Before you can officially apply, you need to complete the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS) online interview/application. This ensures your eligibility for many opportunities like in-state tuition rates.
Be sure to record your Residency Certification Number (RCN). You will need it for the Isothermal Application in Step 2.
What is Residency Determination?
Complete your residency validation
Submit an application to the Admissions Office through CFNC. After completing your application, you will immediately receive an email with details for your next steps. Make sure you have all green checkmarks on your application prior to submitting. If you don't receive your confirmation email, or need help completing your application, please email admissions@isothermal.edu or call 828-395-4193.
Apply NowGreat news, we have money available if you qualify!
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in allowing the majority of our Rutherford and Polk county students to attend tuition free with the substantial supporting endowment of the Lee Powers Promise Scholarship.
We encourage all citizens and permanent residents to apply.
For assistance completing the FAFSA, please contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@isothermal.edu or 828-395-4198.
More great news!
Unless you graduated from a foreign high school, chances are you will not have to take the placement exam.
The placement test (or parts of it) can be waived with the following:
You can register for classes after the above criteria are met. Access your Academic Advisor’s name under your AVISO account.
Make an appointment with your academic advisor to register for classes as soon as possible. Please contact the administrative assistant of your division to find out when the next registration period is for new students.
If you do not know in which division your program resides, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@isothermal.edu or 828-395-4193.
Complete your mandatory orientation online through your Moodle account.
Academic semesters are defined using the general timelines listed below. For the most current dates for your preferred academic year, please refer to the College Calendar. Also, note that there may be shorter terms within the full semester to best meet the needs of our students.
Admissions
Student Center, 18
admissions@isothermal.edu
Office: 828-395-4193
Fax: 828-286-8109
Department Directory
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Subject to change depending on availability.