Academic Calendars

• 2024 - 2025
• 2025 - 2026
• 2026 - 2027
• 2027 - 2028

Admissions Timelines

• 2024-2025 Admissions Timeline

Click on APPLY NOW to submit your online application.

• New Students
  (For a new student who has previously never attended college)

• Continuing Students
  (For students who were enrolled in a course after the first two weeks or 20% of the course in the previous primary term [fall/spring] or intersession)

• Returning Students 
  (For students who have missed two or more primary terms - fall/spring)

• Transferring Students
  (For students who have attended college elsewhere but have never enrolled in RCCD classes)

• Non-Credit Students

By completing your college application, you are establishing Norco College as your designated home college.

Norco College is one of three colleges in the Riverside Community College District, which also includes Riverside City College and Moreno Valley College. Your home college location is where you will receive most services including Assessment, Counseling, Student Financial Services, CalWORKs, EOPS/CARE, Veterans’ Services, and Student Support Services. You may only submit one application for any college in the district, per term, by the application deadline.

Students may enroll in classes at any of the three colleges in the Riverside Community College District, regardless of home college location.

After submitting an application for admissions, New College Students are required to complete the online Orientation, assessment test, and First Semester Ed Plan in WebAdvisor before they may register for classes. While Continuing Students will automatically receive Registration Appointments, Returning Students must first reapply before they can register for classes.

Registration Appointments

Students may register on WebAdvisor for classes on or after their online Registration Appointment. These are made available  6 to 8 weeks before the start of term. A student can find out the date and time of their Appointment by clicking on the link “Check my Registration Dates/Holds” in WebAdvisor.

Register for Classes Online

Students can register for classes in WebAdvisor, by logging in and clicking on the link “Register and Drop Classes”. WebAdvisor is available 24 hours a day.

Walk-in Registration

Waitlists

Before the beginning of the term, if a class is full, you may place your name on a waitlist (if available). If a seat becomes available, you will automatically be added and your student account will be charged with the enrollment fees. Please check your schedule regularly online with WebAdvisor and/or your RCCD email account to confirm your status. 

Students registered from the Waitlist must attend the first day of class to avoid being dropped. Students not registered from the Waitlist are encouraged to attend class the first day to see if space is available and the instructor is willing to add them. 

Waitlisting ends at midnight two evenings prior to the first class meeting. You must drop yourself from the class by the drop and refund deadlines if you do not intend to remain in the class. You can manage your waitlist on WebAdvisor by doing the following:

• Log in to WebAdvisor
• Click on "Register and Drop Classes"
• Then click on "Manage My Waitlist"

Registration Policy and Order of Registration

Registration appointments are assigned based on the Order of Registration as determined by Riverside Community College District. The Norco College Registration Policy includes information from AP3055[A] with Early Registration Groups that are determined by the Registration Committee formed by members of the college.

Registration

Early Registration Group III and IV

For programs interested in applying for Early Registration Group III or IV access, please complete the form and send to the Dean of Admissions & Records.

Early Registration Application Form

RCCD strongly encourages students to check their Student Account balance in WebAdvisor. Students that have an outstanding balance of $500 or more, will not be able to register for Fall 2024 classes. Please be advised, any outstanding debt over $25.00 will be submitted to the Chancellor's Office Tax Offset Program (COTOP). They have the ability through the Franchise Tax Board to seize any tax refunds, lottery winnings, or unclaimed property that might be owed to the student.

All students will be charged for registered classes and may receive a failing grade unless they drop themselves within deadlines. It is the student's responsibility to verify that all classes have been added or dropped accordingly.

For help with fees and expenses, all students are encouraged to apply for financial aid.

If you decide not to attend class and are not dropped from the class, you will receive an “F” and owe fees. It is your responsibility to drop yourself from classes that you decide not to attend.

2024-2025 Enrollment Fees

Any fee may change without notice subject to changes issued by the State of California and/or changes in RCCD Board policies.

The Norco College Cashier's Office offers onsite hours of operation from:

• Monday - 8 am to 4 pm
• Tuesday - 8 am to 4 pm
• Wednesday - 8 am to 4 pm
• Thursday - 8 am to 4 pm
• Friday - 8 am to 4 pm
• Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED

Students will be able to make payments over the phone and in person.

• To make a payment over the phone, please call the Cashier's Office at (951) 372-7078. Please have your student ID number with you when calling.
• To make a payment in-person, visit us during our onsite hours

The following payment options are available at all times:

• To make a payment online, please login into your WebAdvisor Online Portal under Registration - Make a Payment

The Cashier’s Office is located on the north side of the Student Services Building facing the quad. The Cashier’s Office works in conjunction with members of Admissions & Records and Student Accounts to ensure enrollment and billing information are accurate and seamless. You may access WebAdvisor to make a payment online. Refer to the current list of Enrollment Fees (see the Tuition and Fees tab on this page) and make sure you make payments by the deadline (see the Payment Deadlines tab on this page).

Services Provided

COTOP is a program that provides Norco College with a method of collecting Accounts Receivable balances for student financial aid and non-financial aid obligations. Past due accounts will be submitted by Norco College to COTOP for a tax offset (via an intercept by the Franchise Tax Board of any tax refunds, lottery winnings, or unclaimed property that might be owed to you).

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IRS 1098-T statements for tax year 2023 will be mailed to the home addresses of eligible students, and WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE electronically in  (WebAdvisor/MyPortal) as in past years. 

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To ensure timely delivery, please go to Personal Profile (under the Personal Information section) in WebAdvisor or MyPortal and make sure your permanent address is correct.  If you have not received your 1098-T by the end of February please contact your home college Student Accounts office:

Moreno Valley College

• O:  (951)571-6101
• E:  admissions@mvc.edu

Norco College

• O: (951) 372-7042
• E:  StudentAccounts@norcocollege.edu

Riverside City College

• O:  (951) 222-8604
• E:  StudentAccounts@rcc.edu

Contact

Alice Montemayor
Student Services Technician
(951) 372-7042
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Amanda Lara
Student Account Specialist
(951) 372-7078
Send Email

We are pleased to announce that a comprehensive online transcript service with an integrated electronic delivery option is now available through our partnership with Parchment. Parchment provides students with access to:

• Send transcripts electronically
• A secure online platform
• 24/7 service for students and alumni
• Real-time update for tracking delivery via email, text, or fax
• Automated acknowledgement of all orders
• FedEx delivery options worldwide
• Self-serving attachment feature

How to Order an Official Transcript

• After login, click on Order an Official RCCD Transcript under the Academic Profile menu. For login assistance, visit the Login Help section of WebAdvisor.

Students unable to login to WebAdvisor may place an order directly through Parchment.  

• Please note that your signature will be required for release of your academic transcript using this option. Follow instructions for transmission of release after completion of order.
• Service Options & Pricing

Same Day Order Cut-Off Time

• Transcripts ordered from any of the three RCCD colleges include all coursework completed at Moreno Valley College, Norco College, Riverside City College, and any work-in-progress for the current term. It is not necessary to order transcripts from each RCCD college attended.
• All transcript orders are submitted online. Computers are available on campus to complete transcript orders.  COD/Pay-in-person options are provided when ordering online. Phone orders are available with additional surcharge.
• It is the student’s responsibility to make sure all semester grades, degrees, and grade changes are posted before submitting an order for transcripts.
• Courses completed at other colleges/universities are not included. Copies of transcripts from other colleges/universities must be requested from those institutions.
• Transcripts sent from Riverside Community College District to other colleges/universities are considered official. Personal or hand-carried sealed copies are also official, but may not be accepted by all institutions.

Also keep in mind...

• Transcripts will not be released until all outstanding fees to the District have been paid and all holds are cleared.
• Students must be present with valid photo identification in order to pick up transcripts in person.
• In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, records may not be released to a third party without the written, signed authorization of the student. Valid photo identification (state ID, license, or passport) for both the student and the individual listed must be presented prior to the release of records (legible photocopy of ID will be permitted). Access Consent Form for details.
• Courses completed at other colleges/universities are not included. Copies of transcripts from other colleges/universities must be requested from those institutions. 
• Transcripts not picked up within 90 days will be destroyed and will not be refunded.

Unofficial transcripts are available for view and print online in WebAdvisor. To access your unofficial transcripts online, log into your WebAdvisor account, click on the Students box, then click View/Print My Unofficial Transcript under the Academic Profile menu. Printed copies of your unofficial transcripts may also be obtained at the Admissions and Records office for $1 per copy.

General Education (GE) Certification is an official notification from a California Community College that a transfer student has completed courses fulfilling lower division general education requirements.

General Education Certification may include courses completed at Norco College and other accredited colleges or universities in the United States. The student must provide Norco College Counseling Center with official transcripts of all coursework from other institutions for which they are requesting GE Certification. For courses from out-of-state institutions, the student must also provide a catalog course description.

Students are responsible for requesting certification when requesting transcripts to be sent to participating institutions. Please note that GE Certification (CSU, IGETC) processing takes an additional 7 business days and during peak times, processing can take up to 14 days.

• CSU - California State University General Education (CSUGE)
  Norco College may certify a maximum of 39 units as having fulfilled the CSU lower division general education requirements. Grades of “C” or better must be earned in 30 of these 39 units.
• UC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for Transfer to CSU and UC Transfer students will receive IGETC certification after completing all the required subject areas with a minimum “C” grade or better.

If you have any questions regarding General Education, consult a counselor.

The Extra-Curricular Activities and Honors Coursework Record is available for students to have their participation in college clubs and/or district organizations, student government, service to the community on behalf of a club, publications, scholarships, and awards acknowledged and mailed with their transcripts. The form also serves as a record for Honors Coursework taken at Norco College.

Students that wish to include this information must fill out the Extra-Curricular Activities and Honors Coursework form (available below and in the Student Activities office), take it to each advisor for signatures, and bring it to a campus student service official for clubs and activities for final approval BEFORE transcript order is placed.

For Honors coursework, an academic service official's signature is required. For scholarships, please obtain the signature from the District Dean of Student Financial Services.

Please keep in mind that only one form is mailed out. If students turn in an Extra-Curricular Activities and Honor Coursework Record form and then stay at Norco College longer and turn in another form, the 2 form must have all of the 1 form's information on it, including signatures. Only the current form will be mailed. It is important to keep this form neat, grammatically correct, and preferably typed.

• Extra-Curricular Activities Record

Residency determination will be made as of the first day of the semester of application. Students that have been classified as a NON-RESIDENT of California for educational purposes are subject to non-resident tuition. Non-resident students pay both the $46 per unit fee and the $332 per unit non-resident tuition. Out of country non-resident students also pay an additional $16 surcharge per unit.

Students that intend to become residents of California must fulfill the Physical Presence and Intent requirements listed below.

Physical Presence

The student must be physically present in the State of California for one (1) year prior to the start of the term for which he/she is applying or enrolling for. The one-year period begins when the student is not only present in California but also has demonstrated clear intent to become a permanent resident of California. Students will be required to provide proof of continuous presence in California for the past (12) months. This may be accomplished by providing a rental/lease agreement, utility bills, employment pay stubs, etc. for the past (12) months in the student's name.

Intent

Students must clearly verify intent to make California the permanent place of residency by (no one factor is controlling):

• Living in California for two consecutive years  
• Establishing and maintaining an active California bank account 
• Registered to vote in the State of California 
• Owning residential property 
• Possessing a California Drivers License 

Non-resident students that wish to change their status or students that feel they have been classified as non-residents in error will need to apply for re-classification of residency status. To change status, students must complete the Supplemental Residency Questionnaire Form and submit it along with supporting documentation to the Admissions & Records office; incomplete forms will not be accepted. This form must be completed in advance of the term you wish to be considered for resident tuition purposes. 

Supporting documentation consists of three proofs of residency demonstrating physical presence and intent. Two items must be dated at least one year and one day prior to the start of the term for which you are applying for. These items must not be older than two years prior to the start of the term. The third item must show that the student is currently a resident of California. 

Examples of acceptable documentation are: 

• California Driver's License 
• A resident California Tax Form (540) 
• California Vehicle Registration 
• Rental/Lease agreement 
• Bank Statement 

Supplemental Residency Questionnaire Form

Students that are in the United States with a visa that allows establishment of residency, must fulfill the one year physical presence and intent requirements listed above. Students with a visa that precludes establishment of residency, will be charged the California enrollment fee plus non-resident and out-of-country fees. Students with visa type B-1, B-2, F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2 must apply and enroll in the International Student Center.

AB 540 Tuition Exemptions

Any student, other than a nonimmigrant alien, who meets all of the following requirements, shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges, the California State University and the University of California (all public colleges and universities in California).

Requirements

• The student must have attended a high school (public or private) in California for three or more years. 
• The student must have graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent prior to the start of the term (for example, passing the GED or California High School Proficiency exam). 
• An alien student who is without lawful immigration status must file an affidavit with the college or university stating that he or she has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status, or will file an application as soon as he or she is eligible to do so. 
• Students who are non-immigrants [for example, those who hold F (student) visas, J or B (visitor) visas, etc.] are not eligible for this exemption. 
• The student must file an exemption request including a signed affidavit with the college that indicates the student has met all applicable conditions described above. Student information obtained in this process is strictly confidential unless disclosure is required under law. 
• Students eligible for this exemption who are transferring to another California public college or university must submit a new request (and documentation if required) to each college under consideration. 
• Non-resident students meeting the criteria will be exempted from the payment of nonresident tuition, but they will not be classified as California residents. They continue to be "non-resident". 

Non-resident Waiver Form

SB 141 Tuition Exemptions

Students who are U.S. citizens and who may presently reside in a foreign country will be exempt from nonresident tuition by meeting the following requirements:

• Demonstrates a financial need for the exemption.
• Has a parent or guardian who has been deported or was permitted to depart voluntarily under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act.
• Moved abroad as a result of the deportation or voluntary departure.
• Lived in California immediately before moving abroad.
• Attended a public or private secondary school in California for three or more years.
• Upon enrollment, will be in his or her first academic year as a matriculated student in California public higher education.
• Will be living in California and will file an affidavit with the community college stating that he or she intends to establish residency in California as soon as possible.
• Documentation shall be provided by the student as required by statute as specified in Ed Code section 76140(a)(5).

California Non-resident Waiver Form

AB 2210 Student Exemptions

The state provides for students who have been granted special immigrant visas or were admitted to the United States as refugees the right to be exempt from paying non-resident tuition. Learn more by reading Assembly Bill AB 2210 and Article 6 “Exceptions to Residence Determination”.

Read AB 2210 Read Article 6

AB 2210 Compliance - Legal Advisory 2019-02