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Returning Student

Returning Student

Welcome to Rio Hondo College, future roadrunners! Complete the steps below to begin your educational journey. Let's get started!

Welcome!  Bienvenidos!

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Apply to Rio Hondo College Noncredit Programs

Returning students must complete an online application for the term they plan on attending or they will be unable to register for classes.

If students have attended noncredit courses consecutively and have log-in credentials to AccessRio, please go to step 3.

For further assistance with completing your online application, please watch this short video

Step by Step Guide on How to Complete the Noncredit Application
Pasos de Como Completar la Solicitud para Clases de No Credito

New students must complete an online application.

You will receive your 9-digit student ID number via email within 24 to 48 hours. Please check your personal email.

Tip: During the application process you will be asked to select a program. Visit our Guided Pathways websites to explore your program options.


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Orientation

Click on one of the videos below explore the noncredit programs at Rio Hondo College

Make an appointment with a counselor to explore your academic options.

Counselors are available to offer adults students’ information regarding our noncredit programs as well as providing general counseling including educational planning, class registration, transition information, and more.

Services include:

  1. Educational Plan
  2. Transition Options
  3. Goal Settings
  4. Certificate Petitions
  5. Vocational Counseling

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Register for Classes

Registering: All students must register for classes through AccessRio.

How to view classes on the class schedule: 

  1. Visit the class schedule Class Schedule
  2. Select the term and click Select Term
  3. Select subject- all noncredit courses are noted with the letter N, Example NESL
  4. Click search on the bottom of the page
  5. Select the courses number (CRN) for the desired course

How to Register for Classes:

  1. Log into AccessRio.
  2. Select the Registration tab.
  3. Select Add or Drop Classes.
  4. Select the term you are registering for.
  5. 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 View and Register for Classes, please watch this short videos.

Not a returning college student?

If you are not a returning college 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!

Guided Pathways – Explore Programs
click here to visit the guided pathways website

Career Coach – Explore Careers
click here to visit the Career Coach website

Virtual Welcome Center
visit the virtual welcome center

Need Help?

Contact the Continuing Education Office.
Phone: (562) 463-4660
Email: continuingeducation@riohondo.edu