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December 3, 2021

Get Ready for Finals

Finals are just around the corner, Panthers! The last day of regular instruction is Thursday, December 9. Final exams will be held Friday, December 10 through Thursday, December 16. View the final exam schedule and check with your instructors to confirm your exam day/time.

We’ve also put together a list of tips to help you get ready for your finals and take your exams:

Pre-Test

Access tutoring support
Set up a virtual or in-person study session with fellow students in your class
Have a final paper or project with a lot of writing? The Writing Centers can help!
Get research assistance from the Librarians
Be prepared – study your class materials and class notes
If available, take a practice exam
Gather all the supplies/materials you’ll need to take the test
Your physical and mental health is also important. Don’t forget that as a student, you have access to TimelyCare with 24/7 mental and medical virtual care.

Taking an Online Test

Find a quiet test-taking spot with minimal distractions
Check your computer and make sure the location has adequate internet. Technical problems? Don’t panic. Contact your instructor immediately detailing the exact problem.
Once you’re logged in, take a deep breath, relax, and focus
Don’t leave the test webpage – you may lose your work
Plan your allotted time – keep your eye on the clock and set an alarm if needed
Give yourself time to check your work and don’t forget to click "submit"

Taking an In-Person Exam

Once you’ve taken your seat, take a deep breath, relax, and focus
Get out all of the materials you will need – including blue books, Scantrons, extra pens, etc.
Plan your allotted time and keep your eye on the clock
Give yourself time to check your work

Best of luck on your final exams – you've got this! And remember, Winter Recess is almost here!

Spring Enrollment Has Begun

The Spring 2022 semester starts January 15 and Priority 1 enrollment is already underway! Check for your enrollment appointment now in the eServices Message Center and make sure you are ready to select and enroll in your classes at your appointment day/time. Pro Tip: You can add all of your preferred classes to your cart in eServices now, so you'll be ready to checkout when it's your priority registration time. Once enrolled, pay your fees by the appropriate deadlines (see below).

Important Information that can help your through the enrollment process:

Stay Healthy this Winter

Whether you think you might have influenza (flu), COVID-19, or simply a cold, any of these contagious illnesses can be transmitted to others, so stay home and get better before returning to campus. Do your part to keep our colleges healthy and safe!

Is it the Flu or COVID-19?

Influenza and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 seems to spread more easily than the flu and causes more serious illnesses in some people. It can also take longer before people show symptoms, and people can be contagious for longer. Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis. Free on-campus COVID-19 testing is available to all Los Rios students and employees through StemExpress (must provide your WID#) – schedule a testing appointment.

Self-Check for Symptoms

Before coming to campus (note: you must meet the vaccine requirement or have an approved medical or religious exemption), please do a self-check each day. If you are sick or are experiencing any of the following symptoms, then please stay home and notify your instructor.

Possible symptoms include:

Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Get Your Flu Vaccine

Flu vaccination can keep you from getting sick and can also reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalization. In addition, flu vaccination is an important preventive tool for people with chronic health conditions. You can get your annual flu shot now through your healthcare provider or locations like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Save Mart, Safeway, Costco, and Rite Aid. Inform the pharmacy at these businesses of your health insurance coverage as health insurance may cover part or all of the fee. For more information on flu and COVID-19 vaccination locations and to make an appointment, go to California’s My Turn website.

Handwashing Helps!

This week is also National Handwashing Awareness Week. Practicing good hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections. Keeping your hands clean is especially important to help prevent viruses from spreading. View handwashing tips.

Employer Information Session

Join us on Wednesday, December 8, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom (register now) to learn about career opportunities with NORCAL Ambulance, a locally-owned, private organization that provides medical transportation services to hospitals and healthcare systems throughout Northern California. NORCAL Ambulance is hiring EMTs, Paramedics, administrative and billing professionals, and more. Hosted by ARC Career & Pathways Support Services.

Asian Refugee Resources

Please join the Los Rios Refugee Career Pathways team on Wednesday, December 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom for a presentation from Asian Resources Inc. (ARI). ARI is a non-profit community-based organization dedicated to providing vital social services and resources to assist the Asian newcomer community in Sacramento. Topics will include available refugee and employment services, service eligibility and requirements, and career pathways. Zoom ID: 96704558469