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QualityAt Reading Area

Community College,

learning is the top priority.

Our talented staff and

faculty are dedicated to

helping you succeed . With

an average class size of

20 students, instructors

are able to provide you

with more individual

attention. Our faculty is

professional, friendly and

truly cares about your

success and future. Staff

members also provide

personalized service to

help you through the

college process.

A great network of

support services is in

place to transition you

from registration through

graduation. Free tutoring,

career and academic

counseling, and assistance

with transferring to a four-

year college are always

available to address your

needs.

FlexibilityIf you are interested in

taking classes full-time

or part-time, flexible

scheduling including

classes from 8 AM to 9 PM

allow you to choose day or

evening classes to best fit

your lifestyle. You can also

learn at home through

online classes. We realize

that many students have

additional responsibilities

like jobs and children,

so we work with you to

determine the best plan to

achieve your goals.

AffordabilityWith the cost of a college

education on the rise,

your dollar will go the

furthest at RACC. Tuition

is thousands of dollars

less than four-year public

and private schools.

To help you with any

financial issues, numerous

forms of financial aid and

scholarships are available

through the Financial

Aid Office. In fact, RACC

awards more than $30

million annually in different

forms of financial aid.

Welcome to Reading Area Community College, The Right

Choice for your higher education journey. Are you thinking about working

toward an associate degree or bachelor’s degree? Maybe you would like

to take a few classes to explore your options. RACC offers a world of

opportunity—over 40 programs—and you can customize your goals and

create your future with a quality, flexible and affordable education.

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ImagineOver 40 programs translate into thousands of

career possibilities. Are you interested in healthcare,

business or education? Do you like science, math or

communications? Do you want to begin your career

as soon as possible, or can you see yourself earning a

doctorate? Browse through our list of programs and see

where your imagination takes you.

Challenge YourselfIf you are up for an extra challenge, the Honors Program

may be a good fit for you. It is designed to explore

in-depth learning techniques and concepts through

collaborative activities, creative projects and primary

research.

Your FutureInterested in continuing your academic career after you

complete your goals at RACC? The Transfer Center can

help you transition to a four-year college or university.

The credits you earn at RACC can be applied to

your bachelor’s degree credits when you transfer to

another college. Colleges and universities nationwide

welcome our students because they arrive in the

classroom prepared. We also now offer dual admissions

opportunities with Alvernia University, Temple University

Immaculata University and Widener University, so you

can be admitted at the same time!

Start EarlyEarly Admissions is a program for high school students

who are academically ready for college start taking

classes during their junior and/or senior year. This

is great way to get ahead, save money on tuition

costs and explore college-level work at a comfortable

pace. If you appreciate challenges in high school, you

may want to consider this opportunity to add to your

college transcript.

Accounting

Addictions Studies

Administrative Assistant

Bookkeeping

Business Administration

Business Management

Communications

Computer Information Systems

Computer Technology

Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement

Culinary Arts

Early Childhood Education Programs

Educational Assistant/Paraeducator

Elementary Education Transfer

Executive Secretary

Human Services Worker

Humanities

Legal Secretary

Liberal Arts

Mechatronics Engineering

Technology

Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Secretary

Medical Transcriptionist

Nanoscience Technology

Nursing

Occupational Therapy Assistant*

Physical Therapy Assistant*

Practical Nursing

Pre-Law/Public

Administration

Psychology

Respiratory Care

Science Transfer

Secondary Education Transfer

Secretarial Skills

Social Work

Sociology/Anthropology

Web Site Development

*In partnership with Lehigh Carbon Community College.

The Right PROGRAMS

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Criminal Justice ProgramStep into a Criminal

Justice Law Enforcement

class and you will feel like

you have been in the field

for years. All instructors

are required to have real-

world law enforcement

experience, so that means

real learning for you. You

will gain insight from

current and retired state

troopers, judges, district

attorneys, FBI agents,

chiefs of police and

others. In some instances,

graduates will be ready

for the workplace, and

others will go on to earn a

bachelor’s degree.

Respiratory Care ProgramHealthcare is one of

the fastest-growing

industries in the country

and respiratory care is

in demand in our area

and nationwide. RACC’s

Respiratory Care Program

is the only one if its kind

within Berks, Schuylkill,

Lehigh, Northampton

and western Montgomery

counties. Students obtain

clinical experience from

12 hospitals in the

Reading and Allentown

areas. Graduates work in

hospitals, rehabilitation

and skilled nursing homes,

doctors’ offices, home

health care companies and

educational institutions.

The demand for Respiratory

Therapists will be almost

twice that of other

occupations over the next

10 years (www.aarc.org).

The Right CHOICERACC has all of the right programs to meet your needs. Because we keep

up with projected job trends, we are able to offer programs to support

those demands. Our students learn hands-on and come out on top after

graduation. The Criminal Justice and Respiratory Care programs are just

two examples of the many career-oriented paths RACC offers.

College life is beyond what

you learn in the classroom.

It includes the friends you

meet and the experiences

you share that you will

value for a lifetime. At

Reading Area Community

College, we foster those

ideas and encourage you

to interact with other

students, faculty and

staff through a variety of

options.

We are proud to offer

organizations and

activities designed to

appeal to students of all

ages and backgrounds.

Apply for the Leadership

Program, which provides

opportunities to learn

and build leadership skills

through two weekend

retreats and additional

educational seminars

throughout the year. If

writing, photography

or art is your passion,

you can submit to the

Front Street Journal

student newspaper or the

scholarly journal, Legacy.

Advocate for issues that

are important to students

by joining the Student

Government Association

or help plan events

through the Student

Activities Board.

Annual campus events

include the popular

International Festival,

where you can learn

about different cultures

and taste their cuisines,

and RACC Idols, where

you can showcase your

singing, dancing or any

other talents you may

have.

Our students are also

passionate about giving

back to the community

and have found a fun

way to raise money for

those in need. The RACCy

Olympics is our very own

event that allows teams

to participate in wacky

games while raising

money for a designated

charity.

Students who are involved

outside of the classroom

are more successful in

the classroom, so make

the most of your time on

campus and enjoy the

total RACC experience!

It is an exciting time to be a part of Reading Area

Community College. The campus is growing along with

the City and County. There are countless opportunities

for learning, recreation, entertainment and relaxation—

all within walking distance of the campus!

What else is in store for the future at RACC? You can

always get involved in new activities, programs and

events. Students’ insights and opinions are valued, so we

encourage you to share your vision.

Look to RACC for any of your education goals. Whether

you choose a career or transfer program or take classes

for personal enrichment, you can be confident that you

made The Right Choice.

STUDENT LIFE

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We Are Here to HelpThe Enrollment Services

staff will answer your

questions and help you

get any information you

need.

610.607.6224

800.626.1665

admissions@racc.edu

RACC Campus at a Glance

Penn Street Bridge

Second Street

Franklin Street

Front Street

Faculty and Staff

Parking

Student Lot B

2nd St. Entrance

to Lot B

Student Lot E

Parking Garage

Berks Hall

Competition Tire

Schuylkill Hall

The Yocum Library

Penn Hall

Gust Zogas Student

Union Building

Schmidt Training and

Technology Center

Miller Center

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Reading Area Community College, an equal opportunity college, does not discriminate against persons in employment, educational programs or activities, vocational programs or awarding of contracts based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, color, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability. This Board of Trustees policy #840 on nondiscrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications and is published in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Affirmative Action inquiries should be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer, RACC, P.O. Box 1706, Reading, PA 19603 (610.372.4721).

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