New Student Advising, Registration and 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 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. Students whose ACT scores are less than two years old, and who meet or exceed the minimum scores listed below may not be required to take placements tests:
     • 21 in English
     • 25 in math
   • 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 and have prior foreign language experience; high school grades will not be accepted.

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