We Are More Than a School...We're a Bridge to Your Future
Riverside City College
We have programs and activities that meet your goals and interests. At RCC we offer degree and certificate programs. We are an affordable starting point for transfer to the college/university of your choice. We will lead you to your dream career. Be empowered. Be transformed. Apply today.
What Sets Us Apart
Promise
We empower students to be more…and reach their potential while serving our community and changing lives. No matter where you come from, you are welcome at RCC.
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Your time with us will let you gain an education of substance, numbers don’t lie. We’re proud to share the measurable results we have enjoyed year after year. Start your story.
Accreditation
Integrity. Quality. Effectiveness. We are confident in what we provide the community, voluntarily undergoing independent non-governmental evaluation and peer review.
Be More, Reach for Your Potential
RCC is committed to student success. Our smaller class sizes allow you to better connect with your professors. Our support programs are designed to guide you to reach your goals.
More Than 100 Degrees and Certificates
Where will your education take you? RCC can serve as an affordable way to start your education before moving to another institution or stay to complete your education on our campus.
A Community Alive
Riverside is a vibrant and vital area known for its arts and culture — with events on campus and nearby — that holds so much stimulation and options for those who wish to experience it.
Mission
Riverside City College serves a diverse community of learners by offering certificates, degrees, and transfer programs that help students achieve their educational and career goals. The college strives to improve the social and economic mobility of its students and communities by being ready to meet students where they are, valuing and supporting each student in the successful attainment of their goals, and promoting an inclusive, equity-focused environment.
Vision
Riverside City College strives to provide excellent educational opportunities that are responsive to the diverse needs of its students and communities and empowers both to be active participants in shaping the future.
Tiger Pride Values
Tradition and Innovation: We work collaboratively to develop flexible and creative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our community and embrace change while respecting our tradition and legacy of strong partnerships.
Integrity and Transparency: We promote an environment of trust by being honest, fair, transparent, and equitable. We honor our commitments to our students, staff, and communities.
Growth and Continual Learning: We commit to intellectual inquiry, reflection, professional development, and growth for all stakeholders. We adjust our teaching practices to provide equitable opportunities and outcomes and to encourage continual learning for our students, faculty, and staff.
Equity-Mindedness: We promote social justice and equity.
Responsiveness: We respond to the needs of our students and communities through engagement and collaboration.
Student-Centeredness: We create meaningful learning environments that value the strengths and experiences our students bring and that support students in developing and accomplishing their personal, education, and career goals.
Providing Peace of Mind
Together we can make RCC a safe campus conducive to learning. We continually seek effective ways to provide information and support for our campus community including:
- Police Presence on Campus
- Emergency Blue Light Phones
- Emergency Phone Support
- Text Notifications
- Social Media Notifications
- Web-based Notifications
- App-Based Security (Rave Guardian)
- Emergency Notification System
Awards and Recognition: 2021
- Best of Inland Empire 2021 – Best Community College
RCC was voted the BEST Community College and 2nd Best Career College by readers of the Press-Enterprise.
- 2021-2024 Apple Distinguished School – School of Nursing
School of Nursing earned recognition as a 2021-2024 Apple Distinguished School. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use technology to connect students to the world, fuel creativity, deepen collaboration, and make learning possible.
- Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics – Hispanic Outlook (October 2021)
Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine has named Riverside City College among the Top 100 institutions in the nation for Hispanic students. RCC ranked 10th for degrees granted to Hispanics and 10th in total enrollment among two-year colleges in the Top 100 colleges and Universities for Hispanics issue published on October 11.
- 2021 CCPRO Gold Award – RCC Redesigned Website
The redesigned RCC website earned a Gold Award (top honors) from the Community College Public Relations Organization.
- Top 25 Community Colleges for Hispanics – Hispanic Outlook (February 2021)
RCC ranked 4th in the nation for associate degrees awarded and 11th in enrollment for Hispanic students by Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine.
Transfer opportunity
RCC has transfer agreements with all 9 University of California, 23 California State Universities, and many other universities in the US. RCC international students transfer to TOP US universities every year, such as UC- Berkeley, UC- Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Colombia University, and many more!
Optional Practical Training (OPT)- One year work permit
F-1 international students who studied at RCC for at least one academic year and graduate with a certificate OR associate degree might be eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which will allow them to work full-time after graduation for up to one year in the US upon approval by USCIS.
