Massage Therapy Pre-Application Procedures
- MTH60 - Fundamentals of Algebra I OR
- MTH102CT - Math for CTE Professionals (or higher-level math course
- PSY101 - Psychology of Human Relations OR
- BA120 - Human Relations in Organizations
- WR115 - Introduction to Expository Writing with WR115Q - Corequisite Support OR
- WR 117 - Writing for CTE Professionals (or higher-level writing course)
Pre-Application Procedures
It is important to touch base with your Academic and Career Advisor, Financial Aid Advisor, visit the Massage web pages often. It is highly recommended that you attend program information sessions to learn about the application process and Massage program as well as be updated on any upcoming program changes or news. It is not uncommon for program changes to be made each year to accommodate an evolving health care system and academic and professional standards predicting student success. For any questions, please contact [email protected].
The Massage Therapy application window is from March 15 through August 31, or until the 2026 cohort is filled.
Apply to RCC
All students seeking admission to RCC's Massage Therapy must first apply and be accepted as a student at Rogue Community College. Your RCC student email and ID# will be used to apply to this program.
All official communications from the RCC Massage Program — including notices and deadlines — will be sent exclusively to your RCC Student Email address. You are responsible for checking this email regularly and using your RCC ID number for all correspondence with the program.
All students must complete a simple Placement Process.
Your Academic and Career Coach and Financial Aid Advisors are assigned by Guided Pathway.
Massage students are in the Health Professions and Public Safety Pathway. Please make appointments and work with your advisors to help choose the best schedule toward your completion needs and goals.
Student seeking financial assistance or aid to pay for courses, books and supplies can contact their Financial Aid Advisor.
Please note: RCC Academic and Career Coaches may answer questions about the application but the responsibility for understanding and completing the application is on the student.
RCC offers Financial Aid support as well as Scholarship resources.
Students seeking financial assistance or aid to pay for courses, books and supplies should contact their Financial Aid Advisor.
College Transfer Students: Submit OFFICIAL Transcripts
All students with previous college outside of RCC must submit OFFICIAL Transcripts.
All transcripts from previously attended colleges must be received for consideration to the Massage Therapy Progam. Information for electronic transmittal of transcripts can be found at the RCC Transfer Transcripts page.
If you have a sealed copy of an official transcript, you may mail it to:
Rogue Community College
Attn: Registrar, 3345 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527.
General education courses must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university for transfer to RCC.
Applicants who have previously submitted official transcripts do NOT need to resubmit, unless the transcript contains NEW courses to be evaluated.
Courses taken at Rogue Community College do NOT need to be submitted for transfer evaluation.
Prerequisite Completion Verification
Before applying to the Massage Therapy Program, all students must complete at least 10-11 credits of prerequisite work to include:
*Must be included in prerequisite coursework to apply.
See Program Map for additional information.
Grades must be “C-” or better. The +/-designation on letter grades completed summer 2024 and after are calculated in the prerequisite GPA. The remaining prerequisite courses must be completed by the summer term before matriculation into the fall term programs.
Credits taken pass/no pass (if accepted by the college as meeting requirements) may be considered only if the “pass” was equivalent to a “C-” or better.
The Oregon Board of Massage Therapists requires you to report all arrests and convictions upon application for licensure and submit fingerprints for a criminal background check. Past criminal history may affect your ability to become a Licensed Massage Therapist. Your clinical work experience and future employment may also require a criminal background check.
Please fill out and submit the Applicant Criminal History Form before applying to the Massage Therapy program.
Please complete the Massage Therapy Information Meeting Quiz prior to applying.
If you are ready to apply, you can head over to the Massage Therapy Application Process page for further instruction.
