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Spring 2010

NOV 30-DEC 13Priority 1 enrollment

DEC 14-20Priority 2 enrollment—Returning/transfer/new students who missed Nov. deadline

DEC 21-JAN 15Open enrollmentAll students

JAN 16Classes begin— Full semester, 1st 5-week, 1st 8-week

JAN 16-17Sat and Sun classes begin

JAN 18Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday—College closed

FEB 12 & 15Presidents Day Holidays—College closed

MAR 5Last day to petition for Spring graduation— degrees and certficates

MAR 29-APR 4Spring RecessNo Classes

LOS RIOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

AmericAn river college

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Registration Guide

For sessions not listed, all identified as “OT” (Other Term), use the day before the class begins as the last day to drop for a refund and/or to drop without a “W” notation.**Dropping beyond this date will result in an automatic “F” grade for the course.

SPRINGSESSIONS

Classesbegin

Last day to enroll

Last day to drop to qualify for all fee refunds

Last day to drop without notation on record

Last day to peti-tion for Credit/No Credit, Indep. & Sp. Study

Last dayto drop with W notation**

Classes end

Full semester January 16 January 31 January 29 February 14 February 11 april 18 May 19

1st 8 weeks January 16 January 31 January 22 February 1 February 1 February 28 March 15

2nd 8 weeks March 16 March 31 March 19 april 1 april 1 april 28 May 13

1st 5 weeks January 16 January 26 January 22 January 27 January 27 February 14 February 24

2nd 5 weeks February 25 March 8 February 26 March 9 March 9 March 29 april 10

3rd 5 weeks april 12 april 21 april 16 april 22 april 22 May 8 May 18

Step 1 – Apply OnlineStudents may apply to aRC by submitting an online application. Go to the aRC home page at www.arc.losrios.edu and click on the “application” link. Upon completing the application students will then be issued a Student ID number. In addition, students will receive information regarding how to complete the enrollment process.

Step 2 – Get Your Student ID Numberafter students have successfully submitted their on-line application, allow up to 30 minutes for processing. Step 1 – Return to the aRC home page at www.arc.losrios.edu and click the eServices/eLearning link. Step 2 – Click on the e-Services link. Step 3 – Click on the link “Get Your Student ID Number” located on the left side of the screen. If you are a continuing or returning Los Rios student, your Student ID number will remain the same.

Step 3 – Assessmentall new students are required to complete the basic skills assessment tests in English or ESL, reading and mathematics. These tests assist counselors in determining appropriate course placement. The current test schedule is available online at http://web.arc.losrios.edu/~assess/

Step 4 – New Student Orientationafter completing the aRC assessment, complete the New Student Orientation online at http://orientation.arc.losrios.edu.

Step 5 – Meet with a Counselorall students should meet with an aRC Counselor. Contact the Counseling Center to schedule a counseling appointment at (916) 484-8572.

Step 6 – Enrollment Appointmentafter completing the above steps, students will be assigned an appointment date and time to enroll on-line. Students can check their appointment by logging into their eServices account. Student can enroll during their scheduled appointment or anytime afterward.

Step 7 – Visit the Schedule of Classes Go to the aRC home page at www.arc.losrios.edu and click on the “Schedule of Classes” link. Click the Spring 2010 link and then select american River College.

Step 8 – Enroll in ClassesStudents can register for classes online through eServices or visit the aRC eServices Student Center located in the Cafeteria. The eServices Center provides students computer access and one-on-one support.

Step 9 – Pay Enrollment Fees payment of enrollment fees is due within 10 days of registering for classes. Students must officially drop a class to avoid being charged for it. It is the student’s responsibility to drop any unwanted classes by the deadline identified for the term (see “Spring 2010 Deadlines,” above). payment by Visa or MasterCard may be made online. Students may also pay by credit card, check, or cash at Business Services in the administration Building. California Community College enrollment fees for all students are set at $26 per unit. additional tuition fees apply to non-resident and international students.

Activate Your iMail Account - Your College Connection E-mail communication with the district, college and your instructors is done by activating your free iMail account (student e-mail). You can set-up your iMail account on any computer using your student ID# at http://imail.losrios.edu. after you activate your account you have the option of forwarding iMail messages to your personal e-mail address.

Your Student Access CardYour Student access Card serves as your all-in-one student card. • College Student Photo I.D Card• Regional Transit Card• College Library Card• Go-Print Copy Card • Student Discount Cardaccess Card Stations are located at Information Services (adminis-tration Building), and Learning Resource Center (LRC)

9 Steps to Successful Enrollment

Spring 2010 Deadlines

Finding Open Classes1. On the aRC website (www.arc.losrios.edu), click on “eServices/

eLearning”2. On the Current aRC Students webpage, click on “eServices”3. On the “Welcome to Los Rios eServices Web page: Enter your log-in ID,

your password, and click “Login”4. Under “academic Information,” select “Dynamic/Open Class Search”5. On the Los Rios Class Search page, select “Spring 2010” semester,

“aRC” as your college, a course subject from the drop-down list, and click “View Courses.”

Note that classes open and close frequently, due to student adds and drops. If the class you want is closed, continue checking class wait list status.

Class locationsCheck location information when selecting your classes – do not assume that they meet on the main campus on College Oak Drive. Off-campus sites include Ethan Way, McClellan/public Safety Center, Mather, Natomas, and San Juan [see map on back of this booklet].

Wait ListsWhen a class becomes full students will be placed on the wait list (20 students maximum). Wait list status may change throughout the enrollment period (status updates may be sent to your iMail account). Students need to regularly monitor their wait list status (check your eServices account for status). Wait lists are no longer available after the first day the course begins. Students must attend the first class meeting if added to the wait list to obtain a permission number from the instructor (if there is room in the class). permission numbers are valid for 48 hours. If the student no longer wants to take the course they must drop the class. If a student is automatically enrolled from the wait list payment of enrollment fees are due within 10 days of enrollment.

Dropping ClassesIt is the student’s responsibility to drop any unwanted classes by the deadline identified for the term (see Spring 2010 Deadlines). Students can drop online or in person at the aRC eServices Center.

OFFICE First two weeks of semester Regular hours

Enrollment Services484-8261

Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-8:00 pmFriday, 7:30 am-5:00 pm


eServices Center 484-8152


Monday-Thursday, 7:30-6:30 pmFriday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm (special Sat. hours below)

Assessment484-8423


Mon., Thu., Fri., 8:00 am-5:00 pmTuesday, Wednesday , 8:00 am-7:00 pm (special Sat. hours below)

Business Services484-8481



Counseling484-8572

Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-8 :00 pmFriday, 7:30 am-5:00 pm


Financial Aid484-8437


Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-7:00 pmFriday, 7:30 am-5:00 pm (special Sat. hours below)

All Offices Winter Recess: December 18- January 3 (Office hours are subject to change. please visit our website [www.arc.losrios.edu] or call for open hours during this time.)

Spring Recess: March 29-april 4 (No classes in session. Some offices open. Offices listed above will be open during Spring Recess, Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am -5:00 pm all offices closed on Friday, april 10.)

Special Saturday Hoursassessment, Counseling, eServices, and Financial aid will be open January 9, 16 & 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

There are no refunds for courses dropped after the deadlines identified for the term (see inside “Spring 2010 Deadlines”). a refund request must be filed by the last day of instruction in the semester or term for which

the fee was paid. Refunds are not automatic and credits do not roll from one semester to the next. Obtain a fee refund application at Business Services in the administration Building.

Refunds

The Fee Refund application may also be submitted online [www.losrios.edu/refundapp.htm]

More information online: www.arc.losrios.eduGo online any time, day or night, for • Online Class Schedule • Final Exam Schedule • Event Calendar • College Catalog • Student Services • College Tour • and much more

Office Hours

Registration Tips

Parking Information• All vehicles on campus 7:00 am – 11:00 pm must display a permit or

daily parking permit. permits are not required during non school days and weekends.

• Daily Parking Tickets are $1 and dispensed from machines located in each parking lot.

• Semester Parking Permits are $30 and can be purchased at Business Services in the administration Building. Remember that a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.

• Handicapped Parking disabled students are required to display a ARC daily or semester parking permit including a placard or license plate for person with disabilities.

• Motorcycle Permits are $15 per semester. Motorcycles are required to park in designated motorcycle areas and may not park in regular spaces.

assessment Center ............................................................484-8423Behavioral/Social Sciences ................................................484-8283Bookstore .........................................................................484-8111Business Services ...............................................................484-8481CalWORKs Support Services ............................................. 484-8059Campus Life/Student activities ...........................................484-8471Career & Job Opportunity Center .......................................484-8492Child Development Center .................................................484-8651College police ...................................................................558-2221 Computer Science & Information Technology ......................484-8361Cooperative Work Experience ............................................484-8182Counseling Center .............................................................484-8572DSp&S (Enabling Center) ..........................484-8382 (TTY 484-8365)English ..............................................................................484-8101Enrollment Services ...........................................................484-8261EOp&S ..............................................................................484-8128eServices Helpline.............................................................484-8152Financial aid .....................................................................484-8437Fine & applied arts ............................................................484-8433

Health Center ....................................................................484-8383Health and Education ........................................................484-8902Humanities .......................................................................484-8653Information Services ..........................................................484-8923Instruction ........................................................................484-8540International Students .......................................................484-8774Learning Disabilities ..........................................................484-8487Learning Resource Center ..................................................484-8693Library...............................................................................484-8455Lost and Found .................................................................484-8019Mathematics .....................................................................484-8215physical Education and athletics ........................................484-8201Records and Transcripts .....................................................484-8513Re-entry Center .................................................................484-8391Science and Engineering ....................................................484-8107Technical Education ..........................................................484-8354Transfer Center ..................................................................484-8685Veterans affairs .................................................................484-8135Workforce Development ....................................................484-8622

ARC Main Campus4700 College Oak Drive(916) 484-8011

Ethan Way Center1410 Ethan Way (916) 563-3276Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-8:00 pm

Mather Center10150 Missile Way, Mather, Ca

Natomas Education Center2421 Del paso Road(916) 485-6000Mon-Thurs. 8:00 am-8:00 pmFri, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Classes also offered at adjacent Inderkum High School

Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center/McClellan Center5146 arnold avenue, McClellan, Ca(916) 570-5000Mon-Sat., 8:00 am- 4:30 pm

San Juan CenterSan Juan High School7551 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights(916) 723-1481Mon-Thurs, 5:00-9:00 pm

Important Phone Numbers

Class Locations

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