View Beaver Bites as a Webpage

February 9, 2024

Apply Now for Scholarships

Nearly $500,000 in scholarships is available to Los Rios students! Scholarships can help you pay for your education or related expenses. Make sure to submit your application early so you have time to get a letter of recommendation — a faculty member, counselor, or employer are all good options! The deadline to apply is Friday, March 1.

Financial Aid Deadline Extended

The priority deadline for submitting your 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) has been extended to Monday, April 1, 2024. Information is rapidly changing, and the deadline may be extended. However, we suggest that you begin the process today. This will ensure you have plenty of time to address any questions that may come up as you complete the application.

Grad Petition Deadline is March 1

Only three weeks left! If you are planning on completing your associate degree or certificate requirements this semester, Friday, March 1 is the deadline to petition to graduate.

More Information about signing up for graduation and the graduation student speaker interest form will be shared after the graduation petition closes. Stay tuned for more in a March student newsletter. 

Complete your Online Grad Petition for a Degree or Certificate.

Presidents' Day Weekend is Coming

American River College will be closed Friday, February 16, and Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays. No classes will be held and all college offices will be closed. View the Spring 2024 Academic Calendar for all holidays and deadlines this semester.

Black History Month

Join us for this week's events celebrating Black History Month.

• Black 365 Knowledge Bowl

Monday, February 12 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm in the UNITE Center

• River Tales - Dr. BJ Snowden

Tuesday, February 13 from12:00 - 1:00 pm in the UNITE Center

• UNITE Comedy Hour

Thursday, February 15 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm in the UNITE Center

Career Center Workshops

Ready to take the next step in preparing for an internship or job search? Come check out the Career Center’s February workshops that will help prepare you with the tools to impress employers and internship coordinators!

Kaneko Gallery New Exhibition “Filament”

A new art exhibition opens at the Kaneko Gallery on Monday, February 12 titled "Filament" with paintings by Laurelin Gilmore and pine needle baskets by Alfred S. Pierson. The exhibition is open through March 7. A reception for the artists will be held on Thursday, February 22 at Noon.

DIY Valentine’s Day Card

Let the creativity flow at the Center for Leadership and Development on Wednesday, February 14 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm while you create and mail handmade Valentine’s cards for the ones you love!

Voter Registration Drive

Stop by the Center for Student Leadership and Development Monday, February 12 through Thursday, February 15 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm to register to vote! It’s not too late to register to vote in the upcoming primaries.

ARC Events Calendar