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Email: CosmoAppointment@rcc.edu
Phone: 951-222-8182
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Cosmetology is the professional care of hair, skin, and nails. The cosmetology curriculum consists of a minimum of, but not limited to1600 hours of instruction and requires a 2.0 average or higher in each of the 5 sequential courses to earn 42 units of college credit and a Certificate of Completion in Cosmetology. It prepares the student to qualify for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination and the workforce. Upon passing the state examination, the student will be issued a cosmetologist license by the California State Board. More Details
(Program Costs and Gainful Employment Disclosure)
Esthetician is the professional career in skin care and make-up. The curriculum consists of a minimum of 600 hours and requires a 2.0 average or higher to earn 17 units of college credits and a Certificate of Completion in Esthetician. It prepares the student to qualify for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination and the workforce. Upon passing the state examination, the student will be issued an esthetician license by the California State Board. More Details
(Program Costs and Gainful Employment Disclosure)
Instructor Training (COS 61 A & B) is offered for the experienced cosmetologist to become a qualified cosmetology instructor. Training consists of theory and principles of effective teaching methods including: lesson planning, oral presentations, methods of evaluation, test construction, audio visual equipment operation. Emphasis is placed on preparation for job placement in a California Community College Cosmetology Program. More Details
California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Pass Rates:
http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/applicants/schls_rslts.shtml
How to Apply
The application for acceptance to the Cosmetology Program is a 2 STEP PROCESS.
Follow these steps for Cosmetology and Esthetic courses;
STEP 1
If you have never applied to RCC, fill out an online application during one of the following weeks:
1st Week in June - Course beginning in Fall Semester
1st Week in October - Course beginning in Spring Semester
1st Week in March - Course beginning in Summer Semester
This will create a student ID number for you, which you must have to complete the next step.
You MUST select Cosmetology as your Intended Major.
Once you have filled out the application you can get student ID number:
Go to the WebAdvisor homepage and click on “Learn your WebAdvisor username and password”. (Please allow 48 hours for your RCC application to be processed before attempting to log in) NOTE: if you do not include your social security number on your application, you will not be able to use this feature, and will need to go to Admissions with photo ID.
If you are a current or former RCC student, update your application online at www.rcc.edu/students/apply/apply.cfm during the weeks listed above.
It is recommended that you identify Cosmetology as your Intended Major
STEP 2
Log into Web Advisor on the following days.
3rd Monday in June - Course beginning in Fall Semester
3rd Monday in October - Course beginning in Spring Semester
3rd Monday in March - Course beginning in Summer Semester
- Select ‘Cosmetology Application Form’ from students menu. Choose one program, check box at bottom of page and submit. You will not be able to change selected program after you check this box and submit application. Available for one day only, 6am to 11pm
>> Candidates are selected by Lottery
You will receive either an Acceptance EMAIL or a Denial Letter in approximately 3 weeks.
- If accepted to the program instructions will be sent to your RCC student email account. Not following the acceptance email instructions fully may result in you losing your place in the program.
- If you receive a Denial Letter, please read and reapply next application period.
Phone calls concerning admission status during March, June and October will not be returned.
Location
Riverside City College Cosmetology
4699 Olivewood Dr.
Riverside, CA 92506
Phone: (951) 222-8182