Winter Break Hours & Closures

Happy Holidays, Rio Waves! The Maricopa Community Colleges and most Rio Salado services will be closed Mon., Dec. 24, 2018 – Tue., Jan. 1, 2019 for the winter break.

We will resume regular business hours Wed., Jan. 2.

Please also take note of these adjusted hours and closures the week before the break, Dec. 17-21:

• Advising, Admissions, Registration & Records, Cashier's Office, Disability Resources & Services, Financial Aid and Veterans Services: Dec. 17 – 21, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
• Bookstore: Dec. 17 – 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
• Café at Rio: Dec. 21 Coffee Bar open 7-11 a.m., Café open 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
• Computer Lab Tempe Headquarters: Dec. 17-20, 9 a.m. -5 p.m., Dec. 21-22 9 a.m. -2 p.m. 
• Tutoring Tempe Headquarters: Dec. 17 – Dec. 21, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
• Dental Clinic: Dec. 17 – 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
• Technology Helpdesk: Dec. 17 – 21, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Services Available During the Break:
TESTING CENTERS:

• Communiversity at Queen Creek: Wed., Dec. 26 – Sat., Dec. 29, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
• Northern: Wed., Dec. 26 – Sat., Dec. 29, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
• Tempe Headquarters: Wed., Dec. 26 – Sat., Dec. 29, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

TUTORING

• Tempe Headquarters: Thu., Dec. 27 – Sat., Dec. 29, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

COMPUTER LAB

• Tempe Headquarters: Dec. 26-27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Dec. 28 – 29, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Our 24/7 services such as Technology Helpdesk, RioLearn, Ask a Librarian and My.Maricopa.edu will remain available.

We hope you enjoy a happy and safe holiday season-- and a prosperous New Year!

Rio VPSA Shares Vision for Power of Education

Our new Vice President of Student Affairs Greg Pereira will receive his doctorate from Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College in leadership and innovation this December.

Learn about his educational journey-- and vision for the power of education to improve the lives of others in this ASU Now interview.

40th Anniversary Throwback Thursday 2018

Our 40th anniversary look back at Rio Salado College’s history is coming to an end—and we’re heading back to the future! Today, we begin revisiting 2018. 

At the beginning of 2018 we launched our year-long 40th anniversary celebration and hosted a series of events including a gathering to form a giant human 40. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes video. We also worked to fulfill 40 acts of service. Check out these related stories to learn about our volunteer efforts. 

2018 was a record-breaking year for Rio Salado dual enrollment graduates! Of the 200 students who took part in the 2018 commencement ceremony on May 9 at Comerica Theatre, were 92 dual enrollment students (See related story).

More than 50 of the dual enrollment participants were from Xavier College Prep-- the first high school Rio Salado partnered with in 1987 to launch its dual enrollment program, which helps nearly 7,000 Maricopa County students at 43 schools earn college and high school credits at the same time. 

In June, the college’s dental hygiene students, alumni and staff members partnered with the Arizona Dental Foundation and community volunteers to host a free clinic for kids. A total of 690 dental procedures were provided to 124 children, totaling $42,724.64 of care in one day!

Look for other 2018 memories later this month.

Share your photos, stories and memories via email to RSCmemories@riosalado.edu or social media using the hashtag #RioSaladoCollege40th.

Visit our 40th anniversary website to learn more about our year-long celebration 40.riosalado.edu.

ParalegalEDU Picks Rio as Top Paralegal Program

ParalegalEDU.org has recognized Rio Salado College for offering the Top Entry-Level, Pre-Degree Paralegal Certificate Program in Arizona for 2018-19! 

The ParalegalEDU.org team interviewed our Lead Instructor Emily Klein Alice, who is a J.D.; Professor at Law, to share insights about what makes our program unique. Check out the interview now: www.paralegaledu.org/rio-salado-college-interview.

“Being an online platform that offers flexible start dates, Rio draws a diverse student body at various stages of their lives,” said Alice. “Our industry-specific curriculum accommodates any type of student regardless of their legal background or experience.”

Rio Salado’s Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal program was recognized for the following:

• Helps Facilitate National Certification: National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Certified Paralegal (CP) – Rio Salado aligns coursework with NALA certification competencies, and is considering the option of allowing incoming students to apply NALA certification toward credits for the AAS 
• Provides Valuable Field Experience in the Form of an Internship 
• Offers the Flexibility of an Online Option 
• Provides Outstanding Career Assistance and Student Support Services 

ParalegalEDU reviewed more than 250 regionally and nationally accredited community colleges, career and technical training institutes, state schools, private universities and proprietary schools offering basic, pre-degree certificates in paralegal studies and related fields.

Rio Salado offers a certificate and associate degree in paralegal studies. Online classes start most Mondays. To learn more visit riosalado.edu/paralegal.

Honoring George H. W. Bush

We take pause to join you and the nation in saying goodbye to our 41st President George H. W. Bush-- and honoring his service to this country.