Explore the CVC Course Exchange
The California Virtual Campus (CVC) Course Exchange allows students currently enrolled in a at least one course at a California Community College to instantly enroll in online courses offered at eligible colleges. This gives you the ability enroll into courses that may not be available at your college so you can achieve your goals faster without having to move around to different colleges.
CVC Definitions
Below are a few definitions you should be aware of:
Home College: The California Community College from which a student enters the CVC Exchange to take courses through other colleges.
Teaching College: College that offers courses via the CVC Exchange to students from other participating colleges.
Eligibility
Only students enrolled in at least one credit course at participating colleges are eligible to cross enroll. Students must also meet the following requirements:
- Have at least a 2.0 GPA or not yet established a GPA at the Home College.
- Have no outstanding fees at your Home College.
- No out-of-state address on file at Home College.
Student FAQ’s
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Where do I find courses that I can enroll into?
You can find course listings on the California Virtual Campus Website. For assistance with registering for the right course, please make an appointment with a Río Hondo College counselor (for Río Hondo College Students). If you are a student visiting the college, you should make an appointment with a counselor at your home college for assistance.
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Where will my classes appear?
Courses will appear in your Home College’s Canvas instance. If you do not see the course you are registered for you will need to contact the Teaching College where the class is being held for assistance with accessing the course.
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Can I use financial aid to pay for my classes?
All participating Teaching Colleges have signed a Federal Financial Aid agreement. As such CVC Exchange students simultaneously enrolled at both Home and Teaching College may be able to receive federal and state financial aid funds based on combined units taken at both colleges. Be sure to contact your home college Financial Aid Office to get. Río Hondo College students should contact the RCH Financial Aid Office for assistance.
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Will my DSPS accommodation transfer from my Home College?
A student’s Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) status or accommodations determination will not automatically transfer to your Teaching College.
If you are a visiting student and need an accommodation, please visit the DSPS website for more information.
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I need help with Canvas!
If you need assistance with Canvas, there are a few ways you can get help:
You can email us at [email protected].
OR
You can visit the Office of Distance Education Support website for details on getting live assistance with Canvas.
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I need a refund…
Refunds are subject to the policies and procedures of the college offering the course (Teaching College). The Teaching College is also responsible for processing individual refunds. College-specific refund information can be found using the links below. If you dropped a class through the Exchange platform, please select the refund policy page below for the Teaching College where you dropped the class for more information on how to obtain a refund for your dropped class.
See our Fees and Refunds page for more information.
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Where do I get a copy of my transcript?
At the end of the semester your transcripts will automatically be sent to your Home College.
