Riverside Community College (RHCCD)

3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA

Riverside Community College (RCC) is often referred to as Riverside Community College District.  RCC is now comprised of three colleges: Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College and Norco College.  Distance education is also available through the district's Open Campus program.

Riverside City College is home to Riverside School for the Arts (RSA), a curriculum project of the college with programs that enhance and expand on existing degrees and certificates offered at the college. RSA programs lead to achievement in the arts with emphasis on the practical skills needed to be financially successful in the arts and new media.  RSA has strong ties to the entertainment and multimedia industries found in the Southern California area, and these ties enrich the practical aspects of the program and offer potential employment opportunities.

Located in downtown Riverside, Riverside City College offers its students a wide range of choices from more than 100 associate's degree programs, to preparation for transfer to four-year colleges, or career certificates.  The college has strong programs in liberal arts, performing arts, science, nursing and athletics.

District Mission Statement

Riverside Community College District is dedicated to the success of our students and to the development of the communities we serve. To advance this mission, our colleges and learning centers provide educational and student services to meet the needs and expectations of their unique communities of learners. To support this mission, District Offices provide our colleges with central services and leadership in the areas of advocacy, resource development and planning.

History

Riverside City College was founded in 1916 on the site of the former Poly High School.  It has since grown to be one of California's leading community colleges.

Academics

Riverside Community College District has four academic terms: fall term, winter term, spring term and summer term.

Colleges and Schools

Riverside Community College District has three colleges: Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College and Norco College.  Distance education with online classes is also available through the district's Open Campus program.  Riverside City College is home to Riverside School for the Arts (RSA).

Student Life

The visual arts at each of the RCCD colleges enrich students' lives through access to great faculty, facilities and classes in painting, drawing, design, computer and animation.  Other exciting activities on campuses include dance classes open to students and recreational dancers.  The Moreno Valley College Gospel Singers have toured locally and internationally.  The men's and women's cross country teams for RCCD practice at MVC.  The Career and Transfer Centers at each of the three colleges provide academic services to students.  There are also Counseling Centers, Health Services, an Honors Program, Study Abroad Program and many other student resources.

Athletics

Riverside Community College Athletic Training prepares student-athletes for the many competitive Tigers teams in men and women's sports that include:

Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swim/dive, track & field, tennis, water polo, women's basketball, cheerleading, women's cross country, fast pitch and volleyball.

Satellite Campuses

Riverside City College, Riverside, CA

Moreno Valley College, Moreno Valley, CA

Norco College, Norco, CA

Community Life

The Associated Students program at each RCCD campus provides a program of activities. A calendar of events is maintained in each school's library. Students are encouraged to stop by or visit the website (www.rcc.edu/asrcc/index.cfm) to see how they can get involved.

The Associated Students also sponsors many clubs and organizations.  There are honors societies, social services, and professional and general interest clubs. Membership to these groups is open to all paid members of the Associated Students.  Club guides are available in the Student Activities or Government offices.