Orientation

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation should be attended by all new degree- or certificate-seeking students. A new student is defined as someone who has not previously completed any college courses at Richland Community College or had taken college courses only as part of a dual credit program. Orientation will assist new students in getting acquainted with Richland’s technology and student services as well as with student rights and responsibilities and College expectations. New Student Orientation is provided through the Office of Student Engagement, Room C133.

Online Learning Orientation to Canvas

Students enrolling in a course that uses Canvas, Richland’s Online Learning Management System, need to become familiar with the program and how to use it effectively. To ensure success, all students enrolled in a course utilizing Canvas are required to complete a one-time online introduction to Canvas. This self-paced orientation is available in Canvas within 24 hours of a student registering for a course and is available throughout the semester. On average the orientation should take between 1-2 hours. Students can access their courses that use Canvas on the first day of class if orientation has been completed and passed. After the start of the semester, students will not be able to access their courses in Canvas until the Orientation has been completed and passed.

Failure to complete the Orientation satisfactorily by the end of the first week of classes may result in students being dropped from an online or hybrid class. Students should check with their instructors for more information. In addition, more information about the Orientation can be found by going to Orientation webpage or by contacting the Teaching and Learning Center.