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Get Your Summer Off to a Great Start
The Summer 2023 session officially begins Monday, June 5. Open classes are still available. Note: Your classes may have different terms (ex. Eight Week - First, Eight Week - Second, Other Term), so check your schedule and the academic calendar for the exact dates.
For Online Classes: Online classes are offered via Canvas, Los Rios' online learning management system. Regularly check Canvas starting Monday to see when your class is “live”/published. Don’t see your class? To view unpublished classes, click on the Courses icon and select All Courses. If you see your class listed as unpublished, you are enrolled and active in the class, but the course isn't live yet. Check back again soon to see if the course is live. If you have any questions, contact your instructor.
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Get Started with Canvas
Online and even many of our in-person classes use the Canvas online learning management system. If you are new to Canvas, check out these short Los Rios Canvas "how-to" videos on the most requested features.
Additional Canvas resources:
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Know Your Schedule
Some online classes meet weekly at specific days and times (aka "synchronous"), while others don't and will be self-paced (aka "asynchronous"). 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! If no days/times are listed or you see “TBD” or “1 AM - 1 AM”, that means there is no required weekly meeting for that class. 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.
Some classes meet in person on campus - check your schedule for the day, time, and meeting location (including if it will be at the main campus or at one of the centers).
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Waitlists
Are you on a waitlist? The waitlist status of a class changes throughout the enrollment period, so you should regularly monitor your waitlist status. If your professor gives you a permission number to add the class, follow these Use Permission Number/Enroll from Waitlist Instructions for eServices.
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Get Your Textbooks
Start by looking up your textbooks by course section on the bookstore website. Free pickup is available at the American River College Bookstore! You’ll receive an email letting you know when your items are available for
pickup and what to do when you arrive.
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Los Rios will not be selling semester or daily parking permits for Summer 2023. This means you will not be ticketed for a lack of permit during the term. However, please make sure to park in designated student parking spaces/lots and 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.
Please Note: Parking permits will be sold for Fall 2023. Los Rios was able to temporarily waive parking fees during the pandemic using federal relief funding. Because those funds are no longer available, parking fees will be reinstated after the summer session. All parking fees are used to support parking infrastructure, maintenance and services.
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The Universal Transit Pass (UTP) allows eligible students to use Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) bus and light rail services at a lower price. All eligible students are charged the UTP fee, regardless of whether or not they use the pass. The UTP is available electronically via SacRT's mobile fare app, ZipPass. Learn more at the SacRT ZipPass/Universal Transit Pass webpage.
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Emergency Resources
To ensure you receive critical emergency notifications, make sure your contact information is up-to-date. Log in to eServices, click on the Profile tile, and then select Emergency Alert Information. You will then be able to update your information including your preferred cell phone and email. Also, check out the Los Rios Police Department website for Emergency Procedures, including what to do if a shelter-in-place happens on campus.
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Student services are available both online and in person! For virtual support, you can access online tutoring, use the "Ask a Librarian" feature 24/7, meet with a member of the Financial Aid office via Zoom, and so much more. Go to the ARC website and check the department/office's page for days/hours.
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Get help with your technology needs! Check out the Technology Resources webpage to learn how to download software like Microsoft and Adobe, see if you are eligible for a free Chromebook, plus find information about low-cost or free internet and wi-fi. You can also reset your password, set up security questions, or contact Tech Support if you have additional questions.
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Basic Needs Resources
Get your basic needs met and find help for emergency needs! Check out the Basic Needs Resources webpage, which includes resources for financial assistance, housing, shelter, food, mental health and wellness, social services, and more.
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Dates and Deadlines
Looking for the latest academic dates and deadlines?
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The Road to Graduation
If you plan to complete your degree or certificate at the end of this term (Summer 2023), make sure to submit your graduation petition for Degree or Certificate by the Friday, July 7, 2023, deadline.
If you need to see a counselor before filing your petition, don't wait - make your counseling appointment today!
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Job and Internships on Handshake
Be sure to activate or update your profile and resume in Handshake, Los Rios' online career search platform where students and alumni can find job, internship, and volunteer opportunities, and can sign-up for virtual career fairs, online workshops, and employer events. Learn more about Handshake.
- Current and Incoming students: Start planning for the summer and fall by checking out job, internship, and volunteer opportunities now on Handshake.
- Graduating students: Alumni have access to the Los Rios instance of Handshake for up to two semesters after program completion, or you can associate your profile with your new transfer institution.
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Celebrate Pride Month
June is Pride Month. This month-long celebration demonstrates how Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Americans have strengthened our country by using their talent and creativity to help create awareness and goodwill. The history and legacy of LGBTQ individuals can be explored on the Library of Congress website.
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Celebrating the Class of 2023
We were so thrilled to celebrate our 2022/2023 Beaver graduates at Commencement! Don't forget you can watch a recording of the American River College graduation livestream on our YouTube page.
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