VOTER REGISTRATION – Tuesday, September 15th

Don’t forget to register to vote! National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday September 15th, 2026. Learn about elections and becoming a voter in Minnesota either online or contacting the Campus Vote Coordinator, Natalie Gregg. You can also visit RCTC Student Life to get involved.

GENDER VIOLENCE PREVENTION TRAINING

If you are a new student that started classes at RCTC this Fall, you should see a course shell within D2L for Gender Violence Prevention Training. This training is required for all new students and should be completed at the start of the term. If you are a new student and have not completed the training, please do so as soon as possible! (Note: This training is not required for concurrent enrollment students.)

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Mantra Health

RCTC, in partnership with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, offers free virtual mental health support through Mantra Health’s Care Hub. Students can access a wide range of services—from self-guided wellness courses to one-on-one therapy sessions—all designed to support emotional well-being throughout their college journey.

Services include:

Self-Care Courses: Learn stress management, emotional regulation, and relationship-building skills anytime, anywhere.
Emotional Wellness Coaching: Work with a dedicated coach over 8–12 weeks to build self-management strategies.
Peer Support via Togetherall: Join a safe, inclusive online community of fellow students.
Therapy: Receive up to 12 sessions a year with culturally-informed mental health professionals.
ConnectNow: Get real-time support from 11am–11pm CT for immediate mental health needs.
24/7 Crisis Support: Help is always available by phone for urgent situations.

Getting started is easy—just visit the Mantra Health Care Hub or download the app and sign up using your school email. Questions? Contact Mantra Health at [email protected] or 800-464-2083.

Campus-Based Mental Health Services

A licensed mental health therapist from Zumbro Valley Health Center (ZVHC) is available to RCTC students. ZVHC services are confidential and all records are kept separate from RCTC Health Services records. Current RCTC students can go to https://myhealth.rctc.edu to schedule appointments with a mental health therapist. Just select the service needed, choose from the available days and times, and enter your information. You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment. If you have questions, call us at 507-285-7261.

EDUCATIONAL 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 can be viewed through the eServices site.
Find detailed information on what DARS is and how to understand what it all means.
Course Transfer System

RCTC HAS GREAT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT RESOURCES

Settling into a routine for success is important!

Every student – from time to time – needs some assistance with academics. Whether you’re looking for some help in a math course or you need advice about what courses to take to get your degree, RCTC provides services that assist students in achieving their educational, career, and personal goals through a variety of services and programs!

Get started by learning about your support resources:

Academic Advising and Counseling
Computer Lab Services
Disability Support Services
International Student Services
Multicultural Student Services
Student Support Services/TRIO (SSS)
Academic Support
FREE Tutoring in the Goddard Library

More information to come!

APPLY FOR TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES TODAY!

TRIO Student Services is an academic success program dedicated to developing the strengths of TRIO- eligible students. If you would like extra support with Academic Planning, Financial Aid Advising, Financial Literacy, Transfer Assistance, and more, please apply today!! TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded grant program through the Department of education. An applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident. You may qualify for TRIO Student Support services by initially meeting one of the three criteria:

First generation (parents/guardians do not have a 4-year college degree)
Come from a low-income experience
Documented disability (must have documentation on file with RCTC Disability Support Services)

Other Criteria considered:

In good academic standing
Ability to graduate/transfer within four years

Paper applications are located in the Student Support Services office SS159 or complete the online application. We will check your eligibility and invite you for an interview to discuss your academic needs!