Select a Category to Find Out How to Apply and Begin Classes

First-time Student

Start here if this your first time taking courses at a college or university.

Returning Student

Start here if you are a former Río Hondo student, but have missed one or more semesters.

Transfer Student

Start here if you have completed courses and/or a degree from another college or university.

Dual Enrollment

Start here if you are currently in high school and want to take college courses at the same time. Dual enrollment is also for K-8 and adult high school students.

International Student

Start here if you are applying as an international student or changing your visa status to F-1.

Continuing Education

Start here for noncredit paths to prepare adult learners for credit courses or the workplace.

Why choose Guided Pathways

Guided Pathways helps you reach your education goals.

We work with you to find your area of interest and one of our counselors will answer any questions and support you along the way. We’ve worked with your instructors to break the education plan up into what classes you will need to take each semester – a structured path!

And don’t worry if you are undecided, we can help you explore careers with a career counselor.

Guided Pathways will:

  • Clarify your path to your career goal
  • Help you choose your path
  • Help you stay on your path
  • Ensure you are learning
Choose a Guided Pathway

Find where Career Coach will take you

Not quite sure what career path you might take. Try Career Coach to get career suggestions based on what interests you.

  • Start with an assessment to match your interests to careers
  • Review assessment results
  • Book an appointment with a Career Counselor
  • Browse careers based on your assessment matches
Give Career Coach a Try