To be eligible to enroll in college classes at New River CTC as a high school student, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a junior or senior. (Sophomores may be eligible if participating in the Grow Your Own (GYO) Pathway through their high school. Your high school will provide guidance if you are in a GYO pathway).
• Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Your school may require a higher GPA.
• Complete the online Current High School Student Application each semester you will attend.
• Next, complete the course registration form each semester you will attend. If you are home-schooled, your parent or the person overseeing your educational instruction will sign as the Principal. 
  High School Registration and Permission Form
• ACT or SAT scores if you plan to enroll in math, English, and other courses with prerequisites. Course and prerequisite information can be found in the college catalog under Course Descriptions. Scroll down to view placement test score requirements.

OR

In lieu of ACT or SAT scores, a student who has successfully completed 2 years of math and English with a C or better and has a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher may be eligible. Your high school must submit an unofficial transcript directly to New River CTC’s Office of Admissions, admissions@newriver.edu, by fax, (304) 929-6719 or you may order through their electronic service to be sent to New River CTC.

OR

Accuplacer placement testing through New River CTC if a student does not meet any of the criteria listed above. Dual credit student testing will be arranged through your high school on site. Early enrollment students may schedule to take an Accuplacer if needed. Contact your Student Success Coach.

Placement tests (if necessary) must be taken prior to the start of class and before registration

Photographed copies will not be accepted of any forms or documents.

If you are an Early Enrollment student, the completed course registration form (with principal, student and parent/guardian signature) should be scanned and emailed to admissions@newriver.edu, faxed to (304) 929-6719 or may be dropped off at your local campus. Early enrollment students will be assigned a Student Success Coach to assist you in registering for classes.

If you are a dual credit student, the completed course registration form (with principal, student, and parent/guardian signature) is to be returned to your high school. Registration assistance and instructions will be supplied by your high school for dual enrollment pathway college courses.

If you plan to apply to New River CTC and attend after graduation, you will apply to the college as a first–time freshman and list any colleges (excluding New River CTC) where you have taken college classes. Your high school graduation date must be before the start of the semester in which you will apply as a first-time freshman.