MCC 101 | The College Experience
Students who successfully completed MCC101 were 94% more likely to successfully complete their bachelor's degree. 🎓
We want you to succeed at MCC. That’s why we created MCC101: The College Experience. This course will help you transition to McHenry County College and prepare for the challenges you’ll face as a college student. Plus, you'll get familiar with the many campus resources and services designed to help you succeed.
After taking this course, you will be able to:
- Define critical thinking at MCC and apply critical thinking strategies in your college career.
- Define effective communication at MCC and develop professional verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
- Define information literacy at MCC and engage in the research process.
- Define quantitative reasoning and interpret quantitative information to reach a conclusion.
- Define social responsibility and integrate diverse perspectives in the service of broader understanding and constructive dialogue.
- Who's required to take MCC 101?
All first-time students must successfully complete MCC 101 during their first year unless they have:
- Previously earned at least 24 semester hours of college credit with a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (at another college) or
- Successfully completed a course equivalent to MCC 101 at another college. Course must be documented on a college transcript.
- Why do I have to take this course?
It's important to us to be available to you early in your college career to answer your questions, discuss your expectations, and provide you with tools appropriate for college.
- What topics are covered in the course?
You’ll learn about MCC’s General Education Goals and you will understand how you will start to work toward mastering these skills through your academic work at MCC. You’ll also learn about campus services and resources.
- Is there homework involved?
Yes, there is homework for MCC-101. You will participate in discussions with classmates, take reading quizzes, and complete short writing assignments and activities. There are no exams. You will complete all coursework with the objective of understanding MCC’s General Education Goals and you will access all course material and submit all assignments using MCC’s learning management system, Canvas. There is no additional textbook required for the course.
- Is the credit for this course transferable?
Yes, MCC 101 has been articulated and will transfer to some state schools. See an advisor for more information »
- Will I receive a grade or is it pass/fail?
You'll receive a letter grade (A through F) for completion of the course.
- Is there a proficiency test for the course?
No, a proficiency test is not available for this course.
If you’re serious about being the best college student you can, then MCC 102 is a great place to start. MCC 102 is a three-credit, general elective course that’s transferable to most schools. It’s ideal for returning students, veterans, athletes and anyone who’s interested in learning how to maximize their time at college. Students who need to maintain a certain GPA or who are at or below a 2.0 are also encouraged to take MCC 102.
Here are a few more resources to help you become a successful student at MCC and beyond.
- Academic Advising - help selecting courses and preparing to transfer
- Access and Disability Services - support services for eligible students
- Career Services - preparing you to apply for your first job or change careers
- College Catalog
- Financial Aid - what assistance do you qualify for?
- Library - databases you can access from home
- New Student Orientation
- Sage Learning Center - free tutoring
- Student Life - get involved in campus life
What students are saying
"The most positive aspect of the course (MCC 101) for me was that it simply made me feel more comfortable about being on a college campus again." - Janet Knuth
"I enjoyed the seminar and the over-all class. The instructor made the classroom entertaining and interesting."
"This class covered and answered all of my questions and more...everything a college freshman needs to know."
"I liked critical thinking with diversity, they kept me attending."
"... the main things I will take away are time management, goal setting, communication skills, and how important it is to learn to think critically."
"I liked that it got us involved with other students because it is hard to meet new people."
"I really enjoyed the academic planning activities. For the first time ever I feel like I know what I want to do after school."
"I am glad my instructor made this class so much fun. I am sorry it was only an 8-week class."
"... it was far more useful than I could have ever imagined, and provided knowledge that would prove beneficial to me on my journey through college. This class has helped show me my academic strengths, as well as my weaknesses; it helped me to have a better outlook on things in my future, and helped me realize my interests as I start college."