Norco College New Student Kickoff 2025
Attention New Students!
Please join us for the 2025 Norco College Kickoff summer program! This three-day immersive experience guides new students through hands-on exercises focused on career decision-making, academic support, and financial planning to make sure you start strong and stay motivated. You 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 will take place June 16 – 18, 2025, and Session 2 is planned for August 4 – 6, 2025. Both sessions will offer the same experience, so there is no need to attend both. To sign up, you must have already submitted an Admissions application to Norco College and be prepared to login to the sign-up form using your college e-mail address and password. For any issues with signing up, please contact outreach@norcocollege.edu.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE NC KICKOFF SESSION 1
REGISTRATION FOR NC KICKOFF SESSION 2 OPENS JULY 2025
Agenda Preview for Session 1:
Cost: THIS EVENT IS FREE!
Location: Norco College, 2001 Third St., Norco, CA 92860
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- Check-in at the Theatre.
Dates: Monday, June 16, 2025 – Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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- Please plan to attend all three days of the event.
Time: Check-in begins at 12:00pm; Event Sessions run from 1:00pm – 6:00pm
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- Guests are invited to attend the Resource Fair from 12:00pm – 1:00pm and the Family & Friends Reception from 5:00pm – 6:00pm each day. However, the main event sessions from 1:00pm – 5:00pm are for college students only.
* Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the event
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DAY 1 – Monday, June 16, 2025 |
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12:00pm – 1:00pm |
Check-in and Resource Fair |
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1:00pm – 2:00pm |
Opening Session: "Career and Academic Pathways" |
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2:00pm – 5:00pm |
Rotation A: Academic Counseling and Special Programs Rotation B: Career Decision-Making Rotation C: Career Exploration, Networking, and Job Search |
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5:00pm – 6:00pm |
Closing Session: “College to Career Connections” |
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DAY 2 – Tuesday, June 17, 2025 |
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12:00pm – 1:00pm |
Check-in, Resource Fair, and Campus Tour (optional) |
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1:00pm – 2:00pm |
Opening Session: "Student Success Strategies" |
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2:00pm – 5:00pm |
Rotation A: Academic and Technology Support Resources Rotation B: Health Services and University Transfer Rotation C: Student Portal Tutorials |
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5:00pm – 6:00pm |
Closing Session: “Academic Resources and Support” |
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DAY 3 – Wednesday, June 18, 2025 |
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12:00pm – 1:00pm |
Check-in and Resource Fair |
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1:00pm – 2:00pm |
Opening Session: "College Costs and Connections" |
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2:00pm – 5:00pm |
Rotation A: Calculating the Costs of College Attendance Rotation B: Debt-free College Pathways Rotation C: Financial Aid Check-in and Financial Resources |
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5:00pm – 6:00pm |
Closing Session: “Financial Aid and Paying for College” |
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 the scheduled event. 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.