College News

Explore Rio Salado College’s 2024 Year In Review—celebrating the milestones we achieved together.

High school sophomore Nika Bella Nabavi is using dual enrollment at Rio Salado College to set herself up for success in business and finance!

Make a difference! Apply to be a Maricopa Student Senator and represent your peers across the Maricopa Community Colleges.

The East Valley Rotaract Club at Rio Salado College just launched, and its first meeting was a huge success! Members connected over great conversations, shared a meal, and explored exciting service and leadership opportunities. Want to get involved? Join us at an upcoming event!

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.