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:
- Send your high school and any college transcripts to Admissions as soon as possible.
- Apply for Financial Aid. (Complete FAFSA online.)
- 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
- 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