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    When Does Spring 2027 Registration Open at Rio Hondo College?

    Spring 2027 registration

    Spring 2027 registration at RHC opens Friday, October 30, 2026 (in 16 days).

    Priority groups (veterans, foster youth, DSPS, EOPS and others)
    Oct 26 · in 12 days
    Continuing students
    Oct 30 · in 16 days
    New and returning students (open registration)
    Nov 3 · in 20 days

    From RHC’s registration page, checked Oct 13. Your exact day and time is your registration appointment in RHC’s student portal.

    RHC spring semester 2027 dates

    Last day to add a class
    Last day to add with an add code Deadline: Full term courses (1/23/27 – 5/20/27)
    Feb 7
    Last day to drop for a refund
    Last day to drop with a refund Deadline: Full term courses (1/23/27 – 5/20/27)
    Feb 7
    Last day to drop without a W
    Last day to drop without a “W” on record Deadline: Full term courses (1/23/27 – 5/20/27)
    Feb 19
    Last day to drop with a W
    Drop deadline (with a “W” on record) Deadline: Full term courses (1/27/27 – 5/23/27)
    Apr 23
    Finals
    Finals
    May 17 – May 20
    Last day to choose pass/no pass
    Pass/No Pass petition due Deadline: Full term courses (1/23/27 – 5/20/27)
    May 20

    From RHC’s academic calendar. Short-term and late-start classes have their own deadlines, listed with each class in the schedule.

    Does RHC have a winter session?

    Yes. RHC’s winter 2027 session runs Jan 4 – Jan 21. A winter class is a full course squeezed into a few weeks, so it can take a requirement off a heavy spring, at the cost of a fast pace.

    RHC’s calendar calls it: “Full Term”.

    Which classes fill up first at RHC?

    In Fall 2026, 39% of RHC’s 1,794 class sections filled up. These filled every section, or nearly every one:

    BIOL 125 Human Anatomy
    22 of 22 sections full
    ART 108 The Art of Mexico
    8 of 8 sections full
    BIOL 226 Human Physiology
    8 of 8 sections full
    CHEM 120 Introduction to Chemistry
    8 of 8 sections full
    FTEC 101 Fire Protection Organization
    8 of 8 sections full
    BIOL 222 Microbiology
    6 of 6 sections full

    See the 30 classes that fill up fastest at RHC, with waitlist sizes.

    Questions students ask

    When can I sign up for spring 2027 classes at RHC?

    Priority groups (veterans, foster youth, DSPS, EOPS and others): Monday, October 26, 2026. Continuing students: Friday, October 30, 2026. New and returning students (open registration): Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Your exact time is the registration appointment shown in RHC’s student portal.

    Why do some students get to register before me?

    California's community colleges follow a registration order set by state rules (California Code of Regulations, Title 5, section 58108). Groups the law names come first, including active-duty military and veterans, current and former foster youth, and students in DSPS, EOPS or CalWORKs. Next are continuing students who have finished orientation, placement and an education plan with a counselor. RHC sets the exact order within those rules.

    How do I get an earlier registration time at RHC?

    Finish orientation, placement and an education plan with a counselor at RHC before registration opens, and stay in good academic standing. Students can lose priority after two terms in a row on academic or progress probation (some colleges now call it "notice"), or once they pass 100 degree-applicable units.

    What if the class I need is full?

    Join the waitlist if the section has one, and keep an eye on it through the first week: seats open up as students drop. Depending on the college, you are either added automatically or sent a permission number or add code that expires, so check your email. Going to the first class meeting matters, since instructors often add waitlisted students who show up. The list above shows which RHC classes filled last fall, so pick backups for those.

    What's the last day to drop a class without a W at RHC?

    For full-term spring 2027 classes, Friday, February 19, 2027. Shorter classes have earlier deadlines, listed with each class in the schedule. A W does not affect your GPA, but the units still count as attempted, so a pattern of them can affect progress standing and financial aid.

    Can I take winter classes at RHC?

    Yes. RHC’s winter 2027 session runs Jan 4 – Jan 21. Winter classes count the same as spring ones, but cover a full course in a few weeks.

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