Student Services

Riverland recognizes academic excellence with two honors each semester: The President’s List (GPA 3.75–4.0) and the Dean’s List (GPA 3.25–3.74), awarded to students who complete at least 6 credits.

Riverland Community College provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations upon request for students who have a documented disability.

It can be challenging to do your best in class if you have trouble meeting basic needs like safe shelter, sleep, and nutrition. If you have difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or lack a safe and stable place to live, Contact our Advocacy Services staff at Riverland. Additional support services include: mental health counselors (free), emergency grants, and more.

Proctored assessments are available for current and prospective Riverland students; make-up testing, Accuplacer, and career certification tests like ASE and NIMS.

Discover essential resources to support Riverland students' basic needs. Access housing, food, childcare, transportation, and mental health services to succeed in your education.

The Riverland Bookstore is located on the Austin Campus, East Building, and sell all required textbooks as well as, school supplies, Riverland apparel, backpacks and much more.

Discover the Child Care Grant program at Riverland Community College, offering financial aid to students with children under 12. Learn about eligibility, application process, and how this grant can support your educational journey by covering child care costs

Riverland Community College offers Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and Concurrent Enrolment opportunities for high school students to earn college credit and prepare for a career while high school.

Student Housing is conveniently located on the Austin Campus and is a short walk to class, computer labs, library, fitness center, gymnasium, and other Riverland Community College services.  College Park Housing primarily houses Riverland students ages 18-25.
Riverland’s College Park Housing is owned by Riverland Community College Foundation and managed by Bluffstone Housing Management.

Determine your course placement at Riverland Community College using Accuplacer, ACT, SAT, or other assessments. Learn how to prepare, register, and request accommodations for testing.

Riverland Community College is committed to recognizing, respecting, and honoring diversity due to an individual's race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation.

Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. This financial assistance covers educational expenses including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies. There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work study and loans. Financial aid awards may include a combination of the various types of aid. 

The Financial Aid Offices at Riverland have professional staff members to administer the aid programs and advise students and their families regarding the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to them. 

Access the Riverland Food Pantry to support your basic needs. Find free food resources available to students to help ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Find all the essential student service forms and documents at Riverland College. Access forms for registration, financial aid, advising, and other student services in one convenient location.

Get all the details you need about graduation at Riverland College. Learn about ceremony dates, requirements, and how to apply for graduation to celebrate your academic achievements.

Tips & tutorials on how to use research tools & library resources to find the information you need.

Access mental health support through Mantra Health at Riverland. Get confidential online counseling and resources to support your well-being and succeed in your studies.

Riverland provides mental health support through on-campus counseling, Mantra Health’s online therapy, and local community resources. These services help students manage stress, improve emotional wellness, and stay connected to support that fosters personal and academic success.

Welcome to the exciting adventure of online learning. Whether it's your first online class, or you are an online expert, Riverland Community College wants your experience to be a positive, successful experience.

The Registrar's Office processes admission applications, registration and transfer transactions, transfer and graduation evaluations, advising services, grades, transcript requests and maintains all permanent records. 

Riverland Community College is committed to a safe learning and work environment for students, faculty, staff, and others who visit our campuses. Incidents of harassment, discrimination, sexual violence, and misconduct should be reported and will be investigated according to our policies and procedures.

The Riverland Community College Student Handbook provides essential information on academic policies, financial aid, student activities, and available services. It outlines the responsibilities and expectations for students to ensure a successful and enriching educational experience. The handbook is a key resource for understanding the college's procedures and support systems, and it may be updated periodically with necessary changes communicated to students. For detailed guidelines and updates, students are encouraged to consult the handbook regularly.

Explore student life at Riverland! From athletics and fine arts to student groups and career resources, discover opportunities to get involved, stay active, and enhance your college experience.

Learning how to read and study are the keys to college success.  We have gathered some helpful links on textbooks, test taking, note taking, time management and much more. 

Learn about Title IX compliance at Riverland. Explore your rights, reporting options, and support resources to ensure a safe and inclusive campus for all students and employees.

A transcript is a chronological listing of a student’s Riverland Community College courses, grades, GPA, transfer credit totals and degree(s). Students at Riverland Community College have two ways to access their transcript

Riverland Community College is a great place to start because you can complete your first two years (60 credits) of college at Riverland and transfer those credits to a four-year college or university to complete a Baccalaureate (Bachelor's) Degree. 

Our mission is to help students achieve their academic, career and personal goals by providing individualized services and personalized support.

We help 140 student participants each academic year who are considered first generation, low income, or have a disability. We coach students through life skills, financial literacy, studying tips, university and college transfers, academic tutoring, personal success plans, and much more.

Riverland students can access FREE tutoring -- in-person, on-campus, and online – through Riverland’s Program, as well as FREE online tutoring 24/7 through Tutor.Com.