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September 22, 2023

Introducing ARC River Tales!

American River College’s “River Tales” celebrates the culture and diversity of our campus community through honest and vulnerable storytelling. Please take a few moments to watch the River Tales debut with Dr. Lisa Cardoza!

16th Anniversary of AANAPISI

This year's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week is from Monday, September 25 through Sunday, October 1. It marks 16 years since Congress established the AANAPISI program on September 27, 2007, to improve the availability and quality of postsecondary education programs to support low-income and first-generation Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. American River College is proud to be an AANAPISI-designated institution! Join us in celebrating the many accomplishments of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students and educators from our community.

ARC Therapy Dogs

Feeling stressed? Whether it’s midterms or more, join us to destress with therapy dogs on Wednesday, September 27 from 10:00 am to Noon in the Student Center, near the coffee shop.

Important Transfer Information

This fall is a great time to learn more about your transfer options! All Los Rios students are invited to take part in the following events and activities.

Transfer Days Begin Next Week 

Los Rios Transfer Days start next week, Wednesday, September 27 through Thursday, October 5. Check out the various events at each of the four Los Rios colleges, featuring more than 50 colleges and universities. You'll have the opportunity to meet representatives from California State Universities (CSUs), Universities of California (UCs), private and out-of-state universities, and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and get information about academic programs, transfer requirements, how to apply, and more. 

Transfer Workshops

The Los Rios Transfer Centers are featuring more than 25 transfer-related workshops throughout the fall semester. View the schedule of virtual workshops and RSVP for the sessions you are interested in attending.

Transfer Deadlines

Keep these upcoming application dates for Fall 2024 admission in mind:

• UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Application filing period is September 1-30.
• UC Application (General) filing period is from October 1 to November 30.
• CSU Application filing period is from October 1 to November 30.

Get Ready to Transfer with Feria de Educación

Feria de Educación is hosted each year by Sacramento State, the CSUs, and Univision to empower thousands of Spanish-speaking parents and students with information and resources to help them succeed in California’s educational system and pursue higher education. This year, Feria de Educación and the Transfer Corner will be held on Saturday, October 7 at Sac State.

The Transfer Corner helps current community college students prepare to transfer to a four-year university. Advisors will be on hand to meet with you to review your transcripts and help you plan your next steps. If you have already been admitted to Sac State, Feria de Educación can help you better plan for your upcoming transition, learn the requirements for your major, or create an academic plan.  

In addition to the Transfer Corner, Feria de Educación offers:

• Workshops 
• Financial Aid Consultation
• Dreamer Clinic
• CSU Apply Workshop & Support

Fall Grads – Complete Your Petition by October 6

If your plan is to graduate at the end of this semester, please make sure you take all the necessary steps to complete your graduation petition by the Friday, October 6 deadline.

Learn how to Petition for a Degree or Certificate

Los Rios Leadership in the News

Los Rios College Presidents Dr. Lisa Cardoza (American River College), Dr. Albert Garcia (Sacramento City College), and Dr. Art Pimentel (Folsom Lake College), along with Sacramento State President Dr. J. Luke Wood, are featured in the September 2023 issue of Comstock’s Magazine. The article titled “Meet the Presidents” highlights the region’s newest educational leaders and their focus on student success.

Presidents Cardoza, Garcia, and Pimentel also sat down for a “fireside chat” on September 15 about the importance of education for the region’s Latino/a population at the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 State of Hispanics event held at Folsom Lake College’s Harris Center for the Arts. Watch the video of ABC 10’s special coverage of the event below.

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