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High School Option

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Accessible and Affordable!


 
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​Program Overview​
The High School Option Program (HSOP) provides high school students the opportunity to take Rowan College of South Jersey courses at a discounted tuition rate. Completed coursework can be applied to an RCSJ associate degree or be easily transferred to other institutions of higher education. In addition, RCSJ credits may satisfy high school graduation requirements through the N.J. Department of Education's Option Two.​

Please Note:

High School students may take advantage of HSOP during RCSJ's Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer semesters. Students age out after 18 years of age. The spring semester is the last term high school seniors can register for classes under the High School Option Program. ​​


​Program Benefits
  • Tuition discount of $75 per credit with no course fees
  • Take an unlimited number of RCSJ courses
  • Start earning credit toward a degree program
  • Satisfy high school graduation requirements 
  • Complete required remediation, if applicable
  • Explore career pathways
  • Career and major exploration assessments ​to help students better understand their interests
  • Personalized academic advisement
  • Registration assistance 
  • Safe & secure environment​
  • Full and FREE access to all Rowan College services, clubs and activities 
    *Rowan College at South Jersey athletics participation is not available to HSOP students.
Who Can Participate
  • Students 14 to 18 years of age
  • ​Those who completed freshman year of high school
  • In-county & out-of-county residents
  • Students who attend:
​Courses HSOP students can enroll in

Students should consult the NJ Transfer website​ to learn how Rowan College South Jersey courses will transfer to NJ institutions of higher education.  Students looking to transfer their Rowan College credit to institutions outside of NJ should consult their school of choice.  ​​

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Gloucester Campus

Step 1: ​​Apply!

Submit the following documents to designyourfuture@rcsj.edu:
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  • HSOP Participation Form​
    The form must be signed by the student, parent/guardian, and school counselor. ​ Once submitted, Students will receive their RCSJ Student ID number (A#) and log-in credentials for the RCSJ portal via email from RCSJ's Admissions Office.  Students who don't receive an email should check their spam box before emailing Admissions. admissions@rcsj.edu
  • Preliminary High School Transcript
  • Standardized Test Scores (see exemptions below) 
  

Step 2: Satisfy the Placement Test Requirement! (Accuplacer)


  
All students are required to take the Accuplacer, or provide proof of exemption, prior to seeking advisement & registration assistance. The Accuplacer assess knowledge​ in reading, writing and math and places students in College-level or Educational Foundations (remedial) courses.
      

​​​​​​​Step 3: Meet with an Advisor & Register!

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Students taking 12 credits or more must submit an Immunization Record Form​ to RCSJ-Gloucester Office of Admissions               

  • ​​​​​Individual Appointments ​​​- Make an appointment with an Advisor!​
    • ​​We encourage on-campus advisement & registration. However, this can be conducted virtually via Zoom or by phone or email. ​
  • ​​HSOP Registration Event
    • ​​​​​ C​ontact your high school Counseling Office to learn when RCSJ will be present for HSOP advisement & registration.
 
 
Cu​mb​​erland Campus

​Apply:

  • ​Complete an Online Application
    ​ Online Application All prospective ​students must complete an online application. ​Please select “Start a New High School Program” after creating an online account. An acceptance letter will be sent via mail within a week. The letter will include student email and Self-Service account information and instructions on how to set up all accounts.   

  • Complete a Dual Enrollment Form
     Dual Enrollment Permission Form​A school counselor and parent/guardian must sign the Dual Enrollment Permission Form. Return the completed form to Rebecca Vezza. rvezza@rcsj.edu
  • Complete the FERPA Form 

    FERPA Form​ Return form to Rebecca Vezza.rvezza@rcsj.edu

Satisfy the Placement Test Requirement​

  • All students must take RCSJ's placement test, the Accuplacer, or provide Proof of Exemption before course registration can occur.​Proof of ExemptionStandardized test score reports and high school transcripts should be emailed to Testing.testing@cc.rcsj.eduSchedule the Accuplacer – if you do not qualify for a testing exemption based on the established criteria (above), visit the testing center to make your testing appointment. Click "Book an Appointment."  Photo ID is required on the day of testing.​​
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    • Testing Center​
       

RCSJ Course Registration

  • Individual Appointments  

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    • Students who have completed steps 1 & 2 can schedule an Appointment with Rebecca Vezza for course registration. During the appointment, students are given a thorough overview of the registration process and payment information.
      ​       Schedule an Appointment 
  • Registration Events
    • Speak with your high school Counseling Office for upcoming HSOP Registration Events.
​Questions? Email designyourfuture@rcsj.edu! 
 
 
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Forms & questions can be emailed to: designyourfuture@rcsj.edu​


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Gloucester; Cumberland