New and Continuing Students

Whether you are completely new to MCC or just need to sign up for a distance learning course, this page gets you started. If you have attended MCC in the past, but have skipped a semester, please start with step 1. If you are currently attending MCC, please start with step 3.

1. Apply to MCC (get admitted).
   
   If you have never attended MCC, please start by filling out a Student Information Form. Please note that you do not need to use your Social Security Number (SSN) for your student ID number. You may request a different number to be assigned to you.
   
   If you have attended MCC before (but are not currently a student), please contact the Records Office to update your information.
   
   See the Admissions and Recruitment page and the Student Services page for more information.
   


2. Prepare to register.
   
   Once you've been admitted, there are a number of steps you may need to take before registering for classes. Please see the section called " Preparing for Registration" on the Student Services page for more information.
   
   The most important steps to consider are:
   • Take course placement tests (if needed)
   • Obtain academic advisement (if needed)
   • Choose a major (if needed)
   • Have your transcripts transferred from other colleges (if needed)
   • Consult the college catalog or the class schedule to decide what classes you want to take.


3. Register.
   
   The registration calendar (academic calendar) gives the dates that registration, drop/add, and withdrawal may be done. You can find the classes you want to take by looking at the "Internet Classes" portion of the class schedule.
   
   To sign up for classes, go to the MCC Online Registration page.
   
   The Student Services site contains additional information for students who enroll in hybrid or on-campus classes.
   


4. Pay fees and obtain class materials.
   
   To get information about current tuition rates, special fees, financial aid, and methods of payment, see the Student Services site.
   
   If your course requires a book in addition to the online materials, you can find out what books are required from the online bookstore managed by Efollett. There is a section where you can find out about the books required for any class currently offered at MCC (select the button called "FIND YOUR TEXTBOOKS"). Your instructor may require other materials, such as a certain calculator for math classes.