PARENTING STUDENT SUPPORTS

In response to recent state legislation, you will now be asked to indicate your parenting status when signing into eServices.

While sharing your parenting status is optional, doing so helps ensure that you receive information about resources specifically for parenting students—such as emergency grants, scholarships, and other support programs.

You will be prompted to update your parenting status each term.

JOIN STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Represent yourself and your fellow students by becoming a Student Senator! Student Senator elections will take place on Friday, September 11th via D2L. If you’d like to run for a position, please submit the Intent to Run form by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 6th.

RCTC POLICIES

As we begin a new academic year, it is time to remind all students of their responsibility to familiarize themselves with, and adhere to, state, system, and college policies. All Minnesota State and RCTC policies are available through the RCTC website.

Policies include information on such things as:

Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology Resources
Fraudulent or Other Dishonest Acts
Student Complaint and Grievances
Report/Complaint of Discrimination/Harassment Investigation and Resolution
Satisfactory Progress (Academic and Financial Aid)
Weather/Emergency Closings

Visit our policy webpage, type a keyword to search or choose from the list of categories provided. The website is intended to function as a convenient reference. Although the site is updated regularly, it is impossible to guarantee complete accuracy at all times. In the event of any discrepancy between the policy documents formally approved and the policies listed on the website, the former shall be the governing version.

RCTC EMERGENCY ALERT

In the interest of promoting the safety of our campus community, Rochester Community and Technical College has implemented an emergency notification system, RCTC Emergency Alert.

What is RCTC Emergency Alert?
RCTC’s emergency notification system makes it possible for students, employees, and community members to receive quick notifications by text, phone and email for campus emergencies that threaten life or safety and/or severely impact standard campus operations. The RCTC Emergency Alert system will only be used in emergency situations.

How do I sign up for alerts?
RCTC Students and Employees: All current RCTC students and employees automatically receive RCTC Emergency Alerts at their RCTC email accounts. If you wish to receive alerts as a text message, a phone message, or at another email address, you need to set up an account by using either your RCTC email address or a personal email address as a user ID. You will need to establish a password for this account.

All Others: Non-RCTC students and employees may sign-up to receive RCTC Emergency Alerts. If you wish to receive alerts as a text message, a phone message, or at an email address, you need to set up an account by using an email address as a user ID. You will need to establish a password for this account.

Password Settings: Passwords must be at least 8 characters, include 1 lower-case letter, 1 capital letter and 1 number. Spaces and special characters are not permitted.

Other Helpful Information

RCTC will continue to post weather closures/late start information to radio and television stations identified in our policies.
If you have any issues with your messaging/alert settings, please contact the Technology Support Center.

FALL GRADUATES

Graduation applications are due within the first 30 days of the semester you intend on completing program requirements. The Fall Semester Graduation Application Deadline is Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. Accurate and complete DARS Audits must be attached to the application. You can access your DARS Audit through the eServices site. Graduation applications and other information are available on our website.

FINANCIAL AID UPDATES

We know Financial Aid is confusing for many students. We want to help you! Stop into the Welcome and One Stop Center for assistance. We are ready to provide answers to your questions and help you navigate the FAFSA and the Financial Aid process.

Here are a few key details to pay attention to this week:

Fall Financial Aid disbursements begin on Friday September 4th, 2026.
Students can check eServices (bills and payments) beginning Thursday, September 3rd for updates to their account.
Students should have BankMobile set up, otherwise overage amounts will be provided by a paper check.
Students reported as not yet attending their courses will not have any aid disbursed this week.
Loan disbursements for students enrolled in less than 12 credits will be delayed 2-4 weeks due to changes in loan regulations.
It isn’t too late to apply for Financial Aid. Complete the FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov today!