Welcome Back to Río Hondo College, Roadrunners
Complete these steps to continue your educational journey.
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1. Apply to Río Hondo College
The first step is applying! All returning students must complete an online application for the term they plan on attending in order to register for classes.
You will receive a nine-digit student ID number by email within 48 hours of submitting your application. After you receive your student ID number, return to this page to finish the remaining steps required for enrollment and registration.
If you’ve taken consecutive noncredit courses and already have login credentials for AccessRío, you skip right to registering for classes.
Need Help Completing Your Application?
- For assistance with your application, watch this short video or read our Step-By-Step Guide on How to Complete the Noncredit Application.
- Note that you will need to select a program to complete your application. If you’re not sure what you’d like to study, visit Guided Pathways to explore your options.
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2. Complete Online Orientation & Meet with a Counselor
Watch a short orientation video about Río Hondo College’s Continuing Education and Noncredit Division and its programs.
After watching the video, please make an appointment with a counselor to discuss your academic options.
Counselors are available to provide information about noncredit programs and offer general counseling. General counseling could include educational planning, class registration, transition information, and more.
Services include:
- Educational plan
- Transition options
- Goal setting
- Certificate petitions
- Vocational counseling
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3. Register for Classes
You can register for classes through AccessRío. View the class schedule for available courses.
To view classes on the class schedule:
- Visit the class schedule.
- Select the term and click Select Term.
- Select the subject. All noncredit courses are noted with the letter N (example: NESL).
- Click Search on the bottom of the page.
- Select the course number (CRN) for the desired course.
For further assistance viewing the class schedule, watch this short video.
Then, you should be ready to register for classes!
To register for classes:
- Log in to 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 a class is full, you may be placed on a waitlist. Check your RíoMail for waitlist notifications.
For further assistance registering for classes, watch this short video.
Not a Returning Río Hondo Student?
If you’re not a returning Río Hondo College student, there may be different steps you need to follow. Review our options to determine the best steps for you.