Located in the city of Riverside, the Riverside Community College's first campus opened in 1916 on the site of the former Poly High School and today serves more than 19,000 students each semester. Students attending RCC Riverside can choose to earn an associate’s degree, transfer to a four-year college or university or earn a career certificate that prepares them to enter the workforce. Thanks to strong programs in liberal arts and science, athletics, and performing arts, and home to the School for Nursing, RCC Riverside is one of California’s leading community colleges and is a landmark in downtown Riverside. It is also home to the RCC President’s Office and the Board of Trustees.

In addition to the main campus located in downtown Riverside, there are also satellite campuses located in Moreno Valley and Norco.