Baton Rouge Community College
About Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) was initially established in 1995 as a State of Louisiana open-admission, two-year comprehensive community college serving an eight-parish area surrounding Baton Rouge. The creation of such an institution stemmed from an effort to provide greater access to higher education to a larger number of citizens in the Baton Rouge area. The college received candidacy status in 2002 and full accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 2004.
Baton Rouge Community College student enrollment averages 7,000 students. BRCC professors take advantage of the smaller class sizes to get to know their students better. The BRCC campus is easy to get around and conveniently located in the heart of Metro Baton Rouge.
Applying to Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) has an open-door admissions policy. Students who can benefit from the programs offered are accepted without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital or veteran status. Graduates of a state-approved high school, individuals who have obtained the General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older are eligible for admission. High school students who are at least 16 years of age may be admitted through concurrent enrollment, which allows them to register in a maximum of two college courses simultaneously with their high school courses. Admission to the college does not, however, ensure admission to a particular program of study. All first-time BRCC students are required to attend one of the mandatory student orientation sessions listed on the enrollment services website.
The student is responsible for submitting true, accurate, and unaltered documentation. Failure to furnish complete and accurate information may result in rejection of the application, expulsion from the college, and/or prosecution. Applications are good for one calendar year.
For additional information, please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 225-216-8700.
General Admissions Requirements
(Freshman, Re-admit, or Transfer Students)
A completed application for admission with a non-refundable $7 application fee ($45 international application fee). Complete an application at the Bienvenue Student Center or download the application and return it to the Enrollment Services Office in the Bienvenue Student Center.
Evidence of immunity to or immunization against preventable and/or communicable diseases (if born 1956 or after). If your immunizations are not current, see your family physician or contact the Health Department at 225-342-1711.
Proof of registration with the military selective service for male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 (in compliance with State Law R.S.17:3151). Submit a statement of compliance and written proof of draft registration and selective service status. Veterans of the armed forces of the United States must submit a copy of their discharge papers or discharge certificates in lieu of the statement of compliance. Persons not registered for the federal draft may enroll in a college if both of the following occur:
- The requirement for the person to register has terminated or become inapplicable.
- The person must prove he/she did not knowingly and willfully fail to register and, in turn, must register.
Additional admissions requirements are based on admit status.
The various admit types are listed on the Baton Rouge Community Collegewebsite and in the college catalogue. Select the appropriate admit status that applies to you.
High school transcripts.
Applicants who graduated from Louisiana high schools after May 2003 are not required to submit high school transcripts, as they will be forwarded to Baton Rouge Community College via the Student Transcript System. Those who graduated from high school prior to May 2003 must ensure that their transcripts are submitted to the college.
Provisional Admission
A student may be granted provisional admission until required documentation is received. Provisional admission status is a temporary arrangement that allows you to attend coursework for one month (30 days) until your records, including immunization documents, have been received from other institutions of higher education or high schools. Admission will be canceled if the required records are unacceptable for admission, or if they are not received within the 30-day grace period.
For additional information, please click on the links below:
Baton Rouge Community College Office of Enrollment Services
Baton Rouge Community College 2007-2008 Catalogue
To apply to Baton Rouge Community College, please click on the following link: Apply for Admission
For More Information or Assistance with Applying to Baton Rouge Community College, visit the college website or call 225-216-8700.
To speak with the AST Coordinator at BRCC, please contact:
Dr. Idell Adams, 225-216-6802; adamsi@mybrcc.edu