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Thank you for choosing Rochester Christian University—we’re so glad you’re here! To get started, select the button below that matches the type of student you are. If you’ve never been to college or are completing your first degree, select the “Undergraduate” application or click here. Also, check out some additional information below that might be helpful. Questions about applying for admission to RCU or financial aid? We want to help! Our contact info is at the bottom of this page, under CONNECT.
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
Here’s what to expect as you fill out your application online.
Choose a Program (If You Have One in Mind)
If you’ve never been to college before and aren’t sure yet what you want to study, you don’t have to choose a program (or major) now. But if you know what you’re interested in, let us know, too!
Gather Documents
You’ll need to contact your previous school to request your official transcripts (high school or college record). Check the information below to see what other documents you may need.
Submit Your Application
After you’re done filling out the information on the form and uploading the documents, just click “Submit.” Your responses will help us determine how best to help you!
To apply to RCU, please submit the following items:
- Undergraduate Application (see above)
- High School Transcripts
- Transcripts from any college(s) attended
To apply to RCU, please submit the following items:
- Undergraduate Application (see above)
- Official or unofficial college transcript(s) (from all previous colleges)
- Please note that we must receive official transcripts before a student registers for classes
To apply to RCU’s online programs, please submit the following items:
- Undergraduate Application (see above)
- Under “Degree Level” choose “Undergraduate”
- Under “Application Type” choose “Online”
- Official college transcript(s) (from all previous colleges)
- Official High School transcript if you have earned less than 16 college credit hours
To apply to RCU, please submit the following items:
- Undergraduate Application (see above)
- Submit evaluated transcripts. See International Student Page for more information.
To apply to RCU, please submit the following items:
- Graduate Application (see above)
- Submit all requested documentation
- Submit evaluated transcripts. See International Student Page for more information.
Next cohort begins August 2026
To apply to RCU, please submit the following items:
- Graduate Application (see above)
- Submit all requested documentation and letters of recommendation
To apply to RCU, please submit the following items:
- Graduate Application (see above)
- Submit all requested documentation and letters of recommendation.
Our Early College application is solely for students who are enrolled with our partner school districts. Please work with your current partner high school to apply to our Early College program.
If you would like to take a course or two at RCU, but are not interested in working toward a degree at this time, here is how to apply (this includes students who wish to audit a course):
- Complete the Undergraduate Application (see above)
- Under “Degree Level” choose “Non-Degree”
- Under “Application Type” choose “Guest Student”
If you previously attended RCU and want to return after an absence of 12 or more months:
- Please email advising@rochesteru.edu a minimum of 45 days prior to the first day of classes.
- A re-enrollment form will be sent to you.
- Once the re-enrollment form is submitted, the Center for Advising and Career Services will process the form and contact you.
If you would like to take courses at RCU while you are in high school, but are not interested in working toward a degree at this time, here is how to apply:
- Complete the Undergraduate Application (see above)
- Under “Degree Level” choose “Undergraduate”
- Under “Application Type” choose “Dual Enrollment”
- Submit high school transcripts
