Norco College New Student Kickoff 2025

Attention New Students!

The Norco College Kickoff is an immersive experience that guides new students through hands-on exercises focused on career decision-making, academic support, and financial planning to make sure each student starts strong and stays motivated.  Students can bring a family member, guardian, or supportive companion to participate too!

The Norco College Kickoff is the premiere activity for new students and comes with all of the following benefits:

• Prepare for college life and connect with Norco College support services
• Learn about debt-free college pathways, tuition-free programs, and free academic supports
• Receive guided tutorials on the student portal, career exploration tools, and our financial literacy platform
• Meet campus personnel and build a support network
• Connect with other new students who share your interests
• Verify your financial aid status and receive assistance with next steps
• Schedule a one-on-one academic counseling appointment
• Get equipped with free resources to help you succeed, including a college planner and academic calendar

Session 1 took place in June 2025, and Session 2 will take place August 4-5, 2025. Participation is limited to the first 150 students who sign up, so register today!

REGISTER HERE FOR THE NC KICKOFF SESSION 2

Norco College Kickoff Session 2 Agenda (In-person)

Cost: THIS EVENT IS FREE!

Location: Norco College, 2001 Third St., Norco, CA 92860

• Check-in at the Theatre.

Dates: Monday, August 4, 2025 & Tuesday, August 5, 2025

• Please plan to attend both days of the event.

Time: Check-in begins at 12:00pm; Event Sessions run from 1:00pm – 6:00pm

* Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the event

DAY 1 – Monday, August 4, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Check-in, Resource Fair, and Optional Campus Tour at 12:15
1:00pm – 2:00pm	Opening Session: Career and Academic Pathways
2:00pm – 5:00pm (Group Rotations)	Rotation A: Academic Counseling and Special Programs Rotation B: Career Decision-Making Rotation C: Career Exploration, Networking, and Job Search
5:00pm – 6:00pm	Closing Session: Financial Aid, Debt-Free College, & the Norco College Promise Program
DAY 2 – Tuesday, August 5, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Check-in, Resource Fair, and Optional Campus Tour at 12:15
1:00pm – 2:00pm	Opening Session: Student Success Strategies
2:00pm – 5:00pm (Group Rotations)	Rotation A: University Transfer and College Wellness Services Rotation B: Academic Supports and Technology Resources Rotation C: Registration Portal and Financial Software Tutorials
5:00pm – 6:00pm	Closing Session: Financial Aid Application Workshop

 

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Norco College Kickoff Session 2 Agenda (Online Sessions)

We recognize that some students may not be able to attend our in-person event, so we created an alternative online version as well! Some activities have been modified for an online format, but the content remains the same. Students may register for any of the topics they are interested in below, but be sure to sign up for each topic you plan to attend so we can send you a link to each individual session.

ONLINE DAY 1 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025
12:00pm – 12:50pm	Registration Portal and Financial Software Tutorials	Sign Up
1:00pm – 1:50pm	Career Exploration, Networking, and Job Search Portals	Sign Up
2:00pm – 5:00pm	Drop-in Registration Assistance Workshop	Sign Up
ONLINE DAY 2 – Thursday, August 7, 2025
11:00am – 11:50am	Financial Aid, Debt-free College, & Promise Program	Sign Up
12:00pm – 12:50pm	Student Success Strategies	Sign Up
1:00pm – 1:50pm	Academic Counseling and Special Programs	Sign Up
3:00pm – 3:50pm	University Transfer and College Wellness Services	Sign Up
4:00pm – 4:50pm	Academic Supports and Technology Resources	Sign Up
5:00pm – 5:50pm	Career Decision-Making	Sign Up

 

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The Riverside Community College District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations to all District programs and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the Norco College Disability Resource Center by phone: (951) 372-7070, email: drc@norcocollege.edu; or Video Phone: (951) 547-1178 (for ASL use only), 5 working days before scheduled events. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible. ASL interpreters are also provided upon request. Please contact katie.arnhart@norcocollege.edu at least 48 hours before the event to make your request.

A portion of this event is funded by a Title V Grant under the U.S. Department of Education’s Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) program, grant P031S240342.