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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) - Admissions
 
How do I sign up for classes?
How do I add a class?
How much are the enrollment fees?
How do I drop a class?
When is the last day to drop a class?
What is the maximum number of units I can take?
How many units must I take to be considered a full-time student?
Do I have to repeat a class in which I received a D or F grade?
How do I get a refund?
After I register for a class, when are the fees due?
Will I be automatically dropped from my classes if I do not pay my fees on time?
What happens if I register for a class and then decide to never attend or pay for the class?
Are students who have a bachelor's degree or higher required to pay additional fees because they have the degree(s)?
Can I get an official transcript even though I owe money to the college?
Can I pay for my fees in installments?
Where do I buy a parking permit?
Where are off-campus locations?
Where can I go to see a counselor?
Where can I get my grades?

Q. How do I sign up for classes?

A. If you are not a current student, you must apply first. You may submit your application online . See How to Apply and Register for more information. Your priority registration date and time is a random assignment. You may find out your "appointment" date through Los Rios e-Services .

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Q. How do I add a class?

A. If you were unable to add a class during the regular priority or open registration period, attend the first class meeting. Although wait listed students get first consideration for available seats, it is still possible to add a class. If there is space available, the instructor will give you a Permission Number. Use that number along with the class number to register online .

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Q. How much are the enrollment fees?

A. California residents: The state-mandated enrollment fee is $20 per unit. The Non-Resident Tuition fee is $180 per unit. Details and a list of other fees can be found online .

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Q. How do I drop a class?

A. As a student, you are responsible (not the instructor) for withdrawing from class(es) in which you are officially enrolled. The student should drop the class online or through TES (telephone enrollment system), 916-286-4400 or 1-800-700-4144. If you fail to attend a class in which you are officially enrolled and do not drop the class, you are still liable for the fees and may receive a "F" or "W" grade. Be sure to check the "Important Dates" online . Deadlines vary for dropping summer and short-term classes.

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Q. When is the last day to drop a class?

A. There are different deadline dates, depending on which term the class is in and if the deadline is for no notation, a refund, or receiving a "W" grade. You can find the add/drop date calendar online or pick up a calendar in the admissions offices.

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Q. What is the maximum number of units I can take?

A. The college policy for the maximum number of units per semester is 18. Students wishing to take more than 18 units during a semester must obtain approval from a counselor and submit appropriate documentation to the Admissions Office. The Time Conflict/Excess Units form can be found in PDF format on the downloadable A&R forms page on this website.

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Q. How many units must I take to be considered a full-time student?

A. If you enrolled in 12 or more units you are considered a full-time student. During the summer session, if you are enrolled in 6 units, you are considered a full-time student.

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Q. Do I have to repeat a class in which I received a D or F grade?

A. It is to the student's benefit to repeat a class in which he/she received a grade of D or F in order to raise the GPA. In order to satisfy major requirements and General Education Requirements for CSU Breadth and IGETC, the student must have a minimum of "C" grade in all courses.

If you received a grade of D or F in a course, you may enroll in the course again. You should fill out the " Course Repetition Notification" form and submit it to the Admissions Office at the time of initial enrollment.

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Q. How do I get a refund?

A. To be eligible for a refund, classes must be dropped by appropriate deadline dates (see add/drop calendar ). It is the student's responsibility to drop the class as well as file a refund request form. Refund forms must be filed by the last day of the semester or session. Forms are available at the FLC, EDC and RCC student services offices. You may also apply online for a refund by clicking on this link: https://www.losrios.edu/refundapp.htm

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Q. After I register for a class, when are the fees due?

A. Payments are due no later than 10 days after registration.

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Q. Will I be automatically dropped from my classes if I do not pay my fees on time?

A. Non-payment of fees will result in penalties, depending on the timing of when the class was added. These penalties could include being dropped from classes, restrictions from future enrollments and/or obtaining official transcripts.

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Q. What happens if I register for a class and then decide to never attend or pay for the class?

A. You will remain officially enrolled in the class until or unless the instructor takes the necessary steps to drop you for non-attendance. However, the instructor is under no obligation to drop a student for non-attendance. As far as fees are concerned, the student remains liable for paying for the class.

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Q. Are students who have a bachelor's degree or higher required to pay additional fees because they have the degree(s)?

A. No. Students with bachelor's degrees or higher are subject to the same fee schedule as students without a degree.

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Q. Can I get an official transcript even though I owe money to the college?

A. No.

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Q. Can I pay for my fees in installments?

A. Yes. The college has a payment plan service. For more information, contact business services at 916-608-6622.

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Q. Where do I buy a parking permit?

A. At the FLC, EDC or RCC student services offices.

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Q. Where are off-campus locations?

A. There is a map with site locations online .

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Q. Where can I go to see a counselor?

A. There are counselors available at all of our sites: FLC, EDC and RCC. Call each office for appointments (counselors are on a walk-in basis during the months of January and August).

FLC: (916) 608-6500 EDC: (530) 642-5645 RCC: (916) 255-0717

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Q. Where can I get my grades?

A. Grades are available on the online registration system or by calling TES at 916-286-4400 or 800-700-4144.

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Folsom Lake College  10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA  95630   916-608-6500
El Dorado Center  6699 Campus Drive, Placerville, CA  95667 530-642-5644
Rancho Cordova Center  10378 Rockingham Dr., Sacramento, CA 95827 916-255-0717

Folsom Lake College, El Dorado and Rancho Cordova Centers are currently satellite campuses
of Cosumnes River College, in the Los Rios Community College District