Academic Counseling & Career Development Center
WELCOME!
Reasons to meet with a Counselor
Class Selection
*Student Educational Plan (SEP)
Readmit Contract
Graduation Petition/Transfer Eligibility
Prerequisite Validation
And more!
*During peak times this service may not be offered.
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Counseling Webinars
Join us for an upcoming online webinar on a topic of interest.
Sign up for our next webinar or view a recent recording now.
Express Counseling
Please note: drop-in counseling will not be available the week of 11/25/24, but students may contact the Academic Counseling and Career Development Center to book future counseling appointments, get assistance with forms and processes, and utilize computers for matriculation, registration, and transfer activities. Drop-in express counseling will resume on 12/2/24.
Need to see a counselor right away?
Same Day, First Come, First Serve Basis
Counseling Appointment
Need to see a counselor for a longer conversation?
Email a Counselor
Need to email a counselor?
Submit a Question:
A Counselor will respond to your email within 48 hours during business hours.
Counseling Location/Hours
Student Services Building 2nd Floor (951) 372-7101 Email: counseling@norcocollege.edu |
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Monday | 8 am - 6 pm | |
Tuesday | 8 am - 6 pm | |
Wednesday | 8 am - 6 pm | |
Thursday | 8 am - 6 pm | |
Friday | 8 am - 12 pm | |
Saturday | Closed | |
Sunday | Closed |
Prerequisite/Corequisite Validation
When a course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite and the course was completed at
a community college outside of RCCD or at a university, the course must be validated
before registration can occur. Requisites are stated in the college catalog and within
the course description on MyPortal.
You may provide verification through the following:
Official Documentation
Once your official transcripts are on file (you may verify this through WebAdvisor
by clicking STUDENTS > Check Transcripts Received by RCCD), complete a Request for Prerequisite Validation form.
Unofficial Documentation
A counselor will accept an unofficial transcript and complete a Matriculation Appeal
Petition to request validation of a prerequisite and/or corequisite. Students are
recommended to connect with a counselor through express counseling or by emailing a counselor.
If you wish to challenge a prerequisite for courses other than English, Math or ESL
based on knowledge, ability, or because of the unavailability of the prerequisite,
submit your supporting documentation to a counselor and a Matriculation Appeal Petition
will be completed.
Please Note:
- C- grades and below do not satisfy a prerequisite.
- We can only accept transcripts from the original institution; courses listed on a secondary transcript are not acceptable.
- In-progress grades are not accepted. Your transcript must indicate the final grade.
- A Request for Prerequisite Validation and a Matriculation Appeal Petition may take up to 5 business days to process.
High School Foreign Language
Students who completed two years or more of a foreign language in high school with a C or better may submit their high school transcript to validate a foreign language prerequisite.
High School Articulation
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Two years of high school foreign language | = |
One semester of the same language at RCCD | Two years of high school Spanish | = |
SPA-1 |
Three years of high school foreign language |
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Two semesters of the same language at RCCD | Three years of high school Spanish | = |
SPA-2 |
Four years of high school foreign language | = |
Three semesters of the same language at RCCD | Four years of high school Spanish | = |
SPA-3 |
Challenging Your Placement: Opting into English 1A without English 91
Every student has the right to enroll directly into English 1A without taking English 91. If you have been placed into English 1A+91 as a recommendation, you do not need to challenge your placement and opt into English 1A. Simply enroll in English 1A as you would other classes. If you have been placed into English 1A+91 as a requirement, follow the two steps below.
- Step 1: Fill out the English 91 Challenge/Opt-Out Form
(NOTE: Please log in with your student.rccd.edu email address and password). The form should take 2-3 minutes to complete. - Step 2: Submit the completed form. Your form will be processed within 5 working days.
Please Note: If you choose to enroll in an ENG-1A section tied to an ENG-91 section, you cannot
opt out of the ENG-91 section. You must choose an ENG-1A stand-alone section.
Additional Information
For information on Self-Guided Placement for math and English as a Second Language,
testing for Chemistry and Spanish Placement, Student Resources, and more, see the Assessment & Orientation.
Our Staff
Kaneesha Tarrant Ed.D.
Vice President, Student Services
(951) 739-7877
Prior to LA Trade-Tech, Tarrant served as the dean of Counseling and Student Support Services at Long Beach City College. Prior to LBCC, she held several dean positions in outreach and relations, student services, and outreach and recruitment. She also served as an adjunct assistant professor at USC for twelve years. Tarrant earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Boston University, and her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California.
David Schlanger, M.A.
Dean, Student Services
(951) 738-7720
David Schlanger has served Norco College since 2018, first as the college’s Career Center Director, then as the Program Manager of the college’s Title V project PACES: Pathways to Access, Completion, Equity, and Success, and currently as the Dean of Student Services. With experience in the community college system since 2005, he has spent much of his career developing programs in Student Services areas including counseling, career services, and student employment.
Student Services Organizational Chart
Counselors
Patricia Avila Counselor (951) 372-7100 Send Email |
Kimberly Bell DRC Counselor/ LD Specialist (951) 372-7127 Send Email |
Darnell Bing Counselor, Umoja (951) 738-7707 Send Email |
Zina Chacon Counselor (951) 372-7033 Send Email |
Sean Davis Counselor, Umoja (951) 738-7707 Send Email |
Nick Franco Counselor (951) 372-7134 Send Email |
Daniel Grajeda Counselor (951) 738-7784 Send Email |
Monica Huizar Counselor, EOPS (951) 738-7737 Send Email |
Ted Jackson Counselor (951) 372-7000 Send Email |
Maria Jurado Counselor (951) 738-7745 Send Email |
Amy Kramer Counselor, EOPS (951) 739-7814 Send Email |
Jethro Midgett Counselor (951) 738-7756 Send Email |
John Moore Counselor/ Associate Professor Chair, Counseling Department (951) 372-7148 Send Email |
Adriana Moreno Counselor, Honors (951) 372-7154 Send Email |
David Payán Counselor (951) 372-7080 Send Email |
Erin Spurbeck Counselor (951) 372-7165 Send Email |
Counseling Support
Cynthia Acosta Counseling Clerk III (951) 372-7103 Send Email |
Patti Brusca Student Success and Support Program Assistant (951) 372-7109 Send Email |
Samantha Cannon Educational Advisor (951) 738-7253 Send Email |
Alexzander LeSueur Educational Advisor (951) 372-7281 Send Email |
Elizabeth Lopez Counseling Clerk II (951) 372-7101 Send Email |
Nelya Parada Educational Advisor (951) 738-7702 Send Email |
EduNav
Students can only access EduNav by logging into MyPortal by clicking on the "Register and Drop Classes" link in the Registration section.
With EduNav, you plan and register for all your courses in a guided, intuitive system personalized to your needs and preferences. You can quickly:
- Visualize your pathway to graduation, term by term - and understand how any changes to your plan affect your completion timeline
- Block times you'd prefer not to take classes and have the system automatically find classes that meet your needs
- Plan, schedule and register for all your courses in one intuitive interface
- View your entire academic history including any courses transferred from other institutions
EduNav is our current registration system. Students who have a supported program of study will automatically be redirected to EduNav from MyPortal when you click on the Register and Drop Classes link listed in the Registration section.
Student Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- How to Register an Add Code
- Video: Registration/Drop Process for EduNav
Counselor Resources
- EduNav SmartPlan Overview Recording
- Quick Reference Guide (Counselor)
- EduNav SmartPlan Manual (Counselor)
Getting Help with EduNav
EduNav is a degree planning tool to help students—and their advisors—navigate the path all the way to graduation. With EduNav, you plan and register for all your courses in a guided, intuitive system, personalized to your needs and preferences.
We’re rolling out EduNav across the institution over the next few terms, and eventually everyone will know what it is and how it works. In the meantime, however, if you have questions or problems with EduNav, please use the contacts below or schedule an appointment with a counselor.
If you are a student:
And have questions about…
Please contact:
Getting into EduNav
Using EduNav/Experiencing Issues
The courses being planned
Report issues/problems Use Chat feature located in bottom right corner of EduNav
If you are an advisor or staff member:
And have questions about…
Please contact:
Anything EduNav Related
Student Educational Plan
1. Your major and/or your career goal
2. If you are planning to transfer, to which university/universities are you planning to transfer
Are you undecided about your career, major and/or which university to transfer? Select career, major or transfer to explore your options.
Wellness Central
Wellness Central is an online health and wellness platform offered through the California Virtual College – Online Education Initiative (CVC_OEI) that is available to students 24/7. The choices for this first set of modules was based on ACHA (American College Health Association) NCHA (National College Health Assessment) Data and Basic Needs Data, with contributions from HSACCC (Health Services Association California Community Colleges) and MHWA (Mental Health and Wellness Association).
This on-line education initiative currently offers 28 modules on an interactive Wellness Wheel and can be found in your Canvas course menu, as shown below:
Norco College
- Transfer Center
- Application Process
- AA-T/AS-T Degrees Offered At Norco College
- Cal State University General Education Pattern
- Intersegmental General Education Curriculum
- Planning Checklist
- Transfer Advisory Committee
- Transfer Requirements
- UC Riverside Bourns College of Engineering Transfer Pathway
- Transfer Center Events Calendar