Pardon the ironically cryptic page title. (Aparecium is a Harry Potter spell to reveal hidden writing.)
On this page I will be sharing “hidden” opportunities and resources available to you as a student at RCC. Please also check out the RCC Astronomy and UCR Astronomy pages for information regarding our club, Astronomers Collective, and goings-on at UCR involving physics as well as astronomy.
CAMPARE/CHAMP http://www.cpp.edu/~sci/physics-astronomy/research/campare.shtmlRCC College Promise
Riverside City College (RCC) will be joining the national and the statewide effort to ensure that our students receive a quality community college education at low or no cost to them. The RCC Promise covers the cost of tuition, fees, and books while providing integrated academic support, tailored especially for full-time students whose goal is to graduate and be transfer ready in two years*.
Some things you should know about RCC Promise
The Promise launches in the fall with 1,000 scholars
Eligibility is not determined by financial need
The benefits include:
· Free tuition
· Free fees
· Free tablet
· Up to $250 in book grants each Fall and Spring semester
- Priority Registration for up to 15 units each fall and spring semester
- Dedicated Counselors
- Educational Advisors
- Faculty Advisors
- Academic Support (tutoring and peer mentors)
- Co curriculum activities that contribute to academic success
Current students are eligible if they:
· Began as a first time college student in the summer of 2016 or later (F’16, W’17, S’17).
· Are a California Resident, AB 540/Dream Act eligible
· Have RCC as the home campus
· Have a current cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
· Are eligible to enroll in English 1A or higher and College Level Math by Fall 2017
· Are committed to attending college full time (12-15 units each fall and spring for a total of 30 units each year)
· Attend an information session and sign a Promise Contract.
How to apply
Current students with these criteria have been identified and invited to attend an information session. Students can reserve a seat for an information session at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCCThePromise
New students are eligible if they:
· Are first time college students starting summer or fall 2017
· Graduated from a HS in Riverside, Alvord, and Jurupa Unified School District
· Are a California Resident, AB 540/Dream Act eligible
· Have Riverside City College as home campus
· Commit to being a full time student (12-15 units each fall and spring for a total of 30 units each year)
· Are eligible to enroll in English 1A or higher and College Level Math by Fall 2017
How to apply
RCC will contact eligible new students with instructions and directions to the on-line Promise application. To be considered, New Students must have applied to RCC and completed their Assessment.
If you are interested in assisting with the Promise in any capacity, or need further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Priority will be given to applications and Contracts received by May 24th 2017.
*Some programs may require more than 2 years for completion.
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Internships/Transfer Applications/Scholarships …in no particular order, here are the schools you said you wanted to transfer to:
STEM Majors
- Stanford University
- University of California, Irvine
UC Irvine Transfer Application
- Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins Transfer Application
- University of California, Davis
- University of Southern California
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona Transfer Application
- California State University, Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton Internships
Cal State Fullerton Transfer Application
Cal State Fullerton Scholarships
- Cornell University
- University of California, Riverside
UC Riverside Transfer Application
- University of California, San Diego
Humanities Majors
California State University, Northridge
Fine Arts Majors
California State University, Fullerton
Nursing Students
Business Majors
Undecided