Degree and Certificate Application Deadlines

Students may apply for degrees and certificates in the 2012-2013 academic year during the four application periods:

• First day of Summer term though July 15 to graduate in Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring
• First day of Fall term through October 15 to graduate in Fall, Winter, or Spring
• First day of Winter through February 1 to graduate in Winter or Spring
• First day of Spring term through April 1 to graduate in Spring

It is recommended that students apply as soon as the minimum requirements below have been satisfied:

• 45 units completed or in progress
• All transcripts from other colleges must have been received by RCCD.  (Applicants may log into WebAdvisor to see if transcripts you’ve ordered have been received.)
• In progress or successful completion of the general education requirements of Riverside
  Community College District ENG-1A or 1AH course with a “C” grade or higher, or the
  equivalent. (Unless the student has catalog rights prior to Fall 2009.)
• In progress or successful completion of a Riverside Community College District mathematics
  course with a “C” or higher, selected from Math 1-36, or the equivalent. (Unless the student has
  catalog rights prior to Fall 2009.)
• Certificate and Associate Degree Applications

Academic Review is also available on WebAdvisor as a tool for you to review your course requirements.

If you do not meet these requirements your application will be cancelled and you will need to apply again at a later time. It is strongly recommended that you make an appointment with a counselor if you have questions about graduation requirements.

Approximately 6 to 8 weeks after the beginning of the term for which you have applied, an email will be sent to the student's RCCD email address. This email will detail the progress and any courses that may still be needed to complete degree or certificate requirements.

• There is a $5 Associate Degree diploma fee.
• Students receiving a state approved Certificate of Achievement totaling 18 or more units may
  participate in the commencement ceremony.
• There is no fee for applying for a certificate.
• If you have any outstanding fees owed to Riverside Community College District your diploma will not be mailed until all outstanding fees have been paid in full.

Commencement Information

Specific information regarding the graduation ceremonies will be published on the college websites after May 1, 2013.

Moreno Valley College
Friday, June 7, 2013 at 9 am

Norco College
Friday, June 7, 2013 at 6 pm

Riverside City College
Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 6 pm

Transcripts from Other Colleges

All official college transcripts or other appropriate verifying documents must be on file with Riverside City College District in order for the Evaluations/Graduation office to review applications and determine eligibility.

Students should send their transcripts to their home college. Check to see if transcripts have arrived by logging on to WebAdvisor.

Transcripts must be official, in a sealed envelope, and printed no more than 90 days ago. 

Riverside City College
Attn: Admissions & Records
4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506-1299

Moreno Valley College
Attn: Admissions & Records
16130 Lasselle Street
Moreno Valley, CA 92551-2045

Norco College
Attn: Admissions & Records
2001 Third Street
Norco, CA 92860-2600

If your address changes after you have submitted your certificate and/or degree application, you must update your address in Admissions & Records in person with a photo ID or on the Personal Profile in WebAdvisor. After the change is made, students must notify the Office of Evaluations of the address change.

Name changes must be made in person at Admissions with legal documentation. After the change is made, students must notify the Office of Evaluations of the name change for the degree(s) and/or certificate(s).

Office of Evaluations and Graduation
(951) 222-8610


Certificate and Associate Degree Applications

You will need to log into WebAdvisor and choose Application for Graduation from the Student Menu.