Achieving Success with Rio Salado College
Welcome! Rio Adult Ed provides our GED® and English Language students currently attending classes at Rio Salado College's valleywide locations access to the latest program announcements, upcoming start dates and events, online tools, and academic and community resources to support you throughout your journey.
Career Training
Learn more about the Career Training programs available for currently enrolled adult education students
Student Resources
Access online tools and learn about community resources available to help support you during your journey to achieve college and career success
Career Transitions
Contact your College and Career Navigator and start creating your career plan to achieve your college and career transition goals
HSE Graduation
Stay up to date on this year’s High School Equivalency Graduation Ceremony
Program Events Calendar
Locations Closed- Observation of Holiday January 20 — 21, 2025
Locations are closed on this day to observe a holiday. No Classes are heldRio Central is Rio's Adult Education primary communication website! Visit Rio Central to stay up to date on announcements, career training programs, academic resources, and more!
You can also visit Rio Central anytime by simply doing a Google search for: Rio Central.
It will be your first search result!
ESC- English Language Success Class- Start date January 21 — 22, 2025
Click to learn more about our English Language (ESL) program and get enrolled today!Class Description:
ESC- English Language Success Class- The purpose of this first required course for English Language (ESL) Learners is to prepare them for success in their upcoming ESL classes, in addition to helping them become College and Career Ready in accordance with the RSC Adult Education mission.
GSC- GED®/HSE Success Class- Start date February 10 — 11, 2025
Click to learn more about our HSE/GED program and get enrolled today!Class Description:
GSC- HSE/GED® Success Class- The purpose of this first required course for GED® Test Preparation students is to prepare them for success in their upcoming GED® Test Prep/HSE classes, in addition to helping them become College and Career Ready in accordance with the RSC Adult Education mission.
Locations Closed- Observation of Holiday February 17 — 18, 2025
Locations are closed on this day to observe a holiday. No Classes are heldRio Central is Rio's Adult Education primary communication website! Visit Rio Central to stay up to date on announcements, career training programs, academic resources, and more!
You can also visit Rio Central anytime by simply doing a Google search for: Rio Central.
It will be your first search result!
No Class Day(s)- Instructor Professional Development February 18 — 19, 2025
There are no classes held this/these days. Locations are still open for business from 9am to 7pm.Students are encouraged to come and test. If you have questions on testing please talk with your instructor or success coach.
Rio Central is Rio's Adult Education primary communication website! Visit Rio Central to stay up to date on announcements, career training programs, academic resources, and more!
You can also visit Rio Central anytime by simply doing a Google search for: Rio Central.
It will be your first search result!
Contact your RSC Location counselor today!
All RSC Adult Education students have access to Rio Salado’s Counseling Services. In-person appointments are available by request.
- Remote Services available Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- David Ayon - Counseling Services Front Desk
- david.ayon@riosalado.edu
- 480-517-8785
- Emergency After-Hours
- College Police Non-Emergency: 480-784-0900
- College Police Emergency/Life-threatening: 480-784-0911 or 911
- Crisis Response Network
- Available 24/7
- 602-222-9444
Highly Satisfied Alumni
Cassandra Munoz
HSE Graduate, Retail Fundamentals and Entrepreneurial Studies Level 1
"Rio Salado provided a supportive environment at every point in my journey. I earned two different career certificates while getting my HSE diploma and then they helped me have a smooth transition into college"
Giorgi Chumburidze
English Language Student, National Adult Education Honor Society Inductee
“Like all immigrants, I faced many challenges but now I can proudly say that I have Rio Salado standing next me.”
Alba Linnartz
English Language Student, National Adult Education Honor Society Inductee
“I chose Rio Salado because the staff and teachers make me feel comfortable and helped me to succeed”