Reading Area Community College

Reading Area Community College
Box 1706
Reading, Pennsylvania 19603
USA
Telephone: 610.372.4721
Fax: 610.372.4264
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About Reading Area Community College

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, and extends along the banks of the historic Schuylkill River. Reading Area Community College stands at the gateway to a revitalizing urban center with easy access from all points.

RACC has an open admission policy and provide academic excellence and affordability. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredits RACC. RACC has well-educated faculty and hard working administrators. The International Student Advisor is helpful and knowledgeable with Immigration and Naturalization Service issues.

The RACC campus is located near several major east coast cities that can be easily visited on the weekends. Students enjoy the advantage of living in a small town with minimal living expenses that is just hours away from Philadelphia, New York, Washington, D.C., and the Amish countryside. Reading enjoys four different seasons, with fall the most beautiful. Also, Reading has one of the most famous shopping districts on the east cost.

Academic Programs

The Information Technology, Business Management and Nursing programs are popular with international students.

The philosophy of the RACC faculty is to promote a life-learning experience. Therefore, they are extremely helpful to international students seeking a quality education that will also provide them with guidance and experience throughout their lifetimes.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs

RACC requires all students to pass the TOEFL test and score 450/133 and above. ESL courses fall under the RACC Communications Program.

Transfer Opportunities

RACC two-year graduates have a passport to any of the following institutions:

Pennsylvania State University
Kutztown University
Millersville University
Albright College
Alvernia College

International Student Services

RACC has orientation for international students and American students at the same time, so they get to meet each other and become acquainted. Housing on campus is not available, but RACC provides a list of the available apartments around the college area. Many ethnic restaurants are close to campus and the RACC cafeteria is open every day until 7 p.m. Public transportation connects the RACC campus to areas throughout the Reading community.

The Multicultural Festival is one of the activities that international students look forward to each year. For this event, the international students perform ethnic dances, prepare delicious ethnic cuisine, and wear traditional costumes. Also, each year the international students visit New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore Harbor. On many occasions, they also visit area museums.

Admission

Application deadlines:
Fall Term - September 1
Winter Term - December 1
Spring Term - March 1

Complete details of the application and admission process will be provided upon request.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

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