Criminal Justice at Rockingham Community College
What is the Criminal Justice opportunity?
Rockingham Community College students and adults from the area may earn a four-year degree with a major in Criminal Justice by taking Greensboro College courses offered at Rockingham Community College.
What are the requirements for admission?
- Complete application
- One letter of recommendation
- One essay
- 2.0 gpa
- Transcripts from all college or university work
- If less than 30 transferable college credits, GED or High School transcript
When and where are courses offered?
Three Greensboro College courses will be offered every semester.
What is the cost?
Tuition is $300 per credit hour or $1,200 per course.
NC residents attending full time by taking three courses will pay $3,600 and will receive the North Carolina Legislative Grant of $975 per semester.
Are there any additional fees?
A one time application fee of $35.00. An activities/registration fee of $50 every fall or spring semester. A registration fee of $20 for each summer session.
Is a payment plan available?
Yes. A low-cost, flexible plan for spreading the semester’s cost over four months is available through the ECSI Tuition Payment Plan (
http://www.ecsi.net). No interest or finance charges are levied, but there is an application fee of $30 per semester.
Can I receive financial aid?
Greensboro College encourages all students to file for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available through any college financial aid office. Be sure to submit the Greensboro College Code: 002930. Processing time is four weeks – apply right away so that your financial aid will be here in time. In addition, the North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant ($975 per semester) is available for all North Carolina residents who are full-time students and seeking their first degree. However, the NCLTG will not apply if you already have two A.A. degrees. Check with the Greensboro College Financial Aid Office (1-800-346-8226 x217) for additional financial aid information.
How do I apply?
You may apply online or request an application packet from the Greensboro College School of Professional & Graduate Studies (336-272-7102 x284). A complete application consists of:
- the completed application form
- official transcripts for any and all colleges previously attended
- a recommendation
- a $35 application fee.
All materials should be submitted to Professional & Graduate Studies, 815 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC, 27401.
When will I get a decision on admission?
An admission decision usually takes only two weeks once a complete application is received. You will receive an accept letter with a list of course offerings, a trial registration form, and other important information.
Once I am admitted, how do I register for classes?
You will schedule an advising appointment with Dr. Cheryl Brown in Criminal Justice at Greensboro College or with an advisor in the Office of Professional and Graduate Studies.
At that time you will meet with an advisor to discuss course selection and fill out a registration form, take care of financial matters and get your GC student Pride Card made.
What if I want to take a class at the community college in addition to my classes at GC?
This is called dual enrollment and is possible with the approval of your faculty advisor and the GC Registrar. Contact the GC Registrar’s Office for specific information.
How do I drop or add a course?
The official drop/add period is during the first week of class. You may drop or add a course in two ways. You can get a drop/add form from your instructor or you can call or e-mail the Greensboro College Office of Professional and Graduate Studies (336-272-7102 x284 or
adults@greensborocollege.edu) and we can initiate the paperwork. You may not
add a course after the official drop/add period. If you wish to drop a course after the official drop/add period but before the DROP deadline, call the GC Office of Professional and Graduate Studies. Remember that dropping a course is not the same as withdrawal from school. See Calendar of Important Dates.
What do I do if I have to withdraw from school?
To drop all of your courses and withdraw completely for the semester, contact the GC School of Professional & Graduate Studies to initiate the paperwork. Do not simply stop going to class and assume the professor will remove you from the class role. This is very important since failure to withdraw properly could result in severe academic and financial penalties.
What if I have a question about my tuition bill?
Call Greensboro College Student Accounts (336-272-7102 x205).
If I have an A.A., do I still have to satisfy the General Education requirements at Greensboro College?
Yes. In addition to the Criminal Justice major requirements, you will need to fulfill the Greensboro College degree requirements. Though you will have taken many of these courses for your A.A., consult the GC equivalency list for the specific courses that fulfill these General Education requirements. If you have additional questions, you may contact the Professional & Graduate Studies Office at Greensboro College.
What is the equivalency petition form?
Dr. Cheryl Brown and you may complete an equivalency from that identifies the specific Criminal Justice courses that transfer to Greensboro College. The Registrar’s Office will determine the general education core courses that transfer to Greensboro College. Remember that only 72 hours of community college work can transfer to a four-year institution to be applied toward a bachelor’s degree.
Can I get credit for my work experience?
Yes, you can get up to 8 semester hours of experiential credit for work related experience. You will meet with Dr. Cheryl Brown at Greensboro College to discuss this opportunity. The credit will be entered on your Greensboro College transcript and you will be charged an audit fee of $70.00 per hour of experiential credit granted.
What Greensboro College campus facilities am I eligible to use?
You are eligible to use all campus facilities. These include Career Services, Counseling Services, the Royce Reynolds Family Student Life Center, the James Addison Jones Library, the Academic Computing Center, and the Office of Disability Services.
Contact Information
Cheryl Brown, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology
Proctor Hall West
(336) 272-7102 x292
Professional & Graduate Studies
(336) 272-7102 x284
Financial Aid Office
(800) 346-8226 x217
Student Accounts
(336) 272-7102 x205
