MCC 101 | The College Experience

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.

MCC 101 FAQs

Who must take MCC 101?

All students must successfully complete MCC 101 during their first full-time semester at MCC unless they have:

  • Previously earned at least 24 semester hours of college credit with a 2.00 cumulative grade point average or
  • Successfully completed a course equivalent to MCC 101 (First Year Experience) at another college. Course must be documented on a college transcript.

Why do I have to take this course?

MCC 101 provides you with the tools to be successful during your college career. It focuses on the MCC general education goals that are crucial to success both inside and outside the classroom.

What topics are covered in the course?

You’ll learn about MCC’s General Education Goals and how you'll begin working toward mastering these skills through your academic work at MCC. You’ll also learn about campus services and resources.

Is there homework involved?

Yes, MCC-101 includes homework. 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 to understand MCC’s General Education Goals, and you will access all course material and submit all assignments using MCC’s learning management system, Canvas. This course requires no additional textbook.

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, there is no proficiency test for this course.

Resources

Here are a few more resources to help you become a successful student at MCC and beyond.