Getting Started at RTC
How do I enroll or start at the college?
Apply for admission online through Online Admissions Application Portal (OAAP) or visit Enrollment Services to apply in person (Building I - Student Success Center). You will receive your ID number upon admission.
1. Activate your student account
- ctcLink is your student portal to register for classes, pay your tuition, and more. Visit our ctcLink for Students page for more information.
2. Connect with an Entry Adviser
3. Learn about Paying for College Financial Aid
4. Register for Classes
Self-register for classes and view our academic calendar for key dates.
5. If applicable, transfer credits to RTC
6. Attend Orientation
Visit the New Student Orientation page for more information.
Additional Information
Review important dates
- Check quarter start dates, Financial Aid deadlines, and other important information so you can plan. Visit the Academic Calendar.
Manage RTC logins
Need help?
7. Placement:
Some classes require placement, which is a review of your skills in math or English. This is more common for transfer programs and general education.
Veterans - If you are a veteran or a military-affiliated individual, please see Veteran Services (Room I-205).
Admissions/Registration Office
Enrollment Services Webpage
Contact Information:
- In-person:
- Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Phone:
- Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cashiering:
- In-person:
- Building I-Robert C. Roberts Campus Center, I-218
- Email: cashiering@rtc.edu
- Call: (425)-235-2300
Department Hours:
(Note: Admission/Registration and Cashiering Office hours will vary during the summer months and are subject to change).
Counseling and Advising/Andee Jorgensen Student Success Center
Academic & Career Advising
(Note: Counseling and Advising Office hours will vary during the summer months and are subject to change).
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (limited services)
ctcLink for Students
After students activate their ctcLink account, they can register and drop classes, update their information, view grades, and pay their tuition online Entrance Requirements
Renton Technical College (RTC) is an open-access or open-entry college. In accordance with WAC 131-12-010, admissions to RTC is open to anyone who:
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has applied for admission under the provisions of a student enrollment options program, such as Running Start, Youth High School Completion, or another local student enrollment options program.
Renton Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion, age, or on any other unlawful basis.
Individual programs may have additional entrance requirements related to licensure or require specific educational credentials. Some programs have limited space. Registration is typically first-come, first-served except for programs that require additional entrance and application requirements, so it is important to apply early.
Review program information or connect with a Student Success Specialist for program specific requirements.
Admission to the college may be initiated through online web admissions, in person, or by mail.
Returning to Renton Technical College?
Residency Status:
Returning or readmitted students will retain their previous residency classification unless there has been a change, or contradicting information was found on your student record. As an open-enrollment institution, we follow this standard policy for all returning students.
Who is a Returning Student?
You are considered a returning or readmitted student if you have missed four consecutive quarters (excluding summer) and wish to re-enroll at Renton Technical College.
Steps to Return:
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Complete the Admission Application - Submit your application online.
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Watch for a Confirmation Email - Our RTC Registration Team will notify you once your application has been processed.
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Resolve Any Holds - Log into your Student Home Page to check and clear any holds that may prevent registration.
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Meet with Your Advisor & Register - Schedule a meeting with your advisor and register for classes through your Student Home Page.
If you belong to a student population that is served by a specific department, please contact that department directly to determine if there are any additional requirements for your return to Renton Technical College. This will help ensure a smooth re-enrollment process and address any specific needs you may have.
We look forward to welcoming you back to RTC! If you have any questions, please contact the Enrollment Services team.
Counseling and Advising/Student Success Center
Student Success Center Webpage
- Building I - Robert C. Roberts Campus Center
- Email: advising@rtc.edu
- Call: (425) 235-5840
Hours:
- In-person:
- Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Remote:
- Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Note: Counseling and Advising Office hours will vary during summer months).
Student Online Services
Student Online Services Webpage
Students can apply for admission, register for classes and drop classes online, after they create their ctcLink accounts.
Entrance Requirements
RTC is an open-access or open-entry college. We recommend that students have a real interest and personal goals related to their chosen program of study, and that they are able to benefit from instruction.
Individual programs, especially in the Health and Human Services area of study, may have additional entrance requirements related to licensure. Other programs, such as our applied baccalaureate or BAS degrees, require specific educational credentials.
Additionally, some programs have limited space. We enroll students into specific programs in the order that they apply, so it is important to apply early.
Admission to the college may be initiated through online web admissions, in person, or by mail. Some programs require you to be 18 years of age or older; however, in some programs and evening classes, you can be 16 years of age.
Withdrawal
Student Withdrawal happens when students remove themselves from one or more classes after the first day of a quarter.
Students can withdraw online, using their ctcLink account, or by submitting a signed Add/Drop form to the Enrollment Services Office. A student who has withdrawn may re-enroll in classes with appropriate permissions. Quarter withdrawal dates are in the Academic Calendar.
Students may be administratively withdrawn from an individual class or all classes in a particular quarter for reasons including, but not limited to:
For information on Unofficial Withdrawals refer to Grading Policy.
For information about tuition and refunds, contact Student Financials.
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