New Student Orientation
We're excited to meet and welcome you as a member of the MCC Scots Family!
New Student Orientation (NSO) is:
- one of the first steps in beginning your academic journey at McHenry County College.
- an important program designed to support your success at MCC!
All new full-time students are required to complete NSO in order to register as full-time students.
When Will You Attend MCC?
To ensure that you're comfortable and prepared before the Fall semester begins, join us for our two-part orientation experience.
Part I: Online Orientation
Part I of our experience provides an in-depth overview of the College’s services, resources, support systems, and other opportunities. This should take approximately 30 minutes to complete; however, you can stop and restart the orientation session at any time.
Part I: Online NSO requires your MCC username and password to be completed. You'll receive your login information within 72 hours after you've submitted your application. Guest Access does not require login information but does not complete the Online NSO requirement. Contact orientation@mchenry.edu if you’ve completed the Online Guest Orientation.
Start Part I: Online New Student Orientation »Part II: Registration and Course Planning
Once your Online Orientation is complete, contact the Academic Advising office if you need assistance planning your classes or have other questions about getting started. You can schedule your appointment online, call (815) 479-7565, or stop by the advising office in A257 as a drop-in during our office hours.
To ensure that you're comfortable and prepared before the Spring semester begins, join us for our two-part orientation experience.
Part I: Online Orientation
Part I of our experience provides an in-depth overview of the College’s services, resources, support systems, and other opportunities. This should take approximately 30 minutes to complete; however, you can stop and restart the orientation session at any time.
Part I: Online NSO requires your MCC username and password to be completed. You'll receive your login information within 72 hours after you've submitted your application. Guest Access does not require login information but does not complete the Online NSO requirement. Contact orientation@mchenry.edu if you’ve completed the Online Guest Orientation.
Once you complete Part I: Online Orientation, you'll find the link to sign up for Part II: In-Person Orientation on the last page. Select the link below to start the two-part process!
Start Part I: Online New Student Orientation »Part II: In-Person New Student Orientation and Course Registration
After completing Part I, you're required to complete the in-person Part II session. You'll find the link to sign up for Part II: In-Person Orientation on the last page of Part I.
At our in-person Orientation students will:
- Register for classes with Academic Advisors and MCC Staff
- Get an MCC Student ID
- Meet MCC Faculty
- Learn about services, resources, and support programs
- Enjoy some food and games, and, of course, win prizes and other giveaways!
In-Person New Student Orientations will take place from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- Friday, November 10 - registration open
If you're unable to attend orientation or have questions, contact orientation@mchenry.edu
Thank you for your interest in getting started at MCC in the Summer semester! Summer general registration is open.
Summer students who intend to continue into the Fall semester must complete the two-part orientation experience (see Fall tab for more information).
If you're a summer-only student, see steps to become a Summer-Only Student ». If you have any questions, contact orientation@mchenry.edu.