New Student Advising, Registration and Orientation

All new students will receive a postcard with information about New Student Orientation.

Before New Student Orientation, be sure to complete the following:

1. Send your high school and any college transcripts to Admissions as soon as possible.
2. Apply for Financial Aid. (Complete FAFSA online.)
3. Complete Placement Testing.

   IMPORTANT: Placement Tests (if needed) must be completed prior to NSO.

   Please take placement tests seriously. They are vital to accurate assessment and help with course selection.

   • If you are completing a degree or intend to take math, English or reading, you will be required to take placement tests if your ACT scores are greater than two years old or below:
     • 21 in English (English and reading placement required)
     • 25 in math (math placement required)
   • Take your placement tests at the Testing Center, A245 (815) 455-8984.
     • No appointment necessary
     • No cost for first attempt but retake fee is $5 per test
     • Bring a photo I.D.
   • Use the following resources to review before you take placement tests
     • Download the Mathematics Review Manual
       • Basic Math, Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra PDF
       • College Algebra and Trigonometry PDF
     • You may purchase the Math Review Booklet in the MCC Bookstore for around $5.
     • Take practice Math, English and Reading placements tests at www.act.org/compass/tests.

     NOTE: To take a college level math course you must also show proof of passing two semesters of high school geometry or pass a proficiency exam.

   • Take a Foreign Language Placement Test if you plan to register for a French, German, or Spanish course other than the beginning course; high school grades will not be accepted.

11/2/09