Online Orientation: As a returning Rio Hondo College student, if you have completed the Online Orientation in the past, you do not need to complete this step. If you have not completed the Online Orientation in the past, you will be required to do so. Please note a hold will be placed on your registration until this step is completed.

Steps to complete your Online Orientation:

1. Log into AccessRio.
2. Select the Academic tab.
3. Select Online Orientation.

For further assistance with completing your Online Orientation, please watch this short video.

Online Placement Tool: As a returning Rio Hondo College student you are required to complete the Online Placement Tool if you have not completed transfer level English and/or Math. Please note a hold will be placed on your registration until this step is completed.

If you have completed the Online Placement Tool, you can receive your results by meeting with a Counselor.

Steps to complete your Online Placement Tool:

1. Log into AccessRio.
2. Select the Academic tab.
3. Select Online Placement Tool.

For further assistance with completing your Online Placement Tool, please watch this short video.

Assessment Testing: We will continue to provide comprehensive testing services for international students and students to whom English is a new language for accurate placement. To schedule an appointment, contact the Assessment Center at (562) 463-7226.

Educational Plan: All returning students are highly encouraged to meet with a Counselor to complete an educational plan.

Make an appointment with a Counselor: You can make an appointment with a Counselor by contacting the Counseling Center at (562) 908-3410.

Financial Aid: We encourage you to apply for FAFSA and/or The California Dream Act.

How to complete your Financial Aid:

Complete the FAFSA application online at https://studentaid.gov or California Dream Act application https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ . The financial aid application is available beginning October 1st, before the upcoming academic year begins through the last day of RHC’s Spring semester for the academic year you are requesting aid for. Please list RHC’s school code: 001269.

For more information on how to apply for for financial aid, visit www.riohondo.edu/financial-aid/how-to-apply/

Registering and Paying Fees: All students must register for classes through AccessRio. Please view the class schedule for available courses and check our website for Important Registration Dates. Once you register for classes, you are required to pay your fees. You will NOT be billed. You can pay your fees through AccessRio.

How to Register for Classes:

1. Log into AccessRio.
2. Select the Registration tab.
3. Select Add or Drop Classes.
4. Select the term you are registering for.
5. 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.

For further assistance on How to Register for Classes, please watch this short video.