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In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for loading a class with a resource adapter classloader and enabling the class to be accessible by other components that interconnect with the resource adapter. In an embodiment, a method for loading a class with a resource adapter classloader is provided that includes detecting an indicator specifying that at least one class loaded by a classloader associated with a resource adapter be made accessible to at least one other classloader. The at least one class loaded by the classloader associated with the resource adapter is made accessible to a system classloader. The at least one other classloader is permitted the capability to access the at least one class loaded by the classloader associated with the resource adapter via the system classloader.