Save Money
Why pay $300+ per unit for a basic GE class when you can take an articulated GE course at Río Hondo for $46/unit? Same coursework. Less debt.
Save on GE. Stay on Track.
Affordable, transferable general education courses for university students.
Why Río Hondo Works for University Students
CSU & UC
Articulated Coursework
$46/unit
vs. $300+ at CSU/UC
5, 6, 8 & 10 wk
Flexible Schedules
100%
Online Options Available
Ready to get started?
Browse Summer 2026 GE classes or talk to a counselor — whichever works best for you.
A Smarter Way to Complete GE
Whether you're trying to save money, stay on track, or get ahead — Río Hondo fits into your university plan.
Stay on Track
Got waitlisted? Class full at your university? Don't push graduation back a semester. Open seats are still available — talk to a counselor and enroll to stay on schedule.
Get Ahead
Use summer or winter intersession strategically. Lighten your fall load, finish faster, or open space for an internship. Short-term courses make it possible.
Flexible Options
Online, hybrid, evening, and asynchronous courses that fit around your job and your life — not the other way around. Learn on your schedule.
Plan Your Transfer with Confidence
Our courses are articulated through ASSIST.org, so you can see exactly how they're designed to transfer to CSU and UC campuses. Because how a course is applied can vary — especially for currently enrolled or dual-enrolled students — we strongly recommend meeting with both a Río Hondo counselor and your university advisor before enrolling, so you know exactly how the credit will apply to your degree.
The Math Is Simple
A 3-unit GE course is still 3 units—no matter where you take it. The only difference? What you pay.
At a 4-Year University
- Premium price for intro-level GE
- Impacted classes & long waitlists
- Rigid class schedules
- Adds to your student loan total
Estimated cost for one 3-unit course
$900–$1,500+
At Río Hondo College
- Articulated GE coursework
- Open seats still available
- 5-week, 6-week, 8-week & 10-week options
- Financial aid to cover enrollment fees is available for eligible students
California resident cost for a 3-unit course
$138
How It Works
Four steps from "I should look into this" to "I'm enrolled."
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Check ASSIST & Talk to a Counselor
Look up Río Hondo courses on ASSIST.org, then connect with a Río Hondo counselor and your university advisor to confirm how the credit will apply to your degree.
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Apply Online
Submit an application as a concurrent or visiting student. Takes about 20 minutes.
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Register Online
Browse the schedule, pick your section, and enroll through our student portal.
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Transfer the Credit
Once complete, request an official transcript and your university will apply the credit.
Common Questions
The things every university student asks before enrolling.
ASSIST.org shows how Río Hondo courses are articulated to CSU and UC campuses, including which GE area each course is designed to satisfy. However, how a course is applied to your degree can depend on your situation — for example, some UCs only honor GE articulation as part of a full IGETC/GE certification, and rules can differ for students who are already enrolled at the university or taking the course as a dual-enrolled student.
Because of that, we strongly recommend talking with both a Río Hondo counselor and your current university advisor before you enroll, so you can confirm exactly how the credit will apply to your specific degree path.
For private universities, transferability is determined by that institution — your university advisor is the best resource.
Yes — many of our students take Río Hondo courses concurrently with their CSU or UC coursework. Before enrolling, we recommend confirming two things with your university advisor:
(1) that they accept transfer credits taken during your current enrollment, and (2) how a specific Río Hondo course will be applied to your degree, since articulation can be applied differently for currently enrolled students than for incoming transfers with junior standing.
California residents pay $46 per unit. A typical 3-unit GE course is $138 plus standard fees. Non-resident and international tuition rates differ — check our tuition page for the full breakdown.
Financial Aid to cover enrollment fees is available for eligible students through the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
Additional financial aid may be available to eligible students, please contact the Rio Hondo College Financial Aid Office for more information.
Yes. We offer fully online (asynchronous and synchronous), hybrid, and in-person sections for most GE courses. Online sections are ideal for students balancing work, commuting, or attending classes at another institution.
The application takes about 20 minutes. Once submitted, you'll receive your student ID and registration access within a few business days. There's no SAT or ACT requirement.
Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Our counselors meet with prospective students — virtually or in person — to walk you through enrollment and help you build a plan that aligns with your university's degree path. We also encourage you to meet with your university advisor to confirm how a specific Río Hondo course will be applied to your degree.
Together, we'll get you where you want to go.
Browse open GE courses, talk to a counselor, or start your application today.
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