Reading Area Community College

There is no accelarated degree program at RACC, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. RACC accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, RACC has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

RACC offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: RACC may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At RACC?

RACC has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for RACC.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with RACC directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at RACC

When choosing a major, RACC students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at RACC.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

RACC does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at RACC

At RACC, students are not permitted to double major, and must choose just one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reading Area Community College

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Does RACC Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ RACC does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does RACC Have An Online Program?

✅ RACC has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does RACC Offer AP Credit?

✅ RACC offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does RACC Have An Honors Program?

✅ RACC offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does RACC Require Internships?

❌ RACC does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Reading Area Community College

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Reading Area Community College Library

The main library on campus is the Yocum Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at RACC

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at RACC, contact the university directly.

ROTC

Does RACC have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

RACC does not have any ROTC programs.

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