Orientation

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Welcome to Montgomery Community College!

Thank you for choosing MCC to continue your education. Whether you’re working toward a degree, diploma, certificate, or upgrading skills, we’re here to support your success. We extend a most hearty “welcome” to you. We know that you will be an asset to the college and that you will find courses, programs, and services that will be of value to you. We are happy to be a part of your successes!
Before proceeding, please ensure you’ve completed the admissions process:

1. Submitted your Application for Admission
2. Send your official high school or GED® transcript to Admissions
3. Sent official transcripts from all previously attended colleges (for transfer credit evaluation)
4. Completed the required placement assessment (DEV ED), if needed for your program

We’re excited to have you with us and look forward to supporting your journey!

Welcome to Montgomery Community College!

If you’re taking courses for credit without pursuing a certificate, diploma, or degree at MCC (such as visiting students), you may register as a Special Credit student.

Please note:

• Special Credit students are not eligible for financial aid or veterans’ benefits.
• You must meet any course prerequisites and provide documentation (e.g., transcripts or test scores).
• Registration includes meeting with a Special Credit advisor. Contact Student Services for additional information and assistance.

Welcome back to Montgomery Community College!

If you haven’t enrolled at MCC in the past year, you’ll need to be readmitted. Follow these steps:

1. Submit a new Application for Admission
2. Meet all current admission requirements for your chosen program
3. Follow the current catalog for degree or certificate requirements. Readmitted students must meet the degree requirements in the current catalog under which they are readmitted.
4. If changing programs, your transcripts will be reviewed for possible transfer credits

Need help? Contact Student Services (Legend Center) for assistance with the process.

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Career & College Promise (CCP) at Montgomery Community College

Get a Head Start on College — Tuition-Free!

Montgomery Community College’s CCP program offers eligible North Carolina high school juniors and seniors the chance to take tuition-free college courses while still in high school.

Through structured career and academic pathways, students can:

• Earn credits toward a certificate, diploma, or degree
• Develop real-world job skills
• Save time and money on their college education

CCP is available to qualified students in public, private, and home schools who meet state eligibility requirements.

Start building your future today with CCP at MCC!

Online Learning at Montgomery Community College

Montgomery Community College offers flexible online courses and programs to fit your schedule. Some programs are fully online, while others combine online and in-person learning. Check your program’s homepage for specific requirements.

Why Choose Online Learning?

• Flexible access to coursework anytime, anywhere
• Experienced instructors from across the region
• Interactive learning through discussion boards, group projects, and live sessions

What to Expect:

• Online courses are not self-paced; assignments and participation are required weekly
• Students must log in regularly and actively participate
• Missed participation may result in being dropped

Tech Requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet
• Basic computer skills (web browsing, word processing, file uploads)
• Some courses may require specific software—check with your instructor.

Platform:
Courses are delivered through Blackboard, where you’ll access content, submit assignments, join discussions, and track grades.

Support & Orientation:

• Mandatory orientation assignments must be completed by the census date (10%)
• 24/7 tech support: Call 855-588-2930 or visit the Blackboard Help Desk

How to Register:
Registration for online courses follows the same process as face-to-face classes. Online courses are financial aid eligible and meet the same academic standards as in-person sections.

Montgomery Community College (MCC) welcomes many types of students, but there are important restrictions for international applicants.

International Students

• MCC is not authorized to issue I-20 forms and cannot admit students seeking to study in the U.S. on F, M, or J visas.
• Permanent Residents are eligible for enrollment and financial aid, just like U.S. citizens.
• Some non-citizens on other visa types may enroll depending on their status. These students must meet with a Success Navigator before registering.
• All international applicants must submit:
  • Certified secondary and college transcripts
  • Notarized English translations
  • Evaluated college transcripts (from a U.S.-recognized credential evaluation service) if seeking transfer credit. Contact Student Services for help with this.

Undocumented Students

MCC allows admission of undocumented students under NC Administrative Code 23 NCAC 02C .0301, with the following conditions:

• Must have graduated from a U.S. public, private, or home school (GED not accepted)
• Will be classified as out-of-state and must pay out-of-state tuition
• May not displace any NC resident or U.S. citizen in course placement

For questions or assistance, please contact MCC’s Student Services Office at (910) 898-9600.

Disability Services & Accommodations

Montgomery Community College is dedicated to ensuring equal access for all students in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The College works to make all programs, courses, and services accessible while maintaining strict confidentiality of all disability-related information.

Students with a disability or special need that may impact academic performance are encouraged to contact the Counselor in the Counseling and Career Development Center as early as possible. To ensure adequate time for review and planning, students should request accommodations at least one month prior to registration. All accommodation requests must be reviewed and approved by the Vice President of Student Services.

To determine eligibility for accommodations, students must provide documentation of their disability. Acceptable documentation may include medical records, psychological evaluations, or educational assessments verifying the need for academic adjustments or auxiliary aids. Students with learning disabilities must submit appropriate documentation before accommodations can be granted.

Accommodations may include—but are not limited to—extended testing time, alternate testing environments, assistive technology, or note-taking assistance. MCC also works with outside agencies, such as the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, to help coordinate additional support services when needed.

To learn more or request services, visit the Counseling and Career Development Center in Blair Hall (Building 100) or call (910) 898-9619.

All MCC students should carry their student ID card while on campus. Your ID gives you access to services like the library, MCC email, and campus activities, and may be requested by staff at any time.

• IDs are issued during registration in Student Services (Building 100)
• Bring your official registration form to the Information Desk to receive your card
• Failure to show ID when requested may lead to disciplinary action or removal from campus

Online students not using campus resources aren’t required to get an ID. However, if you plan to visit campus for any reason, we recommend getting one.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that gives students the right to access, inspect, review, and amend their educational records.

FERPA also restricts the College’s ability to share information from student records without written permission of the student except under specifically allowed exceptions such as release to a college official with a legitimate educational interest, when the information is classified as directory information, to a governmental agency, to the courts, and in the event of a health or safety emergency where release of such information is required to solve or assist the emergency.

A full description of FERPA can be found in the College catalog. Inquiries regarding FERPA should be directed to the Vice President of Student Services.

All tuition and fees are due at the time of registration and are processed through MCC’s Business Office. Payments can be made by check, VISA, or MasterCard. Full payments may also be made online through Self-Service.

Students receiving financial aid must visit the Financial Aid Office to ensure their charges are properly deferred to the appropriate account. Those sponsored by outside agencies must contact the Business Office before registration day.

MCC offers a deferred payment plan (NBS) available through the E-Cashier. This option allows students to pay tuition and fees in installments.

Tuition and fees are determined by the North Carolina Legislature and MCC’s Board of Trustees. Additional fees may apply to specific programs such as Health Sciences or BLET.

Refunds:

• 100% refund if classes are officially dropped before the first day of the term.
• 75% refund if dropped on or after the first day and before the 10% point of the term.
• No refunds issued after the 10% point.

For current tuition rates and deadlines, please visit the Business Office section of our website.

Satisfactory academic progress is measured by a semester and cumulative grade-point-average (GPA). A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to remain in good academic standing with the College and to graduate at program completion.

Full descriptions for the policies and procedures concerning Academic Dishonesty, Grade Appeals and Academic Forgiveness can be found in the College Catalog. Please be careful to follow the policy as described. You want your appeal evaluated on the merits of your case, not dismissed because you did not follow the procedure or waited too long.

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes for which they are registered. Consistent attendance is critical to academic success and meeting course objectives. This includes online courses, which require regular logins, participation, and meeting assignment deadlines.

If a student anticipates an absence or cannot meet online requirements, they should contact the instructor in advance. If prior notice isn’t possible, students should be prepared to explain the absence upon their return. All missed work must be made up, and failure to do so may negatively affect the final grade.

To receive credit, students must attend at least 80% of all class and lab hours. If absences exceed 20% of the total contact hours, the student may be dropped from the course. In cases of extenuating circumstances, students may submit a written appeal to the Vice President of Instruction, who will determine if readmission is appropriate.

Faculty are expected to monitor attendance closely. If a student’s absences are approaching the 20% threshold, instructors should:

1. Reach out to the student directly, and
2. Notify Student Services for early intervention.

If a student is to be dropped., instructors must complete an Unofficial Drop Form and submit it to Student Services for processing.

Students can early-register or register for classes in person with their academic advisor. Check your advisor’s office schedule posted at their office for a mutually convenient date and time.

Students can also register online through Self-Service. Online registration and payment of tuition and fees are available to curriculum students through Self-Service. Additionally, from any computer with Internet access, you can check course grades, view and print your class schedule, and view and print an unofficial transcript on Self-Service. Students must communicate with their academic advisor prior to registering for classes online. Registration for classes is not complete until tuition and fees are paid. However, if you have any amount of awarded financial aid, that aid will hold your classes and should you fail to attend, the College and State of NC will hold you liable for payment of tuition and fees

After you are enrolled at MCC, you will be assigned a student e-mail address. All e-mail correspondence will be sent to your MCC Trailmail (student e-mail) address and students are encouraged to check their e-mail regularly. 

If your name is John Smith and your student ID # is 654321, then your username will be as follows: Last name, first initial of your first name, last four digits of your Student ID number. Example: smithj4321. (Your student ID can be found on the following: your official registration form, your course schedule, your letter from student services, or your student ID card.) The staff in the MCC Library is available to assist you. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact them in person in Capel Hall (Building 200), by phone at 910-898-9652, or by email at helpdesk@montgomery.edu.

Textbooks may be purchased through our virtual bookstore. To access the bookstore, go to www.montgomery.edu and click on the bookstore link on the bottom of our webpage.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the College is required to share required textbook information with students at the time they register for classes. This information includes the ISBN number and retail price. If the ISBN number is not available, the College must provide the author, title, publisher, and copyright date. This information can be found on the College Online Bookstore. Such information enables students to purchase books at other locations if they wish.

The mission of the Montgomery Community College Library is to provide access to information in a variety of formats and to serve as an integral part of the College’s teaching, learning, research, and service to traditional and distance learning students, faculty, staff, and community in direct support of the mission of the College.

The Library at Montgomery Community College and has over 20,000 books and subscriptions to current periodicals with back issues held for three years. Online resources are also available and can be found on the Library homepage. The Library is located in Capel Hall with professional staff available to assist you with your needs.

The library has 16 student computers and three public computers with high-speed internet access and general use software. Patrons are expected to abide by the MCC Internet Acceptable use Guidelines. Students may print free of charge to the library printer for course-related work. Non-students are expected to pay ten cents per side printed.

All MCC students who plan to drive on campus must obtain a parking permit during the registration process. Permits should be displayed in the lower left corner of the rear windshield (as seen from the driver’s seat). Permits are available at the Information Desk in Student Services (Building 100).

Students must park in designated student parking areas only. Handicapped parking spaces are reserved for vehicles with proper legal identification (placard or plate). Improperly parked vehicles may be ticketed by local law enforcement or towed at the owner’s expense.

If you have any safety concerns while on campus, contact the College Information Desk immediately for assistance.

MCC uses Blackboard Connect 5, an emergency alert notification system, to quickly inform students, faculty, and staff of any safety concerns, weather closings, or campus emergencies. Students can sign up to receive text messages or phone calls (no cost from the College; standard message and data rates may apply). Click here to sign up for alerts: https://www.montgomery.edu/regroup-emergency-managment-notification/.

In accordance with the federal Clery Act, MCC provides campus and neighborhood crime statistics, safety procedures, drug and alcohol policies, and emergency response guidelines. These are available in the College Catalog and on the MCC website.

Whatever your educational goals are, Montgomery Community College is committed to providing quality instruction, resources, and services to all MCC students. The administration of MCC prefers to emphasize the importance of guidance, admonition and example in promoting acceptable conduct. When these fail, procedures outlined in the Student Code, is found in the Student Handbook, shall be followed.

All students and staff have the right to a safe, peaceful, and honest educational environment. Therefore, when in the judgment of college officials, a student’s conduct disrupts or threatens to disrupt the college community, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken to restore and protect the safety, peace, and integrity of the community. A full description of College disciplinary and due process procedures can be found in the Student Handbook.

The best way to stay informed about activities, programs, and special announcements is by social media. MCC’s Facebook page feed keep you current with what’s happening on campus. Some programs have their own social media sites with specific information related to your program. Alumni use Facebook to keep in touch, and learn about opportunities in the employment arena. It pays to stay connected!

The student newsletter is a great way to stay on top of what’s going on on campus. The newsletter is distributed across campus, via e-mail weekly during the regular semester, and bi-weekly during the summer term.

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Students at Montgomery Community College have a voice on campus through our Student Government Association. The SGA is comprised of representatives selected from each of our curriculum programs and meetings are open to all students. Also, follow SGA on Facebook. Through our curriculum programs, MCC also offers other student organizations.

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