Selective Admissions
RCSJ’s selective admissions programs offer high-achieving students a competitive pathway into sought-after careers through specialized coursework, hands-on experience, and expert guidance in high-demand fields.
What is Selective Admissions?
Selective admissions describe programs in which the applicant must meet additional admissions criteria. After completing the general RCSJ application and being accepted to the College, the applicant must submit a separate application (portfolio) for their program of choice. Each program accepts one cohort of students per academic year.
Click on a program below to review the selective admissions requirements for that program.
Selective Admissions Steps
Transfer Equivalency Guides
Selective Admissions programs at RCSJ accept transfer credits from other colleges.
Ready to Apply
- New students must complete the general admissions application.
- AAS Health Science major recommended for Nursing & Health Professions programs
- AA Arts & Science recommended for the Ford ASSET (Automotive Technology) program (Gloucester Campus)
- AA Arts & Science major recommended for students interested in Veterinary Technology
- Send final high school completion credentials to the Admissions office
- Send official college transcripts to the Admissions office (if applicable)
- Take the RCSJ Placement Test (AccuPlacer) or provide criteria for exemption
- All applicants must demonstrate college-level placement in reading, writing, and math before portfolio submission
- Ranking requirements are unique to each program
- Ranking criteria typically include a standardized exam, a science course, and a combination of either a math course or GPA requirement
- Admissions ranking criteria is non-negotiable
- All applicants must meet at least the minimum score or letter grade in each area to be considered eligible
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Download your program's admissions packet and portfolio instructions from the program page.
- Attend an information session for your program of choice - offered monthly through the application cycle
- Print Portfolio and complete all required forms
- Compile all required documentation in a large manila envelope, including additional copies of college transcripts
- Submit to the Admissions office by the posted deadline!