College News

Rio Salado College services, including testing, counseling, and tutoring, will have limited availability during Spring Break. Check updated hours and plan accordingly.

Need help paying your tuition? The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation is opening their Fall 2025 General Scholarship Application from March 1 until April 30, 2024. Get your application in today for a chance to receive funds that can help you overcome any financial barriers standing between you and your continuing education.

Save The Date: Rio Salado’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony is happening on May 8. Find out more about how to apply to attend and what to expect at this year’s ceremony on our blog.

Are you a student AND an entrepreneur? Rio Salado College is putting on a Small Business Pitch event to award four Rio students grants to help pay for their business expenses. Find out more about how to apply for these grants on our blog.

Last month Rio Salado College celebrated the Lunar New Year by taking a virtual trip to the National Museum of Asian Art. Check out some highlights from that informative tour on our blog.

February is Black History Month! It’s a time to celebrate and honor the achievements of the African-American community. Check out the events we’ll be doing this month in honor of BHM and read our library guide to learn more about this special time.

Are you planning on transferring to a four-year school from Rio Salado College? You can learn more about the transfer process and get details about MCCCD’s upcoming series of transfer fairs on our blog.

On January 21st Rio Salado College celebrated MLK Day with an in-person event at our Conference Center. Find out more about the event and check out our MLK library guide on our blog.

Join us in honoring the legacy of Myrna Harrison, Rio Salado College’s second president. Her leadership and dedication to education left a lasting impact, from pioneering innovative programs to supporting students across Maricopa Community Colleges.

Meet Kayte Vucurevich, a dedicated student services analyst on Rio Salado’s Student Engagement and Recruitment Team (SERT)! From guiding students through admissions to connecting them with valuable resources, Kayte is passionate about helping students thrive in an online learning environment.

Rio Salado College’s website can now be viewed in Spanish with the power of AI using Weglot! Explore our pages in Spanish by clicking the button in the top navigation. Check it out today!

Need to take exams while outside Maricopa? Here's everything you need to know about requesting a proctor as a Rio Salado College student.