President's Welcome

Thank you for your interest in Riverland Community College!

You'll find exceptional educational value at Riverland. Riverland is more than just a technical college or just a junior college. As a comprehensive two-year college, we give you the opportunity to pursue your dreams, improve your knowledge and skills, and enjoy the process at a fraction of the cost of most colleges and universities.

• Our locations in Albert Lea, Austin, and Owatonna provide easy access to more than 50 career programs or a number of transfer degrees for those pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Our partnerships with other colleges and universities also allow our students to earn advanced degrees conveniently at a Riverland location.
• Our relationships with employers ensure that Riverland students receive a relevant education that means the difference between working at a job and enjoying a rewarding career. Our excellent placement rates prove how aligning with employers' workforce needs can help our students move quickly from amateur
  to professional status within their field of study.
• Online courses and support services allow additional access to students across the globe
  where the traditional classroom hours or setting may not be feasible.
• Our support services help students improve study skills, locate resources, resolve personal issues,
  make strong career decisions, pay for college, or arrange the details of a smooth college transfer. All services are offered in person or online.
• Opportunities in theatre, music, clubs, intercollegiate sports, and student government provide
  an easy way to meet new friends, share talents, develop leadership skills, and make dreams happen.
• In every program, our students have access to state-of-the-art technologies to enhance
  teaching and learning. Interactive television and online classes make learning
  accessible despite the challenges of time and location.

Terrence Leas, Ph.D.
Riverland Community College President