Over 230 Students and Their Families Attend Record-Breaking RCCD/UCR Housing Orientation
06/26/2025
Riverside City College (RCC), in partnership with the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) and the University of California, Riverside (UCR), hosted a highly successful housing orientation on campus yesterday for Moreno Valley College, Norco College, and Riverside City College students. The event welcomed more than 230 students, along with their parents and extended family members, underscoring widespread enthusiasm for the new Transfer Student Success Residential Experience Program.
This innovative partnership brings community college students into modern, apartment-style residential buildings located at UCR’s North District 2. The development—part of a groundbreaking intersegmental housing initiative—offers a total of 320 beds designed to serve both RCCD and UCR students.
The orientation aimed to clearly explain housing expectations, outline next steps
in the move‑in process, and provide critical information from UCR’s housing and campus
life teams. In attendance were RCC, MVC, NC and UCR Housing staff, academic advisors,
and student leaders who guided attendees through policies, programming options, roommate
matching, dining plans, parking logistics, and campus amenities.
“Seeing over 230 students and their families take time to attend today’s orientation
is a testament to our commitment to student success,” said interim Vice President
Cruz‑Soto. “This partnership with RCCD and UCR not only ensures safe, affordable housing—but
also immerses our students in the full university experience, forging connections
and easing their transition.”
The impressive turnout at yesterday’s orientation highlights the strong demand for affordable, high‑quality housing opportunities. The joint RCCD–UCR residential community is a state‑funded model project, supported by $126 million in state grants and university funding, and is among the first of its kind in California.
“It’s amazing that RCC students get to live in a space like this. I’m grateful for
the opportunity and can already tell this will make my college experience more connected
and successful.”
— Jordan a current RCC Student.
“I feel so much more prepared now. The orientation answered a lot of my questions
about move-in, roommates, and campus life. I’m really excited to be part of this community.”
— Natalie M., Incoming RCC Student.
RCC remains committed to supporting students through this transition by offering ongoing
communication, individual assistance, and seamless access to both RCC and UCR resources—including
libraries, dining, fitness facilities, and student engagement programming.
About the Residential Experience Program
Launched for fall 2025, the program provides affordable, furnished, double-occupancy
apartments with all utilities included. Amenities in the North District 2 complex
include secure access, study lounges, fitness center, laundry services, bike storage,
and a convenient market/café
About RCCD & UCR
Riverside City College is part of RCCD, which has partnered with UCR to address student housing needs and enhance transfer success. As collaborative leaders in higher education, RCC, RCCD, and UCR continue to innovate pathways that improve accessibility, affordability, and inclusivity for students at every level.
Learn more about the Transfer Student Success Residential Experience Program.
Published by External Relations & Strategic Communications