Welcome Pride Scholars!
We at the Scholars’ Hub hope that you’re keeping safe during this difficult time. We understand that life is challenging, courses are still in session, and that there is a lot of uncertainty. Please know that you are not alone!
Pride Scholars is here to support students who identify as LGBTQIA+. We are here to help members of the community build the lives they choose by equipping them with the tools they need to navigate the higher education system, while achieving their education and career goals.
From academic counseling to finding resources in the community at large, Pride Scholars is here to support you.
Benefits of being a Pride Scholar
- Financial aid assistance
- Scholarship assistance
- Housing and food insecurity assistance and resource navigation
- Support group with a licensed therapist
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Academic Counseling
As part of Pride Scholars, you have access to an academic counselor here to support you. Our academic counselor is Kaitlyn Ramalho, M.S. Kaitlyn is available by appointment Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. To setup an appointment, use the Contact Us form and we will reach out to you shortly.
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Support Group
In partnership with the Student Health and Psychological Services, we host Cuz, I Love You. The support group is here for members of the LGBTQIA+ community at Río Hondo College. No ongoing commitment is necessary. News topics are addressed every week, so you can join at anytime. We meet every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm via Zoom and are hosted by Glenn Heap, LMFT, from Psychological Services. To obtain the Zoom meeting ID and passcode, reach out via the Contact Us form.
Interested in joining?
You can fill out our Pride Scholars Program Interest Form to ensure you are in the program.
Additional services
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Chromebooks On Loan
Considering that some students do not have home access to computers, the District has made Chromebooks available for students to check out from the Library’s Circulation Desk. The Chromebook will be available on a loan basis for the remaining of the semester. If you have any questions, please contact our Library’s Circulation Desk at (562) 908-3416.
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As many colleges have transitioned to online instruction, the following internet services will provide free internet to households with students. To enroll for Charter, call (844) 488-8395; for Comcast, call (855) 846-8376 (English speakers) or (855) 765-6995 (Spanish speakers), or visit Xfinity’s Internet essentials page.
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Counseling for Students
Our Counselors are here to serve you. Email us at [email protected] or go to the AccessRío Portal and select Scholars’ Hub icon. You can then schedule a time with one of the Scholars’ Hub Counselors.
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Dreamers and Undocumented Students
Río Hondo College is continuing to support our undocumented and AB540 students. Additionally, in collaboration with the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN), we are providing free legal services via telephone and online appointments. For questions or assistance, please feel free to contact the Student Success and Dream Center.
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Financial Aid
During this challenging time, the Río Hondo College Financial Aid Office will respond promptly to emails and calls. Students can feel free to call (562) 463-3370 or email [email protected] with any general questions or concerns. Please remember to provide your name and student ID number.
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Online Tutoring Appointments
The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) and Writers’ Resource Center (WRC) provide free online tutoring support for English composition and many other general courses. Students will find the “Email Us” section (at the bottom of the website’s homepage), where they can submit a request for an online tutoring appointment. Please remember to provide your name, student ID number, and the course for which you would like tutoring. If you would like to schedule an appointment with the Writers’ Resource Center (WRC), Students can visit the Appointments log in page.
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The Math and Science Center (MSC)
The Math and Science Center provides free online tutoring support for Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Students will find the “Contact Us” section (at the bottom of the website’s homepage), where they can submit a request for an online tutoring appointment. Please remember to provide your name, student ID number, and the course for which you would like tutoring.
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Registration for Spring
Spring registration is now open. If you are a part of a special program, such as EOPS, CARE, and DSPS, your registration date may be earlier.
To look up your registration date, please follow the steps below:
- Log onto your AccessRío
- Select Registration
- Select Registration Status
- Select term and year
- Review your registration date and time
- Check if you have any holds
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Student Health and Psychological Services
We are offering remote mental health counseling, group counseling and referrals to enrolled students. To make an appointment for mental health counseling, currently enrolled students can call (562) 463-7302 or visit the Psychological Services website. Since we are not on call, please do not leave messages of urgent/critical concerns.
If someone is reporting suicidal thoughts/intentions or experiencing a mental health emergency, please use the following resources:
- 24 hour National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
- The Trevor Project: (866) 852-8336
- Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
- Exodus Urgent Care Center: (323) 276-6400
- Crisis Text Line: Text “Courage” to 741-741
- Dial 911 for emergencies
For a list of additional resources, community resources, including our very own campus RioSource Food Pantry, and a variety of social and public services, please visit the RíoSource online directory.
If you have any questions about Student Services, please contact Student Affairs at (562) 908-3498.
We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Please routinely check your email, Canvas, and our website, as the facts related to COVID-19 are changing rapidly.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.