Get Started at Renton Technical College

Students succeed at Renton Technical College. RTC offers short-term and degree Career Training Programs, transfer options, applied bachelor's degrees, and college preparatory courses. We have over 50 professional-technical programs split into seven areas of study that specialize in training, retraining, and skills upgrading. Members of business and industry advise each program, keeping our curriculum current and relevant, so our students are prepared for the workforce. Follow these steps to start at RTC.

Apply for Admission

Complete an initial Entry Survey and Apply for Admission to get a ctcLink ID #.

Apply Today

New Running Start students, please start here.
Get help with your application.

Learn about Paying for College

Explore funding options. If you're interested in financial aid, visit their main page to complete the three-step application process.

For assistance:

Financial Aid Department (Bldg I-218)
Phone: (425) 235-5841
Email: financialaid@RTC.edu
Zoom: RTC Virtual Welcome Center
Bookings: Schedule appointment

Connect with an Entry Adviser

Before you register for a class/program, connect with an entry adviser to review what skills or assessments are needed for placement.

Check out our New Student Checklist for College Level Programs.

Entry Services Team:

Drop-in Appointment: RTC Virtual Welcome Center
New Student Advising Appointment
advising@RTC.edu
Phone: 425-235-5840

Assess and Review Your Skills

If applicable, review previous academic transcripts & complete Testing Services Directed Self-Placement (DSP) and Accuplacer tools.

Register for Classes and Pay Tuition

Visit your Student Home Page to register and pay for classes. You can find helpful guides on our ctcLink Student page.

Pay your tuition and fees through your Student Home page by the due date. You can find helpful guides on our ctcLink Student Page.