River Parishes Community College
About River Parishes Community College
River Parishes Community College (RPCC) enrolled a charter class for the fall of 1999 offering courses that appeal to students who aim to transfer into an upper division program and complete a baccalaureate degree. The college is located in the small Ascension Parish town of Sorrento in what is known as the River Parishes region of the state, because of its proximity to the Mississippi River. RPCC's recently-expanded service area includes Ascension, Assumption, St. James, St. John, St. Charles, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes. The designation also includes portions of Iberville and Livingston Parishes.
After working and teaching in borrowed spaces during its inaugural fall 1999 semester, the college moved into a new campus in November of 1999. The Acadian-style campus is located on a 40-acre site next to Bayou Conway on John LeBlanc Blvd. The focal point of the campus is a recently renovated 130-year-old, white, plantation-style home. This 6,588-square foot building houses the Chancellor and other professional support staff, as well as faculty offices and classrooms. Current enrollment at the college is in excess of 1,000 students, and enrollment is growing at a rate of over 20% per year.
Applying to River Parishes Community College
General Admissions Requirements
(Freshman, Re-Admit, or Transfer Students)
A completed application for admission with a non-refundable $10 application fee. Completed applications should be submitted to the Admissions Office. Applications can be picked up at the Admissions Office or downloaded from the RPCC website.
Evidence of immunity to or immunization against preventable and/or communicable diseases for all students born after 1956.
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).
Additional admissions requirements and forms are listed on the RPCC website: http://www.rpcc.edu/sources//course_schedules/RPCC%20Catalog%2007-08.pdf
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.
For additional information, please click on the links below:
To apply to River Parishes Community College, please click on the following link: Apply for Admission
For more information or assistance with applying to River Parishes Community College, visit the college website or call 225-675-8270.
To speak with the AST Coordinator at RPCC, please contact:
Ms. Julie Sullivan, 225-675-0242; ast@rpcc.edu