ASSOCIATE DEGREE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Everything you need to know about applying to our two-year associate’s degree programs.
Choose a Program
You will need to list a program you wish to enroll in on your application—but don’t worry! It’s okay not to have an exact plan when you start college. You can choose a program based on your current interests and change it later as you learn more about yourself.
See a full list of our associate degree programs to get started.
Not sure what to choose?
○ Talk to us to get personalized help from an admissions counselor.
○ Take a career assessment to see what career best fits your interests.
○ Visit What Can I Do With This Major? for information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, links to professional associations, occupational outlook information and job search resources.
Prepare to Apply
Check the deadlines: The River offers multiple start dates each year, and each has its own application deadline. Be sure to complete your application by the priority deadline for your desired start date.
- Fall semester priority deadline: July 15
- Spring semester priority deadline: October 15
- Summer semester priority deadline: March 16
- If you are applying for financial aid, it is important to have your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and all necessary documents submitted to the Financial Aid Office by the priority deadline to ensure that your financial aid is awarded before classes begin.
- If you miss the priority deadline for financial aid, apply as soon as you can to be considered for available funding.
- Visit our guide on financial aid for more info.
If you’re a returning student, international student, transient (visiting) student, a high school student applying to the Dual Enrollment program, or you are applying to a health science or nursing program, please view additional pre-application requirements in the next section.
Before you start your application in our portal, please make sure you have all of the following:
- Your legal name (spelled as it appears in your official documents)
- Your date of birth
- Your social security number
- Your physical address
- Your personal email address (this must be unique to you—don’t use a parent’s or someone else’s email)
- Your personal cell phone number (this must also be unique to you)
- Your high school name, location and graduation date (or expected graduation date)
- Names of any college or university you have previously attended (if applicable), location, dates attended and degree earned (if any)
- Your military service information (if applicable)
- Your citizenship and immigration status
- Transcripts from other colleges or universities you have attended (if any) if you plan to apply for financial aid
- Payment information for your non-refundable application fee
Apply
Complete your application in our online portal.
- Students seeking Florida residency for tuition purposes are required to submit documentation to Indian River State College that proves their residency.
- For prospective students new to Florida, it is important to know that you cannot establish Florida residency just by virtue of 12-month enrollment in a college.
Apply for Financial Aid
Visit our guide on applying for financial aid to get started.
Get Ready to Register!
Congratulations on completing your application! You’ve made a big step toward your goals. Now, getting ready to register for classes is easy.
- New to the River?
- Within three (3) business days after your application has been submitted, you will receive an email to the address provided on your application with details on accessing The River Portal.
- Check your junk and spam folders if you don’t receive this email.
- Current or returning River student?
- Log into The River Portal.
- If you cannot remember your RiverMail address, contact the Student Communications Center toll-free at 866-792-4772.
Info for High School Students Applying to the Dual Enrollment Program
Before applying to the Dual Enrollment program, check with your high school counselor to confirm that you are eligible. Learn more about applying for Dual Enrollment here.
Info for Returning Students
Former Indian River State College students who have not been enrolled at The River within the last 24 months must reapply for admission. If your name has changed since the last time you attended, contact Student Records at 772-462-7460 or records@irsc.edu to change your name prior to reapplying.
Info for International Students
If you are interested in obtaining an F1 student visa and working toward a degree at Indian River State College, you must apply as an international applicant. On the Applicant Profile page of the application, select International (Applicant for F1 Student Visa) as your Student Type.
Info for Transient Students
(Students Attending Another College/University)
Currently attending another college or university and wish to take courses at the River to transfer the credit back to your “home” institution?
Check with your home institution regarding which courses you may take at Indian River State College and determine whether you have satisfied any course prerequisites.
For Students Attending a Florida Public Institution:
Submit a Transient Student Admission Application. This will serve as your application for admission to Indian River State College.
For Students Attending a Private or Non-Florida Public Institution:
1. Submit an Indian River State College application with Transient selected as your Student Type and Program of Study.
2. Submit a transient student form[1] from your home institution that includes the course(s) in which you are eligible to enroll at Indian River State College. Send to transient@irsc.edu.
Info for Health Science and Nursing Applicants:
Before applying to a health science or nursing program, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements. Refer to the application booklets located on the program pages for details. You will be required to submit a $60 non-refundable, non-transferable application and entrance exam proctoring fee.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
We’re here to answer any of your questions, help you through the admissions process, or help you find the program that best fits your education goals. We use The River Line, so you can meet with us virtually, in person or by text.
