Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College Rio Hondo College (RHC), located in Southeast Los Angeles County near the intersection of the 60 and 605 freeways, enrolls over 20,000 students each semester.
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Río Hondo College is an educational and community partner committed to advancing social justice and equity as an anti-racist institution that collectively invests in all students’ academic and career pathways Rio Hondo College strives to be an exemplary California community college, meeting the learning needs of its changing and growing population and developing a state of the art campus to serve future generations.

Good news, Roadrunners! Summer classes start June 1, June 15 and July 6, but you don’t have to wait to get into a full c...
05/28/2026

Good news, Roadrunners! Summer classes start June 1, June 15 and July 6, but you don’t have to wait to get into a full class. If space opens up, you can self-enroll right away through the 1st day of class! 🎉 🙌

Think you should be added before the 1st day or need help figuring it out? The Admissions & Records team has you covered. Reach out at (562) 463-7639 or [email protected].

Don’t miss your chance — check for open seats and enroll as soon as possible!

Get ready to dance, Río! 💃🕺Join us for an unforgettable night with legendary Latin jazz artist Poncho Sanchez LIVE at Rí...
05/28/2026

Get ready to dance, Río! 💃🕺

Join us for an unforgettable night with legendary Latin jazz artist Poncho Sanchez LIVE at Río Hondo College! 🎶✨

📅 Thursday, June 11
🕓 Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
📍 Lower Quad

Schedule of fun:
🔥 5–6 p.m.: FREE salsa lessons
🔥 6–7 p.m.: Salsa dancing
🔥 7–8 p.m.: Poncho Sanchez takes the stage

Enjoy:
🎺 Live band
🚗 FREE parking & admission
🌮 FREE tacos for the first 500 guests
🧺 FREE blankets for the first 300 guests
🍹 Margarita bar + concessions
🎉 Resource tables

Bring your friends, your dancing shoes and your appetite because this is one summer night you don’t want to miss!

🔗 Details: gorio.page/poncho

Career and Workforce Education proudly recognized the first graduating cohort of the High Road Training Partnership in A...
05/28/2026

Career and Workforce Education proudly recognized the first graduating cohort of the High Road Training Partnership in Aerospace, Defense, and Advanced Manufacturing. Superintendent/President Teresa Dreyfuss and Board of Trustees President Rosaelva Lomeli, along with College and community leaders in attendance, honored the 12 dedicated students who successfully completed this innovative program.

Thank you to our esteemed partners LISI Aerospace, The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and The America's Job Center of California.

These graduates represent the future of a high-skilled workforce and the power of opportunity, training and perseverance.

Congratulations to our inaugural cohort!

Join us next Wednesday, June 3, as we kick off Pride Month as we celebrate identity, visibility, connection and communit...
05/27/2026

Join us next Wednesday, June 3, as we kick off Pride Month as we celebrate identity, visibility, connection and community with our annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, Open House and Legal Name Change Workshop.

🗓️Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕚11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Lower Quad (Flag Poles) – Flag Raising Ceremony
🕚11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Pride Center (A 119) – Pride Center Open House with activities and desserts
🕚11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Student Union (SU 201) – Legal Name Change Workshop (RSVP at gorio.page/name-change-workshop)

SERVICE UPDATE: AccessRío and related services, including Student Registration and Faculty Dashboard, are now working.We...
05/27/2026

SERVICE UPDATE: AccessRío and related services, including Student Registration and Faculty Dashboard, are now working.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while our IT team and support partners worked to restore services.

SERVICE UPDATE: AccessRío and related services, including Student Registration and Faculty Dashboard, are currently unav...
05/27/2026

SERVICE UPDATE: AccessRío and related services, including Student Registration and Faculty Dashboard, are currently unavailable.

The Río Hondo College IT team and support partners are actively working to restore access as quickly as possible. Email, Canvas and the College website remain available.

Thank you for your patience. Updates will be shared as it becomes available.

🍽️✨ Taste of Río is back! ✨🍽️Join the Río Hondo College Foundation for an unforgettable evening of delicious bites, grea...
05/27/2026

🍽️✨ Taste of Río is back! ✨🍽️

Join the Río Hondo College Foundation for an unforgettable evening of delicious bites, great company and community celebration at our annual Taste of Río event!

📍 Río Hondo College Campus
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 5 p.m.
🎟️ $80 per person

Don’t miss your chance to savor flavors from local favorites while supporting student success. 💛

Get your tickets today: gorio.page/ator-2026

📊 Strengthen your academic foundation with the LEGACIE+ STATS Course! 🚀Designed to support men of color in building conf...
05/26/2026

📊 Strengthen your academic foundation with the LEGACIE+ STATS Course! 🚀

Designed to support men of color in building confidence and succeeding in college-level math with a community that has your back. 💪🏽

In this course you will:

• Participate in required, structured support services and receive extra guidance
• Meet with an embedded tutor in the classroom throughout the semester
• Attend Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions outside the classroom
• Receive individualized support AND collaborative learning opportunities

🗓 Aug. 15 – Dec. 5: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:25 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,📍 Science 301
📚 STAT C1000 (CRN: 78263), 4.0 Units, 👨‍🏫 Prof. Matthew Pitassi

🔗 Enroll now → gorio.page/legacie-stats

Your pathway to university transfer starts here!Begin or continue your journey this fall at Río Hondo College. Choose fr...
05/26/2026

Your pathway to university transfer starts here!

Begin or continue your journey this fall at Río Hondo College. Choose from on-campus or online classes, with flexible start dates and the support you need to succeed, including counseling, financial aid and other wraparound services.

Classes begin August 15 with start dates every 4 and 8 weeks.

Start now: https://page.riohondo.edu/fall-semester

Ready to start sooner? There's still time for summer term. Classes begin June 1, June 15 and July 6 with flexible 5-, 6-, 8- and 10-week sessions.

Your future is waiting, let’s get you there.

On Friday, Río Hondo College proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 at its 63rd Commencement Ceremony, honoring 1,857 grad...
05/26/2026

On Friday, Río Hondo College proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 at its 63rd Commencement Ceremony, honoring 1,857 graduates as they crossed the stage and began their next chapter.

From associate degrees to new bachelor’s graduates in Automotive Technology, this class reflects determination, achievement and endless potential. Led by valedictorian Huy Tran and inspired by speeches from College Superintendent/President Teresa Dreyfuss, Vice President/Assistant Superintendent Don Moya-Miller, Board of Trustees President Rosaelva Lomeli and Keynote Speaker Dr. Monica Sánchez, the Class of 2026 is ready to make an impact.



Read more, watch the commencement video and see more photos: https://gorio.page/grad-2026

Last Thursday, Río Hondo College’s Health Science and Nursing Division proudly hosted its Spring 2026 Pinning Ceremony, ...
05/26/2026

Last Thursday, Río Hondo College’s Health Science and Nursing Division proudly hosted its Spring 2026 Pinning Ceremony, honoring our Entry-Level, Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) and Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) graduates. This meaningful tradition marks the transition from student to nurse, recognizing the dedication, resilience and commitment each graduate has shown on their journey.

Congratulations to our newest nurses as they step forward to make a difference in the lives of others. Your hard work and heart for service inspire us all.

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3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA
90601

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