A to Z Guide: Campus Resources

Academic Counseling and Career Development Center

Second floor, Student Services Building (951) 372-7101

Offers academic, career, and personal counseling services, including one-on-one assistance with your Student Educational Plan to help students toward completing a degree, certificate and/or transfer completion. Visit www.norcocollege.edu/services/counseling Links to an external site. to view options on how to meet with a counselor.

Admissions and Records

First floor, Student Services Building (951) 372-7002

Provides assistance with students’ enrollment needs including application, course adds and drops, records, graduation and online services.

Art Gallery

Science & Technology Building, Room 111 (951) 372-7031

Designed for multipurpose use in the visual and interdisciplinary arts. View student exhibitions and various professional exhibitions throughout the year.

Basic Needs and Wellness

Norco College believes that in order to learn, students need to have their basic needs met: food to eat and a safe place to live. If you are facing challenges securing food, housing, or other basic needs, you are not alone, and Norco College may be able to help during this time of crisis.

We invite you to learn about the many resources available to support you by contacting basicneeds@NorcoCollege.edu.

Bookstore

(951) 372-7085

Rent or purchase new or used textbooks. Students can purchase school supplies, scantrons, beverages, snacks, novelty items, and more.

Textbook Tip: Once you’re registered, order your books on WebAdvisor by selecting ‘Order

Textbooks’ link. Bookstore staff will have your book order ready for pick-up in store.

CalWORKs

Second floor, Center for Student Success (951) 372-7052

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cash aid recipients with minor children and attending or planning to attend Norco College, may be eligible to receive special support services. Norco’s CalWORKs support services include priority registration, job search, resume assistance, resource referrals and academic guidance.

The CARE Network

The CARE (Coordination, Assessment, Response, and Education) Network exists to assist with any situation that could potentially disrupt a student’s academic or social well-being within the campus community. The CARE Network meets bi-monthly to review referrals to support the academic, emotional, and overall well-being of students and the campus community. For further information on the CARE Network procedures, please contact the Office of Student Life at (951) 372-7021, or the Dean of Student Life directly.

Corral (Food Services)

First floor, Center for Student Success (951) 738-7267

Offers a variety of dishes to satisfy your appetite. Meet your study group for coffee or just relax with a snack.

College Safety & Police

College Safety & Police, Building E (951) 222-8171 (Emergency Calls: 911)

Provides a safe and secure learning environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

First floor, Center for Student Success (951) 372-7070

Ensures that students with verified disability have equitable access to their education through support services and approved academic adjustments.

Engagement Center

Science & Technology Building, Room 108 (951) 372-7176

Incoming students can meet with an Educational Advisor, by appointment or as a drop in, to receive information about placement results, campus resources, explore course options for their first semester, and assistance with registration. Testing is also available on Fridays by appointment. The following tests offered: Placement Test for English as a Second Language (PTESL), Spanish, Chemistry Diagnostic and the Nelson Denny Reading test.

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services EOPS/CARE/NEXTUP

Second floor, Center for Student Success (951) 372-7128

Advances educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation college students through high quality services that support success, persistence, and graduation.

Health & Psychological Services

First floor, Wilfred J. Airey Library (951) 372-7046

Committed to helping students stay healthy. Students are eligible for free consultations and treatment for short-term illnesses and minor injuries.

Honors Program

(951) 372-7815 or (951) 372-7101

The Honors Program is comprised of student scholars and faculty who share a passion for learning. Students have the opportunity to take advantage of transfer agreements with four-year universities and explore various honor excursions.

Learning Resource Center (LRC)

First floor, Wilfred J. Airey Library (951) 372-7896

Provides guided academic support through tutorial services, both by appointment and on a drop-

in basis, express walk-in math tutoring, and assessment testing.

Library

(951) 372-7019

The Wilfred J. Airey Library is available for informational, research and study needs. Services include: research assistance provided by library faculty, electronic resources, study rooms, and textbooks for two hour in-library use.

MESA Program

MESA Center inside the STEM Center,

Room STEM 122

(951) 739-7803

Mathematics, Engineering, & Science Achievement Program (MESA) aims to help underserved and underrepresented students achieve success in math and science-based degrees. By joining MESA you will be embraced by a supportive community of students, faculty, counselors, and staff all focused on math, engineering, and science-related career engagement, and your SUCCESS in these subjects!

What sets MESA apart from other programs is the strong partnership with local industries

(internship opportunities) and Norco’s STEM faculty and dedicated MESA counselor who will provide mentorship and guidance every step of the way.

Mustang Tutoring

Learning Resource Center

First floor, Wilfred J. Airey Library (951) 372-7143

Provides peer-to-peer academic support through one-on-one or group tutoring sessions.

Outreach Services

First floor, Center for Student Success (951) 739-7856

Empowers students to pursue their postsecondary academic goals by guiding them through the college enrollment process. Services include campus tours, participation in community and K12 events, and college fairs.

Phoenix Scholars Program (Foster Youth Services)

Second floor, Center for Student Success (951) 807-5066

Committed to increasing access to college and support for transition-age youth who have experienced foster care at some point in their lives. Visit Phoenix Scholars Center for more information.

Puente Program

Second floor, Student Services Building (951) 372-7101

Inspires you to transfer to four-year colleges, obtain your bachelor’s degree, and return to the community as a leader and mentor.

Scholarships

Available through the Riverside Community College District Foundation Office.

Students must complete an on-line application and go through the eligibility and selection process. Visit the Financial Aid website and click on the Scholarships link on the left side of the page for more information.

Student Life

Second floor, Center for Student Success (951) 372-7021

Offers co-curricular programs designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply what is learned in the classroom to real life settings.

Student Employment

First floor, Student Services Building (951) 372-7190

Provides opportunities to gain work experience through part-time employment under the Federal Work Study, District or CalWORKs Work Study Program.

Student Email

This is the primary communication tool used by instructors and College administrative offices. Activate your email as soon as possible and check often to stay in the loop.

Student Financial Services

First floor, Student Services Building (951) 372-7009

Provides financial aid assistance to students in need. Aid consists of loans, grants, work-study programs, fee waiver and scholarships.

Transfer Center

Second floor, Student Services Building (951) 372-7043

Provides students with information and hands-on experiences regarding transfer requirements to the CSU, UC, and private colleges, ensuring a seamless transition from Norco College to a four-year university.

TRiO, Student Support Services (SSS), Student Support Services (SSS, RISE), and Student Support Services (SSS STEM)

Second floor, Student Services Building (951) 372-7149

Works to increase retention, graduation rates of first-generation, low-income, or disabled students who wish to attend a four-year college.

Umoja Program

Second floor, Center for Student Success (CSS 204) (951) 738-7707

UMOJA is designed to increase academic success among all students at Norco College with an emphasis on the African-American population. A major key to student success is through fostering a sense of community. Through the linking of academic, social, and cultural offerings, the program UMOJA aims to promote student success as well as to develop leadership skills in its members. Learn more at: norcocollege.edu/umoja Links to an external site..

Upward Bound (TRiO)

STEM Center, Room 104 (951) 738-7721

Provides low-income and first-generation high school students with academic guidance, college preparation, and personal development. Our primary goal is for students to graduate from high school and continue their post-secondary education.

Veterans Resource Center

Next to STEM Center (951) 372-7142

Provides assistance to student veterans, active duty military members, and VA dependents in obtaining educational benefits, counseling referrals, and course enrollment.

WebAdvisor

This is your lifeline to online student services. You can search, add/drop classes, apply for graduation, and request a parking permit from the comfort of your home.

Wireless Access (WiFi)

WiFi is available for use for an allotted time. Click on your WiFi icon (on your computer) to start the process as a guest user.

Writing and Reading Center

LIB 110, next to the LRC, beneath the Library Contact: Nikki Capps (951)739-7849

Walk-in tutoring is free for all students! Tutors and professors can also help students with English lab requirements, scholarship and transfer letters, and writing/reading assignments for any class. Writing tutors are available Monday through Saturday in the WRC and LRC.