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Student FAQs

If you have questions about Montgomery College, start here with our frequently asked questions. You may also visitRaptor Centralon any campus, call 240-567-5000,complete theRaptor Central Online Request Formnew window, use our website search tool, speak to arecruiter, meet with acounselor, or contact theOffice of Records and Registration.

Keep in mind thatFERPAis a federal law that limits access to student education records. This means that the student, not a parent, friend, or partner, must contact the College with regard to their records including grades and class schedules.

Class Schedules and Vaccine Requirements

We’re offering in-person and online options forclassesandstudent services.View vaccine requirements.

Admissions

You may submit an admissions application online, on paper by U.S. mail, or in person atRaptor Centralor an Office of Records and Registration on any campus. Raptor Central staff are available to assist you with completing your application.

If you are applying for admission to Montgomery College as a credit student for the first time, submit your application. See theAdmissions Application page完整的细节。

If you have ever applied to Montgomery College in the past, you do not need to apply again. However, if you have not taken a class in the last four years, you will need toreactivate your student account.

卡塔尔世界杯赛程时间表is available to advanced high school students admitted to Montgomery College. Select students are enrolled in college courses while still attending high school. Students may enroll in a variety of courses at the college, provided they meet the Dual Enrollment standards. The credits earned may be applied to a degree program at Montgomery College or may potentially be transferred to another institution.
Montgomery College welcomes a large number of visiting students from other colleges and universities each semester. See ourresources for visiting studentsfor more information.
  1. Submit theadmissions application, if you have not previously done so. There is a one-time application fee of $25.
  2. If the course you wish to take has an assessment level, and you wish to be exempt from the placement testing, you will need to present the Office of Records and Registration with an unofficial transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university showing that you have earned an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. You may override the English assessment requirement if you present an unofficial transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university showing that you have earned a "C" or better in a College-level English course.
  3. If the course you wish to take has a prerequisite, you will need to show your unofficial transcript to the appropriate academic department to have any prerequisites overridden.

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  1. Submit the admissions applicationif you have not previously done so. There is a one-time application fee of $25.
  2. Have your official transcript sent to theOffice of Records and Registration. You may hand-deliver your official transcript in a sealed envelope, or have your official transcript mailed or sent electronically from your original school to any of our three campuses.

SeeCredit for Prior Learningfor more information.

WDCE stands forWorkforce Development and Continuing Education该学院提供非学分课程的部门。WDCE是为职业转型的个人设计的,那些重新进入劳动力,那些保持现有的技术技能,以及那些寻求丰富的经验和继续教育的人。注册世界中学文凭课程不需要支付$25的申请费用。

Montgomery College uses the Accuplacer, Accuplacer-ESL, and ALEKS tests to assess students on their reading, English, and math skills. These placement scores help counselors and academic advisors recommend courses that are appropriate for you.

You must take the assessment test unless you are exempt. Students may be exempt from taking the Accuplacer by providing minimum qualifying SAT or ACT scores in English and/or math. For more information on course placement, exceptions, and obtaining test results, see theAssessment Centerspage.

Counselors help students with their personal, career, and educational goals. Along with program advisors, Counselors can help you plan your education and meet your academic goals. There are various ways you can connect for assistance with academic planning. SeeMeet with a Counselor/Advisorfor more information.

Registration and Class Schedules

TheMyMC portalprovides students, faculty, staff, and alumni with information and sign-on access to various college applications, including registration, checking grades, and requesting transcripts. Students also access their Montgomery College email through MyMC.

At Montgomery College, there are multiple definitions of "noncredit:"

  • Workforce Development and Continuing Education: The College's WDCE division offers many noncredit courses. WDCE is designed for individuals in career transition, those reentering the workforce, those maintaining current technical skills, and those seeking enrichment experiences and continuing education. Registration in WDCE courses does not require payment of the $25 application fee.
  • 审核:您可以在注册学分课程时选择的一种注册状态,该课程20%的上课时间为审核时间。如果你选择旁听一门课程,你已经注册了一门学分课程,并且选择不获得分数。SeeCredit or Auditfor more information.
  • 发展课程:为学生在随后的大学水平课程中取得成功而准备的课程。开发课程通常有以0开头的课程编号(例如,EN001, EN002, MA090, RD089)。在发展课程中获得的学分不计入任何学位或证书课程的要求。
是的,一旦你提交了入学申请,你就可以在我们的三个校区中的任何一个上课:日耳曼敦、罗克维尔和塔科马公园/银泉。

Days
M - Monday
T - Tuesday
W - Wednesday
R - Thursday
F - Friday
S - Saturday
U - Sunday

Campus
G - Germantown
T - Takoma Park/Silver Spring
R - Rockville
D - Distance Education

Registration Errors are messages that you may encounter registering for a course if the registration system cannot find required information in your student record. Review afull list of registration errorsand the action that you need take.
"Audit" is a registration status in a class where no credits or grades are awarded. The cost is the same as if the course were taken for credit. SeeCredit or Auditfor more information.
A waitlist is created for a course when that course reaches maximum enrollment capacity. If you attempt to register for a course that is full, you will have the option to place yourself on the waitlist. When a seat becomes available, and you are the next student on the waitlist, you will be notified via your MC email address. SeeWaitlist Information要学习更多的知识。
  1. Log in toMyMC.
  2. Select "Edit My Class Schedule - Add or Drop" under "Registration Quick Links."
  3. 选择你想退课的那个学期。
  4. For each course that you wish to drop, select "drop" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Click “Submit Changes."

If you are unable to perform this function in MyMC, contact us at 240-567-5000 orcomplete theRaptor Central Online Request Formnew windowfor further assistance.

To obtain a refund, a course must be officially dropped by the refund deadline. The refund deadline for each course is listed on the student schedule/bill and in MyMC.

Montgomery College will always operate on its regular schedule unless otherwise announced. Changes to the College’s operational status will be communicated through the following means:

  • Montgomery College homepage and MyMC
  • College telephone number: 240-567-5000. A recorded message will be available.
  • MC Alert- cell phone text messages and/or email messages are sent to registered users
  • Montgomery College Television - Cable Channel 10, in Montgomery County
  • Commercial radio and TV stations

Grades and Student Records

You may request an official transcript online, via U.S. mail, or by visiting the Office of Records and Registration on any campus. You cannot request a transcript by telephone, e-mail or by fax. SeeRequest an MC Transcriptfor complete instructions.

Degree-seeking students at Montgomery College can earn credit and advanced standing for prior learning. You may be able to use college-level course work that you have already completed to satisfy degree requirements and reach your educational goals in a shorter time period. Visit theCredit for Prior Learningpage for more information.

Please Note: Non-degree-seeking and visiting students do not need to submit official transcripts. They may present unofficial transcripts to the Office of Counseling and Advising or a Department Chair to be waived into a course that has prerequisites that have been met at another regionally accredited U.S college or university.

You may update personal information by completing the Student Information Change/Declaration of Permanent Domicile form. See theUpdate Your Student Informationpage.
You may change your major by completing the Declaration or Change of Program of Study form. SeeChange Your Program of Study (Major)for more information.
Access your midterm and final grades online inMyMCby selecting “My Grades” on the MyMC home page. Grades are typically available 7-10 days following the end of each semester. The College does not mail grades, and grades are not provide via phone or e-mail.

Cost and Financial Aid

Fall semester: May 15
Spring semester: November 1

You may still apply for financial aid after the priority deadlines. However, your file may not be approved before classes begin, which means you may be responsible for making alternative payment arrangements. SeeHow to Apply for Financial Aid完整的细节。

There may be limited options for summer financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office at 240-567-5100 for more information.

See theCurrent Tuition Rates. Tuition and fees are based on residency classification and are subject to change.
As a registered student, you pay tuition according to your residency classification using criteria outlined in "Determination of Residence for Tuition Purposes" found in the Appendices section of the College Catalog. Residency classification is determined by information on your admissions application. See theResidency Policyfor more information.

Students in the following categories or studying in certain programs may be eligible for reduced or waived tuition:

  • Active duty military and their dependents
  • Maryland National Guard members
  • Students with disabilities
  • Seniors (ages 60 and up)
  • Business and industry tuition rate agreements
  • Statewide programs
  • Health Workforce Shortage Program

SeeSpecial Tuition Waiversfor more information.

As a veterans of the armed services, you may be entitled to various education benefits depending on when and how long you served. SeeVA Education Benefitsfor more information.

Payment or payment arrangements are expected the day you register. Unpaid classes will be deleted for non-payment on specific dates during each registration period. All registrations occurring after the scheduled delete dates are considered binding and will not be deleted for non-payment.

If you register for classes, you are responsible for all charges. Failure to pay, failure to officially withdraw by the refund date or failure to attend will not relieve you of the responsibility for these charges. In order to avoid financial responsibility, you must officially drop your classes by the refund deadline, if you decide not to attend. DO NOT assume you will be automatically dropped.

Visit thepayments overviewfor more information on payment options and payment deadlines.

你要对自己的学费和其他费用负责。如果你报名上课,你要承担所有费用。未能付款、未能在退款截止日期前正式退票或未能出席都不会免除您的这些费用责任。不出席或未支付不构成正式退出。为了避免经济责任,如果你决定不去上课,你必须在退款截止日期前正式退课。不要认为你会自动被删除。

To obtain a full refund, a course must be officially dropped by the refund deadline. The refund deadline for each course is listed in MyMC and on your student schedule/bill. It is your responsibility to officially drop a course if you no longer wish to attend. Non-attendance or failure to pay does not constitute an official withdrawal. No full refunds will be issued for classes dropped after the refund deadline. To view your specific refund deadlines:

  1. Log in toMyMC.
  2. Under the “Student Quick Links” click on “My Class Schedule."
  3. Select the current term.
  4. Click on “View Drop Deadline Dates” at the bottom of the page.

See theRefund Policy for Credit Coursesfor more information.

Parking, Security, and Student ID Cards

有当前学期注册贴纸的学生证可以让你借到图书馆的书,使用电脑/写作实验室和游泳池,并在蒙哥马利县每周7天、每天24小时免费乘坐乘车巴士。您的身份证必须在每学期验证,将当前学期的注册贴纸贴在卡上。

To obtain a student ID card, you will need to visit the Office of Safety and Security. SeeStudent ID Cardsfor complete instructions.

The Safety and Security Offices are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on each campus:

Germantown

240-567-7777
Sciences/Applied Studies Building, Room 287

Rockville

240-567-5111
Counseling & Advising Building, Room 101

Takoma Park/Silver Spring

240-567-1600
The Commons, Room 211

Emergency phones are also available at several locations on all three campuses.

You must have a permit to park in any Montgomery College lot. You can obtain a permit once you have registered and paid for classes. SeeParking and Transportationfor more information.

Please wait 24 hours after registration before requesting your permit. Also, be sure to update your address with the Office of Records and Registration before proceeding, as your parking permit will be mailed to your address of record.

停车许可证不需要额外的费用。

Have another question you didn't find answered here? Complete theRaptor Central Online Request Formnew window, or call 240-567-5000.