College Profile: Riverland Community College

One of the most popular colleges for Owatonna High School graduates to attend after high school is Riverland Community College.  Riverland Community College is a two-year school that offers short-term degrees like certificates and diplomas, or two-year Associate degrees.

Admissions
To apply for admission to Riverland Community College, you need to first complete their application, either online or on paper.  There is a $20 application fee.  You'll also need to submit your high school transcript through Docufide (you can pick up instructions on how to submit your transcript in the Career Center).  If you have taken any courses for college credit, you will also need to submit your official college transcripts.  Riverland Community College also requires that students take a placement test like Accuplacer.  Two-year colleges such as Riverland Community College typically have an open door policy, so if you submit all the application materials, you will be accepted to the college.

Academics
Riverland Community College offers over 50 different majors.  Some of the most popular majors are Liberal Arts & Sciences (designed to transfer to a four-year college or university), Farm Business Management, Nursing, Computer Technology, and Business.

Athletics
Riverland Community College offers the following sports: baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer.

Student Life
Riverland Community College has over 20 clubs and organizations for students to get involved in, including Theatre and Music, Gaming Club, Multicultural Club, Student Senate, and Nursing Student Forum.  There is also some on-campus housing available at the Austin campus.