Riverside City College

Riverside City College is the most dynamic and diverse college in the Inland Empire. From its opening in 1916 on the site of the former Poly High School, the College has grown to be one of California's leading community colleges and is a landmark in downtown Riverside.

The college provides students with a wide range of choices including associate's degree programs, transfer to a four year college or university, or career certificates that prepare them to enter the workforce. Students from many countries are currently working on their associate degrees and developing an educational path to be able to transfer to renowned universities. Riverside Community College offers international students the opportunity for an easier transition to US-style academics as well as lower-tuition options than University of California and Cal State University systems.

Riverside City is home to strong programs in liberal arts, science, performing arts, the School of Nursing and athletics. It provides a high quality affordable education and engages with a diverse community of learners by offering Pre College, transferable, and career technical courses leading to locally approved and state approved certificates, associate degrees, and associate degrees for transfer, and transfer. To encourage student success, the College provides comprehensive learning and student support services, co-curricular activities, and community and Arts programs.