Returning Student
Getting Started As a Returning Student
Become a Student
You are a returning student if you have previously attended Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College, or Norco College and you have missed one or more major terms (fall or spring). Welcome home to RCC! If you’re still undecided about your career path, take a moment and visit the Career Survey website or our Academic Pathways to learn more about the programs and courses we offer.
Our Online Application process is quick. Complete the Student Financial Aid Application
even if you don’t think you qualify. You can get help with your applications by visiting
the Welcome Center or Admissions & Records, both located in the Dr. Charles A. Kane
Student Services and Administration Building.
ONLINE APPLICATION
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
Prior to registering for classes, you may have to clear previous fees and holds (dismissal,
library holds and/or prerequisites) — you can check or clear holds online via MyPortal.
VISIT MYPORTAL
You’re now ready to register, which can be done through MyPortal. When you log in you will be able to:
- See your Abbreviated Educational Plan/Trailhead and Placement Summary
- View your suggested first-term courses
- Find registration dates and deadlines (very important)
- Register for classes
*Students are qualified to take transfer-level Math and English or academic ESL in the first year at RCC
Admission Dates and Deadlines
Winter 2022 (January 3 – February 10)
Application Period: July 1, 2021 - January 6, 2022* (Requirements by October 7, 2021)
Registration Dates Posted on MyPortal: October 18, 2021
Registration Begins: November 8, 2021
CLASSES NOT IN SESSION: January 1-2 and January 17
*Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last day
Spring 2022 (February 14 – June 10, 2022)
Application Period: July 1, 2021 – April 21, 2022* (Requirements by November 4, 2021)
Registration Dates Posted on MyPortal: November 15, 2021
Registration Begins: December 6, 2021
CLASSES NOT IN SESSION: February 18-21, March 31, April 11-17, and May 30
*Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last day
Summer 2022 (June 20 - July 29)
Application Period: October 1, 2021 – June 23, 2022
Registration Dates Posted on MyPortal: April 25, 2022
Registration Begins: May 9, 2022
CLASSES NOT IN SESSION: July 4, July 30 - August 21
*Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last day
Fall Semester 2022 (August 22 - December 17)
Application Period: October 1, 2021 – October 20, 2022
Registration Dates Posted on MyPortal: April 18, 2022
Registration Begins: May 9, 2022
CLASSES NOT IN SESSION: September 5, November 11, November 21-27, December 18-January
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*Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last day
Visit the RCC Concurrent High School Student to learn more about this opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school!
You can review our Programs, Course Catalog and Class Schedules.
Summer/Winter
Dates are only available on MyPortal
Spring 2021
Add deadline: February 26, 2021
Drop Class with Refund: February 26, 2021
Elect Pass/NoPass: March 7, 2021
Drop without a “W” (no refund): March 7, 2021
Drop with a “W”: May 14, 2021
Fall 2021
Add deadline: September. 3, 2021
Drop Class with Refund: September 3, 2021
Elect Pass/NoPass: September 5, 2021
Drop with a “W”(no refund): November 12, 2021
Please review Graduation Requirements before applying
Apply for degree or certificate for 2021 WINTER
October 16 - February 1
Apply for degree or certificate for 2021 SPRING
February 2 - April 1
Apply for degree or certificate for 2021 SUMMER
April 2 - July 15
Apply for degree or certificate for 2021 FALL
July 16 - October 15
Commencement Information emailed to applicants
May-2021Please check your RCCD email regularly for information about the commencement ceremony.