New Student Checklist

1. Application for Admission

Complete an Application for Admission to Riverside Community College online.

2. Assessment/Orientation

Reasonable accommodations for Assessment testing will be provided upon request. Special orientation for deaf and hard of hearing students will also be provided.

New students must take the Accuplacer Online assessment test for placement into English, math and reading courses. In most cases, there is no appointment necessary. The PTESL is required for placement into English as. Second Language courses and does require an appointment. Both tests are available at all campuses. Tests taken at other colleges will not be honored.

Placement tests, in combination with other academic background information produces a preparation score the college uses to determine appropriate coursework for students. The preparation score will give you and your counselor an indication of which classes are right for you. It is important to follow recommendations since prerequisites will be enforced.

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3. Documentation

Bring written documentation verifying your disability and signed by an appropriate professional and/or physician to your intake interview.

Students seeking eligibility for support services and accommodations based on a specific learning disability, must qualify based upon criteria outlined for California Community Colleges as outlined in Title. Regulations.

4. Financial Aid

Applications for financial aid are available at the Student Financial Services Office. For more information about Financial Aid click here.

5. Transcripts

In order to provide appropriate counseling and guidance, official transcripts from any previous colleges and/or high schools attended should be sent to us at the time you apply.

6. Intake

Call any of our three campuses to schedule an appointment.

Moreno Valley College
(951) 571-6138
(951) 571-6140 TDD

Norco College
(951) 372-7070 Voice. TDD

Riverside City Campus
(951) 222-8060
(951) 222-8061 TDD

Click here for a list of office hours and locations for each of our DSP&S offices.

7. Course Catalog

The catalog describes programs, courses and contains general information. View the catalog online or buy a copy at the bookstore. For specific information on career and transfer, visit our Career Center where you can find catalogs from many other colleges and universities around the nation.

8. Schedule of Classes

For current course listings, information on enrollment fees, refunds and important deadlines. Class schedules are available at the bookstore for one dollar or view the schedule online.

9. DSP&S Student Handbook

The DSP&S Student Handbook is available for download here.

Download Handbook - PDF

Download Handbook - DOC

10. Vocational Rehabilitation

If you are a client of the Department of Rehabilitation, schedule an appointment with your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor prior to registration.

11. Registration

Students with a documented disability are eligible to receive priority registration. For information, registration dates and times, please drop by any of our four DSP&S Offices.