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Rend Lake College Fall Course Schedule The fall semester will begin August 16, 2021. At this time, the types of classes are: Traditional, Hybrid, Online, Remote, HyFlex, and Blended Flex. Our fall term is 16 weeks, but we also offer 12- and 8-week classes.
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After you've read our Admission Requirements, complete a New Student Enrollment Form. You can fill one out online, at our Office of Student Records in the Administration Building, or from your guidance counselor if you go to a high school in RLC's district. You may need to submit other documentation. Go to our Registration Procedures to learn more. Speak To
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Visit our Financial Aid Department to apply for grants, scholarships, and loans that can help pay for college. TYPES OF CLASSES Traditional Classes conducted using face-to-face, on-campus instruction. Online Classes conducted online through Canvas. Students will work through course material independently with communication and direction of RLC faculty. Remote Class meetings are held synchronously via Zoom on the day and time indicated on the student’s schedule. The percentage of time spent online vs. remote will vary by course. Hybrid Classes meet partially on RLC’s campus and partially online/remote. The percentage of time spent on campus will vary by course. If needed, classes will be transitioned to fully online/remote. HyFlex Class meetings will be a combination of traditional, online, and remote. Students are not required to attend traditional or remote class meetings. Students have the option to select how to receive instruction and may choose different types throughout the semester. Blended Flex Class meetings are a combination of instructional modalities and vary by course. Students are provided some flexibility in selecting how they receive instruction, but all three types of classes are not available throughout the semester like the hyflex model. Students are not required to attend traditional class meetings on campus but may be required to attend remotely using Zoom.
Abbreviations
TBA (To Be Arranged or To Be Announced) STAFF (Multiple Instructors or to be identified) Days (M = Monday) (T = Tuesday) W = Wednesday H = Thursday F = Friday Sa = Saturday Su=Sunday WEEK = Monday-Friday) Section Numbers D1, etc. Distance Learning classes K1, etc. Computer Workshop, Murphy-Wall Campus M1, etc. Computer Workshop, MarketPlace N1, etc. Online classes NI Intercession online classes TI Intercession courses TV Telecourses TVI Intercession telecourses TVN Telecourse with online elements Y1, etc. Hybrid classes (Face-to-face meetings throughout the semester with online elements) TV Buildings and Locations (On Campus) ACA Academic Building AQU Aquatics Center ASC Applied Science Center ATC Advanced TECH Center BB FLD Baseball Field CMTC Coal Mine Training Center DR Driving Range FHF 4-H Facility HYBRID Hybrid Class (Online + Face-to-Face) GYM Waugh Gymnasium LRC Learning Resource Center ONLINE Online Class OSN North Oasis OSS South Oasis SCI Science Building SPC Sports Center (now called Recreational Center) STC Student Center TRACK RLC Track VOC Vocational Building Buildings and Locations (Off Campus) OFF Off-Site PNK RLC Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus RL/2/3 RLC MarketPlace – Mt. Vernon SIC Southeastern Illinois CollegeOur Mission | Speak To An Advisor | Enroll at RLC | Fill out the FAFSA | Virtual Testing Appointments Academic Calendar | Scholarships | Notice of Non-Discrimination — Important Dates & Information —Course Numbering System
All courses offered by Rend Lake College are identified by a prefix followed by a four-digit number (excluding Community Education). The purpose of such a numbering system is to facilitate record keeping and to provide an easy means of identifying various courses as to their degree of difficulty, general curriculum, etc. The prefix indicates the broad subject area; i.e., mathematics The first digit indicates the level The second digit refers to the general curricular division The last two digits indicate the sequential order within the program. Freshman-level courses generally begin with the digit “1” followed by three more digits. Most courses recommended for second-year studies begin with the digit “2” followed by three digits. The second digit may be interpreted thusly:
Academic (Pre-Baccalaureate and Occupational) are traditional academic courses equivalent to the first two years (lower-division) of baccalaureate study and the academic courses in Occupational curricula. Technical / Applied (Pre-Baccalaureate / Occupational) courses are postsecondary technical or applied in nature. Although most were designed mainly for AAS degrees and Occupational certificate programs, technical courses in certain fields (e.g., graphic arts, drafting, surveying, child care) are acceptable in specific AA/AS degrees. Community Education non-credit courses. College Preparation courses are designed to remedy basic skill (i.e., reading, writing and arithmetic) deficiencies of high school graduates. General Studies courses are broad in nature and designed to meet individual student goals for personal improvement and self-understanding. Vocational Skills courses provide vocational skills training that is not part of Occupational certificate or AAS degree programs. Adult Basic Education courses are designed to bring non-high school graduates to a competency of eighth-grade equivalency. Adult Secondary Education courses are designed to bring non-high school graduates to a competency of 12th-grade equivalency. English as a Second Language services are designed to help individuals who do not speak English as their native language develop English communication skills. The third digit in the four-digit sequence indicates prerequisites or degree of difficulty in an ascending order. In general, the fourth number will indicate first-semester work if it is an odd number and second-semester work if it is an even number.Drop Dates and Exam Weeks
Session Start Date Drop w/ Refund Midterm Last Day to Drop End Date Final Week Of 16 Week 8/16 8/27 10/8 11/26 12/3 12/6 8 Week 1 8/16 8/20 9/10 10/1 10/8 10/4 12 Week 1 8/16 8/27 9/24 10/29 11/5 11/1 12 Week 2 9/13 9/24 10/22 11/24 12/3 11/29 8 Week 2 10/11 10/15 11/5 11/26 12/3 11/29Tuition & Fees
Current tuition rate for residents of the Rend Lake College district is set at $110 per credit hour. Out-of-district students may be charged a tuition rate of $175 per credit hour. Out-of-state and out-of-country tuition rates are set at $200 per credit hour. There is a facilities/technology fee of $25 per credit hour for most classes. Tuition rates are subject to change with Board of Trustees approval. Additional fees may be assessed for specific courses.Payment Plan
The college offers the Nelnet convenient budget plan that provides a low-cost option for budgeting tuition and fees. You authorize payments to be made from a checking or savings account or by credit card. The plan allows you to schedule your payments over three months for summer term and over five months for fall or summer semester depending on when you register. The earlier you register the better chance you have to enroll in the courses you want and the more months you can schedule to make payments. The cost to budget monthly payment through Nelnet is a $25-per-semester nonrefundable enrollment fee or a $2 nonrefundable enrollment fee for the Nelnet one-time pay/full payment option. Additional charges may apply for credit card payments and insufficient funds. If payments have not been scheduled as established in the Nelnet Payment Schedule then you may be administratively withdrawn for non-payment. If the first installment has been paid and/or financial aid has been awarded, you will be responsible for all remaining charges on your account unless you officially withdraw from the course(s) by the last day to officially withdraw for a 100% refund of tuition and fees as indicated in the Fee Refunds Table below. The Nelnet Payment Plan does not apply to students enrolled in Community Education courses or unless otherwise indicated for a specific program. For more information or to enroll in Nelnet, click here. You can also access Nelnet through Self-Service or contact the Business Office at Ext. 1235.Tuition & Fee Refunds
Refunds are made only if the proper procedures are followed during the refund periods. Rend Lake College has partnered with BankMobile in order to process refunds (financial aid, dropped classes, etc.) which are due to the students. Every new student receives a Refund Selection Kit in the mail at the beginning of each semester. The Refund Selection Kit will be mailed in a green envelope and will include a unique personal code that students will use to select their refund preference. Students can choose from having their refund amounts transferred to an existing account or deposited onto a BankMobile Vibe account card. Credit balances cannot be transferred to future terms. More information about BankMobile is available HERE or at the Business Office, located in the Administration Building.Baccalaureate-Transfer Programs vs Career-Technical Programs
Baccalaureate-Transfer Programs Transfer programs at Rend Lake College are designed to provide students with the opportunity to complete the first two years of baccalaureate college programs. At the end of two years, credits from Rend Lake College may be transferred to a four-year institution without loss of time or credit. Students who have not selected a four-year institution to attend after completion of the Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Fine Arts Degree or Associate in Engineering Science Degree can follow programs at RLC with assurance that most lower-division requirements will be met for most schools. Students who already have selected a four-year institution to which they will be transferring should contact that school or consult that school’s catalog for any special information or recommendations regarding a particular program and its requirements. Assistance may be obtained from Rend Lake College’s advisement staff or from faculty advisors. Requirements vary at different four-year institutions. To ensure articulation, the student should follow the sequence of courses recommended by the four-year institution. Also, the scheduling of classes may not be identical to the “ideal” programs suggested for varying reasons. Students are expected to arrange their actual schedule with the help of an advisor. Career-Technical Programs Career-Technical programs at Rend Lake College include those which lead to either an Associate in Applied Science Degree or an Occupational Certificate. To be effective, occupational programs of this nature must be job-oriented; therefore, these one- and two-year programs are designed to prepare students for entry into the working world immediately after successful completion of the required courses. Program requirements in this section are for associate degree or occupational certificates from Rend Lake College only. These programs may not be geared for persons wishing to transfer credits to a four-year institution, although many of the courses and programs will transfer and have approved program articulation agreements in place. Students are encouraged to FOLLOW EXACTLY the desired program as indicated. However, students should consult with an advisor for any changes in scheduling which may be necessary due to scheduling conflicts, changes in program requirements, etc.Weather Related College Closings
In situations where inclement weather may affect the normal operation of Rend Lake College, or when circumstances beyond the college’s control may affect working conditions and create a need to call off classes or close the campus for whatever reason, this information will be announced in several ways. In these cases, the announcement will be made as soon as possible when a decision to close has been reached. Campus closures will be announced via these methods: Wireless Emergency Notification System – This free service alerts subscribers to school closings via text message and / or email. Register for WENS at www.rlc.edu/wens.
RLC Home Page – www.rlc.edu
Facebook – www.facebook.com/rendlakecollege
Twitter – www.twitter.com/RendLakeCollege
WarriorMail – Email to all student WarriorMail accounts
Campus Switchboard – Automated message In addition, the college will notify the main television stations in our district – WSIL, WPSD and KFVS. Additional media may also be notified.
Because of the size of the Rend Lake College district, it is possible that weather conditions will vary from location to location. In these cases, it is up to the student to choose whether or not to attend. When classes have not been cancelled and a student chooses not to attend, the attendance policies for the student’s classes remain in effect. -
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Graduation The Commencement ceremony is the culmination of the student’s program of study. Each May, Rend Lake College conducts a graduation exercise whereby faculty, staff, family and friends come together to recognize and honor academic achievements. All eligible degree and certificate recipients are encouraged to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Participation in this ceremony is allowed prior to verification of completion of final courses. The student should be within six credit hours of fulfilling graduation requirements, and requirements should be completed in the summer session following May graduation. The actual degree or certificate is posted to the official transcript and the certificate or diploma is released when all requirements have been met and verified by the Director of Student Records. Graduation Slideshow You've earned your time to shine, now get your time to be shown off! All 2020 and 2021 graduates are invited to be part of our graduation slideshow which will be shared on social media after the event. All you need to do to be included is submit your information using this form. Slideshow Example 2021 Rend Lake College Commencement Saturday, May 8, 2021 (rain date May 15, 2021) Outside Wayne Arnold Recreation Center on the south end of the Ina Campus Morning Ceremony 10:30 a.m. — for those graduating with an Associate of Applied Science Degree and/or Occupational Certificate Afternoon Ceremony 1:00 p.m. — for those graduating with an Associate of Arts, Science, Fine Arts, or Engineering Science Degree ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR CEREMONY COVID restrictions will be implemented. Two guest tickets will be issued to each graduate. No indoor facilities will be available to the public. Masks will be required by both graduates and guests. Caps and Gowns - Pick up for cap/gown, shirt, mask, and tickets will be in the Student Records Office starting Monday, May 3rd. Guests - Each Graduate will receive two tickets for guests, per CDC and IDPH guidelines. Guests must present ticket for entrance and children are included as guests. Streaming - Both commencement ceremonies will be streamed on this page and on our YouTube page. More details, including instructions for graduates and guests, will be posted on this page as they become available.Student ServicesGraduation Application Process
Students must apply to receive their respective diplomas for an Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Fine Arts Degree, Associate in Engineering Science Degree, Associate in Applied Science Degree or a certificate for Occupational Certificate programs. Students who complete the Graduation Application form will receive a pre-graduation academic audit and be informed of any deficiencies. Meeting graduation requirements ultimately is the responsibility of the student. Students are encouraged to be familiar with the catalog and program requirements and to work with their academic advisors or counselors in selecting courses. Students may fulfill degree/certificate requirements Of the catalog in effect at the time of their initial enrollment, provided they have maintained continuous enrollment, or Students may elect to fulfill the degree/certificate requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of their graduation. Students entering under the degree and certificate requirements cited in this catalog will continue under these requirements as long as they are continuous students at Rend Lake College. Standing as a continuous student is lost if either of the following should occur: The student does not complete credit classes at Rend Lake College for two consecutive semesters, excluding summer terms. A period of five years elapses before the degree or certificate is completed. If students are unable to complete the requirements within the five-year time frame, they may appeal to the Vice President of Student Services to use a specified catalog other than the one in effect at the time of re-enrollment or at time of graduation. Students may be required to follow degree requirements outlined in later catalogs when certificate, degree programs or courses have been extensively modified from previous catalogs. The Vice President of Instruction makes this decision.
Phone Number: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1343
Email Student Services
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Student Services
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Rend Lake College Summer Course Schedule The summer semester will begin June 7, 2021. At this time, the types of classes are: Hybrid, Online, and Traditional. Our summer term is 8 weeks.
Ready to enroll? It's easy at RLC! Complete
Enrollment Form
After you've read our Admission Requirements, complete a New Student Enrollment Form. You can fill one out online, at our Office of Student Records in the Administration Building, or from your guidance counselor if you go to a high school in RLC's district. You may need to submit other documentation. Go to our Registration Procedures to learn more. Speak To
An Advisor Good advice is the best advice. Connect with a member of our team who will help you get started and stay on your path to success in higher education. Apply For
Financial Aid
Visit our Financial Aid Department to apply for grants, scholarships, and loans that can help pay for college. TYPES OF CLASSES Traditional Classes conducted using face-to-face, on-campus instruction. Online Classes conducted online through Canvas. Students will work through course material independently with communication and direction of RLC faculty. Remote Class meetings are held synchronously via Zoom on the day and time indicated on the student’s schedule. The percentage of time spent online vs. remote will vary by course. Hybrid Classes meet partially on RLC’s campus and partially online/remote. The percentage of time spent on campus will vary by course. If needed, classes will be transitioned to fully online/remote. HyFlex Class meetings will be a combination of traditional, online, and remote. Students are not required to attend traditional or remote class meetings. Students have the option to select how to receive instruction and may choose different types throughout the semester. Blended Flex Class meetings are a combination of instructional modalities and vary by course. Students are provided some flexibility in selecting how they receive instruction, but all three types of classes are not available throughout the semester like the hyflex model. Students are not required to attend traditional class meetings on campus but may be required to attend remotely using Zoom.Our Mission | Speak To An Advisor | Enroll at RLC | Fill out the FAFSA | Virtual Testing Appointments Academic Calendar | Scholarships | Notice of Non-Discrimination — Important Dates & Information —Abbreviations
TBA (To Be Arranged or To Be Announced) STAFF (Multiple Instructors or to be identified) Days (M = Monday) (T = Tuesday) W = Wednesday H = Thursday F = Friday Sa = Saturday Su=Sunday WEEK = Monday-Friday) Section Numbers D1, etc. Distance Learning classes K1, etc. Computer Workshop, Murphy-Wall Campus M1, etc. Computer Workshop, MarketPlace N1, etc. Online classes NI Intercession online classes TI Intercession courses TV Telecourses TVI Intercession telecourses TVN Telecourse with online elements Y1, etc. Hybrid classes (Face-to-face meetings throughout the semester with online elements) TV Buildings and Locations (On Campus) ACA Academic Building AQU Aquatics Center ASC Applied Science Center ATC Advanced TECH Center BB FLD Baseball Field CMTC Coal Mine Training Center DR Driving Range FHF 4-H Facility HYBRID Hybrid Class (Online + Face-to-Face) GYM Waugh Gymnasium LRC Learning Resource Center ONLINE Online Class OSN North Oasis OSS South Oasis SCI Science Building SPC Sports Center (now called Recreational Center) STC Student Center TRACK RLC Track VOC Vocational Building Buildings and Locations (Off Campus) OFF Off-Site PNK RLC Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus RL/2/3 RLC MarketPlace – Mt. Vernon SIC Southeastern Illinois CollegeTuition & Fees
RLC is waiving its $20 per credit hour fee for online and hybrid classes in summer 2021. A full-time student taking a 15-hour course load would save $300 for the semester in fees for online instruction.Current tuition rate for residents of the Rend Lake College district is set at $110 per credit hour. Out-of-district students may be charged a tuition rate of $175 per credit hour. Out-of-state and out-of-country tuition rates are set at $200 per credit hour. There is a facilities/technology fee of $25 per credit hour for most classes. Tuition rates are subject to change with Board of Trustees approval. Additional fees may be assessed for specific courses.Payment Plan
The college offers the Nelnet convenient budget plan that provides a low-cost option for budgeting tuition and fees. You authorize payments to be made from a checking or savings account or by credit card. The plan allows you to schedule your payments over three months for summer term and over five months for fall or summer semester depending on when you register. The earlier you register the better chance you have to enroll in the courses you want and the more months you can schedule to make payments. The cost to budget monthly payment through Nelnet is a $25-per-semester nonrefundable enrollment fee or a $2 nonrefundable enrollment fee for the Nelnet one-time pay/full payment option. Additional charges may apply for credit card payments and insufficient funds. If payments have not been scheduled as established in the Nelnet Payment Schedule then you may be administratively withdrawn for non-payment. If the first installment has been paid and/or financial aid has been awarded, you will be responsible for all remaining charges on your account unless you officially withdraw from the course(s) by the last day to officially withdraw for a 100% refund of tuition and fees as indicated in the Fee Refunds Table below. The Nelnet Payment Plan does not apply to students enrolled in Community Education courses or unless otherwise indicated for a specific program. For more information or to enroll in Nelnet, click here. You can also access Nelnet through Self-Service or contact the Business Office at Ext. 1235.Tuition & Fee Refunds
Refunds are made only if the proper procedures are followed during the refund periods. Rend Lake College has partnered with BankMobile in order to process refunds (financial aid, dropped classes, etc.) which are due to the students. Every new student receives a Refund Selection Kit in the mail at the beginning of each semester. The Refund Selection Kit will be mailed in a green envelope and will include a unique personal code that students will use to select their refund preference. Students can choose from having their refund amounts transferred to an existing account or deposited onto a BankMobile Vibe account card. Credit balances cannot be transferred to future terms. More information about BankMobile is available HERE or at the Business Office, located in the Administration Building.Baccalaureate-Transfer Programs vs Career-Technical Programs
Baccalaureate-Transfer Programs Transfer programs at Rend Lake College are designed to provide students with the opportunity to complete the first two years of baccalaureate college programs. At the end of two years, credits from Rend Lake College may be transferred to a four-year institution without loss of time or credit. Students who have not selected a four-year institution to attend after completion of the Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Fine Arts Degree or Associate in Engineering Science Degree can follow programs at RLC with assurance that most lower-division requirements will be met for most schools. Students who already have selected a four-year institution to which they will be transferring should contact that school or consult that school’s catalog for any special information or recommendations regarding a particular program and its requirements. Assistance may be obtained from Rend Lake College’s advisement staff or from faculty advisors. Requirements vary at different four-year institutions. To ensure articulation, the student should follow the sequence of courses recommended by the four-year institution. Also, the scheduling of classes may not be identical to the “ideal” programs suggested for varying reasons. Students are expected to arrange their actual schedule with the help of an advisor. Career-Technical Programs Career-Technical programs at Rend Lake College include those which lead to either an Associate in Applied Science Degree or an Occupational Certificate. To be effective, occupational programs of this nature must be job-oriented; therefore, these one- and two-year programs are designed to prepare students for entry into the working world immediately after successful completion of the required courses. Program requirements in this section are for associate degree or occupational certificates from Rend Lake College only. These programs may not be geared for persons wishing to transfer credits to a four-year institution, although many of the courses and programs will transfer and have approved program articulation agreements in place. Students are encouraged to FOLLOW EXACTLY the desired program as indicated. However, students should consult with an advisor for any changes in scheduling which may be necessary due to scheduling conflicts, changes in program requirements, etc.Course Numbering System
All courses offered by Rend Lake College are identified by a prefix followed by a four-digit number (excluding Community Education). The purpose of such a numbering system is to facilitate record keeping and to provide an easy means of identifying various courses as to their degree of difficulty, general curriculum, etc. The prefix indicates the broad subject area; i.e., mathematics The first digit indicates the level The second digit refers to the general curricular division The last two digits indicate the sequential order within the program. Freshman-level courses generally begin with the digit “1” followed by three more digits. Most courses recommended for second-year studies begin with the digit “2” followed by three digits. The second digit may be interpreted thusly:
Academic (Pre-Baccalaureate and Occupational) are traditional academic courses equivalent to the first two years (lower-division) of baccalaureate study and the academic courses in Occupational curricula. Technical / Applied (Pre-Baccalaureate / Occupational) courses are postsecondary technical or applied in nature. Although most were designed mainly for AAS degrees and Occupational certificate programs, technical courses in certain fields (e.g., graphic arts, drafting, surveying, child care) are acceptable in specific AA/AS degrees. Community Education non-credit courses. College Preparation courses are designed to remedy basic skill (i.e., reading, writing and arithmetic) deficiencies of high school graduates. General Studies courses are broad in nature and designed to meet individual student goals for personal improvement and self-understanding. Vocational Skills courses provide vocational skills training that is not part of Occupational certificate or AAS degree programs. Adult Basic Education courses are designed to bring non-high school graduates to a competency of eighth-grade equivalency. Adult Secondary Education courses are designed to bring non-high school graduates to a competency of 12th-grade equivalency. English as a Second Language services are designed to help individuals who do not speak English as their native language develop English communication skills. The third digit in the four-digit sequence indicates prerequisites or degree of difficulty in an ascending order. In general, the fourth number will indicate first-semester work if it is an odd number and second-semester work if it is an even number.Weather Related College Closings
In situations where inclement weather may affect the normal operation of Rend Lake College, or when circumstances beyond the college’s control may affect working conditions and create a need to call off classes or close the campus for whatever reason, this information will be announced in several ways. In these cases, the announcement will be made as soon as possible when a decision to close has been reached. Campus closures will be announced via these methods: Wireless Emergency Notification System – This free service alerts subscribers to school closings via text message and / or email. Register for WENS at www.rlc.edu/wens.
RLC Home Page – www.rlc.edu
Facebook – www.facebook.com/rendlakecollege
Twitter – www.twitter.com/RendLakeCollege
WarriorMail – Email to all student WarriorMail accounts
Campus Switchboard – Automated message In addition, the college will notify the main television stations in our district – WSIL, WPSD and KFVS. Additional media may also be notified.
Because of the size of the Rend Lake College district, it is possible that weather conditions will vary from location to location. In these cases, it is up to the student to choose whether or not to attend. When classes have not been cancelled and a student chooses not to attend, the attendance policies for the student’s classes remain in effect. -
