Public community college in Louisiana serving the river parishes region with workforce training and associate degrees.
RPCC offers comprehensive credit-bearing coursework leading to certificates, technical diplomas, and associate degrees, with pathways for university transfer. The college provides Early College Programs allowing high school students to earn their associate degree and high school diploma concurrently. Academic programs span multiple disciplines including healthcare, technology, welding, and industrial maintenance, supported by state-of-the-art laboratories and modern facilities across all four campuses.
The college's Workforce Division provides customized training and short-term programs designed for entry into high-wage, high-demand careers. RPCC partners with global corporations to offer specialized training in welding, industry, computer science, information technology, healthcare, and related fields. Open enrollment workforce classes are available at multiple campus locations and online, with financial assistance available through local unemployment offices and the M.J. Foster Promise Program.
RPCC operates four strategically located campuses serving Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist Parishes. Each campus features classrooms, modern laboratories, computer labs, student lounges, and administrative services. The Gonzales Campus serves as the flagship location with administrative headquarters and state-of-the-art technology labs. Student support services include academic advising, financial aid, tutoring, library resources, and career services.
RPCC maintains an open admission policy welcoming all students regardless of academic background. The admissions process includes online application, financial aid completion via FAFSA (school code 037894), submission of immunization compliance documentation, and attendance at new student orientation. The college offers multiple pathways including credit-seeking programs, non-credit workforce training, and a specialized Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program with separate application requirements.
The Adult Education/WorkReadyU program engages and empowers adult learners through literacy advancement and employment preparation. The college offers alternative high school completion (HiSET) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs designed to enhance skills and employment opportunities for adult populations seeking to improve their quality of life.