RTC Requirements and Deadlines

The Return to College program is open to adult learners, 25 years or older, whose undergraduate education was interrupted and who now propose to finish a bachelor of arts degree by enrolling in 12 or fewer credits per semester - instead of the normal 16.

All applicants must have successfully completed at least one year of college-level work or its equivalent. Those over 25 who plan to enroll on a full-time basis should seek admission to the College as transfer students. (Please see the Admission pages for Transfer Student information.)

Connecticut College students who have not completed their degree requirements should have spent at least five years away from the College before becoming eligible to re-enter as RTC students. Those who do not meet standard eligibility requirements may seek permission to apply from the Dean of Admission. Requests should be written and any special circumstances for consideration should be detailed.

Admission to the program is competitive and based on an assessment of previous academic work and personal accomplishments. Prospective students should contact the Office of Admission for an application.

Also needed
a current resume
personal essay
two letters of recommendation
official copies of all secondary school and college transcripts must be submitted
an on-campus interview is also required.

Application Deadlines
For admission to the College for the Fall Semester: April 1, with notification by May 1.
For January admission: December 1, with notification by January 1.

Tuition
For RTC students who take 12 or fewer credit hours per semester, the tuition is on a per-class basis for undergraduate courses. Students may petition to take more than 12 credit hours per semester; however, those students may be required to pay full undergraduate tuition and fees. Students who wish to audit a course may do so by permission of the instructor and the Registrar.
The tuition for 2007 - 2008 is $1065 per 4 credit undergraduate course for RTC students who take 12 or fewer credit hours per semester. $265 for auditing one course.

Financial Aid Deadlines
Students applying for financial aid must contact the Financial Aid Office at 860-439-2058 or e-mail finaid@conncoll.edu. The completed application must be filed by April 1 for the Fall Semester and December 1 for the Spring Semester. A completed application for financial aid must be received before any admission decision can be rendered.

Connecticut College meets the full, demonstrated, need of each student offered admission but, since funds are limited, financial need may be used as an admission criterion.

Transfer Credit
Credit may be transferred for college work completed elsewhere, but at least one half of all work counted toward the degree (65 credits) must be undertaken at Connecticut College. Transfer credits are evaluated by the College Registrar after the applicant is accepted to the RTC Program.

Last Modified: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 8:52