Note: New students who have already attended an enrollment orientation only need one session—no need to sign up for New Student Friday, but feel free to drop by for financial aid help!
Please join us to get support with class registration, financial aid questions and orientation. Receive your First Year List of Recommended Courses, information on other resources and much more.
This event is intended for first time college students.
Note: Once you’ve registered and are approved, you will receive an email confirmation for the workshop(s) that you have selected along with the workshop details.
- Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
- Check In: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Location: CRC College Center (Center Parkway side) - see parking information
- Registration Deadline: June 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm
If you are also interested in participating in a campus tour from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, please submit an additional registration for a New Student Day Campus Tour in advance as spots are limited.
Drop-ins are welcome for New Student Day, but please note that availability may vary and is not guaranteed. We recommend checking in on the day of the event.
Sessions
New Student Enrollment Orientation
You will automatically be placed in an enrollment session based on the orientation time you sign up for. Our Enrollment Orientations are two hours long. During these sessions, students will learn how to register for classes, read the class schedule, and navigate CRC’s systems. By the end of the session, students will be enrolled in their first-semester courses.
Not able to attend this event? Sign-up for an in-person or virtual orientation on the Orientation page.
Financial Aid Drop-In
Our CRC Financial Aid office will be open to support students with financial aid questions and financial aid experts will be available in our Welcome Center to assist you in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA).
See Financial Aid and Fees for more information.
Financial support will be available from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Not able to attend this event? Make an appointment with the Financial Aid office for help with your Financial Aid Application!
Campus Tours
As part of New Student Orientation and Financial Aid Friday, students will have the opportunity to take a 50-minute tour of key student support services at CRC. These services include:
- EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
- DSPS (Disabled Students Programs and Services)
- Hawk Cares
- MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement)
- Tutoring / Math Center
- Library
Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water, as the tour will take place outdoors and the weather may be warm.
Tour begins at 3:30 pm. Please submit an additional registration for a New Student Day Campus Tour in advance as spots are limited.
If you are not able to attend this tour, please visit our Take a Tour webpage to learn how to schedule a general tour.
Can’t make it to New Student Friday? Use the links listed in the workshop descriptions to complete your missing items.
Checklist
If you are approved to attend New Student Friday, please make sure to have the following:
- LRCCD student ID number. This number is also referred to as your W ID number. Lookup your student ID.
- LRCCD password. See Password Management for help.
- LRCCD PIN number. See the help video Using Your Student PIN for Remote Support.
- Your personal email address and password.
- Okta sign-in verification. Visit Okta Login Support for help setting up Okta.
Parking and Directions
Free parking will be available in Lot B. Please make sure to park in student-designated spaces and avoid staff/faculty parking. New Student Friday will be held in the College Center, on the Center Parkway side of the building. See Parking and Maps.
Questions?
Please contact CRC Outreach at crc-outreach@crc.losrios.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to attend all the sessions in my selected Rotations?
For the best experience, we encourage you to attend all the sessions in your selected rotations.
Can I bring a guest into the sessions with me?
Unfortunately at this time, we are not allowing guests in the sessions with students.
Do I need to meet with a counselor before coming to Orientation?
No. Unless you are a student pursuing a certificate, we encourage you to meet with a counselor ahead of time to develop an Educational Plan for the fall semester. This plan will be referenced during course enrollment at Orientation.
What should I bring for the tour?
Comfortable shoes, water, hat.
What will the tour cover?
Services: EOPS, DSPS, MESA, Hawk Cares, Tutoring/Math Centers, Library.
What if I already signed up for my high school orientation?
Great! Just attend that session—no need to go to the New Student Friday Orientation. If you have Financial Aid questions, feel free to drop by the Financial Aid sessions—no registration needed!
What happens if I am late?
Sessions are available on a drop-in basis throughout the day as room is available. Check-in at designated tables in the College Center lobby.
Students who signed up for Orientation were sent an email. If you do not check-in by the time outlined, your spot will be released to another student.
What are STEM Majors?
Stem majors are in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Stem majors at CRC:
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Biology Pre-Nursing
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Geography
- Geology
- Math and Statistics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
I’m not sure which financial aid application to complete; what should I do?
Contact the Financial Aid office or Dream Center for assistance!
For those students who will be attending our Financial Aid workshop during the event, there will be staff available to share more information about Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act (CADAA).
I would like to see what type of questions are going to be asked on the FAFSA or CADAA ahead of time, how can I find this?
Review the paper application forms at the links below:
Can my parent(s) or family members attend with me?
Due to capacity limits, guests cannot attend the Orientation or enrollment sessions.