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January 12, 2024

Welcome to the Spring Semester

The Spring 2024 semester officially begins on Saturday, January 13. 

For In-Person Classes — Most in-person classes will have their first session from Tuesday, January 16 through Monday, January 22. If you have any questions, contact your instructor.

For Online Classes — Some instructors may start their classes on Saturday, January 13, while some will start on Tuesday, January 16. Regularly check Canvas beginning Saturday, January 13 to look for communications from your instructor.

Still want to add a class? Check the list of open classes.

MLK Day Holiday is January 15

American River College will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday; no classes will be held and college offices will be closed.

Week of Welcome

We are so excited to welcome you to ARC during the first week of school! January 16 - 19 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm join us for fun activities, free resources, hot chocolate, and local vendors in the Student Center! 

Welcome Day

Tuesday, January 16, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Student Center

Shop local artists and craft vendors or take a break to play games like Connect 4, Pop-a-shot, or cornhole!

Care Fest

Wednesday, January 17, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Student Center

Hosted by ARC Beaver Cares

A health, wellness, and basic needs fair with community and on-campus resources.

Welcome Day

Thursday, January 18, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Student Center

Shop local artists and craft vendors or take a break to play games like Connect 4, Pop-a-shot, or cornhole…and don’t miss out on some yummy hot chocolate.

Student Senate

Friday, January 19, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Student Center

Join the ARC Student Senate for their first board meeting of the semester and learn about campus committees and open positions in ARC’s Associated Student Body.

Scholarship Applications Open Today!

Scholarship season starts today, Friday, January 12, and is open until Friday, March 1. The Los Rios Colleges Foundation awards nearly $500,000 in scholarships to students each year. 

To be eligible for a scholarship, students must:

• Have a Los Rios student ID number
• Be currently enrolled at one of the Los Rios colleges

It’s also recommended that students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application. 

For more information on the process, go to the Apply for Foundation Scholarships webpage.

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 13, 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.

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.

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, & 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:

• OneSearch - Our library’s online catalog 
• Gale E-books - A great resource for gathering background information on a topic
• The EBSCO E-book collection - Find e-books on social sciences, information technology, the humanities, business, economics, and more
• Kanopy - Find feature films, documentaries, and educational videos

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 2024 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. Please be sure to follow all other parking rules, such as only parking in handicapped spots if you have the appropriately issued placard and no parking in fire or loading zones, as these violations could result in a ticket.

Campus Emergency Resources: To ensure you receive critical emergency notifications, make sure your contact information is up-to-date. Log in to eServices, click Profile, and then Emergency Alert Information. You will then be able to update your information including your preferred email and cell phone number. Also, check out the Los Rios Police Department website for Emergency Procedures, including what to do if a shelter-in-place happens on campus.

Smoking: American River College is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vape-free campus.

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.

The Road to Graduation

If you plan to complete your degree or certificate at the end of this Spring 2023 semester, start planning now to make sure you submit your graduation petition by the Friday, March 1 deadline. If you need to see a counselor before filing your petition, don't wait - make your counseling appointment today!

Complete your Online Grad Petition for a Degree or Certificate.

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