Welcome to Río Hondo College!
It’s time to get this journey started — let’s go, Roadrunners!
Steps to Success
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1. Apply to Río Hondo College
New students 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 Career Coach websites to explore your major options.
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2. Complete your Online Orientation
Orientation is recommended for all new students:
- Log into AccessRío
Select the Academic tab
Select Online Orientation
Need help? Check out this short video tutorial.
- Log into AccessRío
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3. Complete Your Online Placement Tool
You’ll be asked a series of questions based on your high school performance. These answers will determine your placement in math, reading, English, or English as a New Language courses.
All U.S. high school graduates, including former English language learners, are eligible to take college-level English 101.
If necessary you may also be placed in a support course. To receive your placement results, you’ll need to meet with a Counselor.
Here’s how to complete your Online Placement Tool:
- Log into AccessRío
- Select the Academic tab
- Select Online Placement Tool
Need help? Check out this short video tutorial on YouTube.
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4. Create Your Educational Plan
You’ll meet with your counselor to create an educational plan. This will help guide you in reaching your academic goals.
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5. Apply for Financial Aid
We encourage you to apply for FAFSA or the California Dream Act. This is required to be eligible for 2 years of free tuition through the Río Hondo Promise Program. Río Hondo’s school code is 001269.
Find the right financial aid application
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6. Register for Classes and Pay Fees
You’ll register for classes through the student portal:
- Log into AccessRío
- 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.
Once you register for classes, you are required to pay your fees. You will not be billed. You can pay your fees through AccessRío.
Not a First-Time College Student?
If you’ve been to college before, your path may have a few different steps. Review the options to determine what kind of student you and how to get started.
Need Help?
Student Success & Dream Center
Phone: (562) 463-6650
Email: [email protected]
Zoom Meeting ID: 97013195314