RCTC students who may be struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns can utilize these services.
Licensed mental health therapists are available to meet with students via Zoom or in person within the Student Health Services office area. To schedule an appointment, go to MyHealth.RCTC.edu and login with your RCTC login credentials, or call Student Health Services at 507-285-7261.
If students have health insurance coverage, we will bill the insurance company for mental health therapy services. Students are never denied services if unable to pay or are unable/unwilling to use their health insurance. More information about our services, including a video about What to Expect for Your First Visit with a Mental Health Therapist.
Education Planning Tools
Remember to use these very valuable tools to assist you and your advisor/counselor in schedule planning for accurate and timely degree completion at RCTC:
- DARS audits viewed through the eServices site
- Find detailed information on what DARS is and how to understand what it all means on the DARS webpage
- Evaluate your courses for transfer through the Course Transfer System
Spring and Summer Graduates
Graduation applications are due within the first 30 days of the semester you intend on completing program requirements. The Spring 2026 Graduation Application Deadline is February 25, 2026 and Summer 2026 Graduation Application Deadline is March 23, 2026. You can find the Graduation application online. Accurate and complete DARS Audits must be attached to the application. You can access your DARS Audit through the eServices site.
Hive Supply
RCTC has two on-campus food pantries; one on Main Campus and one at Heintz Center. Throughout the year, hundreds of students at RCTC visit the Hive Supply to pick up perishable and non-perishable foods, school supplies and hygiene products. This resource is free to all current students.
How does it work? Students enter the Hive Supply, fill up a bag with up to 15 items, and record their student ID on the way out. Recording your ID helps us track how many students utilize this resource and plan for future needs.
For current Hive Supply hours please visit the Hive Supply webpage. Hours are subject to change throughout the week.
2026-2027 FAFSA
Although we just started the Spring 2026 term, Fall Semester registration is just around the corner! Ensure you are prepared for financial and academic success by completing the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid now. Get started!