Welcome to Río Hondo, Future Roadrunners!
Complete the steps below to continue your educational journey. Let’s get started!
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1. Apply to Río Hondo College
Transfer students who have attended another college must complete an online application.
You will receive your 9-digit student ID number via email within 48 hours. Once you receive your student ID number, please return to this page to complete your next steps.
Tip: During the application process you will be asked to select a major. Visit our Guided Pathways and/or Career Coach websites to explore your major options.
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2. Complete Your Online Orientation
Online Orientation: As a transfer student, it is recommended you complete the Online Orientation.
Steps to complete your Online Orientation:
- Log into AccessRio.
- Select the Academic tab.
- Select Online Orientation.
For further assistance with completing your Online Orientation, please watch this short video.
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3. Complete Your Online Placement Tool
Online Placement Tool: As a transfer student, it is recommended you complete the Online Placement Tool, if you have not completed transfer level English and/or Math.
If you have completed the Online Placement Tool, you can receive your results by meeting with a Counselor.
Steps to complete your Online Placement Tool:
- Log into AccessRio.
- Select the Academic tab.
- Select Online Placement Tool.
For further assistance with completing your Online Placement Tool, please watch this short video.
Assessment Testing: We will continue to provide comprehensive testing services for international students and students to whom English is a new language for accurate placement. To schedule an appointment, contact the Assessment Center at (562) 463-7226.
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4. Submit Transcripts
Submit Transcript: Transfer students should request an official transcript be sent to Río Hondo Admissions & Records from all previously attended institutions.
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5. Create Your Educational Plan
Educational Plan: It is recommended for transfer students to meet with a Counselor to create an educational plan. Your educational plan will help guide you in reaching your academic goals.
Make an appointment with a Counselor: You can make an appointment with a Counselor by contacting the Counseling Center at (562) 908-3410.
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6. Apply for Financial Aid
Financial Aid: We encourage you to apply for FAFSA and/or The California Dream Act.
How to complete your Financial Aid:
Complete the FAFSA application or the California Dream Act application online. The financial aid application is available beginning October 1st, before the upcoming academic year begins through the last day of RHC’s Spring semester for the academic year you are requesting aid for. Please list RHC’s school code: 001269.
Find more information on how to apply for financial aid.
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7. Register for Classes and Pay Fees
Registering and Paying Fees: All students must register for classes through AccessRio. Please view the class schedule for available courses and check our website for Important Registration Dates. Once you register for classes, you are required to pay your fees. You will NOT be billed. You can pay your fees through AccessRio.
How to Register for Classes:
- Log into AccessRio.
- Select the Registration tab.
- Select Add or Drop Classes.
- Select the term you are registering for.
- Add your course CRN numbers and click submit changes.
If classes are full, you may be placed on a waitlist. Check your RioMail for waitlist notifications. You are responsible to register and/or drop courses.
For further assistance on How to Register for Classes, please watch this short video.
Not a Transfer Student?
If you are not a transfer student, you may have different steps you need to follow. Review our options to determine what type of student you are and get the correct steps for you.
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