American River College
Learn MoreAmerican River College's beautiful 153-acre main campus is in the suburbs of Sacramento, on the old Cameron Ranch. We enroll approximately 30,000 students each spring and fall, making it one of California's larger higher education institutions. Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. There are programs for every interest, including Accounting, Culinary Arts, and Cybersecurity - just to name a few!
American River College Contacts Directory
Career Education
Career education certificates and training courses
Career Education offers a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.
Financial Aid
Grants, scholarships, loans, and more
Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.
Transfer Center
Counseling, resources, and support
Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.
A²MEND
African American Male Education Network & Development
A²MEND focuses on mentoring and initiatives that increase the success of African American male students.
Dr. Tera Diggs-Reynolds
BASIC NEEDS
Food, Housing, and Transportation
Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.
Black Student Union (BSU)
On-campus Student Organization
BSU enlightens Black students with cultural ideologies, awareness and excellence while promoting practices that improve their educational experience and success.
Foster Youth Services
NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success
The NextUp program offers services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.
Native American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP)
NASSSP - For Native American Student Success
Empowering Native American students throughout their educational journeys through a supportive community, culturally relevant resources and guidance. NASSSP helps students thrive academically and personally. With mentorship, academic advising, and culturally centered events, the program fosters a sense of belonging and connection, empowering students to achieve their educational and career goals.
Rena Horse
Director/Manager - Office of Equity and Inclusion, Native American Student Support and Success Program
Rising Scholars
For currently and formerly justice-involved students
Rising Scholars provides resources, academic guidance, and a supportive community to help currently and formerly justice-involved students succeed.
Veronica Lopez
Rising Scholars Specialist (Reentry)
Umoja
Community for African American students
Umoja is an on-campus resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.
Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services
Resources for Dreamer Students
Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.
VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
For Military Connected Students
Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans with their educational and VA-related needs.
American River College offers more than a degree.
They offer a path to the life you want.-
HorticultureA.S. Degree
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HorticultureCertificate of Achievement
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Interior Planning And DesignA.A. Degree
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Para Professional Interior Planning And DesignCertificate of Achievement
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General BusinessA.A. Degree
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General BusinessCertificate of Achievement
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Advertising And Sales PromotionA.A. Degree
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Retail Management (Wafc)Certificate of Achievement
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Retail ManagementA.A. Degree
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Real EstateA.A. Degree
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Real EstateCertificate of Achievement
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Journalism & Mass CommunicationA.A. Degree
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Journalism And Mass CommunicationsA.A- T Degree
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JournalismA.A- T Degree
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Deaf Culture And American Sign Language StudiesA.A. Degree
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Deaf Culture And American Sign Language StudiesCertificate of Achievement
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Clean Diesel Hybrid TechnologyCertificate of Achievement
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Clean Diesel IndustrialCertificate of Achievement
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Clean Diesel Management SystemsCertificate of Achievement
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Clean Diesel TechnologyCertificate of Achievement
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Diesel Engine TechnologyCertificate of Achievement
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Diesel TechnologyA.S. Degree
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Diesel TechnologyCertificate of Achievement
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Light Duty Diesel TruckCertificate of Achievement
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Preventive MaintenanceCertificate of Achievement
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Jazz StudiesA.A. Degree
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MusicA.A. Degree
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MusicA.A- T Degree