Rio Hondo College

Rio Hondo College accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Rio Hondo College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	–	X	–

Reminder: Rio Hondo College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Rio Hondo College?

Rio Hondo College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Rio Hondo College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Rio Hondo College

When choosing a major, Rio Hondo College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Rio Hondo College. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Hondo College

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Does Rio Hondo College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Rio Hondo College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Rio Hondo College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Rio Hondo College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Rio Hondo College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Rio Hondo College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Rio Hondo College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Rio Hondo College, check with the school directly.

Does Rio Hondo College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Rio Hondo College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Rio Hondo College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Rio Hondo College

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Rio Hondo College Library

The main library on campus is the Library and Learning Resource Center and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Rio Hondo College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Rio Hondo College does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Rio Hondo College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Rio Hondo College has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Rio Hondo College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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