Welcome to the Spring Semester
Reminder: The Spring 2025 semester officially begins on Saturday, January 18. Log in to eServices to view your up-to-date class schedule and save it to your phone or print out a copy so you have it handy for the first day of the semester.
For In-Person Classes — Most in-person classes will have their first session from Tuesday, January 21 through Monday, January 27 due to the holiday (see below).
For Online Classes — Some instructors may start their classes on Saturday, January 18, while some will start on Tuesday, January 21. Regularly check Canvas beginning Saturday, January 18 to look for communications from your instructor.
Still want to add a class? Check the list of open classes.
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MLK Day Holiday is January 20
American River College will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday; no classes will be held, and college offices will be closed.
The annual MLK 365 March for the Dream event will begin at the Sacramento City College parking lot, between the college and Hughes Stadium, at 8:00 am on the same day. Visit the MLK 365 webpage for more details.
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Discover Your Delicious Dining Options
On-campus dining is available at the main campus in the ARC Café (Cafeteria) – visit the ARC Café Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Oasis Coffee Bar is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Check out the menu offerings that include:
- Breakfast (until 10:30 am)
- Grill and deli items
- Sushi/poke
- Salad bar
- Coffee and sodas
- Snacks
- Grab-and-go items
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Help, I’m on the Waitlist!
The waitlist status of a class changes throughout the enrollment period, so you should regularly monitor eServices. After the semester starts on Saturday, January 18, a permission number is required to be added to a class from the waitlist. Permission numbers are only given to you directly from the professor. Once you have your permission number, follow these instructions. If you have questions about whether you will be receiving a permission number, contact your professor to ask how they will be managing their waitlist this semester.
Not sure you will be added from the waitlist, but still need another class this semester to stay on track? Check the list of open classes to see if there is another section of the class you are waitlisted in or if there is another class you want to take.
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Know Your Schedule
Log in to eServices to view your up-to-date class schedule and save it to your phone or print out a copy so you have it handy for the first day of the semester.
For In-Person Classes — In-person classes will have a set day, time and meeting location (including which campus it will be at). This information will be provided on your class schedule in eServices. Also pay attention to the course's term (ex. full term, second eight-week term) – check the academic calendar for term dates.
For Online Classes — Some classes are synchronous and meet online at specific days and times, while others will be asynchronous and are more self-paced. Check your schedule in eServices to make sure you know which of your classes meet up and put it on your calendar so you don't forget! Even if you don’t have a set meeting time, plan to check Canvas each week and set aside time to do your regular coursework.
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Scholarship Applications Open Today!
Scholarship season starts today, Friday, January 17, and is open through Friday, March 7. The Los Rios Colleges Foundation awards nearly $500,000 in scholarships to students each year! You can sign in and apply at the Los Rios Scholarship Opportunities homepage using your Student ID Number and password – there are hundreds of opportunities available!
For more information on the process, go to the Apply for Foundation Scholarships webpage.
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The Writing Center in the Learning Resource Center is now open to ALL students beginning Spring 2025--no need to enroll in a class. We help with all reading and writing assignments, from understanding the directions to editing for typos. We have online and in-person appointments and a drop-in support lab. Drop-in help is available from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday and appointments are available from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 to 2:00 pm on Fridays. Come visit us in the LRC or make an appointment by choosing WC-online from your Los Rios Apps Dashboard or going to https://losrios.mywconline.com
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Find Your Tutor
Tutors are part of your learning team! Connect with a tutor this week for free support the entire semester. Enrich your understanding of the course material and stay on track to earn your best grade possible! Visit the tutoring webpage to learn more about the available options and to schedule your first appointment.
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Library Resources
The Library is available to support you with a wide variety of in-person and online resources and services this spring including:
Book Checkout
Students can check out and pick up physical books, including some textbooks. Search OneSearch to find what’s available for checkout.
24/7 Chat
Librarians are available 24/7 via chat. Access this service inside OneSearch or on the library’s homepage. You can also send the librarians an email.
E-Books, Journals, and Streaming Video
The library has an excellent (and growing) collection of electronic content to complement your class discussions and research material to help with your course assignments. Visit the library’s Research Databases page to browse.
Some of the more popular resources include:
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OneSearch - Our library’s online catalog
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Gale E-books - A great resource for gathering background information on a topic
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The EBSCO E-book collection - Find e-books on social sciences, information technology, the humanities, business, economics, and more
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Kanopy - Find feature films, documentaries, and educational videos
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Helpful Reminders
Here are some helpful reminders for the college community:
Parking: Parking will be enforced at American River College and all Los Rios campuses during the Spring 2025 semester. Students may park only in designated student parking spaces. Student semester parking permits are available for purchase online via eServices or in person at the Business Services Office. Daily permits cost $2 and can be purchased from designated kiosks. Learn more about Parking Regulations at Los Rios colleges.
Campus Emergency Resources: To ensure you receive critical emergency notifications, make sure your contact information is up-to-date. To do so, log in to eServices, click Profile, and then Emergency Alert Information. Also, don't forget to download the SAFE Los Rios mobile app (via the App Store or Google Play) for safety resources at your fingertips, including the ability to discreetly contact and share your location with Los Rios Police in an emergency using the app's panic button and access to campus safety procedures for emergencies that may occur on campus.
Smoking: American River College campuses are tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vape-free.
Free Speech: Please be aware that outside groups occasionally visit campus, exercising their constitutionally protected right to free speech. These groups might display images or engage in speech that is offensive to some. Learn more about free speech on campus and the college’s posting guidelines.
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Career and Internship Events
All students are invited to attend a variety of events this month that can help with your job and career search! Click on the event title below for more information and/or to register in advance.
Upcoming events include:
Discover more job opportunities and events designed to support your career by exploring our Career and Pathways webpage or visiting us in-person at the Welcome and Support Center building.
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The Road to Graduation
If you plan to complete your degree or certificate at the end of this Spring 2025 semester, start planning now to make sure you submit your graduation petition by the Friday, March 7 deadline. If you need to see a counselor before filing your petition, don't wait - make your counseling appointment today!
Petition for a Degree or Certificate
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