Admission Requirements
Reynolds is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. Reynolds does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family medical history or genetic information, military service, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other non-merit-based factor.
Consistent with its mission of providing educational access and development in its region, Reynolds admits as either a curricular student or non-curricular student persons with:
- Recognized high school diploma
- GED
- Certificate of completion of home schooling
- 18 years of age and has demonstrated college readiness
Curricular applicants are those who plan to enroll in credit courses in order to earn a degree or certificate. An applicant applying as a curricular student must have received a recognized high school diploma or GED. Admission into selected programs may require applicants to satisfy additional program-level entrance requirements.
Non-curricular applicants are persons who plan to enroll in credit courses without earning a degree or certificate at Reynolds.
New students, students returning from an absence of at least three years, or students who submitted an application and did not attend within one year must apply/re-apply for admission by completing the Reynolds Application for Admission. Official high school transcripts that include graduation date or official GED exam results are required of applicants who are in the process of completing secondary studies.
All newly admitted curricular students will be assigned an advisor. The advisor administers a welcome session to evaluate the student’s career goals, create or affirm academic plan selection, connect them to college resources, and assess wraparound supportive options. Contact Advising Services, advising@reynolds.edu.
The Office of the Registrar evaluates requested advanced standing and transfer credit for curricular students, preferably prior to the student’s first registration at Reynolds.
Reynolds reserves the right to evaluate special cases and, when considered in the best interest of Reynolds, refuse admission to applicants. Furthermore, when enrollments must be limited for any curriculum, priority shall be given to all qualified applicants who are residents of the geographical subdivisions supporting Reynolds and to Virginia residents not having access to a given program at their local community college, provided such students apply for admission to the program prior to registration or by a deadline established by Reynolds. In addition, residents of localities with which Reynolds has a clinical-site or other agreements may receive equal consideration for admission.
► Read Reynolds’ Nondiscrimination Policy
► More about Reinstatement from Academic Suspension or Dismissal
► More about Advanced Standing
► Apply online: Reynolds Application
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International Student Admissions
Reynolds is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.
Deadlines for submission of international student applications with accompanying documentation:
June 1 for the fall semester
September 28 for the spring semester
Student can request an International Student Packet for admission, which explains the admission process and the eligibility requirements for a student visa:
- F-1 applicants are considered for admission to an associate degree program or to the ESL program depending on placement test scores
- Admission is not guaranteed and is particularly selective for Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) university transfer degree programs
- Reynolds does not admit F-1 applicants to any allied health program
► More information: International Student Advisor, 804-523-5029
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High School Students Enrolled at Reynolds
Students may be permitted to enroll in college-level courses at Reynolds prior to graduating from high school. Students enrolled in local school systems may enroll as dual-enrollment students. Reynolds has dual enrollment agreements with local school systems to offer college-level courses at Reynolds or high school locations. Dual enrollment is initiated through the students’ high school and is approved by the Reynolds dual enrollment director. Other students, including home school students, may enroll via concurrent enrollment. High school students approved to take courses at Reynolds may receive both high school and college credit.
High school juniors and seniors may be permitted to enroll in college-level courses as special admission students. As a requirement for special admission, high school students must demonstrate college readiness as determined by Reynolds. Exceptions for enrolling freshman and sophomore students are considered by the Reynolds President or her designee. Requests for exceptions for high school freshmen and sophomores are collected through the Office of Admissions.
Reynolds must receive written permission from the student’s high school principal for each semester or term the student would like to enroll. The parent of home school students will be recognized as the high school principal. High school and homeschool students are not eligible to enroll in developmental or direct placement co-requisite English and/or mathematics courses. High school students are not eligible to receive financial aid.
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Visiting Transfer Students
Students enrolling at Reynolds to satisfy program requirements at their home institution can satisfy Reynolds course requisites by submitting one of the following:
The Visiting Student Approval form allows non-curricular visiting students to satisfy Reynolds course requisites per recommendation from their home institution’s academic advisor. Students are encouraged to consult their advisors to ensure that selected courses transfer appropriately and satisfy institutional requirements.
Forms and transcripts are evaluated by the Office of the Registrar and, if approved for enrollment, students notified via email.
► Submit a Visiting Student Approval form
► Submit an unofficial transcript to the Office of the Registrar
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Non-High School Graduates
Students who are at least 18 years of age seeking admission into one of Reynolds’ curricular programs and who lack a recognized high school diploma or the recognized equivalent GED or Home School Completion Certificate will be required to meet the college readiness standards.
Students who meet the college readiness standards may be admitted to Reynolds in either non-curricular or curricular programs, provided they have also satisfied other admission requirements. The college readiness assessment cannot be used to gain admission into the Nursing and Practical Nursing programs; these programs require completion of a high school diploma or GED.
Students who do not meet the college readiness standard and wish to enroll will be admitted as non-curricular students only. They will remain non-curricular students until such time as they obtain a high school diploma or GED certificate.
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Direct Enrollment
General Information
Direct Enrollment at Reynolds guides students to English and mathematics courses that maximize their opportunity for success. Studies show that direct enrollment into college-level English and mathematics removes potential roadblocks to student success, helping students complete college studies in less time and gain financial savings.
Reynolds uses these tools to determine appropriate placement:
Based upon such criteria, students may be placed directly into the gateway college-level English or mathematics course required in their program of study.
► More at Reynolds.edu: Direct Enrollment
Developmental Courses
In some cases, direct placement into a college-level English or mathematics course may be accompanied by a requirement to enroll in a co-requisite course. Co-requisite courses are designed to increase student success in the accompanying college-level class. Students who are not fully prepared for direct placement into a college-level English or mathematics course, with or without the co-requisite course requirement, will be placed into a developmental course designed to elevate the student’s preparedness for the gateway college-level English or mathematics course required in the student’s chosen program of study.
Students who graduated from a U.S. high school or received a GED more than five years ago will be placed into the appropriate English and math courses using the college’s informed self-placement process.
English Direct Enrollment
After submitting the college application and VCC Enrollment Survey, students receive one of three English (ENG) placements:
Mathematics Direct Enrollment
The gateway college-level mathematics (MTH) course required in a student’s program of study varies according to the chosen program. After submitting the college application and VCC Enrollment Survey, students receive one of three placements:
- Direct enrollment into the proper college-level MTH course
- Direct enrollment into the proper college-level MTH course with the corresponding co-requisite mathematics (MDE) course
- Enrollment in the proper developmental mathematics (MDE) course
Students should meet with an advisor or counselor to create an academic plan and enroll in appropriate courses.
Informed Self-Placement
High school graduates, or students who received a GED more than five years prior to applying to the college, may self-place into English and mathematics courses based upon completion of the VCC Enrollment Survey and the student’s own self-assessment of familiarity with basic concepts that are essential to success in the college-level English or mathematics course required in their chosen program of study.
Students should meet with an advisor or counselor to create an academic plan and enroll in the appropriate courses after completing the VCC Enrollment Survey.
Placement Survey Waiver
Students may use informed self-advising if they meet one of these criteria:
- Hold a degree from an accredited college or university
- Complete an appropriate developmental course at another Virginia community college
- Provide an official AP transcript with a score of three or higher on the English Language exam
- Submit a writing placement recommendation above the developmental level from another institution
- Submit a completed Visiting Student Approval Form (visiting students only)
- Provide transcripts showing successful completion of transferable coursework from another college
A high school grade point average is valid for five years after the date of high school graduation. SAT, ACT and GED Test scores are valid for five years after the date of the test. Virginia Placement Test-English scores are valid for five years after the date of the test. Previously taken developmental courses will be valid for five years after term taken.
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Computer Competency Requirement
Reynolds emphasizes the importance of computer competency for all students enrolled in an associate degree program.
Associate degree programs provide for the computer competency of students in one of three ways:
- Include a computer competency course, ITE 152 , in the curriculum
- Require students to pass the Reynolds computer competency exam
- Including a course or courses that meet or exceed the computer competency requirements as a part of the curriculum (students should consult their program description to determine computer competency requirement)
Students in programs that require ITE 152 can satisfy the computer competency course requirement in the curriculum by passing the Reynolds computer competency exam administered at the Parham Road or Downtown Campus Testing Centers. Students who successfully pass the computer competency exam receive college credit for ITE 152 .
Any student not passing the computer competency exam will do one of the following based on the results of the test:
- Successfully complete ITE 152
- Acquire competencies through self-study or any other method that will enable the student to successfully retake the computer competency exam
- Students will be allowed to retake the computer competency exam only once
- Upon retaking the computer competency exam, students who do not pass the exam must complete ITE 152
► Contact Parham Road Campus Testing Center, 804-523-5411
► Contact Downtown Campus Testing Center, 804-523-5470
► More at Reynolds.edu: Testing Services
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Student Identification
Social Security Number
It is recommended that individuals provide their social security number at the time of application (per Section 6050S of the Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998). An individual’s social security number will be used in accordance with federal/state reporting requirements and/or identification and research purposes within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
Applicants for financial aid are required to submit their social security number. Pell Grant program applicants should note that the U.S. Department of Education requires social security numbers when processing applications. The Internal Revenue Service also requires valid social security numbers.
Student Identification Number (EMPL ID)
Reynolds assigns a student identification number at the time of application. Students must use this number to access various services at the college. When requested through the Reynolds application, students new to Reynolds who have attended another VCCS college should supply the EMPL ID assigned by the other college. Students who have records that exist at Reynolds and another VCCS college should contact the Office of Admissions at (804) 523-5029 for guidance on the student identification number to select.
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Community College Workforce Alliance
About CCWA
Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), the shared workforce development division of Reynolds Community College and Brightpoint Community College, serves the training needs of the region’s job seekers and employers with a comprehensive suite of programs, courses, and services. CCWA serves four cities and 12 counties throughout Central Virginia.
CCWA provides short-term training for in-demand industry workforce credentials to get regional residents prepared for full-time, skilled jobs, with an emphasis on technician, trades, and allied health care positions that offer opportunities for continued education and career progression.
CCWA’s FastForward program covers two-thirds of tuition for Virginia residents who successfully complete their FastForward course. Many students also qualify for additional income-based assistance from G3 or other non-credit tuition funds, which cover any remaining tuition after the FastForward award is applied. CCWA provides in-person, online, and hybrid (combining classroom-based and online) instruction delivered by faculty with industry experience and technical expertise.
CCWA also offers individual and custom-designed instruction, business consulting, skills assessments, and career coaching. CCWA Career Coaching is now offered through Career Connect Centers at Reynolds’ Parham Road and Downtown Richmond campuses.
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Open Enrollment
CCWA provides short-term professional development courses and certification programs in technology, business administration and management, and other topics relevant to individual career growth and performance. Classes can be completed in weeks, days or even hours, in-class or online.
► Current FastForward and open enrollment class schedule: CCWA Training Catalog
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Customized Business Training
CCWA partners with employers to deliver customized training programs built around their workforce needs. Training can be tailored for current or new employees and may include apprenticeships, internships, and on-the-job training. Programs are designed with employers to align skills training to real job roles, production schedules, and industry standards.
The goal is simple: help businesses grow talent from within while building a skilled, job-ready workforce. Training programs can take place at an organization’s location or at CCWA’s convenient locations in the Greater Richmond and Petersburg region.
► More information: CCWA Customized Business Training
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FastForward Certifications
FastForward is a short-term workforce credentialing program offered by CCWA, designed to help Virginians earn industry certifications and credentials for high-demand careers. Through FastForward, eligible Virginia residents pay just one-third of the tuition for eligible technician, trades, and allied health training. Additionally, Virginians with moderate-to-low incomes may qualify for further financial assistance, including the G3 Initiative and other grants. Thanks to statewide workforce programs like FastForward and G3, CCWA can now offer financial aid to cover all costs of tuition, books, and supplies for certification training followed by a job in an industry with a strong regional demand for skilled workers.
Well-paying career opportunities are available through CCWA FastForward programs in healthcare, construction trades, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, business management, information technology, and teacher education (EducateVA is CCWA’s statewide Career Switcher program for aspiring teachers.
FastForward students also benefit from career coaching, job placement assistance, support services, and a streamlined curriculum designed to help them get certified and employed as quickly as possible.
► More information: CCWA FastForward Certifications
► Contact CCWA Career Coach, 804-523-2292, or visit a campus location
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EducateVA Career Switcher Program
EducateVA is an teacher licensure program for career switchers that is part of a statewide initiative to address critical shortages in the teaching profession. EducateVA is certified by the Virginia Department of Education and provides a pathway for professionals seeking an entrance into the field of education. Community colleges across the state serve as instructional sites for EducateVA, thus ensuring a program accessible to any student regardless of that student’s location.
► List of teaching endorsements for which student can prepare for certification: Teaching Endorsements at EducateVA.com
Do You Qualify for EducateVA?
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three or more years of full-time work experience
- Content area expertise
- GPA of 2.5 or better
- Required assessment (Praxis Subject Assessment)
- Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check prior to field placement or employment in the classroom
- Program is an option for both pre-service and provisionally licensed teachers
What is Required?
- Complete the 18-week Level 1 program, which includes 40 hours of classroom field experience
- Upon successful completion of Level 1, a one-year Career Switcher Provisional License is issued
- During Level II, candidates must teach successfully for one full year while completing additional online training and instructor-led sessions in order to be recommended for a full 10-year renewable teaching license
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Career Connect
Career Connect, powered by Reynolds CCWA, provides career coaching and job search support for students and community members. Services include career exploration, résumé and interview support, job matching, and connections to local employers. Career Connect helps individuals move from education to employment with clear guidance and practical tools aligned to today’s workforce needs. Reynolds and CCWA students make an appointment to speak with a career coach at the Downtown or Parham Road campuses.
► More information: Career Connect
► Contact CCWA Career Coach, 804-523-CCWA (2292), or visit a campus location
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