RL-Cares

RL-Cares is a free service encouraging students to discuss various issues, personal and academic, pertaining to one’s educational future. Referral to on- or off-campus resources, academic planning, connecting with community organizations and development of a plan-of-action are potential outcomes from an RL-Cares meeting. Email us at  or call (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1293.

 | Refer Someone

RLC has many resources available for people who are looking to improve mental health. The college has partnered with ULifeline, a college mental health support system that includes contact information for local institutions and national help hotlines. These contacts are not just limited to college students. Anyone from the general public is encouraged to utilize these resources.

Reaching out for support is the first step towards feeling better. If you need help, please reach out to the resources provided.

ULifeline | Community Resource Booklet

Our Food Pantry was created for students struggling to get adequate food. Studies show more than 30% of community college students in the U.S. are going hungry. And the numbers are growing. If you are dealing with food insecurity, RLC can help.  

Submit A Food Pantry Application

Perkins - Special Populations

The Perkins IV/Special Populations program offers assistance to qualified career and technical education students. Services offered include tutoring, transportation reimbursement, certain lab fees, books and supplies. In order to qualify for the program, you must receive a PELL Grant, be a career and technical education major and have completed 12 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.0 or better. Selections are based on need. More information is available by contacting the Perkins Coordinator at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1267.

Among career and technical students participating in the Perkins/Special Populations Program are those who…

• Need to upgrade skills in reading, math, and writing
• Have difficulty in a class
• Receive some form of financial assistance
• Learn in a non-traditional way
• Are physically challenged
• Are displaced homemakers
• Are single parents

SERVICES PROVIDED

The Perkins/Special Populations Program provides services to students that include:

• Peer and group tutoring
• Academic and career guidance and counseling
• Assistance with payment of certain lab fees, books and supplies
• Career planning
• Special instructional materials
• Note-taking

Some limited services available only for specific programs:

• Transportation monies

MORE INFORMATION

Assistance and more information is available from:

College Survival Guide

This mini-survival guide has been prepared especially for YOU in an attempt to make your transition into the college environment a smooth one. RLC Student Services understands your frustration! We have been listening . . . and we know you often have found yourself saying, “NOBODY TOLD ME!” So, we put together a list that hopefully will answer many of your questions about life at Rend Lake College.

Student Services
Phone Number: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1343

Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Student Services
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Student Services

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Graduation

The Commencement ceremony is the culmination of the student’s program of study. Each May, Rend Lake College conducts a graduation exercise whereby faculty, staff, family and friends come together to recognize and honor academic achievements. All eligible degree and certificate recipients are encouraged to participate in the Commencement ceremony.

Participation in this ceremony is allowed prior to verification of completion of final courses. The student should be within six credit hours of fulfilling graduation requirements, and requirements should be completed in the summer session following May graduation. The actual degree or certificate is posted to the official transcript and the certificate or diploma is released when all requirements have been met and verified by the Director of Student Records.

2020 Rend Lake College Commencement

To Be Determined
James Waugh Gymnasium 
Ina, IL 62846

Photos from our 51ST COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY in 2018

Student Services
Phone Number: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1343

Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Student Services
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Student Services

Housing & Transportation

 Housing

Rend Lake College does not own housing. However, there are many privately owned housing options for students looking to live in a community near the Ina Campus. Some cities and towns near Ina include Bonnie, Benton, Sesser, Mt. Vernon, Whittington and Ewing. View a map.

Disclaimer: The facilities for sale/rent listed below are privately owned. They are not assets of Rend Lake College.

MetroTravelGuide - Provides a map of hotels within 15 miles of the Rend Lake College Main Campus

Transportation

Are you looking for transportation to and from Rend Lake College?

Students can charge South Central Transit (SCT) money cards to their financial aid if they have funds remaining after their direct expenses with the college have been paid. SCT is a public shuttle that services Franklin and Jefferson counties. They have many pick-up and drop-off points within those counties.

Bus passes are available for purchase. If you are interested in using your extra financial aid funds to purchase an SCT money card, please contact RLC Financial Aid.  

South Central Transit Monday Card Fare Information

Visit SCT website for full fare information: http://southcentraltransit.org/fare-schedule/

Discounts are provided for veterans, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, children, and those who purchase Money Cards.

Student Services
Phone Number: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1343

Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Student Services
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Student Services

Disability Services

Disability Access Services provides accommodations and services to students with documented disabilities who are currently enrolled at Rend Lake College. These accommodations and services are offered in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

REND LAKE COLLEGE WILL MAKE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO HELP YOU IF ...

You are otherwise qualified for the program or class and your disability interferes with your ability to participate in class.
You are otherwise qualified for the program or class and you have a legitimate educational purpose and need for requested accommodations or materials for use in class.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AT REND LAKE COLLEGE HAVE THE RIGHT TO...

Equal opportunity and access to participate, work and learn
Reasonable accommodations
Appropriate confidentiality
Information about available services and accommodations
Accessible campus facilities

STUDENTS WITH DISABILIIES AT REND LAKE COLLEGE HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO...

Identify themselves early in order to receive requested accommodations in a timely manner
Provide current and valid documentation that provides enough information for DAS staff to determine appropriate academic adjustments
Meet qualifications and standards set forth for all Rend Lake College students
Advocate for their individual needs

REND LAKE COLLEGE HAS THE RIGHT TO...

Require documentation of disabilities
Determine what accommodations are appropriate
Provide only those accommodations required by the disability that do not sacrifice the academic integrity of the program, course, or activity

REND LAKE COLLEGE HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO...

Ensure that its programs and facilities are accessible and usable
Inform students of available accommodations and procedures for requesting them
Make reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.

TO REQUEST SERVICES

Students with disabilities who wish to request accommodations and services may apply with DAS. Appropriate documentation of disability(s) must be provided.

After registering, the appropriate accommodations will be determined on an individual basis. An accommodation plan will be developed and updated each semester or as needed.

Disability Services Coordinator

Sue Cunningham
 or  
North Oasis Room #130
Phone: (618) 437-5321 xt 1204

For additional information about Postsecondary Education and Students with Disabilities, visit the Department of Education’s web site at www.ed.gov/ocr.

Test Proctoring

The Baker Administration Building is now the home for test proctoring services on the Rend Lake College Campus. Our staff is available to facilitate make up testing in a convenient, structured environment with flexible hours to accommodate most schedules.

RLC Students:

• You must make every effort to attend the tests given by your instructor on the test date.
• In the event that you miss a test, you must contact your instructor to make arrangements for make-up testing with him or her first.
• If a time cannot be arranged to meet with the instructor, he/she will provide and schedule a make-up test with the Testing Center (Extension 1268) during the posted testing hours.
• You must bring a valid picture identification (Driver’s license or student ID) with you in order to make up a test.
• You must read and sign the student testing agreement.
• Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and the same penalties apply just as if you were testing in the classroom

Non-RLC Students:

• You must make contact with the Testing Center (Extension 1268) in order to arrange delivery and instructions for testing from your institution. There is a $15 fee for test administration.
• You must bring a valid picture ID (Driver’s license or student ID) with you in order to take the test.
• You must read and sign the student testing agreement.
• You will be subject to Rend Lake College’s policies on Academic Dishonesty and will be subject to the same penalties as RLC students for abuse of this policy.
• We reserve the right to deny the testing service to any outside agency should the offering of this service become problematic.

Testing Center
Department Phone Number: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1268
Department Email:
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Testing Center
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Testing Center

Testing Center

Click Here for Advisement & Testing during COVID-19

The Testing Center is located in the Baker Administration Building on our Ina Campus. We offer a range of testing services, including placement tests, general test proctoring and testing for outside agencies. You can even take examinations for college credit. View the information below to get started with Testing Center services at RLC.

Staff

Testing Center
Department Phone Number: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1268
Department Email:
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Testing Center
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Testing Center

STARS

Student Transfer And Retention Support

Our STARS Program is a Student Support Services grant, funded by the U. S. Department of Education as a component of TRIO. It is designed to help eligible Rend Lake College students make the most of their college years by offering the advisement and academic support that may be needed to successfully complete a college degree and transfer to a four-year university.  The STARS Program assists 160 Rend Lake College students each year. 

Anyone who is a Rend Lake College student at the present time may apply for admittance into the STARS program. To apply, simply stop by the STARS office in the South Oasis and fill out an application, or print an application from this website and return it to the STARS office. The STARS staff will review the application and notify you within two weeks if you are selected.

Federal eligibility criteria include:

 First generation college students (neither parent has completed a bachelor’s degree) 
 Students who meet federal income guidelines (receiving a Pell grant)
 Learning/Physically disabled students
 Students with a combination of the above
 U. S. Citizens or holders of a residential visa

          Useful Links

Staff

Student Support Services is a grant developed in 1965 under Title IV of the Higher Education and Cooperation Act and is administered by the U. S. Department of Education. There are over 900 Student Support Services programs serving college students nationwide. Rend Lake College was awarded a TRIO Student Support Services grant for the first time in 1997.