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Admissions & Records
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6101; Norco: (951) 372-7003; Riverside: (951) 222-8600
Contact of visit the admissions & records department in order to turn in an application for admission, get assistance in registering for classes, take an RCC photo ID, and turn in add/drop cards. Also, students can apply for an Associate in Arts of Science degree or certificate for any career program in Admissions & Records. Interested students may also apply for concurrent enrollment with the admissions & records department.
Click here to visit the admissions & records website.
Assessment
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6492; Norco: 372-7156; Riverside: (951) 222-8451
Take the assessment test once a current RCC application has been submitted. The Riverside Campus adminsters the test on a walk-in basis and Norco and Moreno Valley campuses have block appointments as well as walk-in appointments. There are special test dates for concurrent enrollment students. Appointments can be made with the assessment cetner for the ESL test.
Click here to visit the assessment center website.
Bookstore
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6107; Norco: 372-7085; Riverside: 222-8140
Purchase textbooks, classroom supplies, drinks, and snacks at the RCC bookstore. New and used books are usually available at the bookstore. The bookstore accepts personal checks with a valid driver's license. All major credit cards are also accepted.
Click here to visit the bookstore's website.
Career/ Transfer Center
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6205; Norco: (951) 372-7043; Riverside (951) 222-8446
The career & transfer center is a valuable resource for students in need of assistance in making career decisions. The center provides students with trained staff and a wide-ranging collection of printed and audiovisual material, computer programs, and many other resources to assist students in pursuing their career goals.
Click here to visit the career & transfer center webiste.
College Safety & Police
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6109; Norco: (951) 372-7088; Riverside: (951) 222-8172
In addition to patrolling the RCCD campuses, safety and police peronnel are also available for battery jumps, assisting with parking problems, and providing lockout services for you inf you are locked out of your vehicle. (*They can only provide lockout services for manual locks.) Safety and police personnel also provide escort services to ensure that you can work to your car safely. To arrange an escort with campus safety, you may call (951) 222-8171.
Click here to visit the college safety & police website.
Counseling
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6104; Norco: (951) 372-7101; Riverside: 222-8440
Counseling is available by appointment or walk-in during the fall or spring semesters. Conuselors are available by walk-in appointments only during the winter and summer sessions. Both day and evening appointments are available. Students are strongly recommended to meet with a counselor at least once a semester for assistance in creating an educational plan.
Click here to visit the counseling department website.
Disabled Student Services
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6138; Norco: (951) 372-7070; Riverside: (951) 222-8060
DSP & S provides educational services and access for students with documented disabilities. DSP & S has a comprehensive program that promotes academic achievement, independence, self-advocacy, and social inclusion for students in disability groups outlined under California's Title V Regulations (Acquired Brain Injury, Physical, Psychological, Learning, Developmental, Psychological, and Temporary Disabilities, and Hearing and other impairment).
Click here to visit the DSPS website.
EOPS: Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-4378; Norco: (951) 372-7128; Riverside: (951) 222-8045
EOPS provides many services for financially and educationally disadvantaged students who are accepted in to the program including academic and career couseling, priority registration for the fall and spring semesters, book vouchers, and turorial services. Students who are eligible must be a California resident, enrolled in 12+ units, completed less than 7 units, qualify for BOGW A or B through financial services, and have an educational disadvantage as determined by the RCC assessment scores or other assessments.
Click here to visit the EOPS website.
Health Service
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6103; Norco: (951) 372-7046; Riverside: (951) 222-8151
The health center provides students with a service that is dedicated to maintaining the student's optimum physical, mental, and emotional health. The center is supported by the Health Services fee that is included in the registration fees. This enables the health center to provide students with general medical, nursing, and other services as well as on campus insurance for injuries that may occur on campus. Contact any of the Health Centers for hours and additional information.
Click here to see the health services website.
International student center
Riverside: 222-8160
International students must contact the international student center before applying to RCCD. The International Student center is an excellent resource in assisting international students with applications, sponsorship, and housing.
Click here to see the international student center website.
Job Placement
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6414; Norco: (951) 372-7147; Riverside: (951) 222-8480
Job Placement assists and provides students with employment opportunities within the local community and surrounding counties. The job placement department is a valuable resource in providing leads on part-time or full-time employment.
Click here to visit the job placement website.
Library
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6112; Norco: (951) 372-7019; Riverside: (951) 222-8650
The RCCD libraries are excellent tools for finding books, journals, and other resources on research in a particular field. The libary has several career explorations, job search, and resume writing references at their disposal. Also, the libraries have excellent online journals and articles for career and technical education. If students would like information on a particular career, the library has access to stae and federal occupational handbooks online as well as online job search resources to assist students in obtaining knowledge about their career field and possible employment.
Click here to visit the library website.
outreach
Moreno Valley: 571-6236; Norco: (951) 372-7052; Riverside: (951) 222-8577
The outreach department is responsible for informing the community about the programs and the services offered at Riverside Community College. The outreach department offers campus tours and information on the many education programs offered at RCC. Most High School sites have a student ambassador available to provide information to the students.To find out about a student ambassador, please contact the Outreach department.
Click here to visit the outreach website.
Spanish Information Line
(951) 222-8107
Sports Information
Riverside: (951) 222-8403
Students who are interested in participating in extracurricular activities and enjoy physical activity are encouraged to participate in the many sprots opportunities that are offered at RCCD. For information on any sports activities, contact the sports information line.
Student Activities
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6105; Norco: (951) 372-7007; Riverside: (951) 222-8570
Students are provided with an excellent opportunity to participate in clubs, activities, and the student government on campus. Student activities are great accomplishments to put on transcripts or resumes. Students may also have an opportunity to participate in some of the student organizations associated with some of the occupational programs. For further information, contact the student activities department.
Student Financial Services
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6139; Norco: (951) 372-7009; Riverside: (951) 222-8709
Students are strongly encourgaed to inquire about their eligibility for financial aid while attending RCCD. The majority of the students who attend RCCD qualify for some form of financial assistance. The financial services department has quality staff that can assist students in completing financial aid applications and educating students on various financial aid options as well as what type of aid a student is eligible for. Student financial services offer students who are eligible with a wide variety of programs that will assist them with their educational expenses. These programs include the BOGW, federal work study, as well as many scholarship and loan options. For further information on financial assistance programs, contact student financial services.
Click here to visit the Financial Services website.
student support
RCC recognizes that students will face many challenges while they are completing their education. That is why it is important to offer students all of the assistance necessary to ensure a successful college experience. There are many programs available that will assist students in achieving their career and educational goals at RCC.
Click here to visit the student support website.
Transcripts
Riverside: (951) 222-8603
Students should contact the transcripts department if they need to order official transcripts to send to other institutions, print unofficial transcripts, and complete enrollment verifications for insurance purposes. Also, students should contact transcripts if they need assistance in ordering official transcripts on Web Advisor.
Click here for additional information on transcripts.
Tutorial services
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6167; Norco: (951) 372-7143; Riverside: (951) 222-8170
Any current student at RCCD has access to tutorial services. The tutorial services department is a useful resource for students who are having difficulty in a particular subject. The tutorial sercices department offers tutoring for almost any subject offerd at RCCD. Tutorial Services offers a comfortable environment for learning by providing an opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge in a subject matter by working with their peers. The occupational education department also offers tutoring through the VTEA grant for occupational education students.
Click here to visit the tutorial services website.
Veteran's Assistance
Riverside: (951) 222-8602
The Veteran's Assistance department is accredited to offer six different assistance programs to veterans:
For further information, contact the VA department.
Click here to visit the Veterans Assistance website.
Workforce Preparation
Moreno Valley: (951) 571-6154; Norco/Riverside: (951) 222-8648
Workforce Preparation offers programs to assist current and former welfare (TANF) recipients prepare for employment and attain financial independence.
Click here to visit the Workforce Preparation website.
Writing & Reading center
Moreno Valley: (951) 222-6128; Norco: (951) 372-7000 ext. 4545; Riverside (951) 222-8632
The Writing & Reading Center is an excellent resource for students who need help writing affective essays for their English or writing classes or an class in which essays are part of the curriculum. The writing center has an English professor on hand at all times to assist students with their writing.
Click here to visit the writing & reading center's website.
