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Admission Requirements and Procedures

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Admissions Eligibility

Learn about admissions eligibility for first-time college students, continuing American River College students, returning or transfer students, and high school students.

Admission with Transfer Credit

Students who want academic credit for courses taken outside of Los Rios Community College District at regionally accredited colleges and universities must submit official transcripts for those courses to the Admissions and Records office.

Admission for Veterans and Dependents Using Veterans Educational Benefits

Learn about admissions information for veterans, spouses of veterans, and dependents of veterans.

International Student Admission

Learn about admissions for international students.

Dual Enrollment Admission

Learn about admissions for high school and adult school students who want to take college classes through dual enrollment.

Undocumented Student Admission

Learn about admissions for undocumented students, a group we define as all immigrants who reside in the US without legal status.

Residency Requirements

Learn about the requirements for having and maintaining California residency.

Readmission from Dismissed Status

Students on dismissed status from American River College must submit a petition to be readmitted after dismissed status.

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