Counseling Webinars

 

Join us for an upcoming online webinar on a topic of interest.

Sign up for our next webinar or view a recent recording now.

 

Express Counseling

Please note: Drop-in counseling will not be available from 12/16/24 to 12/24/24.

Need to see a counselor right away?

Same Day, First Come, First Serve Basis

 

Counseling Appointment

 

Need to see a counselor for a longer conversation? 

Counseling Appointment

Email a Counselor

Need to email a counselor?

Email a counselor

Submit a Question:

A Counselor will respond to your email within 48 hours during business hours.

 

Counseling Location/Hours

	Student Services Building 2nd Floor (951) 372-7101   Email: counseling@norcocollege.edu
Monday	8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday	8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday	8 am - 6 pm
Thursday	8 am - 6 pm
Friday	8 am - 12 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

 

 

Prerequisite/Corequisite Validation

When a course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite and the course was completed at a community college outside of RCCD or at a university, the course must be validated before registration can occur. Requisites are stated in the college catalog and within the course description on MyPortal.

You may provide verification through the following:

Official Documentation
Once your official transcripts are on file (you may verify this through WebAdvisor by clicking STUDENTS > Check Transcripts Received by RCCD), complete a Request for Prerequisite Validation form.

Unofficial Documentation
A counselor will accept an unofficial transcript and complete a Matriculation Appeal Petition to request validation of a prerequisite and/or corequisite. Students are recommended to connect with a counselor through express counseling or by emailing a counselor.

If you wish to challenge a prerequisite for courses other than English, Math or ESL based on knowledge, ability, or because of the unavailability of the prerequisite, submit your supporting documentation to a counselor and a Matriculation Appeal Petition will be completed.

Please Note:

• C- grades and below do not satisfy a prerequisite.
• We can only accept transcripts from the original institution; courses listed on a secondary transcript are not acceptable.
• In-progress grades are not accepted. Your transcript must indicate the final grade.
• A Request for Prerequisite Validation and a Matriculation Appeal Petition may take up to 5 business days to process.

High School Foreign Language
Students who completed two years or more of a foreign language in high school with a C or better may submit their high school transcript to validate a foreign language prerequisite.

High School Articulation			Example
Two years of high school foreign language	=	One semester of the same language at RCCD	Two years of high school Spanish	=	SPA-1
Three years of high school foreign language	=	Two semesters of the same language at RCCD	Three years of high school Spanish	=	SPA-2
Four years of high school foreign language	=	Three semesters of the same language at RCCD	Four years of high school Spanish	=	SPA-3

Challenging Your Placement: Opting into English 1A without English 91
Every student has the right to enroll directly into English 1A without taking English 91. If you have been placed into English 1A+91 as a recommendation, you do not need to challenge your placement and opt into English 1A. Simply enroll in English 1A as you would other classes. If you have been placed into English 1A+91 as a requirement, follow the two steps below.

• Step 1: Fill out the English 91 Challenge/Opt-Out Form
  (NOTE: Please log in with your student.rccd.edu email address and password). The form should take 2-3 minutes to complete.
• Step 2: Submit the completed form. Your form will be processed within 5 working days.

Please Note: If you choose to enroll in an ENG-1A section tied to an ENG-91 section, you cannot opt out of the ENG-91 section. You must choose an ENG-1A stand-alone section.

Additional Information
For information on Self-Guided Placement for math and English as a Second Language, testing for Chemistry and Spanish Placement, Student Resources, and more, see the Assessment & Orientation.

 

Our Staff

Kaneesha Tarrant Ed.D.
Vice President, Student Services
(951) 739-7877

Prior to LA Trade-Tech, Tarrant served as the dean of Counseling and Student Support Services at Long Beach City College. Prior to LBCC, she held several dean positions in outreach and relations, student services, and outreach and recruitment. She also served as an adjunct assistant professor at USC for twelve years. Tarrant earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Boston University, and her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California.

David Schlanger, M.A.
Dean, Student Services
(951) 738-7720

David Schlanger has served Norco College since 2018, first as the college’s Career Center Director, then as the Program Manager of the college’s Title V project PACES: Pathways to Access, Completion, Equity, and Success, and currently as the Dean of Student Services. With experience in the community college system since 2005, he has spent much of his career developing programs in Student Services areas including counseling, career services, and student employment.

Student Services Organizational Chart

Counselors

 

Patricia Avila Counselor (951) 372-7100 Send Email	Kimberly Bell DRC Counselor/ LD Specialist (951) 372-7127 Send Email	Darnell Bing Counselor, Umoja (951) 738-7707 Send Email
Zina Chacon Counselor (951) 372-7033 Send Email	Sean Davis Counselor, Umoja (951) 738-7707 Send Email	Nick Franco Counselor (951) 372-7134 Send Email
Daniel Grajeda Counselor (951) 738-7784 Send Email	Monica Huizar Counselor, EOPS (951) 738-7737 Send Email	Ted Jackson Counselor (951) 372-7000 Send Email
Maria Jurado Counselor (951) 738-7745 Send Email	Amy Kramer Counselor, EOPS (951) 739-7814 Send Email	Jethro Midgett Counselor (951) 738-7756 Send Email
John Moore Counselor/ Associate Professor Chair, Counseling Department (951) 372-7148 Send Email	Adriana Moreno Counselor, Honors (951) 372-7154 Send Email	VACANT Counselor (951) 372-7080
Erin Spurbeck Counselor (951) 372-7165 Send Email

Counseling Support

 

VACANT Counseling Clerk III (951) 372-7103	Patti Brusca Student Success and Support Program Assistant (951) 372-7109 Send Email	Samantha Cannon Educational Advisor (951) 738-7253 Send Email
Alexzander LeSueur Educational Advisor (951) 372-7281 Send Email	Elizabeth Lopez Counseling Clerk II (951) 372-7101 Send Email	Nelya Parada Educational Advisor (951) 738-7702 Send Email

 

EduNav

Students can only access EduNav by logging into MyPortal by clicking on the "Register and Drop Classes" link in the Registration section.

With EduNav, you plan and register for all your courses in a guided, intuitive system personalized to your needs and preferences. You can quickly:

• Visualize your pathway to graduation, term by term - and understand how any changes to your plan affect your completion timeline
• Block times you'd prefer not to take classes and have the system automatically find classes that meet your needs
• Plan, schedule and register for all your courses in one intuitive interface
• View your entire academic history including any courses transferred from other institutions

EduNav is our current registration system. Students who have a supported program of study will automatically be redirected to EduNav from MyPortal when you click on the Register and Drop Classes link listed in the Registration section.

Student Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
• How to Register an Add Code
• Video: Registration/Drop Process for EduNav 

   

  Counselor Resources

  • EduNav SmartPlan Overview Recording
  • Quick Reference Guide (Counselor)
  • EduNav SmartPlan Manual (Counselor)
    
    

  Getting Help with EduNav

  EduNav is a degree planning tool to help students—and their advisors—navigate the path all the way to graduation. With EduNav, you plan and register for all your courses in a guided, intuitive system, personalized to your needs and preferences.

  We’re rolling out EduNav across the institution over the next few terms, and eventually everyone will know what it is and how it works. In the meantime, however, if you have questions or problems with EduNav, please use the contacts below or schedule an appointment with a counselor.

  If you are a student:

  And have questions about…	Please contact:
  Getting into EduNav	helpdesk@rccd.edu
  Using EduNav/Experiencing Issues	Erin Spurbeck
  The courses being planned	Meet with a Counselor
  Report issues/problems	Use Chat feature located in bottom right corner of EduNav

   

  If you are an advisor or staff member:

  And have questions about…	Please contact:
  Anything EduNav Related	Erin Spurbeck

   

 

Student Educational Plan

1. Your major and/or your career goal

2. If you are planning to transfer, to which university/universities are you planning to transfer

Are you undecided about your career, major and/or which university to transfer? Select career, major or transfer to explore your options.

 

Wellness Central

Wellness Central is an online health and wellness platform offered through the California Virtual College – Online Education Initiative (CVC_OEI) that is available to students 24/7.  The choices for this first set of modules was based on ACHA (American College Health Association) NCHA (National College Health Assessment) Data and Basic Needs Data, with contributions from HSACCC (Health Services Association California Community Colleges) and MHWA (Mental Health and Wellness Association).

 

This on-line education initiative currently offers 28 modules on an interactive Wellness Wheel and can be found in your Canvas course menu, as shown below: