College News

On Sept. 18, Rio Salado College celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting a panel discussion with Latinx educators and students to hear more about their lived experiences. Read some of the highlights from our Inspiring Change webinar on our blog.

Are you a Rio Salado College student who’s thinking about transferring to one of Arizona’s three state universities? Apply for our All-Arizona Academic Team scholarship for a chance to earn a two-year, full-time tuition scholarship to NAU, U of A, or ASU.

This week is Banned Books Week! Check out a banned book at the Rio Library and read our guide about this week-long celebration of free speech. Find out more on our blog.

Curious about a career as an addictions counselor? Discover how Rio Salado students are making a difference in the recovery community this National Recovery Month!

Rio Salado’s nationally recognized and award-winning Adult Education program works with employers and Title II partners to provide workforce readiness skills to help adult learners access good jobs!

Introducing Avanzar: A support program for eligible credential-seeking students at Rio Salado College. Our coaches are here to guide you to success.

Hit the books, not your piggy bank. Did you know Rio Salado College offers courses with $0 cost textbooks? Find out more about our zero-cost and low-cost textbook options on our blog.

September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx communities by attending our Inspiring Change event this Wednesday and checking out our library guide. Find out more on our blog.

At a traditional in-person university, the primary gathering place on campus is the student union. At Rio Salado College, our hub of student activity is also a student union. Only our union is virtual.

It’s the start of a new school year which also means it’s scholarship time!

Looking to transition to a new career or rise up in the ranks of the one you’re in now? Going back to school to upskill and/or reskill with a fast track certification can make a huge difference. For our latest career blog, we look at fast track certification programs and why they can be a good choice for someone looking to make changes in their professional life.

Rio Salado College and Glendale Community College are partnering to bring GED® test preparation classes to the Glendale campus this fall.