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Returning Student

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Are You a Returning Student? Welcome Back.

Welcome back to Blue Ridge Community College, we’re so excited that you’ve decided to return! We look forward to helping you experience an education that best fits your dreams and desires. Whatever your path, we’re confident that you’ll like what we have to offer.

Returning students, please follow these steps to apply for admission:

  • Update your Residency by submitting a Reconsideration through the Residency Determination Service (RDS) 
    • Make sure to notify the Registrar’s Office when it is approved at registrar@blueridge.edu 
    • If you have never completed the Residency Application before, simply submit your Residency Application through the RDS portal
    • For assistance in accessing or unlocking your Residency account, contact RDS at their Toll-Free Student Number:  844-319-3640 
  • Complete the online Application for Admission to reactivate or declare a new program of study 
  • Please send official copies of all new and/or updated transcripts to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@blueridge.edu
    • Students who previously applied or were enrolled as a CCP (Career & College Promise) dually-enrolled high school student must have their final, official high school transcript sent to registrar@blueridge.edu  
  • Regain access to student accounts by visiting the Technology Services & Support page of the website
  • Finally, once all steps above are complete, contact your newly assigned Program Advisor by downloading the Watermark app and scheduling an advising session 

Thanks for choosing Blue Ridge Community College once again. We look forward to seeing you around campus. And, please let us know how we can help.

Contact Us

Admissions Counselors

Henderson County Campus
(828) 694-1800
Sink Building

Transylvania County Campus
(828) 883-2520
Straus Building

2026-27 Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose (V4)

Beginning the 2026-27 academic year, all “Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose” forms must be completed in the Offices of Financial Aid.