Your path starts here
Advanced Technical Arts and Trades
Interested in technical skills or hands-on training programs?
Business, Information Systems, Technology, and Law
Interested in planning, developing, communicating and/or operating systems within an organization?
Education and Teacher Preparation
Interested in teaching and other educational careers, including early childhood?
Health-Related Sciences
Interested in promoting health and wellness in your community?
Languages and Humanities
Interested in exploring the human condition, studying the past, and/or communicating with others?
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Interested in the science field (biology, chemistry, geography, geology, math, and physics) or the growing demands for employment in the fields of computer science, technology or engineering?
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Interested in learning about people, behaviors, society and culture?
Visual, Performing and Creative Arts
Interested in expressing yourself creatively through drama, dance, music, theatre, and/or art?
Our students in action
"Emily Fuentes is a dedicated returning student currently pursuing a major in Social and Behavioral Studies at Riverside City College. She is on track to complete her bachelor's in Child and Adolescent Development, with a career goal of becoming a school psychologist specializing in high school-level education. "
"Rachel Rangel Leon is dedicated to academics. She proudly embraces the role of a devoted mother to her son while concurrently managing her responsibilities at the family business in East LA. Initially facing the challenge of being a high school dropout, Rachel never envisioned herself pursuing a college education. "
"Lesley Zavala offers a unique perspective as a Mexican American first-generation college student and second-generation immigrant. She is actively involved in various campus organizations, including the Associated Students of Riverside City College (RCC), Red Cross Club, and the Center for Communication Excellence. "
"Emily Fuentes is a dedicated returning student currently pursuing a major in Social and Behavioral Studies at Riverside City College. She is on track to complete her bachelor's in Child and Adolescent Development, with a career goal of becoming a school psychologist specializing in high school-level education. "
"Rachel Rangel Leon is dedicated to academics. She proudly embraces the role of a devoted mother to her son while concurrently managing her responsibilities at the family business in East LA. Initially facing the challenge of being a high school dropout, Rachel never envisioned herself pursuing a college education. "
"Lesley Zavala offers a unique perspective as a Mexican American first-generation college student and second-generation immigrant. She is actively involved in various campus organizations, including the Associated Students of Riverside City College (RCC), Red Cross Club, and the Center for Communication Excellence. "
Getting started at RCC
I’m a first-time college student
Welcome to RCC! You are a new student if you have not attended college before.
I’m a transfer student
Transfer students begin their college education at RCC with the goal to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their education.
I’m a returning student
If you have not enrolled at RCC continuously, you missed a semester or longer, you are returning student. Welcome back!
I’m an international student
International students from around the world come to study at RCC.
I’m a veteran
Individuals who served in the US Armed Forces are eligible to receive Veteran and benefit services.
I’m a high school student
Start your college career in high school by earning high school and college credit at the same time. Dual Enrollment high school students earn college credit before graduating high school.
