Multi-campus public community college in New Hampshire offering 35+ degree and certificate programs.
River Valley Community College offers 19 associate degree programs and numerous certificate options across healthcare, skilled trades, and general education disciplines. The college emphasizes a rigorous, flexible, and career-focused approach with day, evening, online, and hybrid course offerings. Programs include LNA, Medical Assistant, Medication Nursing Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and transfer-focused general education pathways. Students benefit from an advising center that maps class schedules, explores transfer opportunities, and connects them with four-year institutions.
RVCC operates three campuses: the main Claremont campus (1 College Place), the Keene Academic Center (88 Winchester Street), and the Lebanon Academic Center (15 Hanover Street, opened January 2016). All students have access to free food services, free bus passes for transportation, Puksta Library with online and on-site resources, free teletherapy counseling, tutoring services, and accessibility accommodations. The college also hosts an Art Gallery and Arts in April events.
River Valley operates as an open-access college, accepting all applicants with a high school diploma, GED, or Hi-Set equivalency. Several healthcare and technical programs (LPN Nursing, Medical Lab Technician, RN Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Phlebotomy, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Therapy) have additional admissions requirements. Students apply online, submit transcripts, and may be assessed for placement. The college offers credit for prior learning and accepts transfer students.
The college reports that 85% of students receive financial aid. Career services include résumé and cover letter assistance, job search strategies, interviewing skills, and connections to paid internships and employment opportunities. Transfer advising helps students navigate credit transfers and applications to four-year institutions. Student Success Coaching provides one-on-one support for navigating academic and personal challenges.