STUDENT INSIDER’S GUIDE
AND PLANNER
A Roadmap to Success for the First Year and Beyond
Germantown
Rockville
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
2024–2025
Montgomery College
Germantown
Rockville
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Student Insider’s
Guide and Planner
A ROADMAP TO SUCCESS FOR
THE FIRST YEAR AND BEYOND
2024–2025
Produced by
Montgomery College
First Year Experience Team
with support from
Montgomery College
Ofce of Institutional Advancement
June 2024
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Acknowledgments ............................................................................ iii
A Welcome Message from Montgomery College ............................iv
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Before Your First Class
First Year Experience...........................................................................v
First Year Checklist ...........................................................................vii
How to Use the Student Insider’s Guide and Planner ....................ix
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Planner/Organizer
Monthly and Weekly Planner ............................................................ 1
Important Contacts ..........................................................................42
Montgomery College Terms You Should Know.............................45
Map of Germantown Campus .........................................................49
Map of Rockville Campus ................................................................50
Map of Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus ..................................51
Transportation and Parking .............................................................52
Security, Closing, Delayed Opening, or Emergency ......................53
Monthly Expenses Worksheet for Students ....................................56
Financial Aid .....................................................................................57
Raptor Central ..................................................................................59
Assessment and Testing Centers ......................................................60
Course Materials ...............................................................................71
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How to Use Starfish to Meet with a Counselor
How to Use Starfish to Meet with a Counselor .............................75
Educational Planning Overview ......................................................76
Benchmarks – Pathway to Completion ..........................................78
Student Career and Employment Services ......................................80
Career Assessment Worksheet .........................................................83
Transfer Planning .............................................................................84
Transfer Exploration Worksheet ......................................................87
The General Education Program .....................................................88
Course Plan .......................................................................................95
Course Planning Worksheet ............................................................96
Educational Planning Resources .....................................................97
How Are You Doing? .................................................................... 101
Course Planning Tips .................................................................... 103
Education Plan Update ................................................................. 104
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
■ Student Support and Resources
Student Life: Make Connections .................................................. 105
Counseling and Advising .............................................................. 107
MC Resources for Adult Student Success ..................................... 109
Services for International Students ............................................... 111
Disability Support Services (DSS) ................................................ 112
Digital Learning Center (DLC) ..................................................... 113
Writing, Reading, and Language Center (WRLC) ........................ 114
Your Montgomery College Library ............................................... 116
Honors Programs .......................................................................... 120
STEM Scholars Program ................................................................ 121
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism ............................................... 122
Student Code of Conduct ............................................................. 124
If You Have a Problem…What Do You Do? ............................... 125
Achieving the Promise: Peer to Peer Program ............................. 128
Academic Coaching with the Achieving the Promise Academy .. 130
Resources and Support .................................................................. 131
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Success Tips
Success Tips for All Courses .......................................................... 137
Your Schedule: Is Time on Your Side?
Time Management Worksheets .................................................... 140
Your Schedule: Is Time on Your Side? ......................................... 140
Creating a Schedule with Built-in Study Times ........................... 141
How to Read Your Textbooks ....................................................... 142
What to Read Before You Read: The Big Picture ......................... 144
Note-Taking Self-Assessment ........................................................ 146
Note-Taking ................................................................................... 148
Mathematics: More Than a Numbers Game ............................... 150
Healthy Life Choices ..................................................................... 152
Drug Abuse Prevention ................................................................. 153
Alcohol Abuse Prevention ............................................................ 154
Title IX: Your Rights ...................................................................... 157
How to Calculate Your GPA ......................................................... 160
Answers .......................................................................................... 162
Notes .............................................................................................. 163
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Index ...................................................................................................... 169
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Acknowledgments
The writing, editing, and publishing of the Student Insider’s Guide and
Planner is a collegewide effort.
This edition of the Student Insider’s Guide and Planner was coordi-
nated by Dr. Tonya Mason, Dean for Student Success and Rockville
Student Affairs; Prof. Tyra Peanort, Germantown’s First Year Experience
Counselor, Prof. Dana Baker, Rockville’s First Year Experience Counselor,
Prof. Shelly Bennett, Takoma Park/Silver Spring’s First Year Experience
Counselor; and the Office of Communications. If you have any questions
or comments, please email [email protected].
NOTICE
This guide contains information that is subject to changes and updates.
Further, this guide is intended to be a summary of various policies and
may not contain all relevant policies nor complete language. In any case,
source language available on the College’s website should be consulted
for authoritative material. If there are conflicts between the printed mate-
rial in this guide and the Montgomery College verified website, the infor-
mation on the website shall take precedence.
The Montgomery College verified website address is
www.montgomerycollege.edu/verified
.
The information in this guide was obtained from faculty and staff across
the College in areas such as financial aid, safety and security, the book-
store, the library, learning labs, student life, counseling and advising, and
various academic departments.
ADA Notice: Under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this
material is available in alternative formats by contacting the
Disability Support Services Office at 240-567-5058.
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2024–2025
A Welcome Message from Montgomery College
Dear New Student:
Congratulations on your decision to transition from high school, work, or
home to Montgomery College. We welcome you to our College commu-
nity and are delighted that you have chosen Montgomery College for your
educational goals. To provide you with the tools and contacts for success
here at the College, we encourage you to take advantage of a signature
program dedicated to student success called the First Year Experience
(FYE). We recognize that your success will depend a great deal on your
experience during your first year of college. The first year is the founda-
tion of a student’s college career, and it is important that it starts out right.
FYE is just what you need! This program will provide the information,
support, connections, and experiences that will prepare you for academic
success at Montgomery College and beyond! Take some time to explore
our website at www.montgomerycollege.edu/fye to learn about resources,
courses, and how to develop an education plan. Find out how to get
involved.
Again, congratulations on choosing to become a part of the
Montgomery College community.
Best wishes,
Mr. Marcus E. Peanort
Interim Collegewide Dean for Student Access and Germantown Student Affairs
Dr. Tonya R. Mason
Collegewide Dean for Student Success and Rockville Student Affairs
Ms. Janeé McFadden
Collegewide Dean for Student Engagement
and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Student Affairs
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First Year Experience
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Many new and exciting, yet challenging, opportunities are ahead of you
in your first year of college. Montgomery College has created a variety
of resources to help facilitate your transition to, and success in, college.
Together, these resources are called the First Year Experience (FYE).
There are two very important events at the start of your FYE:
•
New Student Orientation (NSO) is designed to help students acclimate
to the college environment and have a successful start at Montgomery
College. Our goal is to answer your questions, connect you to campus
resources, and help you capitalize on your college experience. New Student
Orientation is typically available in-person or online, however, in-person
orientations are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. For more infor
-
mation, please go to:
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/counseling-
and-advising/first-year-experience/new-student-orientation.html
•
FYE Courses: FYE Courses, traditionally STSU 100: First Year Seminar, or
STSU 101: Seminar for International Students.
There are many other programs and events that take place on each
campus as a part of FYE. Participating in these programs and events
will help orient you to Montgomery College, meet new people, gain
important leadership experience, and learn about everything that the
College community has to offer. Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/fye
for information about the FYE program and meet the FYE counselors on
each campus. The FYE website also has several links with information
about the College’s academic planning, career development, and transfer
advising resources.
Another Way to Stay Connected to FYE Events and Resources:
•
Join the FYE Facebook page. Visit: www.facebook.com, search for “First
Year Experience Program Montgomery College,” and “like” the page.
FYE Summer Bridge Program
•
The FYE Summer Bridge Program includes a one-credit course (First
Year Seminar: STSU 100) that allows students to experience the college
environment prior to the fall term. Through structured and integrated
activities, students are prepared to meet the demands of college by
bridging the gap between high school and college. Statistics consistently
have shown that students who attend a summer bridge program achieve
higher grade point averages, have higher retention rates, and experience
higher graduation rates than students who do not attend such programs.
After completing the program, students typically demonstrate more con-
fidence and self-assuredness—and are better prepared to begin college.
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First Year Experience
FYE Student Ambassadors
FYE Student Ambassadors are a select group of
student leaders dedicated to serving first-year
students by fostering support in academic per-
formance and social development inside and
outside the classroom. FYE Student Ambassadors
serve as leaders, mentors, role models and play
a key role in assisting first-year students with the
transition to Montgomery College.
For more information about the role of the
FYE Student Ambassador or how to become an
FYE Student Ambassador, please contact the FYE
Coordinator in the Counseling and Advising
Center on your campus.
COUNSELING
AND ADVISING
DEPARTMENTS
Germantown
250 Student Affairs and
Sciences Building
240-567-7770
Rockville
206 SV (Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services
Center)
240-567-5063
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
233 Student
Services Center
240-567-1480
WEBSITE:
https://www.mont
gomerycollege.edu/
counseling-and
-advising/first-year
-experience/index.html
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First Year Checklist
This checklist can guide you successfully through your first year at
Montgomery College (MC).
August or January
Review your class schedule through MyMC;
attend the first class meeting.
Be aware of drop and withdrawal deadlines.
Attend your campus Welcome Week/Open House activities.
Join a club, attend a leadership workshop or Senate meeting,
or volunteer in a service learning project through your campus
Student Life Office.
Plan out your semester and course responsibilities using the
Student Insider’s Guide and Planner.
October or February/March
See a counselor to select next semester’s courses.
Monitor course progress and seek help as necessary.
Check midterm grades on MyMC.
Visit the writing, math, and computer centers to prepare
for midterms.
Attend a student success, academic, and/or transfer planning
workshop; attend a transfer fair.
Access tutoring as needed.
November or March/April
Explore your major choice and begin your career search:
www.montgomerycollege.edu/careerservices.
Update your résumé and cover letters,
and practice interviewing techniques.
Go to a campus job fair; in November,
participate in National Career Month campus activities.
December or May
Visit the writing, math, and computer centers to prepare for finals.
Check final grades on MyMC.
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Successful Students
Don’t Depend on Luck.
They Have Skills!
Recommended
for all first year
students at
Montgomery
College
Your academic
success is only a
class away!
Enroll in a Student Success Course
I want to… Consider taking…
ease the transition to college STSU 100, STSU 101*
learn about campus resources STSU 100, STSU 101*
develop a social network STSU 100, STSU 101*
manage my time better STSU 100, STSU 110
create an education plan STSU 100, STSU 110
set and achieve goals
STSU 100, STSU 101*,
STSU 110 or STSU 122
improve study habits STSU 110
find potential majors or careers STSU 120
identify my interests & skills STSU 120
eliminate self-defeating behaviors STSU 122
learn strategies for memorization STSU 114
develop learning strategies for math STSU 112
* STSU 101 is especially intended for students enrolled in the first
semester of the American English Language Program.
Montgomery College Counseling: www.montgomerycollege.edu/counseling-and-advising
STSU 100
1 credit hr
First Year
Seminar
STSU 101
2 credit hrs
Seminar for
International
Students
STSU 102
1 credit hr
Mindfulness
and
Resilience
in College
STSU 110
1 credit hr
Study Habits
Development
STSU 112
1 credit hr
Building
Math
Confidence
STSU 114
1 credit hr
Memory
Development
STSU 120
2 credit hrs
Career
Development
STSU 122
2 credit hrs
Principles of
Academic
Success
STSU 124
2 credit hrs
Happiness
and
Well-Being
STSU 200
2 credit hrs
Introduction
to Student
Leadership
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The guide includes
these important
features:
1. PLANNER/CALENDAR
The calendar helps
you stay on track
throughout 2022 and
2023. Each month
begins with a month-
at-a-glance page,
followed by week-
at-a-glance pages for
your assignments and
appointments.
2. IMPORTANT
ADDRESSES/
PHONE NUMBERS
Keep track of
important names,
phone numbers, and
e-mail addresses.
3. ACTIVITY AND
WORKSHEETS
These worksheets
reinforce some of the
skills and information
you need as a first year
student.
4. EDUCATION PLAN
A course planning page
helps you to develop
your schedule for
upcoming semesters.
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The Student Insider’s Guide and Planner was
developed especially for you—the first year
student. The guide includes important infor-
mation on Montgomery College (MC) and a
variety of topics related to your college experi-
ence, including finances, educational planning,
skills needed for academic success, transfer
planning, MC and community resources, and
much, much more.
In addition to information on various aspects
of the college experience, the guide includes
several practical tools to help you use this
information. These tools include worksheets
to develop a budget, keep track of assessment
test scores, develop an education plan, find
time for studying in your daily schedule, and
more. On the following pages, you will find
a monthly and weekly planner and a page to
record important names, addresses, and phone
numbers.
This guide could be used in a variety of ways.
Some of the information, such as websites and
office locations, are available for you when you
need them. Some sections, such as Educational
Planning, would best be used in conjunction
with a STSU 100: First Year Seminar course
or when working with a counselor. The work-
sheets throughout and the planner at the back
of the guide can also be very helpful as you
look ahead to your upcoming semesters of
study, and they can help you stay on course
during your first year.
How to Use the Student Insider’s Guide
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PLANNER/ORGANIZER
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November 2023
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PLANNER/ORGANIZER
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January 2025
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January 2025
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PLANNER/ORGANIZER
January 2025
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Spring semester classes begin
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February 1–2:
Spring semester weekend classes begin
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APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
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College closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
TUESDAY
21
Faculty return for professional days
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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Winter session classes end
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January 2025
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PLANNER/ORGANIZER
February Weekly Planner
February 2025
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16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
24
TUESDAY
25
WEDNESDAY
26
THURSDAY
27
FRIDAY
28
SATURDAY
1
SUNDAY
2
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
17
TUESDAY
18
WEDNESDAY
19
THURSDAY
20
FRIDAY
21
SATURDAY
22
SUNDAY
23
20
February–March Weekly Planner
February 2025
S M T W T F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
26 27 28 29 30 31 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
REMINDERS
21
PLANNER/ORGANIZER
February 2025
March 2025
S M T W T F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
January 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
10
TUESDAY
11
WEDNESDAY
12
THURSDAY
13
FRIDAY
14
SATURDAY
15
SUNDAY
16
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
3
TUESDAY
4
WEDNESDAY
5
THURSDAY
6
FRIDAY
7
SATURDAY
8
SUNDAY
9
22
March Weekly Planner
March 2025
S M T W T F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
23 24 25 26 27 28 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
REMINDERS
23
PLANNER/ORGANIZER
March 2025
April 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
February 2025
S M T W T F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
24
TUESDAY
25
WEDNESDAY
26
THURSDAY
27
FRIDAY
28
SATURDAY
29
SUNDAY
30
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
17
March 17–23: Spring break for students and faculty
TUESDAY
18
WEDNESDAY
19
THURSDAY
20
FRIDAY
21
Spring break; college closed
SATURDAY
22
SUNDAY
23
24
March Weekly Planner
March 2025
S M T W T F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
7
TUESDAY
8
WEDNESDAY
9
THURSDAY
10
FRIDAY
11
SATURDAY
12
SUNDAY
13
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
31
TUESDAY
1
WEDNESDAY
2
THURSDAY
3
FRIDAY
4
SATURDAY
5
SUNDAY
6
25
PLANNER/ORGANIZER
March–April Weekly Planner
April 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
21
TUESDAY
22
WEDNESDAY
23
THURSDAY
24
FRIDAY
25
SATURDAY
26
SUNDAY
27
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
14
TUESDAY
15
WEDNESDAY
16
THURSDAY
17
FRIDAY
18
SATURDAY
19
SUNDAY
20
26
April Weekly Planner
April 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
REMINDERS
27
PLANNER/ORGANIZER
April 2025
May 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
March 2025
S M T W T F S
1
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
5
TUESDAY
6
WEDNESDAY
7
THURSDAY
8
FRIDAY
9
SATURDAY
10
SUNDAY
11
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
28
TUESDAY
29
WEDNESDAY
30
THURSDAY
1
FRIDAY
2
SATURDAY
3
SUNDAY
4
28
April–May Weekly Planner
May 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
19
May 19–23: Non-instructional duty days for faculty
TUESDAY
20
WEDNESDAY
21
THURSDAY
22
FRIDAY
23
Commencement
SATURDAY
24
SUNDAY
25
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
12
May 12–18: Final exam week
TUESDAY
13
WEDNESDAY
14
THURSDAY
15
FRIDAY
16
SATURDAY
17
SUNDAY
18
29
PLANNER/ORGANIZER
May Weekly Planner
June 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
REMINDERS
30
May 2025
April 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 23 29 30
June 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
2
TUESDAY
3
WEDNESDAY
4
THURSDAY
5
FRIDAY
6
SATURDAY
7
SUNDAY
8
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
26
College closed for Memorial Day holiday
TUESDAY
27
Official beginning of summer sessions, Summer session I classes begin
WEDNESDAY
28
THURSDAY
29
FRIDAY
30
SATURDAY
31
SUNDAY
1
31
PLANNER/ORGANIZER
May–June Weekly Planner
July 2024
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
16
Midsummer session classes
TUESDAY
17
WEDNESDAY
18
THURSDAY
19
College closed for Juneteenth holiday
FRIDAY
20
SATURDAY
21
SUNDAY
22
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
9
TUESDAY
10
WEDNESDAY
11
THURSDAY
12
FRIDAY
13
SATURDAY
14
SUNDAY
15
32
June Weekly Planner
June 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
REMINDERS
33
PLANNER/ORGANIZER
June 2025
May 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
July 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
30
TUESDAY
1
WEDNESDAY
2
THURSDAY
3
FRIDAY
4
College closed for Independence Day holiday
SATURDAY
5
SUNDAY
6
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
23
TUESDAY
24
WEDNESDAY
25
THURSDAY
26
FRIDAY
27
SATURDAY
28
SUNDAY
29
34
June–July Weekly Planner
June 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
14
TUESDAY
15
WEDNESDAY
16
THURSDAY
17
FRIDAY
18
SATURDAY
19
SUNDAY
20
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
7
Summer session II classes begin
TUESDAY
8
WEDNESDAY
9
THURSDAY
10
FRIDAY
11
SATURDAY
12
SUNDAY
13
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PLANNER/ORGANIZER
July Weekly Planner
July 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
29 30 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
REMINDERS
36
July 2025
August 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
June 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
28
TUESDAY
29
WEDNESDAY
30
THURSDAY
31
FRIDAY
1
SATURDAY
2
SUNDAY
3
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
21
TUESDAY
22
WEDNESDAY
23
THURSDAY
24
FRIDAY
25
SATURDAY
26
SUNDAY
27
37
PLANNER/ORGANIZER
July–August Weekly Planner
August 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
11
TUESDAY
12
WEDNESDAY
13
THURSDAY
14
FRIDAY
15
Official end of summer sessions
SATURDAY
16
SUNDAY
17
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
4
TUESDAY
5
WEDNESDAY
6
THURSDAY
7
FRIDAY
8
SATURDAY
9
SUNDAY
10
38
August Weekly Planner
August 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
REMINDERS
39
PLANNER/ORGANIZER
August 2025
September 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 10 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
July 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
25
TUESDAY
26
WEDNESDAY
27
THURSDAY
28
FRIDAY
29
SATURDAY
30
SUNDAY
31
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
18
TUESDAY
19
WEDNESDAY
20
THURSDAY
21
FRIDAY
22
SATURDAY
23
SUNDAY
24
40
August Weekly Planner
August 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
8
TUESDAY
9
WEDNESDAY
10
THURSDAY
11
FRIDAY
12
SATURDAY
13
SUNDAY
14
APPOINTMENTS NOTES
MONDAY
1
TUESDAY
2
WEDNESDAY
3
THURSDAY
4
FRIDAY
5
SATURDAY
6
SUNDAY
7
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PLANNER/ORGANIZER
September Weekly Planner
September 2025
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 10 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
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NAME ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL
Important Contacts
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PLANNER/ORGANIZER
NAME ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL
Important Contacts
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
Abbreviations
Abbreviations for days of the week: M or Mon is Monday. T, Tu., Tue., or Tues
is Tuesday. W or Wed is Wednesday. R, Th., Thu., Thur., or Thurs or TH is
Thursday. F or Fri is Friday.
Academic Alert
A student will be placed on academic alert if he or she has a cumulative
grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 and is not on academic restriction or
suspension.
Academic Appeal
There are certain Academic Regulations that you may request an exception to
as a student.
Academic Restriction
A student who has attempted 12 credit hours or more and whose cumulative
GPA falls below 1.75 will be placed on academic restriction.
Academic Suspension
A student who has attempted 30 credit hours with a cumulative semester GPA
below 1.25 will be suspended and must sit out for a semester.
Articulation Agreement
An agreement between another college or university and Montgomery College,
specifying which classes you should take here that will transfer for credit into a
particular major at the other school. Also known as a transfer agreement.
Assessment Level
A course requirement that indicates the level of college-readiness a student must
have in English, reading, or mathematics in order to enroll in the course.
Associate’s Degree
A two-year degree, designed to either transfer into a four-year degree at another
school or prepare the student for a specific career.
Audit
Auditing a course allows a student to take a class without the benefit of a grade
or credit for a course. A student who audits a course does so for the purposes
of self-enrichment and academic exploration.
Catalog
A college publication containing academic information about Montgomery
College, including degree requirements, curriculum outlines, course
descriptions, and college policies. It is only available online.
Corequisite
A course that must be taken at the same time as another course.
Counselor
Counseling faculty help students with their personal, career, and educational
goals and assist students with selecting the courses that are right for them.
Counselors also teach student success courses, such as First Year Seminar, and
provide interventions and support when students need help.
Course Number
The number assigned to a particular course (for example, ENGL 101).
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Credit Hour
A unit of work in a subject, usually equivalent to one hour of class or two
hours of laboratory per week throughout a semester.
Course Registration Number (CRN)
Five-digit course reference number assigned to a particular section of a course.
Curriculum
An MC term for the program of study at the associate’s degree, certificate, and
letter of recognition levels.
Dean
An administrator with leadership responsibility and oversight for academic
programs and services, and faculty supervision and evaluation in Academic
Affairs or student support services such as advising and counseling, assessment
testing, athletics, careers services, enrollment services, financial aid, and student
life in Student Affairs.
Dean’s List
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have a semester grade
point average of 3.5 or higher and earn six or more credit hours, excluding
developmental, academic courses for non-native speakers of English and
noncredit courses. The Dean’s List designation is indicated on the academic
transcript.
Degree Audit
An advising tool that helps a student know what courses are left to take in
order to graduate with a specific degree. The degree audit is obtained through
the student’s MyMC portal.
Developmental Course
A course designed to prepare students for success in subsequent college-level
courses, such as IERW 001 and MATH 017. The credits used for these courses
may not be used to satisfy degree or transfer requirements but count toward
full-time status and financial aid.
Drop
To remove oneself from a particular class section during the schedule
adjustment period.
ELAP
English Language for Academic Purposes is a program designed to improve the
academic English proficiency of students whose first language is not English.
Elective
A course that a student may choose to take, not a specific degree requirement.
Excessive Absences
Absence from a class more than the number of times a class meets per week
during a fall or spring semester. (The number is prorated for accelerated
sessions.)
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application for
education loans and grants from the federal government.
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
Montgomery College Terms You Should Know
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
A set of regulations that guarantees a student the right to inspect and review
his/her educational records, the right to amend those educational records, and
the right to some control over the disclosure of the records.
First Year Student
A student who has earned fewer than 30 semester hours.
(Also referred to as a freshman.)
Full-Time Student
A student enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in a semester.
Good Academic Standing
A student with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better is in good academic standing.
GPA
Grade point average; the ratio of quality points earned to credit hours
attempted. (See page 146 for information on calculating a GPA.)
Override
Written or electronic permission given by a counselor or faculty adviser to
enter a class.
Part-Time Student
A student enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours in a semester.
Placement Test
Basic skills tests in English, reading, and math that place a student into
certain courses and determine eligibility for others.
Prerequisite
A course that must be taken as preparation for other courses in a sequence.
Professor
Instructor of a college course.
Quality Points
Semester credit hours multiplied by the numerical equivalent of a letter grade.
Schedule of Classes
A guide to classes for each semester, with specific information about
instructors, times, and locations. (Available online.)
Second Year Student
A student who has earned a minimum of 30 credit hours.
Semester Hour
A unit of academic credit representing an hour of class (such as lecture class)
or three hours of laboratory work each week for an academic semester.
Syllabus
A summary document prepared by a course instructor/professor that states
basic information about a course, such as objectives, topics, expectations, and
due dates for tests and other assignments.
TBA
“To be announced;” used in the Schedule of Classes to indicate that an
instructor for a course has not been chosen.
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Transcript
Official: a certified copy of a student’s academic record, which can be requested
from the campus Offices of Records and Registration through MyMC.
Unofficial: a printout of a student’s academic record that is not certified and
may be obtained by the student from MyMC.
Transfer Curriculum
A program that prepares a student to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.
Withdraw
Drop a class after the schedule adjustment period. A refund is not given, and the
attempt at the class is noted on the student’s transcript with a “W.”
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
Map of Germantown Campus
Directions to the Germantown Campus
By Car: Take I-270 to Exit 15 East (Route 118). Continue to the second traffic light
at Observation Drive; turn right onto campus. A valid College parking permit is
required. Visitor permits can be obtained from the Welcome Center in SA 100 and
the Office of Safety and Security in SA 282.
By Metro: Take Red Line train to Shady Grove station and transfer to Ride On Bus
Route 55 to on-campus stop.
By Bus: The campus is served by Ride On Bus with connections to Metrorail.
For more information, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/maps.
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MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
Germantown Campus | Pinkney Innovation
Complex for Science and Technology
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All buildings at the
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Germantown Campus  |  Pinkney
Innovation Complex for Science
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College (PIC MC)
20200 Observation Drive
Germantown, MD 20876
24 0-567-7711
Public Safety: 240-567-3333 (24/7)
montgomerycollege.edu/safety
montgomerycollege.edu/maps
HS Humanities and Social
Sciences Building
Bookstore
Cafeteria
Library
Workforce Development and
Continuing Education (WDCE)
HT High Technology and
Science Center
Globe Hall
PG Physical Education Building
Legend of Campus Buildings
(as of June 2021)
BE Bioscience Education
Center
Conference Center
CG Child Care Center
Center for Early
Education (CEE)
GN Greenhouse
Germantown Campus   |   Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology (PIC MC)
PK Paul Peck Academic and
Innovation Building
Germantown Innovation Center
SA Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard Student
Affairs and Science Building
Counseling and Advising
Disability Support Services
Financial Aid Office
Public Safety Office
Raptor Central (Admissions,
Enrollment, Visitor Services)
Records and Registration Office
Student Life Office
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Map of Rockville Campus
Directions to the Rockville Campus
By Car: From the north: Take I-270 South to Exit 6 (Route 28), W. Montgomery Ave./Rockville.
Then take Exit 6A (Route 28) East. Turn left at first traffic light onto Nelson Street. Go to first
traffic light at Mannakee Street; turn left. The campus is 1½ blocks on the left.
From the south: Take I-495 to I-270 North Exit 6A (Route 28, W. Montgomery Avenue/
Rockville). Follow Montgomery College sign through traffic light (road becomes Nelson
Street). Go to first traffic light at Mannakee Street; turn left. The campus is 1½ blocks on the
left.
A valid College parking permit is required. Visitor permits can be obtained from the
Welcome Centers in SB 101 and MK 105 and the Office of Safety and Security in CB 101.
By Metro: Take Red Line train to Rockville station and transfer to Metrobus Q2 (Veirs Mill
Road line) or Ride On Bus Route 46 to campus bus stop on South Campus Drive.
By Bus: The campus is served by both Ride On Bus and Metrobus routes with connections
to Metrorail.
Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/maps for more information.
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PARKING
LOT 5
COLLEGE PARKING
LOT 13
LOT 6
PARKING
LOT 1
PARKING
LOT 10
PARKING
LOT 2
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METRO STATION
BUS
STOP
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PARKING
LOT 3
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Rockville Campus
Rockville Campus 
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
240-567-5000; TTY 301-294-9672
Public Safety: 240-567-3333 (24/7)
montgomerycollege.edu/safety
montgomerycollege.edu/maps
SV Long Nguyen and Kimmy
Duong Student Services Center
Counseling and Advising
Disability Support Services
Financial Aid Office
Public Safety Office
Raptor Central (Admissions,
Enrollment, Visitor Services)
Records and Registration Office
Student Life Office
SW Science Center West
TA Theatre Arts Building
TC Technical Center
*
TT Interim Technical
Training Center
* Closed for HVAC upgrades
MK Mannakee Building
Center for Training Excellence
ignITe Hub
MT Gordon and Marilyn
Macklin Tower
Library
MU Music Building
*
NG North Garage (parking)
PA Robert E. Parilla Performing
Arts Center
PE Physical Education Center
SB South Campus
Instruction Building
SC Science Center
SF Soccer Field Concession
Building
Legend of Campus Buildings
(as of December 2022)
AR Paul Peck Art Building
*
AT Amphitheatre
CB Counseling and Advising
Building
CC Campus Center
Bookstore
Cafeteria
Workforce Development and
Continuing Education (WDCE)
CS Computer Science Building
GU Homer S. Gudelsky
Institute for Technical
Education
HU Humanities Building
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
Map of Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Directions to the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
By Car: Take I-495 West to Exit 31 or East to Exit 31B, Georgia Avenue South (Route 97).
Continue south on Georgia Avenue past the Colesville Road (Route 29) intersection.
Following the signs for Montgomery College, turn left on Sligo Avenue. Follow Sligo Avenue
to Fenton Street; turn right. Continue (southbound) on Fenton Street through the traffic
light at Philadelphia Avenue (Route 410). The East Garage is just ahead on your right, and
the campus itself begins one block farther at New York Avenue and Fenton Street. The West
Garage is located off Georgia Avenue, on Jesup Blair Drive. A valid College parking permit is
required. Visitor permits can be obtained from the Welcome Center in ST 122 and the Office
of Safety and Security in ST 117.
By Metro: Take Red Line train to Silver Spring station, then transfer to Ride On Bus Route
17 or 18.
By Bus: The campus is served by both Ride On Bus and Metrobus routes with connections
to Metrorail.
Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/maps for more information.
CHICAGO AVE.
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RT. 410
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All buildings at the campus are accessible.
CAPITA L
BIKESHARE
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COLLEGE
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Campus and Vicinity
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STOP
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CM
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus and Vicinity
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
7600 Takoma Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
240-567-1300; TTY 301-587-7207
Public Safety: 240-567-3333 (24/7)
montgomerycollege.edu/safety
montgomerycollege.edu/maps
LB Catherine and Isiah Leggett
Math and Science Building
1
(under construction)
MP Mathematics Pavilion
NP North Pavilion
P1 Pavilion One
P2 Pavilion Two
P3 Pavilion Three
P4 Pavilion Four
RC Resource Center
SN Science North Building
Legend of Campus Buildings
(as of June 2022)
CF The Morris and Gwendolyn
Cafritz Foundation Arts Center
Refugee Training Center
Workforce Development and
Continuing Education (WDCE)
CM Catherine F. Scott Commons
CU Cultural Arts Center
EG East Garage (parking)
HC Health Sciences Center
ST Charlene R. Nunley
Student Services Center
Bookstore
Cafeteria
Counseling and Advising
FinancialAidOce
PublicSafetyOce
Raptor Central (Admissions,
Enrollment, Visitor Services)
RecordsandRegistrationOce
StudentLifeOce
WG West Garage (parking)
1
Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and
Science Building under contruction;
opens spring 2024. For information, visit
montgomerycollege.edu/tpss-design.
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MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
STUDENT
ID CARDS
Germantown
Public Safety & Security
259A Student Affairs
and Sciences Building
240-567-3333
Rockville
Public Safety & Security
122 SV (Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services
Center)
240-567-3333
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
Public Safety & Security
Student ID Office
211 Student Services
Building
240-567-3333
RELATED PAGES
IN THIS GUIDE
Security
WEBSITE
Campus Maps, Directions,
Transportation,
and Parking
www.montgomery
college.edu/maps
www.montgomery
college.edu/parking
Metrorail and Metrobus
www.wmata.com
Montgomery County Ride
On
www.montgomery
countymd.gov
■
Plan your transportation carefully to make sure
you’re on time for class, whether it’s by car, bike, bus,
Metrorail, or a combination of these transportation
options.
Bus Transportation
MC Shuttle runs between the three campuses and you
can check the schedule by going to the Transportation
Webpage listed below. Schedules are also posted at each
campus shuttle stop shelter. Additionally, students can
track bus locations by downloading the Ride Systems
app at https://montgomerycollege.ridesystems.net/
Current Montgomery College students can take a Ride
On bus by showing their MC student ID card with a
current semester sticker. Express routes may incur a fee.
Ride On schedules and routes are available online at
www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Metrobus informa-
tion is available at www.wmata.com/bus and students
will need to pay the regular fare to board a Metro Bus.
For details on how to obtain a valid MC student ID,
visit https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/admissions-
registration/student-resources/student-id-cards.html .
Parking and Motor Vehicle Registration
The College may regulate parking at its facilities, includ-
ing requiring the use of and payments for hang tags,
decals and temporary permits, the assessment of penal-
ties for parking violations, the establishment of methods
for the collection of fines, and the institution of an
appropriate appeals process for all persons parking at its
facilities, including but not limited to students, full-time
and part-time employees, vendors and visitors.
Information about vehicle registration and parking is
available online at the Parking Website. The Montgomery
College Motor Vehicle Regulations are available at
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/about-mc/cam-
puses-and-locations/transportation-and-parking.html.
To register a vehicle, obtain a parking permit, and pay
or appeal a parking citation, log on to MyMC, access the
Parking Portal at https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/
about-mc/campuses-and-locations/transportation-and-
parking.html. Be sure to display the permit as required.
One-day temporary permits are available at the Raptor
Central Welcome Center.
Parking & Transportation Website:
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/about-mc/cam-
puses-and-locations/transportation-and-parking.html
Transportation and Parking
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
PUBLIC SAFETY
LOCATIONS
Germantown Campus
269 Student Affairs and
Sciences Building
240-567-3333
(recorded line)
Rockville
122 SV (Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services
Center)
240-567-3333
(recorded line)
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
117 Student
Services Center
240-567-
3333
(recorded line)
Hours for Security
Open 24 hours,
7 days a week
Public Safety
Montgomery College is committed to providing
a safe and secure environment at all times that
will support and enhance the institution’s educa-
tional programs and services. The Office of Public
Safety and Emergency Management is responsible
for the protection of the College community,
first aid, emergency assistance, 24-hour escort
service (upon request), maintenance of auto-
mated external defibrillators (AEDs), enforce-
ment of campus parking regulations, and the
lost and found service. Officers on each campus
are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
In compliance with the Crime Awareness and
Campus Security Act of 1990, the College’s
campus security procedures are provided online
in the Montgomery College Annual Security
Report at www.montgomerycollege.edu/verified or
www.montgomerycollege.edu/emergency.
Click on the Annual Security Report.
Closing, Delayed Opening, or Emergency
Montgomery College will always operate on its
regular schedule unless otherwise announced.
Depending on the nature of the incident, notifica-
tions of emergencies and changes to the College’s
operational status will be communicated through
one or more of the following means:
•
College emergency responders: Security Officers,
Campus Response and/or Support Teams.
•
Montgomery College ALERT. Registered users
receive text and e-mail messages. Registration
information at www.montgomerycollege.edu/
emergency.
•
Montgomery College Emergency Desktop
Notification. Scrolling messages are broadcast
on College computers.
•
Montgomery College website at
www.montgomerycollege.edu.
•
MyMC website at https://mymcprod
.montgomerycollege.edu/cp/home/
displaylogin.
•
MyMC student e-mail system.
•
Montgomery College employee voicemail.
From off-site, dial 240-567-1701.
Security, Closing, Delayed Opening,
or Emergency
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WEBSITE
www.montgomery
college.edu/emergency
•
Montgomery College employee e-mail. From
off-site, http://mcmail.montgomerycollege.edu.
•
Montgomery College main phone number at
240-567-5000.
•
Montgomery College cable channel 10 in
Montgomery County.
•
Commercial radio and TV stations including:
TELEVISION RADIO
Channel 4 WRC WTOP (103.5 FM)
Channel 5 WTTG WFRE (99.5 FM) — Frederick
Channel 7 WJLA WAMU (88.5 FM)
Channel 9 WUSA WFMD (930 AM) – Frederick
News Channel 8 WMAL (630 AM)
If the College opens late or closes early for any
reason, the following rule will be used to deter-
mine if a class will meet. If a class can meet for
at least half of its scheduled time or if the class
can meet for 50 minutes or more, then the class
will meet.
All inquiries from the news media regarding
an emergency event should be directed to the
College’s Office of Communications.
Emergencies
In case of a life-threatening emergency, some-
one should call 911 and then notify the Office
of Public Safety and Emergency Management.
Students and employees are encouraged to carry a
cell phone for reporting emergencies and receiving
county and College alerts. Emergency phones are
located in all campus elevators and in numerous
internal and external locations. These phones will
automatically ring in the nearest Office of Public
Safety and Emergency Management. Calls made
on the emergency phones are recorded. From off-
campus locations, call 911 and then notify the
appropriate College administrator. As an added
safety measure, automated external defibrillators
(AEDs) are available in every building on each
campus. They are mounted in cabinets on the
wall in the main lobby/entry area. A local alarm
will sound when the cabinet is opened. Security
officers also have portable units.
Security, Closing, Delayed Opening,
or Emergency
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
Security, Closing, Delayed
Opening, or Emergency
Emergency Preparedness
In the event of emergency situations involving
Montgomery College directly—or if an emer-
gency occurs at the local, regional, or national
level that could impact the college community—
Montgomery College’s safety and security person-
nel and other College officials utilize in-house
emergency response plans and coordinate their
response activities with local, county, state, and fed-
eral authorities, as appropriate. The College works
directly in conjunction with Montgomery County’s
Office of Emergency Management and Homeland
Security in the event of any local activation of the
county’s Emergency Operations Center.
Additional information, including emergency evacu-
ation area maps, is available at www.montgomery
college.edu/emergency.
lockdown?
What do I do during a
Hide in the nearest room
Lock or barricade the door
Close windows
Turn off lights
Remain quiet
Do not leave until instructed
to do so by law enforcement
or public safety
Sign up for MC Alert at montgomerycollege.edu/mcalerts
• Have an escape
route and plan
in mind
• Leave belongings
behind and get out
• Keep your
hands visible
How to Respond to an
Active Attacker Situation
• Your second
option should
be hide
• Do not huddle
together
• Lock down:
barricade doors,
shut off lights, and
silence phones
• Fighting is
the last resort
• Try to incapacitate
the attacker
• Find objects to
use as weapons
such as a re
extinguisher
or chairs
Run
Hide Fight
Sign up for MC Alert at montgomerycollege.edu/mcalerts.
If you have questions about disability support services,
email [email protected].
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Monthly Expenses Worksheet for Students
■
If you are spending more than you are taking in, you may want to do a
“needs” versus “wants” check. Needs are expenses you cannot avoid, such as
food and rent, while wants are something you can live without or find a less
expensive provider of the particular service.
This page can be downloaded as a worksheet from the First Year Experience website www.montgomerycollege.edu/fye.
INCOME: Monthly
Salary/Job ................. $ _______
Financial Aid ............ $ _______
Scholarships ............. $ _______
Other
.................................. $ _______
.................................. $ _______
.................................. $ _______
Total Monthly INCOME $ ________
EXPENSES: Monthly
Housing
Rent/Mortgage .......... $ _______
Phone (landline) ..... $ _______
Phone (cell) .............. $ _______
Internet ..................... $ _______
Cable ......................... $ _______
Electric ...................... $ _______
Gas (heating)............ $ _______
Water ......................... $ _______
Food
Groceries ................... $ _______
Eating out ................. $ _______
Medical
Doctor visits ............. $ _______
Medications .............. $ _______
Insurance .................. $ _______
Automobile/Transportation
Vehicle loan .............. $ _______
Gasoline .................... $ _______
Transportation .......... $ _______
Insurance .................. $ _______
continue to next column...
EXPENSES: Monthly (cont.)
Educational
Tuition ...................... $ _______
Books/Magazines ..... $ _______
Credit
Loan 1 ....................... $ _______
Loan 2 ....................... $ _______
Credit Card 1 ............ $ _______
Credit Card 2 ............ $ _______
Other
Child care ................. $ _______
Clothing .................... $ _______
Pet(s) ......................... $ _______
Entertainment .......... $ _______
.................................. $ _______
.................................. $ _______
.................................. $ _______
.................................. $ _______
.................................. $ _______
Total Monthly EXPENSES $
DO THE MATH...
INCOME $ ___________________
–
(minus)
EXPENSES $ ___________________
SURPLUS (+) OR SHORTAGE (–)
$ _________________
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
■
Financial aid refers to any kind of help in the
form of grants, scholarships, student employ-
ment, tuition waiver and remission, and student
and parent loans. Financial aid awards may
help pay for tuition, fees, and other expenses
such as books, transportation, or computers. All
students are encouraged to apply.
The Financial Aid Process, 1-2-3
1. Fill out the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/
2. Complete and return financial aid forms
requested by the College on MyMC.
3. Check your award status on MyMC.
November 1, 2024 (for spring)
Financial aid priority deadline
February 2025
Financial Aid Awareness Month
March 1, 2025
Maryland state grant deadline
March 1, 2025 (for fall 2025)
Deadline to complete financial aid application for
the next academic year, including submitting all
required forms.
If your financial aid application is completed
after the
March 1
date for fall and after November
1 for spring, you will receive your award notice
on a rolling basis. Late students are awarded
financial aid as the files are completed through the
processing cycle, based on available funds.
If your file is complete and you are eligible for
financial aid, you may request that financial aid
hold your registration by signing a class reservation
form. You may review your award status at the
secure area of the College website, MyMC. Or you
may pay for your classes if you are not eligible for a
reservation. Any awards made later in the semester
will be credited to your account. You may owe a bill
if you withdraw after the 100% refund date for your
classes or fail to meet the required conditions of
your awards. Check with the Office of Financial Aid.
Loan applications must be made each year and
the FAFSA must be completed. Meeting priority
deadlines is important because financial aid
processing will be slower during the peak times
such as August and January.
CAMPUS FINANCIAL AID
OFFICES
Germantown
110 Student Affairs and
Sciences Building
Rockville
121 SV (Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services Center)
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
127 Student Services
Center
Central Number for All
Campus Financial Aid Offices
240-567-5100
e-mail: financialaid
@montgomery
college.edu
WEBSITES
Montgomery College
Financial Aid
www.montgomery
college.edu/finaid
Federal Work-Study and
Student Assistant Program
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/life-at-mc/student-
career-and-employment-
services/index.html
Federal Government Financial
Aid Information and Free
Online Application
https://www.fafsa.gov
Maryland Higher Education
Commission State
Scholarship Information
www.mhec.state.md.us
Grantsand Scholarships
http://www.montgo
merycollege.edu/paying-
for-college/financial-aid/
types-of-financial-aid/
institutional-grants-and-
scholarships.html
Financial Aid
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Financial Aid
PUBLICATIONS
Publications to help
you understand the
process of applying for
aid include the Paying
Your Way brochure that
is sent to all admitted
students.
Other information
is available online at
www.studentaid.gov.
EVENTS
Financial Aid offices
on each campus offer
workshops throughout
the year.
MARYLAND
DREAM ACT
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/admissions-
registration/
undocumented-
students/maryland-
dream-act.html.
DACA
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/admissions-
registration/
undocumented-
students/what-is-daca.
html
Job openings are posted on eJobs at: www
.montgomerycollege.edu/ejobs. Once you are
selected by an employer on or off campus, there
may be additional forms to complete.
Financial aid recipients are reviewed for satisfactory
academic progress when they apply for financial
aid each year and at the end of the spring semester.
Some aid recipients are reviewed more frequently,
depending on the length of their academic
programs. This review includes cumulative financial
aid grade point average, and the percentage of
attempted classes successfully completed (also
called your “pace” of completion). The financial
aid office also monitors your class attendance.
Resources for Undocumented Students
Montgomery College is committed to creating
a welcoming and inclusive environment for all
students, including undocumented students.
Undocumented students, who often face
barriers and challenges as they navigate campus
policies, require support services that address
their unique needs. The College provides extra
support for students who need help navigating
the requirements of the Maryland Dream Act and
DACA.
What is the Maryland Dream Act (MDA)?
The Maryland Dream Act allows high school
graduates who are undocumented immigrants,
U.S. citizens, and other statuses the opportunity
to receive the lowest tuition rate at their
local community college, if they meet certain
requirements.
What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?
On January 14, 2013, the Montgomery College
Board of Trustees passed a resolution concerning
the tuition rates for students with Deferred Action
for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary
Protected Status (TPS). The College determined
that these students are eligible for in-county tuition
rates provided that the students satisfy the College’s
residency criteria.
Questions and concerns regarding the
Maryland Dream Act and Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals. Please call 240-567-5000 or
[email protected].
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
Raptor Central
Assistance with Admissions, Enrollment,
and Visitor Services
Raptor Central is your one-stop shop for
admissions, enrollment, and visitor services at
Montgomery College.
Raptor Central offices are located on each campus.
You can also contact Raptor Central by phone
at 240-567-5000 or complete the online request
form at https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/
admissions-registration/raptor-central/index.html
What Can You Do at Raptor Central?
Raptor Central assists prospective and current
students with services previously offered in
Welcome Centers, along with additional services,
including:
•
Providing general information to all students
(prospective and current)
•
Processing admissions applications (online, in
person, and international)
•
Helping with enrollment, class registration,
and MyMC
•
Helping with financial aid/FAFSA (taking and
imaging forms)
•
Assisting with website issues and navigation
•
Conducting group tours
•
Guidance on holds and increasing credit hours
•
Processing walk-in transcript requests
•
Updating test scores
•
Processing Permission to Enroll forms
•
Processing walk-in enrollment verifications
Raptor Central
RAPTOR CENTRAL
Germantown
Science and Applied
Studies (SA) Building,
Lobby
Rockville
Long Nguyen and
Kimmy Duong
Student Services (SV)
Room 102
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Student Services
Building (ST)
Room 123
Check website for
regular hours and
updated information
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/admissions-
registration/raptor-
central/index.html
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QUICK TIPS AND INFORMATION
Montgomery College assesses new/first-time
students to determine their entry level skills
in reading, English and math. Your placement
helps counselors recommend appropriate courses
for you. The information below refers to the
Guided Placement process. Before you begin your
placement process, please visit the Assessment
Centers webpage for the most up-to-date infor-
mation about how to complete assessments in
English, ESL (English as a Second Language),
Math and Chemistry: www.montgomerycollege.
edu/assessment.
Approach the testing process seriously
Your performance in the Guided Placement pro-
cess determines how much time and money you
will need to complete your education plans/goals
at MC. It is important to complete these processes
on your own.
Prepare
ALEKS will suggest math topics to review after
completing the diagnostic test (test1) online. For
English, reviewing grammar and composition
books will be helpful.
Multiple placement options
You probably have test scores or transcripts that
you can already use for placement. Check your
records and carefully review the options below. If
you have scores and/or transcripts for any of these
options, please follow the instructions in each
bullet point to send us your records for evaluation:
1. ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM:
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (APPG): Maryland
public high school students may be exempt
from English and Math assessments based on
their high school records. The following crite-
ria are required for this exemption:
•
Montgomery County Public School (MCPS)
students: completion of sophomore year at
a public or private high school.
•
Non-MCPS students in Maryland: comple-
tion of junior year at a public or private
high school.
Assessment and Testing Centers
ASSESSMENT AND
TESTING CENTERS
http://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/assessment
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
•
An unweighted, cumulative Grade Point
Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (ESOL
classes are not included in GPA calcu-
lation). This exemption grants students
the following placements at Montgomery
College:
•
English: ENGL 101+ ENGL 011. If a higher
English placement is desired, please com-
plete the MC English Guided Placement.
•
Math: MATH 050/117/120. If higher Math
placement is desired, please complete the
MC Math Guided Placement.
•
This placement option is valid for five years
from the date of high school graduation.
MCPS students should submit a credit applica-
tion to have their APPG placement informa-
tion uploaded to Montgomery College students’
records. This is an automated process that takes
up to two weeks after the student has been admit-
ted to the College.
Non-MCPS students should submit their official
high school transcript to the Office of Raptor
Central for review.
Students learning in a homeschool environment
OR Homeschool students must submit an official
transcript from a Maryland homeschool umbrella
group for review to the Office of Raptor Central.
2. ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM: BY
SUBJECT (APPE/APPM) - MCPS students may
be exempt from English and/or Math assess-
ment based on completion of certain high
school classes with a grade of “B” or better:
•
Honors English 12 (APPE)
•
AP Language/Composition (APPE)
•
Modern World History (APPE)
•
Algebra II (APPM)
The following conditions apply to this exemption:
•
Must be a MCPS student.
•
Received “B” or better in the final semester
of the class.
Assessment and Testing Centers
Locations:
Germantown
132 Student Affairs
and Sciences Building
(SA)
240-567-7739
Rockville
405 Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services
Center (SV)
240-567-7459
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
323B Student
Services Center (ST)
240-567-1555
WEBSITE
www.montgomery
college.edu/assessment
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•
English placement is ENGL 101+ ENGL 001. If a higher English place-
ment is desired, please complete the MC English Guided Placement.
•
Math placement is MATH 050/117/120. If higher math placement is
desired, please complete the MC Math Guided Placement.
•
This placement option applies up to one year after high school
graduation.
MCPS students must submit a credit application to have their APPE/APPM
placement information transferred to Montgomery College students’ records.
This is an automated process that takes up to two weeks after the student has
been admitted to the college.
3. APPROPRIATE STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES: Students may be eligible
for credit-level placement with minimum qualifying scores from these
standardized tests:
ACCUPLACER
Sections
SAT
ACT
New SAT
(after 3/1/16)
Old SAT
(before 3/1/16)
Reading
Subset
English /
Reading
480+ Evidence-Based
Reading/Writing
500+ Critical
Reading
26+ 21+ Reading
Math 530+ 500+ N/A 21+
Note: Students with PARCC scores must see a counselor or academic advisor to process
and analyze these scores.
Students should contact the Office of Raptor Central for instructions on how
to submit these scores. Students with PARCC scores must see a counselor or
academic advisor to interpret these scores.
NEXTGEN ACCUPLACER ALEKS
English 263+ Not Applicable
Reading 263+ Not Applicable
Math NGAQ 250–262 30-45
TRANSFER ACCUPLACER SCORES: Students may submit ACCUPLACER
scores from another educational institution for evaluation. English and
Reading scores should be less than 2 years old. Math scores should be less
than 1 year old. Email [email protected] for
instructions. Montgomery College does not accept ACCUPLACER ESL scores.
TRANSFER ALEKS SCORES: Students may transfer ALEKS scores after com-
pleting Test #2 or higher. Diagnostic scores (Test #1) are not acceptable.
Submit your scores for review to: [email protected]
4. GED (2014 or later): Maryland students who scored 165 or higher in the
Reasoning Through Language Arts module are eligible to enroll in college-
level English. Students who scored 165 or higher in the Mathematical
Reasoning module are eligible to enroll in college-level Math courses. For
evaluation, submit official scores to the Office of Raptor Central.
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
5. ADDITIONAL STANDARDIZED TEST
SCORES: Students may be exempt from
taking an English or language placement
exam by submitting official minimum quali-
fying scores for:
•
Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL): TOEFL 575+ (paper and pencil
test) TOEFL 90+ (internet-based test)
•
International English Language Testing
System (IELTS): IELTS 6.5+
•
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE):
PTE 61 or higher (This does not replace but
is an addition to TOEFL and/or IELTS)
Students applying with these scores will need to
complete the MC Math Guided Placement.
Students who tested more than 5 years ago may
need to complete additional placement require-
ments. Students should submit test scores to the
Office of Raptor Central for review.
6. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) or
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
EXAMS: Students who have AP or IB exams
should submit official records to the Office of
Records and Registration for review. For addi-
tional information on AP and IB exams visit
this webpage: Credit for Prior Learning.
7. PASSED ENGLISH COMPOSITION: Students
who have completed a credited/college-level
English Composition course of 100 or higher
with a grade of “C” or better from an accred-
ited U.S. college or university, should submit
an unofficial transcript to the Office of Raptor
Central for review.
NOTE: To receive credit for prior learning, submit
an official transcript for evaluation to the Office
of Records and Registration.
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8. EARNED DEGREE: Students who have earned
an Associate degree or higher from a region-
ally accredited U.S. college or university,
should submit an unofficial college transcript
showing the degree conferred to the Office of
Raptor Central.
NOTE: To receive credit for prior learning, submit
an official transcript for evaluation to the Office
of Records and Registration.
Here are Montgomery College CEEB codes
that you may use for transcript requests: 5393
(Germantown), 5440 (Rockville) and 5414
(Takoma Park/Silver Spring).
English Course Placement
Students will complete the English Guided
Placement if their first language is American English
and have attended a US school for 10 or more years
(elementary, middle, high school).
Students without a high school diploma or GED
and under the age of 18 years old by the first day
of their initial entry term are considered Underage
Students. Underage students are not eligible for
standard admission into the College and may only
register through dual enrollment. Please visit our
Dual Enrollment webpage for more information
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/high-school-
students/dual-enrollment/index.html.
Before you begin your English Remote Placement,
please visit the Assessment and Testing Centers
webpage for the most up-to-date information:
www.montgomerycollege.edu/assessment
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Course Placement
Students will complete the ESL Guided Placement
if their first language is not American English and
have attended fewer than 10 years in a U.S. school
(elementary, middle, high school). International
(F1 visa) students should also complete the
instructions in this section.
ESL and International (F1 visa) students may begin
the math placement process as soon as they receive
an ELAP placement of ELAR970 or higher.
Students without a high school diploma or GED
and under the age of 18 years old by the first day
of their initial entry term are considered Underage
Students. Underage students are not eligible for
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
standard admission into the College and may only
register through dual enrollment. Please visit our
Dual Enrollment webpage for more information:
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/high-school-
students/dual-enrollment/index.html.
Before you begin your ESL Remote Placement
process, please visit the Assessment and Testing
Centers webpage for the most up-to-date
information: www.montgomerycollege.edu/
assessment
Disability
If you need an accommodation related to your
disability to complete your guided placement,
please contact Disability Support Services.
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/counsel-
ing-and-advising/disability-support-services/
index.html
Online New Student Orientation (NSO)
After you complete your English or ESL place-
ment, your next step in the enrollment process is
to complete the Online New Student Orientation
(NSO). The Online New Student Orientation
(NSO) is designed to help students acclimate to
the college environment and have a successful start
at Montgomery College. If you are a new degree-
seeking student, please complete the NSO before
registering for classes. Access the Online New
Student Orientation on the First Year Experience
webpage: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/
counseling-and-advising/first-year-experience/
index.html. Have your MyMC login information
ready to begin.
Students should meet with a counselor to com-
plete an acad
Math Course Placement
Montgomery College offers ALEKS Placement,
Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) assessment
to determine readiness for mathematics courses.
If your first language is American English or you
have attended a US school for 10 or more years
(elementary, middle, high school), you will take the
ALEKS Math placement test.
Non-native speakers of English may take the ALEKS
Math placement test after completing the ESL Guided
Placement. A placement level of ELAR 970 or higher
is required to take this math placement test.
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ALEKS Math
Why is studying for math placement important?
• Low course placement cost time and money.
• You may not be able to start courses in your
major if you do not earn a certain math score.
• Your learning module may be able to improve
your math score.
What is ALEKS Math Placement?
Montgomery College offers ALEKS Placement,
Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) assess-
ment to determine readiness for mathematics
courses.
ALEKS Math consists of the following items:
A tools tutorial that will help you learn about
types of questions, content, and math tools
that will be available during your tests.
Diagnostic (Test 1): You cannot use the
result of this test to register for classes. The
result of this test will create an individualized
learning module that you will complete to
refresh your math skills. You will complete this
test in your own time with any digital device
and a reliable Internet connection while fol-
lowing the honor policy stated above. Once
you begin the Diagnostic (Test 1), you will
have 48 hours to complete and submit the test.
Otherwise, it will reset, and you will have to
re-do the Diagnostic.
Test 2: Once you’ve completed the Diagnostic
(Test 1), ALEKS will assign you a Prep and
Learning Module that is built based on the
results of the diagnostic. Once you have done
at least 3 hours of work in the ALEKS learning
module and 24 hours has passed since you
completed Test 1, you will see Test 2 avail-
able to take on your ALEKS home page. Keep
in mind that you can continue to work in
the learning module for more than 3 hours.
The more practice the better! When you are
ready to test, just click on Test 2 and take it
similarly to Test 1 while following the same
honor policy. After Test 2, you should make
an appointment with Counseling & Advising
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
to discuss your course placement. To meet
with a counselor, follow the instructions in
this webpage: Meet with a Counselor/Advisor.
(link: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/
counseling-and-advising/meet-with-a-coun-
selor-advisor.html)
Test 3: (if necessary): If after consulting with
a counselor or academic advisor, you feel that
your course placement does not reflect your
actual skill level you can retake the placement
test. You must complete an additional 5 hours
minimum in your learning module before the
retest. However, you are encouraged to spend
as much time in the learning module as you
need in order to refresh your knowledge.
All tests are untimed. However, you only have
48 hours to finish once you begin. The typi-
cal test is 1-2 hours. Your test can be longer or
shorter depending on your performance
How to start your ALEKS Math placement
and learning module
Step 1: Go to www.montgomerycollege.edu/
admissions-registration and complete the steps
in the section Getting Started: How to Apply and
Register.
Step 2: After getting your Student ID Number (M
number) and claiming your MyMC account, you
will follow the instructions in the same section,
Getting Started: How to Apply and Register, to
create an account with ALEKS.
Step 3: In your ALEKS account, you will complete a
tutorial and complete your Test One (Diagnostic).
ALEKS will create your learning module based on
your diagnostic score.
Need computer or Internet access?
Assistance is available at one of our Learning
Center locations. Please check the Learning Center’s
webpage link below for hours of operation.
Rockville Campus: Ackerman Learning Center,
Science West (SW) Building, room SW 109 https://
www.montgomerycollege.edu/alc
Germantown Campus: MAPEL Center, High
Technology and Science Center (HT) Building,
room HT 229 https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/
academics/support/learning-centers/mapel-center-
Assessment and Testing Centers
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Assessment and Testing Centers
germantown/index.html or the Science Learning
Center, Bioscience Education Center (BE) Building,
room BE 244 https://www.montgomerycollege.
edu/academics/support/learning-centers/science-
learning-center-germantown/index.html.
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus: Mathematics
Learning Center, Pavilion 1 (P1) Building, room
P1-101D or Science Learning Center, P1- 101A
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/
support/learning-centers/science-learning-center-
tpss/index.html
If you need an accommodation related to your
disability to complete your guided placement,
please contact Disability Support Services. https://
www.montgomerycollege.edu/counseling-and-
advising/disability-support-services/index.html
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
Assessment and Testing Centers
Montgomery College
Mathematics Courses
Academic Year 2024-2025
Montgomery College - Mathematics Pathways
Please consult with a Counselor or Program Advisor about the appropriate
math class for your desired major and transfer institution.
Majors that focus on
communications
(including advertising),
social sciences (e.g.,
psychology, sociology,
criminology)
Majors that focus on
the arts, humanities
(e.g., history,
philosophy, literature),
or languages
Majors that focus on
elementary and early
childhood education
Majors that focus on
business (e.g.,
accounting, finance,
marketing, economics)
or information systems
Majors that focus on
the sciences (e.g.,
biology, science
education, chemistry),
math, math education,
or engineering
MATH 117 + MATH 017
Elements of Statistics + Support
MATH 117
Elements of Statistics
MATH 117 + MATH 017
Elements of Statistics + Support
MATH 117
Elements of Statistics
MATH 120 + MATH 020
Survey of College Mathematics +
Support
MATH 120
Survey of College Mathematics
MATH 130 + MATH 030
Elements of Math I + Support
MATH 130
Elements of Math I
MATH 050
Foundations of Algebra
MATH 150
Elementary Applied Calculus
MATH 050 + MATH 045
Foundations of Algebra
+ Support
MATH 181
Calculus I
MATH 165
Precalculus
MATH 098
Precalculus
Non-credit course
Credit course paired with a
non-credit support course
Credit courseLegend
For additional understanding of how ALEKS Scores correspond to course eligibility, go to:
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/admissions-registration/
assessment-testing-centers/remote-placement-part-three.html
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Assessment and Testing Centers
Understanding How ALEKS Scores Correspond to Course Eligibility*
Score Range
(14–29)
Score
Range
(30–45)
Score Range
(46–60)
Score Range
(61–75)
Score
Range
(76–100)
Majors that focus
on the sciences
(e.g., biology,
science education,
chemistry), math,
math education or
engineering
MATH050/045
(Foundations of
Algebra/Foundations
of Algebra Support)
MATH050
(Foundations
of Algebra)
MATH098
(Intro to
Trigonometry)
OR
MATH098/165
(Intro to
Trigonometry /
Precalculus)
MATH165
(Precalculus)
MATH181
(Calculus I)
Majors that focus
on business
(e.g., accounting,
finance, marketing,
economics) or
information systems
MATH050/045
(Foundations of
Algebra/Foundations
of Algebra Support)
MATH050
(Foundations
of Algebra)
MATH050
(Foundations of
Algebra)
MATH150
(Elementary
Applied
Calculus I)
MATH150
(Elementary
Applied
Calculus I)
Majors that focus
on communications
(including
advertising)
social sciences
(e.g., psychology,
sociology,
criminology)
MATH017/117
(Elements of
Statistics / Elements
of Statistics)
MATH117
(Elements of
Statistics)
MATH117
(Elements of
Statistics)
MATH117
(Elements of
Statistics)
MATH117
(Elements of
Statistics)
Majors that focus
on elementary and
early childhood
education
MATH030/130
(Elementary Math I
Support/Elemental
Math I)
MATH
030/130
(Elementary
Math I
Support/
Elementary
Math I)
MATH 130
(Elementary
Math I)
MATH130
(Elementary
Math I)
MATH130
(Elementary
Math I)
Majors that focus
on the arts,
humanities (e.g.,
history, philosophy,
literature), or
languages
MATH117/017
(Elements of
Statistics / Elements
of Statistics Support)
OR
MATH120/020
(Survey of College
Mathematics /
Survey of College
Mathematics
Support)
MATH117
(Elements of
Statistics)
OR
MATH120 )
Survey of
College
Mathematics)
MATH117
(Elements of
Statistics)
OR
MATH120
(Survey
of College
Mathematics)
MATH117
(Elements of
Statistics)
OR
MATH120
(Survey
of College
Mathematics)
MATH117
(Elements of
Statistics)
OR
MATH120
(Survey
of College
Mathematics)
*Please note that your eligibility to take math courses also depends on your reading and English placement.
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
MC CAMPUS STORES
LOCATIONS
https://www.bkstr.com
/montgomerycollege
store/home
Phone (for all locations)
240-567-5302
Germantown
Lower Level,
Humanities and Social
Sciences Building
Rockville
1st Floor,
Campus Center
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
2nd floor, Charlene
R. Nunley Student
Services Center
HOURS
For hours of operation,
please go to www.
shopmontgomery
college.com.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AFFORDABILITY
AND ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES (IMAAG):
Montgomery College is supportive of, and actively
in compliance with, state and federal legisla-
tion regulating affordability and accessibility of
instructional materials. For more information
about the Montgomery College IMAAG or to
purchase your course materials online, visit the
bookstore’s website at www.shopmontgomery-
college.com.
WHEN PURCHASING YOUR COURSE MATERIALS
•
Each campus usually requires different course
materials for common classes. Course materi-
als need to be purchased or rented from the
campus where the class is being held. Materials
for online courses are available at the Rockville
Campus store.
•
In the store, MC Campus Store’s course materi-
als department is arranged alphabetically by
author: Student logs into the Shop by Author
website (txbk.info/mont) with their student
ID and either print the course materials list
or access it via a mobile device as a reference
while shipping.
•
To ensure that the correct materials are pur-
chased for your class, compare your class
schedule (from MYMC) with the department,
course and CRN listed on the shelf tags.
•
Each shelf tag also indicates whether a textbook
is REQUIRED, RECOMMENDED, CHOICE,
NEW, USED, RENTAL, or DIGITAL.
•
Online, our booklists also indicate whether
a textbook is REQUIRED, RECOMMENDED,
CHOICE, NEW, USED, RENTAL, or DIGITAL.
•
You may wish to consult with your instruc-
tor before making any purchase other than a
required text.
DEFINITIONS:
•
REQUIRED: means that the faculty member
requires the textbook for class work, reading
assignments, quizzes and exams.
•
RECOMMENDED: means that the faculty
member has suggested the textbook for addi-
tional information about the course.
Course Materials
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WEBSITE
www.montgomery
college.edu/bookstore
•
DIGITAL: means that a digital (eBook) version
of the required textbook is available. You do
not need to purchase the required text book if
you are purchasing the digital substitute.
MC CAMPUS STORE HAS DIFFERENT TEXT BUYING
OPTIONS:
•
New Course Materials – never used at full price.
•
Used Course Materials – previously owned
copies. Course Materials with little to no mark-
ings. Cheaper than a new textbook.
•
eBooks – digital versions of the text being used
for your class. Cost can be as low as 50 to 60%
off the price of new. Some versions have a time
limit on how many semesters the access code
may be used.
•
Rentals – Pay to rent your books for the semes-
ter. You can save up to 80% when renting your
books. Student Financial Aid eligible. Must be
18 years or older, have a debit/credit card, and
a driver’s license or state ID.
•
Students may also be able to obtain course
materials through MC Library’s course reserves
service. Through this service, faculty request
that course-related materials like books, arti-
cles, and videos be made available to students
in their classes through the library. The ser-
vice also includes textbooks for courses that
meet certain criteria. Access course materials
through your Blackboard courses by clicking
the “Library Course Reserves” link in the menu
or learn more on the library’s course reserves
webpage.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID (SFA)
SFA recipients who have been awarded funds and
received award notifications from Montgomery
College to pay for tuition and fees, may have a
book creditawarded from any remaining balance
above that which was used to pay for tuition
and fees. The book credit may only be used for
purchases at MC Campus Stores. Financial aid is
available about a week before the start of fall and
spring semesters and generally lasts through the
first two weeks of the fall and spring semesters.
Course Materials
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS
Course Materials
Most items in MC Campus Stores are available for
financial aid purchases including:
•
Textbooks/Course Materials
•
Software*
•
Tablets/Laptops/Computers*
•
Flash Drives/Ear Buds/Calculators*
•
Backpacks/Athletic Wear
•
Art Supplies
•
Ink Print Cards
•
Office/School Supplies
•
Food and Apparel
No refunds for tech items, calculators, and soft-
ware. If you have a question about whether a
specific product is available for purchase using
your book credit, please ask a staff member at one
of our stores.
BUYBACK (SELL YOUR BOOKS)
We buy books every day at MC Rockville, Takoma
Park, and Germantown Campus Store locations.
•
All pages, bindings, covers are intact and
complete.
•
Pages should not be torn, missing, marked up
or highlighted excessively so that the print is
obscured.
•
Textbooks with water damage, stains, and/or
pages sticking together are not considered in
“good condition”.
•
You will be contacted by customer service if
any item in your shipment does not meet con-
dition requirements.
•
Prices we offered are based on whether the
book is being used for the upcoming term,
or if there is current market value or national
demand.
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Course Materials
REFUND POLICY
•
A valid receipt or packing slip is required for all
refunds or exchanges.
•
Shipping and handling, for online orders, fees
are not refundable.
COURSE MATERIALS (TEXTBOOKS):
•
A full refund will be given for Course Materials
returned prior to your campus specific refund
deadline*.
•
Course Materials purchased after the campus
specific deadline must be returned within 2
business days of purchase for a full refund.
•
Course Materials purchased during the last week
of classes or final exams are not refundable.
•
Brytewave Digital Textbooks must be returned
within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.
*Contact your campus bookstore for specific
refund deadline
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE:
Unopened computer hardware and software must
be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full
refund.
ALL OTHER MERCHANDISE:
All other merchandise unopened and in original
condition returned within 30 days of purchase
may be exchanged or refunded to the original
form of tender.
PURCHASES/RENTALS:
•
Textbooks should be purchased on the campus
where the course is taught.
•
A government issued photo ID will be required
for purchases made by check or credit card.
•
There is a $25 fee for all returned checks.
•
Refunds for purchases will be issued in the
same manner as the purchase.
•
Check refunds will be allowed after 7 business
days from the day of the transaction.
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EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
How to Use Starfish to Meet with a Counselor
All students are highly encouraged to meet with a counselor on an ongoing
basis in order to develop and adjust educational plans that reflect personal,
academic, career and life goals.
IMPORTANT: During peak advising periods in January and August, Counseling
& Advising suspends scheduled appointments and switches to same-day services
only. Counselors meet with students checked into a virtual waiting room in
Starfish on a first-checked in, first-served basis.
1. Go to: montgomerycollege.edu/can and click on your meeting
preference (virtual or in-person).
2. Sign in with your MyMC login & password.
3. Select an option under “What do you need help with” that most
closely matches.
4. Click on “Continue.”
5. Select your preferred day.
6. Select your preferred time from the list of options.
7. Click on “Continue.”
8. Add information to describe the reason(s) of the appointment in
the space provided.
9. Click on “Confirm.”
Tip: To schedule with a specific counselor, type the last name into
the Search services and people (
Search services and people) box.
Go to Top Questions Students Ask for additional Starfish help.
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/counseling-and-advising/
top-questions-students-ask.html
Wait for an appointment
confirmation in your MC email.
You may be asked to show this email in
order to sign-in for your appointment.
CONFIRM
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DEPARTMENTS
OF COUNSELING
AND ADVISING
Germantown
250 Student Affairs and
Sciences Building
240-567-7770
Rockville
206 SV (Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services
Center)
240-567-5063
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
233 Student
Services Center
240-567-1480
Check website
for updated
information.
https://montgomery
college.com/
counseling-and-
advising/index.html
Access Starfish
to make an
appointment with
a counselor
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Your Education Plan is your guide through
your academic program/curriculum and career
development while at Montgomery College. It
provides you with a roadmap to your desired
destination—whether it’s an associate’s degree
or certificate, transfer to a four-year institu-
tion, personal enrichment, or employment.
Montgomery College wants to give you the
tools for you to go wherever you would like to
go and do whatever you would like to do.
What is an education plan?
Education plans typically include your career and
transfer goals, major, and a list of courses that
will help you meet those goals. There are several
pieces in this Planning Section that will help you
develop your Education Plan:
•
The Career Assessment Worksheet. This work-
sheet is designed to assist you in the assessment
of your skills, interests, abilities, and values
that will help you to select your major and/or
identify your career goals. Montgomery College
has provided two web/computer-based career
planning guides that contain a wealth of occu-
pational and job search information, career
inventories, and school search functions. This
worksheet is useful if you have chosen a major
or if you are currently undecided.
•
Transfer Worksheet. This sheet gives you the
opportunities to organize research on pos-
sible colleges and universities where you might
transfer after your time at Montgomery College.
•
General Education Program. This section
details information about Montgomery College
courses that transfer without question into gen-
eral education programs at public colleges and
universities around the state of Maryland.
•
The Advising Worksheet. These pages provide
you with information about the course require-
ments for your particular degree, certificate,
or letter of recognition. In addition, you can
log into MyMC to get an electronic Degree
Evaluation that will provide you with similar
Educational Planning Overview
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EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
WEBSITES
Counseling and Advising
www.montgomery
college.edu/advising
Transfer
www.montgomery
college.edu/transfer
Assessment and Placement
www.montgomery
college.edu/assessment
information for your major of choice. You can
also conduct a “What-If Analysis” to examine
the course requirements for other majors or pro-
grams of study at the College.
•
The Course Planning Worksheet. This page
focuses on the development of an actual course
plan. You can use this information to put
together a plan so you can decide in which
semester(s) you will take particular courses.
Doing so will allow you to identify the amount
of time it will take for you to reach your aca-
demic goals.
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The College will provide you with a pathway to
completion that includes certain benchmarks.
Benchmarks provide guideposts by which you
can determine if you are making satisfactory
academic progress toward stated goals. If you
are not successful achieving certain bench-
marks, the College may intervene by requiring
you to see a Counselor or complete other tasks
to help you get back on track.
Before you register for your first semester:
Ask for help! Go to a Welcome Center on campus
•
Complete relevant steps in the enrollment
process
•
Complete the online advising questionnaire
•
Complete a New Student Orientation
•
Schedule your first academic planning
appointment on Starfish
•
Review course placements and discuss
educational and transfer goals during with a
Counselor/advisor
During your first semester:
•
Ask for help! Seek out information and take
advantage of student support services
•
Understand the student code of conduct and
relevant academic policies and regulations
related to students
•
Participate in additional academic planning
appointments to discuss new/ongoing goals
•
Inquire about tools available to assist you in
career, transfer and educational planning and
goal completion
•
Begin to think about transfer goals
Benchmarks – Pathway to Completion
Please see a counselor in the Department of
Counseling and Advising on any campus for help in
achieving these benchmarks.
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Benchmarks – Pathway to Completion
By your 24th credit:
•
Ask for help! Speak with professors and
counselors
•
Attempt a college-level English and math
course, if eligible (otherwise complete
required courses leading up to credited
English/math)
•
Continue to refine your academic and career
goals and planning; meet with a Counselor
and/or a faculty advisor, as appropriate
•
Participate in transfer planning with
Counselors and faculty advisors
•
Attend a Transfer Day on campus
•
Explore potential transfer institutions by using
online resources and making campus visits
Close to your 30th credit:
•
Identify an appropriate major
•
Know where to access transfer information
from various campus resources (if you are
planning to transfer)
•
Know where to obtain career-related
information that pertains to overall goals
•
Review and modify your education plan,
as needed
Close to your 45th credit:
•
Ask for help! Have additional discussions with
your counselor and/or faculty advisor about
your plans after MC
•
Review your academic progress towards
completion and refine transfer/career plans
•
Obtain a degree audit if you are planning to
complete a certificate or degree
•
Gather information about the process
for graduation by going to http://www
.montgomerycollege.edu/graduation
•
Pay attention to transfer application and letter
of recommendation deadlines
When you reach your goal:
•
Celebrate your accomplishment and keep
moving toward your next goal
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NEED HELP FINDING A JOB?
Student Employment Specialists are available on
each campus to assist you with:
•
Résumé preparation, interview practice and job
search assistance
•
Access job postings exclusively for Montgomery
College students & alumni through our
College Central Network Job Board at www
.collegecentral.com/montgomerycollege.
Current students can “activate” their account.
Alumni should click “sign up.” Be sure to
include your major and your job targets in
your registration so that you can be notified
of relevant new postings. Current students and
recent alumni can also access their account
directly through their MyMC account by
clicking the College Central Student Job Board
icon at the bottom of the Student Tools Section.
•
Employer on-campus and virtual recruitment
events and job fairs – visit https://www
.montgomerycollege.edu/life-at-mc/
student-career-and-employment-services/
recruitment-events-and-job-fairs.html for
up-to-date information.
•
Building work experience and developing
pre-employment skills for career success
•
Learn about interviewing skills and even prac-
tice with online mock interviews that you can
record and share with Student Employment
Specialists for feedback. Go to montgomery-
college.biginterview.com and register using
your Montgomery College email address
(this is how the system knows the school
is enrolled and you will get access for free).
Respond to the verification email and start
learning/practicing!
OFFICES
Student Employment
Services
Germantown Campus
Student Affairs and
Sciences Building,
Room 265
Rockville
Student Services
Building, Room 205
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
Cafritz Foundation Art
Center, Room 151U
SERVICES
• Personal coaching
with Student
Employment
Specialist on each
campus
• College Central
Network
• Group workshops
• Résumé assistance
• Interview coaching
• Job fairs
• Partnerships with
local employers
Student Career and Employment Services
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■
The College offers a range of services to stu-
dents to support their career decision-making
process and job search efforts.
STEPS OF CAREER EXPLORATION
Take STSU 120: Career Development
Dynamics and Application
This course is designed to help you learn about
yourself, the careers that might suit you, and
the steps you will take in order to pursue those
careers. Taught by a counselor experienced in
helping people find and follow a path that
engages them, this course will lead you on a com-
prehensive career journey!
Get to Know Yourself
This may sound silly, but few of us really take
time to stop and think about who we are, what
we like, what kinds of people we enjoy, what our
values are, and how each of those preferences will
fit into different careers. Here are some strategies
to help get you started:
•
Make a list of classes you love and those you
dislike.
Exploring Careers
To set up an appointment with a Student Employment
Specialist contact:
Germantown: Ms. Pat McGlone 240-567-1970
[email protected]
Student Affairs and Sciences Building, Room 265
Rockville: Dr. Lucy Vitaliti 240-567-2352
[email protected]
Student Services Building, Room 205
Mr. Sean Wright 240-567-2233
[email protected]
Student Services Building, Room 205
Takoma Park/Silver Spring:
Mr. Justin Brown 240-567-2557,
[email protected]
Cafritz Foundation Art Center, Room 151U
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•
Write down some of your childhood dreams
and aspirations.
•
Consider of the jobs you have enjoyed and
those you have not enjoyed; identify some
themes.
•
Imagine that you just won the lottery and
never HAD to work again. How would you
spend your time?
•
Make a list of your favorite activities.
Explore Online Career Guidance Systems
Several Internet-based tools are available free of
charge to all students and alumni. These pro-
grams offer interest, skills, and value inventories
as well as a way for you to research careers. You
may think you know what a lawyer (or an engi-
neer, or a teacher, or a…) does, but you may only
be seeing one piece of the puzzle. Use these tools
to learn about salary, education preparation, and
what a typical day is like so that you are making
an informed decision about your career. To access
Career Cruising or SIGI3, log onto MyMC, click
the Counseling tab, and scroll down until you see
the Career Planning section.
Put your Best Foot Forward
In order to obtain scholarships or part-time jobs
you will be asked for things like a résumé, cover
letter, and references. To get these important pro-
fessional tools in order, make an appointment
with the student employment specialist (con-
tact information on the previous page) at your
campus. These skilled professionals will help you
navigate the job search process.
For more information,
visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/career
COURSE
STSU 120: Career
Development
WEBSITE
Collegewide Career Services
Visit www.montgomery
college.edu/career
Exploring Careers
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EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
Career Assessment Worksheet
The Career Assessment Worksheet is designed to assist you in identifying
your skills, interests, abilities, and values that will help you to select your
major/career goals. Montgomery College has two web/computer-based
career planning resources (SIGI3 and Career Cruising) that contain a wealth
of occupational and job search information, career inventories and school
search functions. To fill out this worksheet, please use Career Cruising,
which can be accessed from MyMC. To start using Career Cruising, go to the
Counseling Tab in MyMC, where you will see the access link and passwords
that you need to use with Career Cruising.
1. What are the top three careers that matched your interests, values, skills,
and abilities according to the program you used above?
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
2. Do you agree with the results? Why or why not? (please explain briefly)
______________________________________________________________
3. Does the major you have selected or the majors you are considering
match up with the results of the inventory you have chosen?
Why or why not? (please explain briefly)
______________________________________________________________
4. What are three skills you will need to possess to be successful in your
career(s) of interest? Even if your inventory did not come up with the
career you personally would have chosen, research the skills you will
need to possess for the career you would like, and what you would be
interested in.
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
5. What is the next step you will take in pursuing your career and/or major
interest(s)?
This page can be downloaded as a worksheet from the First Year Experience website www.montgomerycollege.edu/fye.
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Transfer Planning
■
Many students transfer from Montgomery
College each semester to continue their edu-
cations at four-year colleges and universities
throughout the country. There are transfer
counselors on each campus to assist students
throughout the year. The College transfer web-
page contains valuable information for trans-
fer planning. Please see www.montgomery
college.edu/transfer to plan your transfer wisely.
How many credits do I need to transfer?
Students generally transfer with 30-60 credits. To
be seen as competitive students should complete a
college-level English and college-level math course
before transfer. Students who wish to transfer with
fewer than 30 credits must also submit high school
transcripts and test scores as part of the admissions
process. Students should consult with their counselor
or advisor on optimal transfer paths for their major.
Do I have to finish a degree to transfer?
No, you can transfer credits without finishing a
degree at Montgomery College. However, there are
many advantages to finishing one. All Maryland
public four-year schools admit associate’s degree
holders on a space-available basis. However, this
does not guarantee acceptance into majors with com-
petitive requirements; for example, UMD, College
Park has many Limited Enrollment Programs with
additional requirements. Finishing a degree may
exempt ESOL students from having to take the
TOEFL to prove English proficiency. The cost savings
of finishing the first two years of a four-year degree
is significant. Most transfer scholarships at four-year
institutions require an associate’s degree.
When should I start planning my transfer?
The sooner the better! By selecting a major and an
institution (or two or three) that you are consider-
ing, you can select courses that will “fit” that major
at all those institutions to give yourself the most
flexibility. To ensure you are taking classes required
for transfer, it is strongly recommended you meet
with a counselor or adviser each semester.
What are Transfer Fairs and why should I go?
Transfer Fairs are events where regional four-year
schools come to MC’s campuses and tell you about
their transfer opportunities. You can ask questions
about majors, internships, scholarships, admission
WEBSITES
Montgomery College
Transfer Webpage
www.montgo
merycollege.edu/
transfer
ARTSYS
Transfer to Maryland Public
Schools
http://artsys.usmd.edu
College Search
www.collegesource.org
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EVENTS
Transfer Fairs
One each semester,
per campus
Campus Visits
Four-year schools
frequently visit MC.
Check www.mon
tgomerycollege.edu/
transfer to see when
four-year schools will
be on MC campuses.
Transfer Planning
deadlines, and more without leaving campus.
These events are held once a semester on each
campus. Check the Transfer Events section of www
.montgomerycollege.edu/transfer for information
about the Transfer Fairs and other on-campus,
off-campus, and virtual opportunities to meet with
representatives from four-year institutions.
Things to consider when selecting a school
•
Location:
close/far; weather; city/country/suburbs.
•
Cost: tuition, fees, financial aid/scholarships,
area cost of living.
•
Size: diversity. Which appeals more: a large
university or a smaller school? Number of full-
time and part-time students.
•
Academics: availability of major; accreditation,
transferability of courses, internships/co-op
opportunities; passage rate for graduates of pro-
fessional certification exams.
•
Facilities: computer availability, library, gym,
pool, day or evening classes availability.
•
Activities: student life, student government, ath-
letics, newspaper, TV and/or radio station, clubs.
•
The “Feel”: NEVER commit to a transfer institu-
tion without visiting! Are the students friendly?
Are faculty and staff helpful? Could you be com-
fortable there? These are CRUCIAL questions!
Planning to transfer?
•
The “Preferred Deadline” at most
schools is March 1 for fall entry, and
October 1 to November 1 for spring
entry. If you miss the deadline, call
the school’s Admissions Office to
ask whether transfer applications
are still being accepted.
Check with each school for transfer
application requirements.
•
Don’t ignore important steps such
as sending official transcripts and
getting faculty recommendations (IF
needed, not all schools need them!)
Online Resources
•
www.montgomerycollege.edu/
transfer (Visit the MC Transfer Page
often for the latest on transfer planning)
•
www.montgomerycollege.edu/
transferscholarships
•
https://artsys.usmd.edu/ (ARTSYS
provides recommended courses for
majors at Maryland schools)
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Transfer Planning
Transfer Agreements
The College is dedicated to creating partner-
ships with four-year colleges and universities
that will ease our students’ path to transferring
for further study. One important way of doing
this is by forming transfer agreements, official
agreements that match coursework between
schools. These are designed to help you select
coursework that will create the smoothest pos-
sible transition to a four-year institution. Some
agreements guarantee admission to four-year
schools like the University of Maryland, College
Park; UMBC; American University; and Shepherd
University. Other agreements outline specific
courses that you should take at the College as
you plan to transfer. You can search for the
College’s existing agreements online at www
.montgomerycollege.edu/agreements.
See the Transfer Planning Worksheet
on the next page.
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Transfer Exploration Worksheet
COLLEGE A COLLEGE B
Majors Offered/Areas of Study
Available
Location
Cost
Student Body Size
Campus Life
Transfer Scholarship
Opportunities
Admissions Requirements
Internships/Cooperative
Education
Support Services
Retention and Graduation
Rates
Student/Faculty Ratio
Number of Transfer Credits
Accepted
Website
Transfer Contact Information
College Search Web Resources
•
www.collegeview.com
•
www.collegenet.com
•
https://artsys.usmd.edu/ (ARTSYS)
•
www.bigfuture.org
•
www.petersons.com/college-search
.aspx
•
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
college-search
This page can be downloaded as a worksheet from the First Year Experience website www.montgomerycollege.edu/fye.
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GENERAL EDUCATION
AND COUNSELING
CONTACT INFO
www.montgo
merycollege.edu/
GenEd
GenEd@
montgomerycollege.
edu
Germantown
250 Student Affairs and
Sciences Building
240-567-7770
Rockville
206 SV (Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services
Center)
240-567-5063
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
233 Student
Services Center
240-567-1480
Check website
for updated
information.
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/counseling-
and-advising/
index.html
The goal of the General Education program is to
provide all students, in both career and transfer cur-
ricula, with the foundation to live productive lives,
to be global citizens, to appreciate aesthetic values,
and to engage in life-long learning in a continually
changing world. The General Education program
includes English and math foundation courses that
provide the basis for excellence and success in all
courses and distributions that allow students to
explore how learning is integrated across the arts
and humanities, behavioral and social sciences,
natural sciences, and other General Education insti-
tutional requirements such as communications and
health.
Transfer of General Education Courses
The Montgomery College’s General Education
program meets the Maryland Higher Education
(MSCHE) accreditation General Education guide-
lines. MHEC transfer guidelines state that a com-
pleted General Education program shall trans-
fer without further review or approval by the
receiving institution Maryland Higher Education
Commission’s (MHEC) academic regulations on
General Education and transfer and the Middle
States Commission on and without the need for a
course by course match. Courses that are defined
as General Education by one institution shall
transfer as General Education even if the receiving
institution does not have that specific course or has
not designated that course as General Education.
Students interested in transferring to private
or out-of-state schools should select General
Education courses carefully. For more informa-
tion about the General Education program and
transfer, please visit www.montgomerycollege
.edu/gened.
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The General Education Program
WEBSITE
www.montgomery
college.edu/gened
General Education Course and Credit Requirements
2024-2025 Reference Sheet
In order to meet General Education requirements,
courses must be on the General Education course
list when taken by the student. This is a reference
list only; please visit the College catalog for the
official course list.
Foundation Courses:
•
English Foundation (ENGF) / (GEEL)
(3 credits): Choose one course from:
• ENGL 102 Critical Reading, Writing, and
Research or ENGL 103 Critical Reading, Writing
and Research in the Workplace. All students
must complete ENGL 101/011 Introduction to
College Writing as a College prerequisite for
ENGL 102 or 103 unless eligible for placement
into ENGL 102 or 103 through transfer credit,
AP scores, SAT/ACT scores, or Accuplacer scores
and College English department permission.
To comply with Maryland state requirements
for English Foundation (ENGF), ENGL 102
must be completed with a final grade of C
or better for a student to graduate with an
associate’s degree.
•
Mathematics Foundation (MATF) / (GEEL)
(3-4 credits): Choose one according to desired
major(s):
• Choose one according to desired major(s):
MATH 117 Statistics, MATH 120 Survey of
College Mathematics, MATH130† Elements of
Math I, MATH 150 Applied Calculus, MATH
Component AA/AAT AAS AFA AS
Foundation Courses
English (ENGF) 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Math (MATF) 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Distribution Area Courses
Arts (ARTD) 3 credits 0 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Humanities (HUMD) 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Bahavioral and Social Sciences (GSSD) 6 credits 3 credits 3 credits 6 credits
Natural Sciences (NSLD/NSND) 7 credits 4 credits 4 credits 8 credits
Institutional Requirement Courses (GEIR)
6 credits 0 credits 0 credits 0 credits
General Education Elective (GEEL)
0 credits 4-6 credits 3 credits 3 credits
TOTAL
Courses & Credits
10 courses
31 credits
6-7 courses
20-22 credits
7 courses
22 credits
9 courses
29 credits
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165 Precalculus, MATH 170 Calculus for Life
Sciences I, or MATH 181 Calculus I.
† MATH 130, Elements of Math I is required for
the associate of arts in teaching. Many transfer
institutions will not accept MATH 130 as a General
Education math course if an AAT is not completed.
General Education Institutional Requirements (GEIR) /
(GEEL):
AA programs require two courses or six credits of
General Education Institutional Requirements.
Some AA programs may specify which courses are
appropriate for the GEIR; for example, the busi-
ness AA requires a COMM as one GEIR. Choose
courses from two of three categories: COMM,
HLTH, or ARTD/HUMD. Students may not select
two COMM, two HLTH, or two ARTD/HUMD
courses to meet their GEIR. Check the catalog to
find your degree plan.
•
One COMM course from the General
Education list: COMM 108 or COMM 112
•
One HLTH course from the General Education
list: HLTH 105, 121, 125, 150, 200 (GCP),
215 (GCP)
•
One ARTD (Arts) or HUMD (Humanities)
course from the General Education list (see
selections on following page).
General Education Electives (GEEL):
Three credits (AS programs) / 4-6 credits (AAS
programs). All AS and AAS programs include an
open elective option designated as GEEL. Any
General Education course not used for a different
requirement will fulfill this requirement. Students
should check their degree programs for any spe-
cific requirements for GEEL course selection; stu-
dents should also seek guidance from counselors
about how individual courses may transfer before
selecting courses for this requirement.
Students should contact a counselor, their pro-
gram advisor, and the transfer institution to
determine required General Education courses
for their degree and transferability to University
System of Maryland, out-of-state, or private
institutions. Students with questions about
the General Education appeal process, email
[email protected].
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The General Education Program
The following General Education courses will transfer toward degree com-
pletion within the University System of Maryland. Completing a degree
at MC ensures General Education transfers as a package to all institutions
within the University System of Maryland. Visit montgomerycollege.
edu/transfer to view transfer agreements with specific General Education
requirements for select institutions and programs. Courses with (GCP)
meet the Global and Cultural Perspectives requirement.
Arts Distribution (ARTD) / (GEIR) / (GEEL)
ARTT 100 Intro to Drawing
ARTT 102 Intro to 2-D Design
ARTT 112 Digital Photography for
Fine Arts I
ARTT 120 Ceramics I (GCP)
ARTT 123 Crafts
ARTT 127 Art Appreciation (Art in
Culture) (GCP)
ARTT 152 Photographic
Expression I
ARTT 200, 201 Art History I, II
(GCP)
ARTT 225 Woodcut: Global
Printmaking (GCP)
ARTT 270 Survey of African Art
(GCP)
ARTT 272 Survey of Asian Art
(GCP)
DANC 100 Intro to Dance (GCP)
ENGL 235 Film & Literature
(GCP)
ENGL 264 Intro to Creative
Writing of Fiction
ENGL 272 Intro to Creative
Writing of Poetry
FILM 110 Intro to Film
ISTD 173 Integrated Arts (GCP)
MUSC 110 Listening to Music
MUSC 117 World Music (GCP)
MUSC 125 History of Jazz (GCP)
MUSC 131 American Popular
Music
MUSC 184 Intro to Music Theory
PHOT 161 Intro Digital
Photography
THET 100 Intro to the Theatre
(GCP)
THET 110 Fundamentals of Acting
TVRA 134 Media Appreciation
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Humanities Distribution (HUMD) / (GEIR) / (GEEL)
ARAB 101, 102 Elementary Arabic
I, II (GCP)
ASLP 100 American Sign Language
I (GCP)
ASLP 110 American Sign Language
II (GCP)
CHIN 101, 102, 201, 202 Elem/
Inter Chinese I, II (GCP)
COMM 108 Foundations of
Human Communication
or COMM 112 Business &
Professional Speech Comm
ENGL 122 Intro to World
Mythology (GCP)
ENGL 190 Intro to Literature
(GCP)
ENGL 201, 202 Intro to World
Literature I, II (GCP)
ENGL 205 Masterpieces of Asian
Literature (GCP)
ENGL 208 Women in Literature
(GCP)
ENGL 211, 212 American
Literature I, II (GCP)
ENGL 213, 214 British Literature
I, II
ENGL 226, 227 African American
Literature I, II (GCP)
ENGL 230 Intro to Modern Drama
(GCP)
ENGL 233 The Short Story (GCP)
FREN 101, 102, 201, 202 Elem/
Inter French I, II (GCP)
FREN 207, 208 Reads in French
Literature I, II (GCP)
GERM 101, 102, Elem German I,
II (GCP)
GHUM 101 Intro to Global
Humanities (GCP)
HIST 112 Women in World History
(GCP)
HIST 114 The World in the 20th
Century (GCP)
HIST 116, 117 World History I, II
(GCP)
HIST 146 History of the Ancient
World
HIST 147, 148 History of Europe
I, II
HIST 200, 201 History of the
United States I, II
HIST 205 Tech and Culture in the
Western World
HIST 211 History of Latinos in the
U.S. (GCP)
HIST 228 Women in the Western
World (GCP)
HIST 235, 236 History of African
Americans I, II (GCP)
HIST 240 Civil Rights in America
(GCP)
HIST 245 Latin American History
(GCP)
HIST 247 East Asian Civilization
(GCP)
HIST 250 Modern Asia (GCP)
HIST 252 US & 20th Century
World Affairs (GCP)
HIST 262 History of England I
HIST 263 History of England II
(GCP)
HIST 265, 266 African History I, II
(GCP)
ITAL 101, 102 Elementary Italian I,
II (GCP)
JAPN 101, 102 Elementary
Japanese I, II (GCP)
KORA 101, 102 Elementary Korean
I, II (GCP)
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KORA 201 Intermediate Korean I
(GCP)
LATN 101, 102 Elementary Latin
I, II (GCP)
LING 200 Intro to Linguistics
(GCP)
PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy
PHIL 140 Intro to the Study of
Ethics
PHIL 143 Intro to the Study of
Religion (GCP)
PHIL 190 Elementary Logic &
Semantics
PHIL 201 Morality &
Contemporary Law
PHIL 205 Philosophy in Literature
(GCP)
PHIL 212 Women in Philosophy
I, (GCP)
RUSS 101, 102 Elem Russian I, II
(GCP)
SPAN 101/102/201/202 Ele/Int
Span I/II (GCP)
SPAN 103 Intensive Elementary
Spanish (GCP)
SPAN 106 Spanish/Heritage
Speakers (GCP)
SPAN 215 Adv Span Conversatn &
Comp (GCP)
SPAN 216 Adv Readings in Latin
Amer Lit (GCP)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) / (GEEL)
If two courses are required, they must be from two different disciplines
ANTH 201 Intro to Sociocultural
Anthro (GCP)
ANTH 240 Intro to Archaeology
(GCP)
ANTH 256 World Cultures (GCP)
ASLP 121 Intro to the Deaf
Community Culture (GCP)
CCJS 110 Administration of
Justice (GCP)
ECON 105 Basic Economics (GCP)
ECON 201 Principles of
Economics I
ECON 202 Principles of
Economics II
GEOG 101 Intro to Geography
GEOG 105 Cultural Geography
GEOG 113 Economic Geography
GEOG 130 Global Geography (GCP)
GNDS 101 Intro to Gender
Studies (GCP)
GNDS 102 Understanding LGBT
(GCP)
HLTH 131 Drugs & Lifestyle
Wellness (GEIR)
HLTH 160 Science & Theory of
Health (GEIR)
HLTH 170 Intro to Aging (GEIR)
(GCP)
HLTH 212 Controlling Stress &
Tension (GEIR)
HLTH 225 Intro to Health
Behaviors (GEIR)
POLI 101 American Government
POLI 105 Intro to Political Science
(GCP)
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POLI 203 International Relations
(GCP)
POLI 206 Political Ideologies
(GCP)
POLI 211 Comparative Politics &
Govt (GCP)
POLI 256 Politics of the Develop
World (GCP)
PSYC 100 General Psychology
SOCY 100 Intro to Sociology (GCP)
SOCY 105 Social Problems &
Issues (GCP)
SOCY 208 Sociology of Gender
(GCP)
SOCY 240 Sociology of Age &
Aging (GCP)
SOCY 243 The Sociology of Sport
(GCP)
WMST 101 Intro to Women’s
Studies (GCP)
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD) / (GEEL)
For AA, AAT, and AS degrees, choose two NSLD courses or one NSLD and
one NSND course. For AAS or AFA degrees, choose one NSLD course.
AOSC 105 Meteorology: Intro to
Weather
ASTR 101 Intro to Astronomy
BIOL 101 General Biology
BIOL 105 & 106 Environmental
Biology with Lab (GCP)
BIOL 130 & 131 The Human Body
with Lab
BIOL 150 Principles of Biology I
(Science Majors)
BIOL 212, 213 Human Anatomy
& Physiology I, II
CHEM 105 (GCP)
CHEM 106 Chem & Society w/lab
CHEM 131 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 132 Principles of
Chemistry II
CHEM 150 Essentials of Organic
& Biochemistry
GEOG 124 Physical Geography
GEOL 101 Physical Geology
GEOL 102 Historical Geology
HORT 100 Intro to Plant Sciences
PHYS 110 Sound & Lights in the
Arts
PHYS 203, 204 General Physics
I, II
PHYS 262 General Physics II:
Electricity
PHYS 263 General Physics III:
Waves
PSCI 101, 102 Physical Science
I, II
Natural Sciences Distribution without Lab (NSND) / (GEEL)
ANTH 215 Human Evolution &
Archaeology (GCP)
AOSC 100 Weather & Climate
BIOL 105 Environmental Biology
(GCP)
BIOL 130 The Human Body
CHEM 105 Chem & Society
(GCP)
ENES 100 Intro to Engineering
Design
NUTR 101 Intro to Nutrition
PHYS 105 Conceptual Physics
PHYS 161 General Physics I:
Mechanics
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EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
Fall:
X
(Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20
__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
ENGL 102 3
MATH 150 3
ARTD Course 3
HUMD Course 3
TOTAL CREDITS
12
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer:
X
20
__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
GEIR Course 3
Natural Sciences with lab 4
BSSD Course 3
TOTAL CREDITS
10
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring:
X
Summer: 20
__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20
__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring:
X
Summer: 20
__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
BSSD Course 3
GEIR Course 3
HUMD Course 3
TOTAL CREDITS
9
Fall:
X
(Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20
__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
Global Perspective 3
Natural Sciences w/o lab 3
Elective 3
TOTAL CREDITS
9
Fall:
X
(Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20
__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20
__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Course Plan
The student will follow the advising worksheet for her/his confirmed program of study.
Name: ______________________________________ Date: ________________
MC Curriculum: ____________________________ Catalog Year: _________
Transfer Major: ________________ Transfer Institution: ________________
Educational Goal: Certificate AAS AA/AS/AAT/AFA Transfer
Accuplacer Placements: ENGL ______ MATH ______
ESL Accuplacer: ELAR
————
ELAW
————
ELAS
————
Business
9/1/2024
Business UMD-Smith
101 150
Joe MC
2024–2025
X X
* When you are crafting your Course Plan for the next four or more semesters,
you don’t always have to know exactly which course you plan to take during
each term. In those situations, you can insert the names of general distribution
categories (as illustrated here). For a full listing of the courses that satisfy
these General Education program requirements, please to go: https://catalog
.montgomerycollege.edu.
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Course Planning Worksheet
Name: ______________________________________ Date: ________________
MC Curriculum: ____________________________ Catalog Year: _________
Transfer Major: ________________ Transfer University: ________________
Educational Goal: Certificate AAS AA/AS/AAT/AFA Transfer
Accuplacer Placements: MATH
————
ENGL
————
ESL Accuplacer: ELAR
————
ELAW
————
ELAS
————
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
Fall: (Winter: ) Spring: Summer: 20__
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER CREDITS GRADE
TOTAL CREDITS
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Educational Planning Resources
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When crafting your education plan, please see a counselor in the
Department of Counseling and Advising at your campus. In addition,
if you have a declared major or are interested in a particular major, you
should meet with a departmental faculty member to find out more
about the program, course requirements.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
•
Montgomery College Financial Aid:
◆ www.montgomerycollege.edu/finaid
MAJOR, CAREER, & SALARY INFORMATION
•
Montgomery College Career Planning Services: MC offers a range of services
to students and alumni to support their career decision-making process
and job search efforts. Visit the MC website to learn about the career
planning process, resources both inside and outside of MC, and much
more!
•
SIGI3: is a comprehensive career planning tool that provides students
with assessments that gauge their values, skills, and interests. Your
answers generate a listing of occupations that links to information
about those careers. You can analyze your results, make decisions, and
develop a plan to achieve your professional goals. The program allows
you to save your record for your next visit or so you can discuss your
results with a counselor.
◆ This web-based program is available to MC students on MyMC (http://
mymc.montgomerycollege.edu). Once inside MyMC, select “Student
Services” and then “Career Planning.”
•
Career Cruising: is an interactive career resource designed for people of all
ages. If you want to research a career, explore different career options,
or plan future education and training, Career Cruising can give you the
tools you need to move forward.
◆ This Web-based program is available to MC students on MyMC at
http://mymc.montgomerycollege.edu. Once inside MyMC, select
“Student Services” and then “Career Planning.”
•
Montgomery College eJobs: is an Internet-based job search system designed
exclusively for Montgomery College students and alumni that gives you
access to thousands of part-time and full-time jobs, internships, and
on-campus employment.
◆ www.montgomerycollege.edu/ejobs
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Educational Planning Resources
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE COURSE PLANNING INFORMATION
•
Montgomery College Catalog
◆ Print version available in the Office of Admissions, Records, and
Registration at your respective campus.
◆ Most up-to-date version available at www.montgomerycollege.edu/
catalog.
•
Montgomery College Credit Class Schedule
◆ Online version available at www.montgomerycollege.edu/admis-
sions-registration/search-the-class-schedule.html
TRANSFER INFORMATION
•
Montgomery College Transfer Website: a website developed to help students
and counselors/advisers navigate the transfer process. You will find a
step by step guide to transfer as well as information on local colleges and
universities, transfer scholarships, special MC partnerships, and transfer
events. This page has tools that are essential to getting you to where you
want to go!
◆ www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/transfer/
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ARTSYS (Maryland College and University Articulation System): is the articula-
tion system for Maryland colleges and universities. ARTSYS can gener-
ate a recommended sequence of classes based on your major and to
which Maryland four-year college or university you want to transfer. It
can also identify course equivalencies and perform searches for majors.
◆ https://artsys.usmd.edu/index.html
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Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Guide to Transfer Among Maryland
Colleges and Universities: includes Principles of Student Transfer in
Maryland, Steps to a Successful Transfer, Elements of a College Degree,
Transfer Programs and Career Programs, Maryland’s General Education
Program, ARTSYS: An Electronic Tool for Transfer Students, Student
Rights and Responsibilities, Commonly Asked Questions, and a
Glossary of Terms Relating to Articulation and Transfer.
◆ www.mhec.state.md.us/preparing/Pages/College411/college411
home.aspx
◆ Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) homepage:
www.mhec.state.md.us.
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Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP): The Maryland Transfer
Advantage Program is designed for community college students who
intend to complete a bachelor’s degree at the University of Maryland.
Students participate in MTAP while completing a program of study at
the community college.
◆ www.montgomerycollege.edu/MTAP
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EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
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Transfer Student Alliance (TSA) Program: A partnership between the
University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Montgomery College.
Students who begin their college education at MC with plans to transfer
to UMBC to complete a four-year degree may be eligible to participate
in the TSA.
◆ https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/transfer/transfer
-partnership-programs.html
•
University of Maryland Global Campus Alliance Program: Especially designed
for Maryland community college students just starting coursework
toward an associate’s degree, the alliance programs provide one Course
Plan for earning an associate’s degree and a UMGC bachelor’s degree
seamlessly.
◆ https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/transfer/agree-
ments/index.html#u
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Universities at Shady Grove: In the fall of 2000, the University System of
Maryland (USM) introduced a new concept in higher education. This
was the beginning of the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). Currently
a collaboration of nine public, degree-granting institutions that brings
some of the top programs from across the state to one convenient facil-
ity in Montgomery County, USG is a different kind of learning com-
munity. It is designed for students who are professionally focused and
who want to fast-track their degree. Everything about USG is aimed at
helping students complete their degree and start their career. Programs
are exclusively upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level, and day-
time classes are offered either full-time or part-time. The facilities are
state-of-the-art, and the USG staff is student-focused and highly expe-
rienced with transfers.
◆ www.shadygrove.umd.edu
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Transfer Day and Other Transfer Events:
◆ www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-events.html
CAMPUS-BASED RESOURCES
•
Departments of Counseling and Advising
◆ Germantown – 250 Student Affairs and Sciences Building
240-567-7734
◆ Rockville – 206 SV (Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student
Services Center)
◆ Takoma Park/Silver Spring – 233 Student Services Center Building,
240-567-1480
Educational Planning Resources
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Educational Planning Resources
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Student Employment Services
◆ Germantown – 265 Student Affairs and Sciences Building,
240-567-1970
◆ Rockville – 205 SV (Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student
Services Center)
◆ Takoma Park/Silver Spring – 205 Resource Center Building,
240-567-1630
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STSU 120: Career Development: Dynamics and Application: teaches you how to
plan, establish, or change a career. The course includes the process of
establishing or implementing career goals; assessment of values, interests,
and skills plus their relationship to occupations; analysis of labor market
needs; identification of employers and sources of occupation informa-
tion; and means of securing employment (proposals, résumés, appli-
cations, and job interviews). Two hour lecture/discussion each week.
2 semester hours.
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How Are You Doing?
Study Skills
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Taking notes
•
Reading
•
Writing
•
Math
•
Vocabulary
•
Test preparation
•
Test-taking
•
Identifying the
main idea (lecture)
•
Identifying
the main idea
(reading)
Other Areas
•
________________
•
________________
•
________________
Tutoring/Support
•
Reading
•
Writing
•
Math
•
Technology
•
Research skills
•
Citations
(MLA/APA)
Other Areas
•
________________
•
________________
•
________________
College Success
•
Time management
•
Motivation
•
Academic anxiety
•
Communicating
with your
professors
•
Computer/Internet
access
•
School-work-
family balance
•
Finances
•
Scholarships
•
Financial aid
•
Goal setting
•
Concentration
•
Identifying
resources
•
Finding resources
•
Choosing courses
•
Identifying a major
•
Identifying a career
•
Transfer plan
•
Next steps now
Other Areas
•
________________
•
________________
•
________________
College
Community Resources
•
Clubs
•
Internships
•
Honors
•
Employment
•
Health
•
Child care
•
Support groups
•
Disability Support
Services
•
Housing
•
Transportation
•
Arts
•
Volunteer and
community service
•
Athletics
International
•
Visa status
•
Work
•
Taxes
•
Course load
•
Social supports
•
Transcript evalu-
ation for college
courses taken out-
side of the United
States
Other Areas
•
________________
•
________________
•
________________
Please circle the areas in which you need assistance:
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How Are You Doing?
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The completed checkup will give you and, if you choose to share it,
College faculty and staff a good idea of your needs.
•
Your needs will change over time. What you need before a semester
begins is very different than what you will need during the first week
of classes, at mid-term, preparing for exams, and beyond.
•
The Student Insider’s Guide and Planner will help you plan your next
steps and identify the helpful resources that are available to you as an
MC student.
•
When you finish this “checkup,” look in this guide for resources and
begin your plan of action.
•
If you need help finding resources or help with planning your next
steps, bring this completed sheet to a counselor or adviser.
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EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
1. As a general rule, if you work 40+ hours a week, take only 1 or 2
classes;
•
If you work 30 hours a week, take only 2 or 3 classes.
•
If you work 20 hours a week, take only 3 or 4 classes.
•
If you work fewer than 20 hours a week, you might succeed with 5
or more classes per term.
2. Complete requirements in reading, English, and mathematics as soon
as possible.
3. Take skill-building courses like mathematics and English in consecu-
tive terms so you do not forget the background material you have
learned.
4. Double check the online Schedule of Classes to assure that the course
is offered in the term you have it scheduled.
5. Make sure to check the prerequisite(s) for your courses. YOU
CANNOT take a course without having already completed the
prerequisite(s), unless you get special permission from the academic
department.
6. Choose general education electives based on your career choice and/
or personal interest, not based on what is easy.
7. Take a a course that really interests you to maintain your enthusiasm
for college and learning.
Course Planning Tips
The Top 5 Reasons to Complete
Your Associate’s Degree:
Graduates with additional certifications and licenses in their field
earn up to 27% more than those with just a bachelor’s degree.
Graduates with associate’s degrees earn up to 23% more than
high school graduates.
An earned associate’s degree at Montgomery College will qualify
you for transfer scholarships and special partnership programs at
colleges and universities throughout Maryland.
An associate’s degree provides credentials that increase annual
earnings by an average of $7200.
Over a lifetime, individuals with an associate’s degree earn
$593,000 more in salary than those with a high school diploma.
How soon will you be a college graduate? For more information, visit
the Montgomery College Counseling and Advising website:
www.montgomerycollege.edu/counseling
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It is a good idea to update your education plan each semester. The fol-
lowing is a recommended schedule of courses you will take each semester
until you complete your academic degree or certificate, transfer success-
fully, or reach another academic goal.
Name: _______________________________________ Date: ______________
Major: ________________________ Transfer School: ___________________
Using your Accuplacer or ESL Accuplacer scores, list all review courses, if any:
________ ________ ________ ________ ________
Education Plan Update
SUMMER
2024
COURSE
TITLES
FINAL
GRADES
REQUIREMENTS CREDITS
CREDITS
EARNED
FALL
2024
SPRING
2025
SUMMER
2025
FALL
2025
SPRING
2026
TOTAL CREDITS
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
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Involvement in campus life outside of the class-
room will enhance your Montgomery College
experience as well as your resume and transfer
applications. The Office of Student Life on each
campus is your connection to campus activi-
ties and programs. Getting involved provides
opportunities to enhance your personal, social,
academic, and career skills. In fact, research
shows students who are involved in campus
activities report a higher level of satisfaction
with their college experience and are more
likely to complete their studies. Each campus is
a hub of diverse and exciting events and activi-
ties which includes Raptor Week, International
Education Week, Earth Week, Movie Night,
Paint Night, the Volunteer Fair and Club Rush.
The Office of Student Life offers many leader-
ship and teambuilding opportunities, as well
as a variety of clubs and organizations, service
learning experiences, and events. For instance,
students can participate in the MC LEADS
program which is specifically designed to help
students explore the many facets of leadership
using individual, group, and societal values.
This program is available on all three campuses.
Student Life programs and services include:
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Raptor Week 101
•
Cultural Heritage Month celebrations
•
Various educational and social events
•
Food pantry/toiletry items at the
Germantown Campus are located in the
Office of Student Life
•
Student Senate Government Association (SGA)
•
Student Activities Board
•
Student clubs & interest groups
•
Leadership development programs
◆ MC Learn Empower Act Discover Serve
(MC LEADS) Leadership Program
◆ IMPACT MC Service-Learning Program
◆ Emotional Intelligence for Fostering
Effective Living (E.I.F.F.E.L.) Program
OFFICES OF STUDENT LIFE
Germantown
113 Student Affairs
and Sciences Building
240-567-7840
Rockville
104A Student Services
Center
240-567-5092
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
217 Student
Services Center
240-567-1482
WEBSITES
Montgomery College
Student Life
Links to each campus
Student Life Office are
on the main Student
Life page.
Germantown
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/life-at-mc/student-
life/germantown/index.
html
Rockville
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/life-at-mc/student-
life/rockville/index.
html
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/life-at-mc/student-
life/takoma-park-silver-
spring/index.html
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Student Life: Make Connections
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Campus newspapers—The Globe at
Germantown, the Montgomery Advocate at
Rockville, and the Excalibur at Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
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The Service-Learning Program offers
opportunities and services such as:
◆ Academic service-learning courses across
diverse majors
◆ Signature service days like Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day of Service, Good Deeds Day
and Earth Day
◆ On campus and community-based oppor-
tunities with local nonprofits, government
agencies, hospitals, and schools
◆ Alternative Break service trips during
Winter, Spring, or Summer Break
◆ Service awards like the U.S. President’s
Volunteer Service Award and MC’s Spirit of
Service Awards
Montgomery College’s Galaxy Digital Portal
MC Serves is the Montgomery College Service-
Learning Database. Students may find service
opportunities and log hours toward service
awards on this platform. Contact the Service-
Learning Coordinator on your campus for further
information.
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Volunteer placement
•
Voter registration
•
Blood drives
•
Student meeting and recreational space
•
Campus social and community-building events
•
Activities and events
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Counseling and Advising
COUNSELING
AND ADVISING
DEPARTMENTS
Germantown
250 Student Affairs and
Sciences Building
240-567-7734
Rockville
206 SV (Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services
Center)
240-567-5063
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
233 Student
Services Center
240-567-1480
Connect to us
by email at:
counseling@
montgomerycollege.edu
www.montgomery
college.edu/counseling
Please visit the
website above for
Counseling and
Advising hours
of operation
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Academic advising is an educational process
that facilitates your understanding of the
meaning and purpose of higher education and
fosters your intellectual and personal develop-
ment toward academic success and lifelong
learning. Counselors are here to work with
you and can help you meet essential learn-
ing outcomes, develop skills to enhance your
academic success, and assist you as you outline
steps to achieve your personal, academic, and
career goals.
The primary mission of academic advising at
Montgomery College is for counselors to assist
you in developing an educational plan that meets
your needs and long-term goals.
Counselors assist you in identifying courses, make
referrals to academic support services, recom-
mend out of-class activities and experiences to
enhance learning or career development, and
educate students about academic honor or profes-
sional associations.
Counselors can also listen to your concerns and
offer advice. They can connect you with commu-
nity services, if necessary, or assist you in crisis and
other critical situations.
It is essential to seek counseling and advising
services throughout the academic year instead of
only during registration periods. Students who see
the same counselor during their enrollment at the
College benefit by setting clear academic goals that
are reviewed periodically.
Counselor Responsibilities
They will…
•
Assist you in defining your academic, career,
transfer, and personal goals, and work with
you in creating an educational plan that is con-
sistent with those goals.
•
Encourage and guide you as you define and
develop realistic educational and career goals.
•
Help you understand the curriculum, gradu-
ation requirements, and college policies and
procedures.
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Counseling and Advising
•
Provide you with information about the avail-
able academic support resources and services
on campus.
•
Assist you in understanding the purposes and
goals of higher education and its effects on
your life and personal goals.
•
Answer your questions through in-person and
virtual meetings, live chat and e-mail.
Advisee Responsibilities
You are expected to…
•
Learn about College programs, policies, and
procedures.
•
Schedule and attend advising appointments
before you register for classes each semester.
(February–April for Summer/Fall; October-
December for Winter/Spring.)
•
Be involved in the advising process by being
prepared to discuss your goals and educational
plans during our meetings.
•
Use advising tools, such as the Course Catalog,
Academic Calendar, Degree Works, and MyMC.
•
Ask questions if you do not understand an
issue or have a specific concern.
•
Keep a personal record of your progress toward
meeting your goals by having an organized way
for you to find important documents easily.
•
Read your Montgomery College e-mail. This is
the official method of communication for the
institution.
•
Take responsibility for making your own deci-
sions based on available information and
guidance.
•
Follow-up on referrals to other services and
information resources.
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
MC Resources for Adult Student Success
OFFICES
Germantown
Department of
Counseling and
Advising
250 Student Affairs and
Sciences Building
240-567-7770
Rockville
Department of
Counseling and
Advising
206 SV (Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services
Center)
240-567-5063
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
Department of
Counseling and
Advising
Second Floor, Student
Services Center
240-567-1480
Services of Special Interest to Adult Learners
Flexible Course Scheduling: Montgomery College
offers courses in a variety of formats and uti-
lizes the latest technology to increase conve-
nience for our students. In addition to traditional
courses, we offer online, blended, and accelerated
courses as well as classes in the evenings and on
weekends. View a class schedule at https://www.
montgomerycollege.edu/admissions-registration/
search-the-class-schedule.html
Military and Veteran Services, Combat2College:
Combat2College is a nationally recognized pro-
gram that offers opportunities and services to vet-
erans and service members attending Montgomery
College. Some of the program features include:
•
Academic opportunities and advising,
•
Wellness activities,
•
Clubs for student veterans and other social
opportunities,
•
Space for gathering, and
•
Referral and coordination with external
agencies/resources.
For more information, visit www.montgomery
college.edu/combat2college. 240-567-7103.
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC): The EOC
provides assistance to individuals who want to
enter or re-enter college or a vocational program.
The goal is to help you enroll in English as
a Second Language programs, GED programs,
technical programs, or two- or four-year colleges
and universities and to assist in the process of
obtaining the necessary financial aid to pay for
tuition. www.montgomerycollege.edu/special-
programs/trio-programs-at-mc/educational-
opportunity-center.html
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MC Resources for Adult Student Success
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Campus Veteran Centers
Germantown,
Humanities and Social
Sciences Building
room 250B
Rockville, Computer
Science Building
room 107
Takoma Park/Silver
Spring Resource Center
room 210
Center for Women
Veterans at Rockville,
Campus Center 002
Counseling and Advising
www.montgomery
college.edu/counseling
Financial Aid and
Scholarships
www.montgomery
college.edu/finaid
Transfer Information
and Opportunities
https://www
.montgomerycollege
.edu/academics/
transfer/index.html
Additional Resources
Prospective and New Online Learners
The resources on this website help you decide
if online learning is right for you and provide
information to help you find and get ready for
your online courses. The site also provides online
counseling and advising resources especially tar-
geted to the needs of online students and other
students who enjoy learning online. https://www.
montgomerycollege.edu/academics/credit-for-
prior-learning/faq.html
Assessment of Prior Learning
Assessment of Prior Learning is the process of gain-
ing credit for nonclassroom learning. Examples
are workplace experiences, training, and lifelong
learning experiences. https://www.montgomery-
college.edu/academics/credit-for-prior-learning/
faq.html
Child Care
The Center for Early Education, located on the
Germantown campus, provides high quality,
accredited child care to children between the ages
of two and a half and five. https://www.mont-
gomerycollege.edu/special-programs/center-for-
early-education/index.html
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
COUNSELING
SERVICES FOR
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
Germantown Campus
250 Student Affairs and
Sciences Building
240-567-7734
Rockville Campus
307 SV
240-567-5043
Takoma Park/Silver
Spring Campus
233 Student
Services Center
240-567-1480
OFFICES, I-20 FORM
Germantown Campus
150 Student Affairs and
Sciences Building
240-567-1803
Rockville Campus
307 SV (Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services
Center)
240-567-5315
Takoma Park/Silver
Spring Campus
146 Student
Services Center
240-567-1639
Center for International
and Multicultural Students
Website
https://www
.montgomerycollege
.edu/counseling-and-
advising/international-
and-multicultural-
student-services.html
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Services for international students are provided
by counselors on each campus who work with
international students and students who are
speakers of other languages.
International Student Services include:
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Academic planning and registration support.
•
Counseling.
•
Programs to help students transition to col-
lege life in the United States.
•
STSU 101: Seminar for International
Students, which is a 2 credit seminar for
international students, or STSU 100 First
Year Seminar.
I-20 Form For F1 or M1 Visa Information
The International Student Coordinators in the
Office of Records and Registration on each
campus handle ALL I-20 form questions for F1 or
M1 Visa Application Process. Students with ques-
tions or concerns about these important docu-
ments should seek assistance as soon as possible.
Services for International Students
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Disability Support Services (DSS)
OFFICES
Germantown
250 Student Affairs
and Sciences Building
240-567-5058 VOICE
Rockville
305 Student Services
Building
240-567-5058 VOICE
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
233 Student
Services Center
240-567-5058 VOICE
PUBLICATIONS
New Student Intake Form
https://
montgomerycollege-
accommodate.
symplicity.com/public_
accommodation/
Returning Students
Semester Request
https://
montgomerycollege-
accommodate.
symplicity.com/sso/
students
WEBSITE
Disability Support Services
www.montgomery
college.edu/dss
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Reasonable accommodations and support
for students with documented disabilities are
available on each campus. Accommodations
are determined on a case-by-case basis through
an interactive process with the student and the
DSS counselor.
Counselors design an Accommodation letter
for each student, listing authorized classroom
and testing accommodations based on docu-
mentation of the disability provided by the
student and an interactive process.
Accommodations may include but are not lim-
ited to: access to classroom notes, double time
and/or computer use for exams and quizzes,
interpreters, and services.
Initiating Services and Accommodations
•
New students apply online at https://mont-
gomerycollege-accommodate.symplicity.com/
public_accommodation/
•
After the application is processed, the student
will be contacted about scheduling an appoint-
ment with a DSS counselor to start the interac-
tive process
Sharing the Accommodation Letter
•
Send your approved Accommodation Letter
(delivered to your Montgomery College
email) to your professors and set up a meet-
ing with them to discuss your approved
accommodations
•
Please contact your DSS counselor if you have
concerns or questions about this step or imple-
mentation of your accommodations.
Continuing DSS Services
•
Returning students complete their Semester
Request at least 2 weeks before the start of
every semester (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
to ensure timely services. https://montgom-
erycollege-accommodate.symplicity.com/sso/
students
Other DSS Services may include:
•
Academic, career, and short-term personal
counseling.
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
The Digital Learning Center supports all students
who have questions about our academic technol-
ogies. When students start school at Montgomery
College, working with MyMC, 2FA, Blackboard,
and Microsoft applications can be frustrating. We
can help students determine whether their ques-
tion is for IT or for the Digital Learning Center.
We have labs on the Rockville and Takoma Park/
Silver Spring campuses. DLC services include:
maintaining a computer lab with helpful staff and
student aides, answering questions over Zoom in
our Virtual Lab, and remotely working with stu-
dents within classrooms.
Check out our website for our schedule of work-
shops or book a one-on-one meeting with our
knowledgeable staff.
Digital Learning Center (DLC)
DLC LOCATIONS
Rockville
Humanities (HU)
Room 312
240-567-5156
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Student Services Center
(ST) Room 304
240-567-1657
Virtual Lab
https:/bit.ly/dlcvirtual
Website
https://www.
montgomery
college.edu/digital-
learning-center
Email
dlcenter@montgomery
college.edu
Hours for Fall and Spring
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
•
Assistance with admission, course selection,
and registration.
•
Arrangements for books in alternative formats.
•
Arrangements for examinations, such as
extended time and/or minimal-distraction
environment.
•
Assistive technology, including computers with
disability-specific software and hardware.
•
Liaise with faculty and staff and external agen-
cies as needed.
•
Referrals for tutoring and support services
Disability Support Services (DSS)
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Writing, Reading, and Language Center (WRLC)
OFFICES
Germantown
Writing, Reading, and
Language Center
150 Humanities and Social
Sciences Building
240-567-1802
For the most up-to-date
hours of operation and
policies, visit our webpage
at https://www
.montgomerycollege
.edu/academics/support/
learning-centers/index.html
Hours (Fall and Spring)
Monday–Thursday
9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
Virtual only
Hours (Summer)
Monday–Thursday
8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
CLOSED
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Writing, Reading, and
Language Center
110 Commons (CM)
240-567-3888
For the most up-to-
date hours of operation
and policies, visit our
webpage at https://www
.montgomerycollege
.edu/academics/support/
learning-centers/index.
html
Hours (Fall and Spring)
Monday–Thursday
9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday
& Sunday
Virtual only
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Learning to communicate and write well are
critical abilities and a requirement for every
college student. In order to help students, there
are Writing, Reading, and Language Centers
(WRLC) on each campus. The WRLC pro-
vide support services to students in all classes
that require reading, writing, speech, American
English pronunciation, and world languages.
Students are encouraged to visit the WRLC
to familiarize themselves with the services
available.
WRLC services include one-on-one tutoring,
workshops, computer workstations for inde-
pendent work, and access to instructional
technology. The Centers also provide handouts
on a great range of topics including essay writ-
ing, citations, grammar, and research. In addi-
tion to the resources available at the Centers,
students can also access help from the WRLC’s
websites, which offer links to online resources
including multimedia tutorials, guides, and
online workshops.
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST
OF YOUR TUTORING SESSION:
The goal of tutoring students in the WRLC is to
help students improve their overall writing read-
ing abilities and become more independent in the
writing process. Therefore, WRLC tutors refrain
from proofreading or editing students’ papers.
Your tutoring session will consist of a discussion
about your writing and reading. During your ses-
sion, you can expect to work with a tutor who will
help you focus on the most relevant concerns.
Here are a few tips to help you maximize your
time with your tutor:
1. Plan on meeting with a tutor as soon as you
think you need help with an assignment.
2. Before you sit down with a tutor, please do
the following:
a. Review your assignment and any work
you’ve completed.
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Writing, Reading, and Language Center (WRLC)
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
(WRLC) (cont’d)
Hours (Summer)
Monday–Thursday
8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
CLOSED
Rockville
Writing, Reading, and
Language Center
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
240-567-7402 (HU002)
Tutoring
240-567-4160 (MT020)
Hours (Fall and Spring)
Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Sunday
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
On Campus Tutoring Hours
(HU002)
Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m. –7:00 p.m
Friday
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
World Language Tutoring
and Computer Lab
For the most up-to-date
hours of operation
and policies, visit our
webpage at https://
www.montgomery
college.edu/academics/
support/learning-
centers/index.html
Shared Virtual Services
(Fall and Spring)
Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
b. Make sure that you have materials relevant
to the session on hand (e.g., assignment
sheets, syllabi, rubric, readings, or
instructor’s comments).
c. Be ready to participate in a discussion,
answer specific questions, and/or work
independently.
3. Plan on meeting with your tutor for
approximately 30-45 minutes.
Note: WRLC policies and hours vary somewhat
on each campus. Please check with the
Center on the campus you plan to visit or
check the websites.
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LOCATIONS AND
CONTACT
Germantown
110 Humanities and
Social Services Building
240-567-7858
Rockville
Macklin Tower
(First Floor Entrance)
240-567-7117
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
Pavilion 1, First Floor
(temporary location
during RC building
construction)
240-567-1540
ECEC (East County
Education Center)
2221 Broadbirch Drive
Silver Spring, MD,
20904
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The Montgomery College Library plays a criti-
cal role in your academic success by offering a
variety of services and resources that support
research and learning. The library is continu-
ally adding new services, programs, and online
materials that are available, in many cases 24
hours a day, to meet your academic needs.
FINDING INFORMATION:
RaptorSearch: RaptorSearch allows you to search
most of the library’s online databases from a
single search box. Results may include articles
from scholarly journals, magazines, and news-
papers, books and e-books, and videos and
other media. Access RaptorSearch on the library’s
homepage.
Online Databases: The library provides online data-
bases that MC students can access through the
library’s website, on or off-campus. The databases
contain articles published in magazines, scholarly
journals, and newspapers as well as e-books that
cover many different subject areas. You may access
the databases by going to the library’s homepage.
Try clicking on the “Databases by Subject” link to
find an online database on a particular topic or
use the “Databases A-Z” link to find a particular
database by name. Items in most online data-
bases will also show up in RaptorSearch.
Subject and Course Research Guides: MC librarians
create online guides to help you do research for
a variety of subject areas and courses at MC.
Guides will help you develop a research topic,
find sources (like articles, websites, books, etc.),
evaluate and cite sources for your subject or
course. Access these guides by clicking on “Subject
Research Guides” or “Course Research Guides”
on the library’s homepage, or by clicking “Library
Research Help” in your Blackboard course menu.
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Library’s Homepage:
https://library.
montgomerycollege.
edu/
Library Hours, Locations,
and Contacts:
https://library.
montgomerycollege.
edu/about/library-
hours-locations-
contacts.html
Borrowing Guidelines and
Online Renewals:
https://library.
montgomerycollege.
edu/borrowing/
borrowing-renewing-
fines.html
Library Databases
by Subject:
https://libguides.
montgomerycollege.
edu/sb.php
Find Your Librarian:
https://library.
montgomerycollege.
edu/research/find-your-
librarian.html
Tutorials and Quizzes:
https://library.
montgomerycollege.
edu/research/tutorials-
quizzes.html
Subject and Course
Research Guides:
https://libguides.
montgomerycollege.edu
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): You can arrange to borrow
materials that the MC Library does not own
through our ILL service, available on the library’s
website by clicking Borrowing > Request an Item.
Off-Campus Access to Online Resources: Many online
library resources require students to log in to
access those resources from off-campus. You
will be prompted to enter your MC ID number,
including the M and all numbers, before you are
able to access the resource.
LIBRARY SERVICES:
Borrowing Library Materials: Students need a valid
MC ID card to borrow library materials. You can
check your library account online to view a list
of items on your account and their due dates,
renew an item to get more time with it, place an
item on hold, or request that an item located in
another campus library be sent to your campus.
To access all these account features, select “Library
Account” from the library’s homepage.
Course Reserves: Your professors may have asked
the library to set aside certain textbooks, arti-
cles, or book chapters that you will need for
your classes. You can learn more by clicking
Borrowing > Course Reserves on the library’s
homepage, or find your course reserves by click-
ing “Library Course Reserves” in your Blackboard
course menu.
Research Assistance: MC librarians are available
to help students develop research topics and
find, evaluate, and cite sources for assignments.
Research help is available through text (at 240-
654-1728), 24/7 online chat, or by booking an
online appointment. Librarians are also available
to help students in person at our service desk.
To access all your research help options, visit
https://library.montgomerycollege.edu/research/
find-your-librarian.html.
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Reserve a Study Space: MC students can reserve
study spaces at each campus library. Spaces
include: the collaborative workstations, designed
to facilitate collaboration and the use of technol-
ogy for groups, group study rooms, private rooms
for groups, and the One Button Studio, which
provides equipment for those needing to create
audio and video recordings. Reserve any of these
spaces by clicking on “Technology and Study
Spaces > Reserve a Study Space” from the library’s
homepage.
Technology: Each campus library has both Mac and
PC computers, as well as high-speed scanners,
available for use. Printing, scanning, copying, and
faxing stations, as well as device charging stations
are available.
All campus libraries are also equipped with des-
ignated workstations with assistive technology
software, access to Sorenson Video Service (VRS),
accessible areas with height-adjustable furniture,
and so much more.
Tutorials: The Montgomery College librarians have
created a series of tutorials and quizzes to help
students improve their research skills. The tuto-
rials are designed to allow you to learn at your
own pace and on your own time. The quizzes
and assessments section of the tutorials will help
you measure your progress and understanding.
The tutorials cover such topics as citing sources,
plagiarism, and evaluating information from the
web. Access the tutorials from the library homep-
age by clicking on “Tutorials & Quizzes.”
Your Montgomery College Library
WEBSITE
Library’s Homepage:
https://library.
montgomerycollege.
edu/
Library Hours, Locations,
and Contacts:
https://library.
montgomerycollege.
edu/about/library-
hours-locations-
contacts.html
Borrowing Guidelines and
Online Renewals:
https://library.
montgomerycollege.
edu/borrowing/
borrowing-renewing-
fines.html
Library Databases
by Subject:
https://libguides.
montgomerycollege.
edu/sb.php
Find Your Librarian:
https://library.
montgomerycollege.
edu/research/find-your-
librarian.html
Tutorials and Quizzes:
https://library.
montgomerycollege.
edu/research/tutorials-
quizzes.html
Subject and Course
Research Guides:
https://libguides.
montgomerycollege.
edu
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
LOCATIONS AND CONTACT:
Germantown:
110 Humanities and Social Services Building
240-567-7858
Rockville:
Macklin Tower (First Floor Entrance)
240-567-7117
Takoma Park/Silver Spring:
2 Pavilion 1, First Floor (temporary location
during RC Building construction)
240-567-1540
ECEC (East County Education Center)
2221 Broadbirch Drive
Silver Spring, MD. 20904
HOURS:
The current day’s library hours are available on
the library’s homepage. To see a full schedule of
library hours, visit https://library.montgomery-
college.edu/about/library-hours-locations-con-
tacts.html.
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WEBSITE
https://www
.montgomerycollege
.edu/academics/honors/
index.html
RELATED PROGRAMS
Macklin Business Institute
mbi@montgomery
college.edu
The Scholars Circle
www.montgomery
college.edu/academics/
honors/scholars-circle
.html
Montgomery Scholars
www.montgomery
college.edu/academics/
honors/montgomery
-scholars.html
Potomac Review
www.montgomery
college.edu/
potomacreview
Renaissance Scholars
https://www
.montgomerycollege
.edu/academics/honors/
renaissance-scholars.
html
Phi Theta Kappa
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/academics/honors/
index.html
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Montgomery College’s Honors Program is a col-
legewide program for motivated students seek-
ing exciting and academically rewarding experi-
ences. It allows students to discover and develop
their talents and interests through honors courses,
seminars, independent study, internships, ser-
vice-learning opportunities and social and cul-
tural activities. It features five special programs:
Renaissance Scholars, STEM Scholars, Macklin
Business Institute, Montgomery Scholars and the
Scholars Circle.
Student Eligibility
Students have to meet one of the following criteria to
become an MC Honors student:
•
Completion of at least 12 MC credits with a GPA
of 3.4 or higher in transfer-level classes, including
ENGL 101 or ENGL101/011 with a grade of A or B
•
SAT scores of 600 on each section and a minimum
high school GPA of 3.5, unweighted
•
Eligibility for ENGL 102, as determined by the MC
placement process, and a minimum high school
GPA of 3.5, unweighted
Students who are applying from high school or who
are new to the school should contact an honors
counselor.
Honors Internships
Internships at the Smithsonian Institution, Library of
Congress, and the United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum generate unique opportunities for students
to experience the professional environment of world-
class museum and library research activities. For
more information go to www.montgomerycollege
.edu/humanities.
Internships with the Potomac Review offer students
the opportunity to be involved in all facets of maga-
zine production, including editorial decisions about
layout, design, and the selection of submissions.
Honors Scholar Award
Students who have completed 12 credits of honors
course work in at least two different disciplines by
the end of the fall semester while maintaining a
3.4 GPA or better are eligible to be recognized as
“Honors Scholars” at campus academic awards cer-
emonies held during the following spring semester.
Honors Programs
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
STEM Scholars Program
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The STEM Scholars Program is a selective honors
program for students majoring in Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
(STEM) at Montgomery College. These students
are highly motivated and strive for excellence
in their fields of study. STEM Scholars pursue
a rigorous curriculum of honors courses with
opportunities to participate in undergraduate
research and internships. STEM Scholars work
closely with honors faculty mentors and advi-
sors on transfer strategies, scholarship applica-
tions, and career planning.
STEM Scholars will:
•
Experience undergraduate research and/or
internships
•
Present at academic conferences or
professional meetings
•
Explore career paths and educational
opportunities in STEM fields
•
Build a strong résumé for transfer, internship,
and scholarship opportunities
•
Receive “Honors Program” designation on
academic transcripts upon completion of at
least 15 honors credits in multiple disciplines
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/
honors/stem-scholars-program.html
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FOR MORE
INFORMATION
Student Code of
Conduct
www.montgomery
college.edu/pnp
According to the Student Code of Conduct, “The
maintenance of the highest standards of intellectual
honesty is the concern of every student, professor,
and staff member at Montgomery College. The
College is committed to imposing appropriate
sanctions for breaches of academic honesty.”
Plagiarism is when you misrepresent someone
else’s words, thoughts, or ideas as your own—
intentionally or unintentionally. This includes
not just directly copying sections of a paper from
someone else or buying a paper from the Internet,
but also not properly citing authorities that you
have consulted, giving your essay to someone else
for editing (a.k.a. collusion), plugging your own
words into someone else’s sentence structure, or
piecing together a mosaic of ideas from a variety
of sources. Posting ideas you have gotten from
websites as your discussion comments without
giving credit to the source is also plagiarism. Even
if a website says the information is “common
knowledge” and may be used by anyone, you still
cannot cut and paste sentences from it into your
paper or a discussion post—doing so is represent-
ing someone else’s sentence structure and writing
as your own. You must paraphrase “common
knowledge” information into your own words.
According to the Student Code of Conduct, the
following are considered plagiarism:
1. Cheating on assignments or examinations.
2. Plagiarizing from written, video, or
Internet resources.
3. Using tests or other material without
permission.
4. Forgery.
5. Submitting materials that are not your own.
6. Taking examinations in the place of another
student, including assessment tests.
7. Assisting others in committing academic
dishonesty.
8. Failing to use quotation marks for directly
quoted material unless using block quotes or
other accepted formats.
9. Copying from another student during an
examination.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. Plagiarism
can result in an “F” on the assignment in which it took
place and an “F” in the course, and it may be grounds
for failure of the class or a referral to the Dean of
Student Affairs.
For practice identifying plagiarism, you may take
the library plagiarism tutorial. Please see section
IX in the Student Code of Conduct for a more
specific definition of plagiarism and the penalties
involved. If you have any concerns about plagia-
rism or about a specific writing assignment, please
contact your professor or an official campus writ-
ing center tutor. You are expected to do your own
work. Please do not take shortcuts, even if you
think you have a good reason for doing so.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
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STUDENT CODE OF
CONDUCT
www.montgomery
college.edu/pnp
Germantown
139 Student Affairs and
Sciences Building
240-567-1993
Rockville
301SV (Long Nguyen
and Kimmy Duong
Student Services
Center)
240-567-7390
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
231 Student
Services Center
240-567-1469
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The Student Code of Conduct guiding docu-
ment that outlines the behaviors expected
from all students of the MC Community
and outcomes if these expectations are not
met. To view the Student Code of Conduct,
please visit the following link: www.mont-
gomerycollege.edu/_documents/policies-and-
procedures/42001-student-code-of-conduct.pdf
Student Code of Conduct
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Occasionally, and in spite of our best efforts, problems and miscommu-
nications can arise inside and outside of the classroom. This may involve
a difference of opinion over a classroom policy, a grade, or even a conflict
with an instructor or fellow student.
You are always welcome and encouraged to speak with a counselor for
guidance in understanding your options, rights, and responsibilities in
these situations. Sometimes you need to seek the counsel and advice of
department chairs, deans, and other administrators. The Dean of Student
Affairs on each campus is also your advocate. The dean can provide more
information about complaint procedures, discuss College policies and
procedures, help to resolve a conflict, and serve as a general resource.
Deans of Student Affairs website: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/
offices/student-affairs/leadership/index.html
The Student Code of Conduct details your rights. Highlighted portions of
the code can be found in the preceding section, and the full text is located
online at https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/_documents/policies-and-
procedures/42001-student-code-of-conduct.pdf .
Behavioral Intervention Team
In an effort to promote the overall health and safety of Montgomery College
students, staff and faculty, each campus has a Behavioral Intervention Team
which provides proactive assistance to students who are exhibiting behaviors
of concern. If a behavior is out of character for a particular student, seems
unusual compared to other students, or makes you feel uncomfortable or
unsafe, it should be reported using an Incident Report. There is an Incident
Report icon on all Montgomery College computer desktops, and there is also
a link located on the Dean of Student Affairs webpage. To report a potentially
dangerous or volatile situation, contact the Office of Public Safety, Health
and Emergency Management at 240-567-3333, or call 911 directly and then
call Public Safety.
Concern Who do you see?
What is the regulation to
follow?
General Complaint
Procedures
Deans of Student Affairs
Various policies and
procedures
Sexual Harrasment or
other gender-based
discrimination
Kristen J Roe, Director of
ADA Compliance and Title IX
Coordinator
9221 Corporate Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850
240-567-4279| Email: Kristen.
[email protected]
Sexual Misconduct
Policy https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/documents/
policies-and-
procedures/31001-
sexual-misconduct.
pdf
If You Have a Problem…What Do You Do?
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If You Have a Problem…What Do You Do?
Concern Who do you see?
What is the regulation to
follow?
Grade Dispute
The faculty member who
assigned the grade (or
chairperson if the faculty
member is unavailable)
Refer to Academic
Regulation 9.44
www.montgomery
college.edu/pnp
Campus Crimes/
Medical Emergencies/
Safety
Public Safety offices, Germantown
282 Student Affairs and Science
Building; 240-567-3333
Rockville
122 SV (Long Nguyen and
Kimmy Duong Student Services
Center); 240-567-3333
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
117 Student Services Center;
240-567-3333
Refer to page 53–55
of this Student
Insider’s Guide and
Planner
Behavior of Concern
(Student)
Report to Campus BIT
(Behavioral Intervention Team)
Involuntary
Withdrawal
A representative in the Office of
Records and Registration to obtain
information about the involuntary
withdrawal process and the neces-
sary documentation. The professor
who taught the class, sometimes
the department chairperson, and a
counselor to help you understand
the appeal form.
Academic
Regulation 9.644:
www.montgomery
college.edu/pnp
Fourth Attempt
at a Class
A counselor to help you
understand the appeal process.
After speaking with a counselor,
click on this link to review the
process and obtain an Academic
Appeal Petition Form at: https://
www.montgomerycollege.edu/
admissions-registration/student-
resources/academic-appeals.html.
An Academic Appeals Committee
hears the case.
Academic Regulation
9.62, and 9.901:
www.montgomery
college.edu/pnp
Academic Appeals
Process: www
.montgomery
college.edu/
admissions/Student
Forms/
Student Dispute
Deans of Student Affairs
Student Code of
Conduct: www
.montgomery
college.edu/pnp
Professor Dispute
Department chair
Academic Regulations
9.44 and 9.854:
www.montgomery
college.edu/pnp
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Concern Who do you see?
What is the regulation to
follow?
Financial Aid Concern
The appropriate financial
aid campus director or the
collegewide director of student
financial aid
Parking Citation
Appeal
Log in to MyMC and click “Order
My Parking Permit” for vehicle
registration, parking permit, and
paying or appealing a parking
citation.
Motor Vehicle
Regulations:
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/about-mc/
campuses-
and-locations/
transportation-and-
parking.html
Accommodations
Dispute
DSS counselor or deans of
student affairs to discuss a
resolution. Then the director of
ADA compliance to initiate a
formal complaint.
Disability
Support Services:
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/counseling-and-
advising/disability-
support-services/
complaints-grievance-
policy.html
Personal Crisis
A counselor for short-term
assistance or referral for more
extensive help.
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/counseling-and-
advising/meet-with-
a-counselor-advisor.
html
If You Have a Problem…What Do You Do?
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PEER2PEER PROGRAM
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/life-at-mc/
peer2peer/index.html
In an effort to address the achievement gap at
Montgomery College, our visionary leader and
former president, Dr. DeRionne Pollard, devel-
oped the Achieving the Promise initiative.
The purpose of Achieving the Promise’s Peer2Peer
Program (P2P) is to instill confidence, provide
education outside of the classroom, offer sup-
port, and aid new students with transitioning to
Montgomery College. P2P encompasses four ini-
tiatives (peer advocates, peer educators, peer men-
tors, and peer navigators) and focuses on engaging
students in the campus community, enhancing
the belief in one’s own ability, promoting student
success, and fostering leadership skills that will be
useful beyond college completion.
All P2P initiatives are great leadership opportuni-
ties for MC students that offer monetary compen-
sation and other benefits.
Peer Advocates
Peer Advocates are trained to facilitate weekly Peer
Support Groups on campus, converse wilh peers
about personal strcssors, lead stress-relief program-
ming including mindfulness meditations, and pro-
vide education to other students on mental health.
Peer Advocates have successfully dealt with the chal-
lenges of acclimating to community college culture
and can help educate their peers on strategics for
success. Most importantly, Peer Advocates are able
to listen to and support their peers, allowing a safe
space for students to discuss challenges that they face.
The Peer Advocates are dedicated to providing non-
judgmental education and community support with
sensitivity to race, gender, sexual orientation, culture,
religion, and individual capahililics. Students who
have completed at least two academic semesters and
arc in good academic standing may apply.
Peer Educators
The goal of peer educators at Montgomery College is to
promote safety, awareness, and education to students
and the College community. Additionally, they will
work closely with MC’s student support staff and local
agencies to receive training on relevant topics. Yearly,
coordinators and peer educators are certified through
the National Student Affairs Administrators in Higher
Education (NASPA) utilizing a curriculum developed
by Bacchus and Gamma Peer Education Network.
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Peer educators will facilitate workshops and lead peer
discussions relating to social issues that impact college
students, including maintaining healthy relationships,
HIV awareness, conflict resolution, stress manage-
ment, and understanding consent and sexual assault.
Peer educators are recruited, hired, and trained
every semester. Interested students prepared to
accept this leadership position must have excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
Peer Mentors
Peer mentors are a dynamic group of student
leaders who understand the importance of
fellow students comfortably transitioning to the
Montgomery College community. Peer mentors
provide one-on-one assistance, group support, and
direction to new MC students Additionally, they
help new students with adjusting to college life,
both inside and outside the classroom. Ultimately,
peer mentors assist fellow students with persis-
tence toward completing their degree and making
the most out of their College experience. Peer
mentors get extensive training from MC’s highly
qualified staff and receive MC alumni men-
tors. They are knowledgeable about the various
campus resources, both academic and nonaca-
demic; and they are engaged in social programs
and student organizations at the College. Peer
mentors are enthusiastic, friendly, and eager to
assist students. They are prepared to help fellow
students develop pathways to academic success
and show them the MC way.
Peer Navigators
Peer Navigators are trained to serve as campus
hosts to students and visitors to the Student Health
and Wellness (SHaW) Center for Success. They
provide connections to campus and community
resources and help create an enjoyable college
experience for MC students. Peer Navigators are
to support their peers in the battle against food
and basic needs insecurities. Peer Navigators aid
in the SHaW Center’s Health, Human Services,
and Nutrition programming providing support
for the Mobile Markets, food pantries, other Fuel
for Success Food Initiatives, educational programs,
and other initiatives. Peer Navigators inform their
peers about lifestyle and wellness issues in a posi-
tive, interactive, fun and nonjudgmental manner.
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Academic Coaching with the
Achieving the Promise Academy
Academic Coaching with the Achieving
the Promise Academy
The Achieving the Promise Academy is MC’s academic coaching pro-
gram, created to ensure every student has the assistance, opportunities,
and tools needed to succeed in college. No matter where you are on
your academic journey, the Achieving the Promise Academy supports
your success by helping you build on your strengths and target areas
for improvement so you can excel academically and achieve your full
potential. Participating in academic coaching has been shown to help
students build their confidence, pass their classes, improve their grades,
save money, and stay on track to graduate or transfer on time⁠—and it’s
free and open to any student registered for courses at MC.
Drop in with an Academic Coach
ATPA offers drop-in coaching sessions with an Academic Coach. Visit
www.montgomerycollege.edu/atpa to book a 30-minute coaching
session.
Take a student success workshop
The weekly Learning Community Hour (LCH) offers virtual student suc-
cess workshops that help you improve your academic and life skills, such
as time management, study strategies, tackling stress and anxiety and
more. LCH workshops are open to any student.
Register for a class with an embedded Academic Coach for Course Success
Embedded academic coaching is offered in specific sections of courses
that have been historically harder for students to pass. In these courses,
students can attend weekly coaching sessions to prep for exams and
assignments, master specific academic content, and more. To enroll in
these sections, use the advanced filter option in the schedule of classes to
search for “ATPA Support.”
Request a personal Academic Coach for College Success
An Academic Coach for College Success can help you create a personal-
ized academic success plan and meet with you regularly to support your
academic goals until you graduate or transfer. Students who participate in
the personal academic coaching program may also be eligible for tuition
assistance* and the ATPA Laptop Loaner Program. You can request a
personal Academic Coach any time during the academic year through the
ATPA website.
* Tuition assistance is dependent on student status, availability of funds, and
other qualifications.
Get an Academic Coach or learn more
• www.montgomerycollege.edu/ATPA
• 240-567-ATPA (2872)
• [email protected]
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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Are You or is Someone You Know Having Trouble Coping?
Do you or does someone close to you such as a spouse, partner, or
family member think that you are over-involved in any of the following
activities?
•
Eating or sleeping too much
or too little
•
Pulling away from people
and things
•
Having low or no energy
•
Feeling numb or like nothing
matters
•
Having unexplained aches
and pains
•
Feeling helpless or hopeless
•
Smoking, drinking, or using
drugs more than you should
•
Fighting with family and friends
•
Unable to get rid of troubling
thoughts and memories
•
Thinking of hurting or killing
yourself or someone else
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Unable to perform daily tasks
like taking care of your kids or
getting to work or school
If the answer is yes, know that there are people and resources at MC that
can help. Taking the first step to accessing care can be scary, but you don’t
have to go it alone. You can either drop by or call any of the campus
Departments of Counseling and Advising or connect with the Collegewide
Mental Health Coordinator at the MC Student Wellness Center.
Campus Resources
Counseling and Advising resources,
Behavioral Intervention Team, and more-
•
MC Collegewide Mental Health Coordinator
[email protected] 240-567-2382
•
Counseling and Advising Office Locations,
Hours, and Contact Information:
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/counseling-and-advising/office-
locations-hours-faculty-staff.html
• Germantown
250 Student Affairs and Sciences Building
240-567-7734
• Rockville
206 SV (Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student Services Center)
240-567-5063
• Takoma Park/Silver Spring
233 Student Services Building
240-567-1480
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Combat to College:
Mentoring and support for veterans and military service members.
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/veterans-and-military/combat-
to-college.html
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Behavioral Intervention Team:
The mission of the Montgomery College Behavioral Intervention
Team (BIT) is to maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment,
free of intimidation and harm, by systematically addressing behaviors
of concern.The BIT is comprised of staff, faculty, and administrators
who work at that campus.
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/offices/student-affairs/submit-
incident-report.html
•
Title IX:
Title IX and Sex Discrimination Information
Email: [email protected]
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/policies-and-procedures/title-ix/
index.html
•
Public Safety:
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/life-at-mc/public-safety/index.
html
• Germanton
240-567-3333
• Rockville
240-567-3333
• Takoma Park/Silver Spring
240-567-3333
•
Peer2Peer:
Students helping students as peer educators, peer mentors,
and peer navigators.
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/life-at-mc/peer2peer/index.html
•
Disability Support Services:
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/counseling-and-advising/dis-
ability-support-services/index.html
Resources and Support
Help is Just a Phone Call or Click Away
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Resources and Support
Help is Just a Phone Call or Click Away
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Sometimes you may be faced with a personal crisis that makes it dif-
ficult for you to succeed academically. In such cases, it is important to
seek help and not try to face the situation alone. MC has a variety of
supports for a wide array of challenges. If your concern is academic in
nature you can speak with a member of the Counseling and Advising
Office at your campus.
Additionally, you can connect with a social resource coach. Social
resource coaches are part of the Student Wellness Center and can help
you with challenges related to housing, healthcare, food security, and
other basic needs. They can also connect you with the Collegewide Mental
Health Coordinator if you need help connecting to mental health services
and resources.
Montgomery College is offering these as a resource and does not endorse nor
is the College responsible for information students receive from the agencies
listed below. This represents a small sample of services/agencies available in
the D.C. Metro area.
Are you or someone you know
having a crisis?
•
24-Hour Montgomery County
Crisis Hotline
301-738-2255
•
24-Hour National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
Press 1 for Veterans Crisis Line
•
24-Hour online support at
Crisischat.org
https://www.crisistextline.org/
•
24-Hour text chat support
Text “Start” to 741741
•
24-Hour National Domestic
Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
•
Montgomery County
Crisis Center
240-777-4000
1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
https://www.montgomerycounty
md.gov/HHS-Program/Program
.aspx?id-BHCS/BHCS24hrcrisis
center-p204.html
Immediate response to crisis situ-
ations through comprehensive
24-hour telephone, walk-in, and
outreach crisis intervention ser-
vices to individuals and families
in a situational or mental health
crisis; up to four sessions.
Temporary Housing/Shelter Hotlines
•
Montgomery County
Germantown:
240-777-4448
Rockville:
240-777-4550
Silver Spring:
240-777-3075
•
Prince George’s County
1-888-731-0999 (free in
Maryland)
•
District of Columbia
Shelter Hotline:
1-800-535-7252
Department of Housing &
Community Development:
202-442-7200
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•
Health Centers
•
Silver Spring Health Center
240-777-3160
8630 Fenton Street
10th Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910
•
Upcounty Regional
Services Center
240-777-8040
12900 Middlebrook Road
Germantown, MD 20874
All health centers listed above
provide “well” services includ-
ing family planning, pregnancy
tests, prenatal education, mater-
nity care, school immunizations,
and reading of TB skin tests.
The sites also offer case manage-
ment home visiting services to
low-income mothers and babies
(0–2 years) and children up to
18 years of age.
•
Spanish Catholic Center
Medical Clinic
301-434-8985
12247 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Provides labs, nurse assess-
ments, pregnancy tests, medical
appointments, and psychiatric
care by appointment only.
Quick Guides and Directories
•
Medical Care Resource and
Referral Guides
www.primarycarecoalition.org
Primary Care Coalition is a non-
profit organization that provides
access to high quality, cultur-
ally sensitive primary care and
specialty care services to unin-
sured children and adults in in
Montgomery County.
•
Montgomery County Disability
Network Directory
www.montgomerycounty
md.gov/HHS-Program/ADS/
Disability/DisabilityNetwork
Directory.html
Mental Health Services & Treatment
•
*Vesta, Inc Germantown Site
301-588-8881
20410 Observation Drive,
Suite 108
Germantown, MD 20876
•
*Service Setting: Outpatient
Care Family Services Agency,
Inc., Montgomery Station/OP
MH Clinic
301-840-2000
610 East Diamond Avenue,
Suite 100
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Resources and Support
Help is Just a Phone Call or Click Away
National Resources
•
The National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline (24 hours)
National network of crisis
centers
800-273-8255
•
The Trevor Project – 24-hour,
toll-free confidential suicide
hotline for gay and
questioning youth
866-488-7386
•
College student resources
http://www.halfofus.com
•
Online Assessments
http://www.ulifeline.org
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Counseling and Advising
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Student Wellness Center
Student Wellness Center
Nourishing the Mind, Body, and Spirit
The Student Wellness (SWC) Center aims to provide holistic, person-
centered services to promote students’ health and wellness by provid-
ing information and programming that addresses basic needs, and
emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being. Our goal is to
support students’ overall health and development to optimize their
success at Montgomery College and beyond.
The SWC Center provides programs to serve the overall well-being
of MC students in the following areas: Basic Needs Security, Mental
Health Wellness, Personal Safety Education, and Physical Wellness.
Students will find a host of community resources and a list of campus
programs on the SWC Center’s website. The Student Wellness Center is
located at 316 SV (Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student Services
Center) at the Rockville Campus. Visit the website at https://bit.ly/
MCSHAW or contact us at [email protected]
The Student Wellness Center:
•
Basic Needs Security supports students through programming to
assist with needs related to food insecurity, hygiene products, hous-
ing and other needs. Student can access nutritious and staple items
through the food pantries, food lockers, and mobile markets. These
services provide opportunities for students to control and improve
their health through preventative and health promotion amenities.
•
Social Resource Program (SRP) SRP assists students to connect and
navigate MC and community resources to increase access to meet
students’ basic needs, including food, housing, and mental and
physical health resources.
•
Mental Wellness supports students with educational programming
to address stress management, self-help, professional mental health
resources, and peer advocate led support groups.
•
Personal Safety Education supports students with educational pro-
grams, activities, and awareness campaigns to teach sensible risk
management to prevent harm and promote healthy relationships.
•
Physical Wellness supports students through physical wellness edu-
cation and activities that prioritize self-care, wellness and healthy
habits. Students can obtain free flu vaccinations during the aca-
demic year.
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SUCCESS TIPS
Success Tips for All Courses
Stay Organized!
Do you know what’s in your book bag? Most suc-
cessful people have an organizational system. As a
student, a pocket organizer is your greatest tool. Get
an organizer you can easily carry around, and that
gives you enough space to write down due dates,
assignments, and deadlines. Use it to document all
your important dates and get in the habit of using
it daily!
Show Up and Be on Time!
Attend every single class and try to be on time. You
cannot take in the information if you are not there
to hear it. If you cannot attend a class, or will be
late, always notify your professor as soon as possible.
Professors notice your absence, and it will impact
your grades. Anticipate delays and emergencies, as
life does happen!
Communicate, Communicate, and Communicate
Some More!
Develop a positive rapport with you instructors.
Let them get to know you, your strengths, and your
weaknesses. Express concerns and difficulties you
may be having as they relate to the class. However,
don’t wait until it is too late, communicate your
needs early, and give your instructors enough time
to work with you. They are willing to help you!
Take Advantage of College Resources!
Use the academic support centers located on
each campus. Tutoring is available in the Writing,
Reading and Language Centers; Math & Accounting
Centers; Science Learning Centers; Disability
Support Centers; and Student Support Centers.
These resources are free to all students with a valid
student ID card. Many arrangements can be made
to make sure you get the help you need!
Know Your Syllabus!
You should have a syllabus for each course in
which you enroll. Your syllabus is subject to change
at your instructor’s discretion. It is your “road
map” for that course. Use your syllabus to become
familiar with classroom etiquette and procedures.
Familiarize yourself with when assignments and
chapter readings are due. Also, know when your
quizzes and exams are scheduled. Know the point
system and how your grade will be calculated. Refer
to your syllabus regularly!
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Courses
WORKSHOPS
Offered year-round
on a variety of topics
by Student Services,
Student Life, the Career
and Transfer Center,
Financial Aid, and
Health Sciences.
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Counseling and Advising
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college.edu/counseling
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Success Tips for All Courses
Develop a Buddy System with a Classmate!
Identify a classmate in each of your courses who can help you out.
Exchange e-mail addresses and/or phone numbers with this classmate. If
you are going to be absent or late, rely on this person to convey missed
information. However, before you choose such a person, observe the
people in your class. Select a conscientious student who comes to class,
participates, and does the work. If you work well in a group setting, this
student would also make a good study partner!
Take Advantage of Office Hours!
This is your opportunity to have your instructor’s undivided attention.
Here is your chance to ask all the questions you were afraid to ask in class.
Use this time to clarify anything you did not grasp during the lecture.
Instructors have set this time aside for you. Take advantage of it!
Plagiarism Can Equal FAILURE!
Plagiarizing is using another’s ideas, paper, or project as your own.
Students may see plagiarism as an attractive option when they wait too
long to begin an assignment or feel they lack the essential skills to com-
plete it. Plagiarizing is cheating, and may result in a failing grade in the
course and disciplinary action. Be smart, and do your own best work.
Create an Ideal Study Area!
Creating an ideal study area is critical to your success. Find a place where
you can study every day. Establish a routine, try to study at the same time
and in the same place. Somewhere that’s not too noisy, not too cozy,
that is well lit and has a work area for your books and computer. It is
best that this “ideal area” be on campus. This way you will have access
to your instructors and resource centers in case you run into difficulties
while studying.
Use Daytime Hours to Study!
Our bodies are wired to sleep at night. You are more alert during daytime
hours, so take advantage of this time and study in the daytime. If you
study and do homework during the day, you can use your down time at
night to socialize, play video games, or use social media to unwind.
Study Your Most Difficult and Least Favorite Subject First!
You should focus your energy on your least favorite or most difficult sub-
ject first. You have more energy and feel most alert during your first few
hours of studying. Use this time when you are most alert and less fatigued,
to navigate through difficult material.
Take Frequent Breaks!
After 30-45 minutes of studying, take a 10 minute break. Break the
monotony, get something to eat, check your e-mail, or take a break to
exercise. Our brain gets tired and we get easily distracted, so take frequent
breaks to ensure you are retaining information!
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SUCCESS TIPS
Success Tips for All Courses
Use Small Chunks of Time!
You really don’t need hours to study effectively. If you have 20 minutes
or less to spare, take advantage of this time and try to learn a few key
words from a chapter or pull out your flash cards. Use your “waiting time”
wisely. Waiting time includes, but is not limited to, waiting on the bus,
waiting to go to class, waiting while you get an oil change, waiting at the
doctor’s office.
Check Your College E-mail!
Always check your college e-mail a few times per week. This is how the
college and your instructors will communicate with you. Don’t miss out
on important college events or even extra credit options because you did
not check your e-mail.
Student Success Checklist—Do’s and Don’ts
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Do keep a calendar or planner, showing all due dates for assignments
and exams.
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Do take good notes and review them weekly.
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Do set aside specific, regular times for studying.
•
Don’t schedule too many heavy-reading courses in one semester.
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Don’t get behind—college courses have a lot of reading, and it is
almost impossible to catch up once you get behind.
•
Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Your professors and many
other campus resources are available to help you succeed!
Time Management Tips
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Set realistic goals for yourself and create a time frame to get them done!
•
Plan ahead!
•
Make a weekly schedule and stick to it!
•
Know what’s on your daily agenda!
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Make and prioritize your “to do” list!
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Allow time to get each task done!
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Expect interruptions. Remember, life happens!
•
Avoid time stealers (i.e. social networks, friends, cell phones, text mes-
saging, over sleeping)!
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Get an organizer and use it!
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DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
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You only get 24 hours in a day, use them wisely!
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Your Schedule: Is Time on Your Side?
(Or are you putting time o to the side?)
Hours Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
midnight
1 a.m.
STEPS
1. In the grid
above, write
in your weekly
obligations
(work, classes,
club meetings,
etc.)
2. In another
color, put
boxes around
“free time”
hours.
3. Multiply your
total number
of credits by 3.
(for example, If
you are taking
9 credits
9 x 3 = 27
hours).
4. Count up the
number of
empty “free
time” boxes
you have.
5. Do the math:
Number of
“free time”
hours –
(minus) the
number of
credit hours
X’s (times) 3
(three).
6. If you are in
the negative
you may be
overloaded with
responsibilities.
Can any
adjustments be
made to your
schedule?
7. On the next
page:
Make adjust-
ments and build
in study time.
See a
counselor
for help.
This page can be downloaded as a worksheet from the First Year Experience website www.montgomerycollege.edu/fye.
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SUCCESS TIPS
Creating a Schedule with Built-in Study Times
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OK. Now try it again, and build in study time. Some use three hours out-
side of class for every one hour of class time. (Example: If you have a class
that meets three hours a week, you should plan to spend nine hours per week
outside of class for reading, writing papers, researching, test preparation, etc.)
Hours Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
6 a.m.
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
noon
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
midnight
1 a.m.
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PUBLICATIONS
What to Read Before
You Read in this guide
(next section)
COURSES
STSU 100 110 114
PAIRED COURSES
READ 120 & PSYC 102
WORKSHOPS
Learning fairs
DEPARTMENT OFFICES
Writing, Reading, and
Language Centers
(contact information
on pages 114-115)
How to Read Your Textbooks
■
Textbooks are like telephone books, densely
filled with information. Unfortunately, at
times, some textbooks are about as much
“fun” to read as a phone book. Textbooks are
an expensive and necessary part of college life.
Some experts maintain that only 20%–30%
of the material in a text is essential informa-
tion you will need to commit to memory for
test/exams. While this sounds easy, there is
an underlying key question that needs to be
answered: which 20%–30%? While you still
have to read the entire chapter, there are strate-
gies to reading a text that will help you get to
the material that you really need to focus on.
TIPS
Pre-reading strategy
See the next section of this guide, “What to Read
Before You Read.” This approach allows you to
get the “big picture” of the chapter without using
excessive highlighting.
Keep the cap on the yellow highlighter
Before you begin reading a chapter word for
word, you need to get the lay of the land—the
big picture. Often students’ textbooks look like
“the yellow pages.” If everything is highlighted in
yellow, how do you know what’s critical?
Get to know your textbook
Look at the table of contents and the number of
pages given to particular chapters or topics. Look
for overall themes and how the text is divided:
historical concerns, movers and shakers, etc.
Meet with your professor
Smart students know that meeting with the pro-
fessor for a confidential one-on-one appointment
is one of the best things you can do. Make an
appointment… this shows you are a serious active
learner. Discuss your reading history and habits.
(See your course syllabus for your professor’s con-
tact information.)
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SUCCESS TIPS
PUBLICATIONS
What Smart Students
Know (1993) by Adam
Robinson. New York:
Three Rivers Press.
Get tutoring
Go to or contact the Writing, Reading, and
Language Center on your campus.
Read with a dictionary at your side
One or two unknown words can waste hours of
reading.
Use note cards and visual organizers, and write in the
margins
If you have good note cards and visual organiz-
ers, and if you write decent summaries/notes in
the margins of your textbooks, these can become
your 20–30% of the chapter. Detailed table of
contents are great for note card topics and setting
up visual organizers.
Get help for learning disabilities
Some learning disabilities are in the reading
comprehension area. Contact the Department
of Counseling and Advising and ask to make an
appointment with a Disability Support Services
(DSS) counselor.
Read the course syllabus
Look for recurring themes mentioned in the text
and syllabus. This might give you an indication
of where most of the material for the course is
coming from: the text, lectures, projects, discus-
sions, or other.
How to Read Your Textbooks
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Here are six steps you may find helpful. Follow
them in order. Leave your highlighter on the
shelf and read the following six items:
1 Title read title
This should get your mind working and ready
for the territory ahead.
2 Introduction read
introduction
This section gives you an idea of what the
chapter will cover. It’s essential to know the
general climate of the chapter.
3 Summary read
chapter summary
When you read a novel or see a film, you may
not want to read the summary first because
you don’t want to know the ending yet. But
with a textbook, you do want to know how it
“ends” — so you need to read the summary
of each chapter. You do this to get the big
picture and to uncover the reason for this
particular chapter’s existence. You now have a
better idea of what the important information
is. Highlighting chapters without getting the
lay of the land may get you highlighting
everything. Think of your chapters as having
three dimensions like a building. Your chapters
will include foundational information you
absolutely must know, then floors and rooms,
and additions…things that are nice to have
but you can live without (for example, a
swimming pool).
4 Headings read
main headings
Go through each page and read the
headings. If your text uses a detailed table
of contents, you could use the headings that
should correspond to the chapter headings.
Remember to compare these headings/topics
with your course syllabus.
READING DEPARTMENT
OFFICES
Germantown
138 Humanities
and Social Sciences
Building
240-567-7746
www.montgomery
college.edu/academics/
departments/english-
reading-germantown/
index.html
Rockville
512 Macklin Tower
240-567-7407
240-567-7408
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/academics/
departments/english-
reading-rockville/index.
html
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
217 Pavilion Three
240-567-3944
TISH KISSES GEORGE
A memory technique
that uses the first letter
of each step.
T = Title
I = Introduction
S = Summary
H = Headings
K = Key Words
G = Graphics
What to Read Before You Read: The Big Picture
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SUCCESS TIPS
5 Key Words read
key words
Read the key words in bold or italics. These
are your “footholds” as you journey through
the chapter.
6 Graphics read
graphics
Charts, photos, and illustrations are impor-
tant. Read all the captions underneath each
graphic. Remember, a picture is worth a
thousand words. One graphic can give you
a glimpse into a microscopic inner world of
cells or the far reaches of space. Now, you
have a good idea of the “terrain.”
Grab your dictionary and you are now ready to
2 READ!
Read word by word with a pen, pencil, and note
cards; write in the margins; build an outline; use
an appropriate visual organizer; and plug infor-
mation in as you are reading.
What to Read Before You Read: the Big Picture
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OFFICES
Germantown
Student Support Services
and Disability Support
Services, 250 Student
Affairs and Science
Building
Writing, Reading, and
Language Center,
150 Humanities
and Social Sciences
Building
Rockville
Disability Support
Services Learning Center
(by referral from a DSS
counselor only), Room
305, Student Services
Center
Student Support Services,
403 Student Services
Center
Writing, Reading, and
Language Center, 002
Humanities Building
and 020 Macklin Tower
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
Disability Support
Services (by referral from
a DSS counselor only)
233 Student Services
Center
Learning Skills Support
Services, 241 Health
Sciences Center
Writing, Reading,
and Language Center
105 Resource Center
■
Taking notes from course lectures is a big part
of college life. The following self-assessment
allows you to evaluate your skills in the various
components of note-taking.
1. I sustain my attention for an entire 50-minute lecture.
a. Yes
b. Most of the time
c. Less than 25 minutes
d. Not at all
2. I sustain my attention for a 90-minute lecture.
a. Yes
b. Most of the time
c. Less than 45 minutes
d. Not at all
3. After reading a newspaper or magazine
article, I can summarize the main theme and
supporting points.
a. Yes, no problem
b. I can get the main theme only
c. I only remember supporting points
or details
d. I have trouble identifying the main theme
and supporting points
4. When you go back and review your notes,
what is your experience?
a. It takes me right back to the lecture content.
b. Most of the notes I have written I understand.
c. It is a struggle for me to understand my notes.
Eventually I reach some understanding.
d. My notes are confusing and not very helpful.
Note-Taking Self-Assessment
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SUCCESS TIPS
Your Professor
and the 3x5 Card
Your professors
were avid note-
takers once, too.
Plus, they have
the expertise in
the subject area.
Bonus: who
prepared and gave
the lecture? For
starters, highlight
or write down
what you think
were the main
ideas from the
lecture. On a
3x5 note card
write the major
topics and three
to five supporting
points. Bring this
to your professor
for a quick check
to see if you
are on target.
COURSES
STSU 100: First Year
Seminar
STSU 110: Study
Habits Development
5. Please circle all of the techniques you use that relate
to the note-taking process.
a. I read the text/chapters that relate to the
lecture before the lecture.
b. I draw a large “L” on my paper and write
my notes inside of the “L” and use the left-
hand margin to pull out main ideas after
the lecture. (For more on this, see the next
page).
c. I revise my notes within a day or two after
the lecture.
d. I use special abbreviations and symbols as
a kind of shorthand during the lecture.
e. When I miss a point I bracket [ ] or save a
space on the page so I can add the infor-
mation later right where it belongs.
f. I go over my notes with a fellow student as
a check to make sure I have gotten all the
material.
g. I use different colors and highlighters when
I review my notes.
h. I use the lecture style (behavior patterns,
vocabulary, voice inflections, use of exter-
nal audiovisual media) of my professor as
a note-taking guide.
i. I ask the professor if it is OK for me to
record the lecture using a personal audio
device.
j. Other note taking techniques you use:
k. I do not use any techniques because:
6. How would you rate yourself as a note taker?
a. Excellent b. Very Good c. Good
d. OK e. Poor
Note-Taking Self-Assessment
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Note-Taking
The Ins and the Outs of the Cornell Method
1. Draw a box and write:
Date: ___
Page Number: ____
Related text pages/
chapter: ___
2. Draw a big “L” on your
page.
Leave two to three
inches on the side
and two inches at the
bottom. This is the real
estate you will develop
later. (Here is the big
“L.”)
3. Write your notes inside
the “L.”
•
If you miss anything,
put a bracket in to
save the space [ ]. By
doing this you can
add what you missed
later right in the space
where it is supposed
to be.
• Use symbols both
inside and outside
the “L”:
$ = economic
information
H = historical
information
F = future trends/
ideas
? = whenever you
have questions
during the
lecture
CC = compare and
contrast
+ & – = weighing
positives and
negatives
MI = main idea
SU = supporting idea
PS = paradigm shift
(person, event,
invention)
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This note-taking technique was first developed
by a professor at Cornell University and has
worked well for many students. The important
option in the Cornell method is that you create
empty space on your note page so you can go
back and work on your notes later. It allows you
to separate the main ideas from the supporting
information in your notes.
This “Big L” technique allows you to be an active
note-taker and participant in your professor’s lec-
tures rather than passively trying to write down
everything that is said. Remember, note-taking
is an acquired skill and you are faced with doing
it while listening to many teachers who present
information in several different ways. Professors
are avid readers and learners in their area of exper-
tise—they want you to understand their lectures!
If you take notes using this method, note-taking
(and learning) does not stop when the lecture is
over. You can pull main ideas and summaries out
1
3
2
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SUCCESS TIPS
4
5
Note-Taking
The Ins and the Outs of the Cornell Method
4. After the lecture
pull out the main
ideas and put them
in the margin.
When you get good at
using the “L” you can
pull the main ideas
out during the lecture
in real time or “live.”
Put symbols in the
margin that relate to
the information inside
the “L.”
5. Additional space
for summaries, visual
organizers, notes from
text that relate to the
lecture.
Note-Taking
The Ins and the Outs of the Cornell Method
in completing your notes after class is over, while
your memory is still fresh. Then you can take
your notes to your professors and enlist them as
partners in your learning. They can see from your
notes how you are responding to their lectures
and make some suggestions. Who knows, maybe
you will even help them to gain insights into how
their lectures work and improve their techniques
as well!
The graphic shown above represents a standard
8-1/2" x 11" notebook page. The five steps
detailed in the margins explain how you can best
utilize the “Big L” technique. Give this a try first
if you ever get frustrated as you figure out what is
important in lectures. If problems persist, come
and see a counselor and/or use some of the note-
taking supports from the previous page.
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DEPARTMENT OFFICES
Germantown
314 High Technology
and Science Center
240-567-7722
Rockville
250 Science Center
240-567-5194
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring
240 Mathematics
Pavilion
240-567-1434
MATH TUTORING AND
RESOURCES
Germantown
Math, Accounting, Physics,
Engineering, Learning
(MAPEL) Center
229 High Technology
and Science Center
240-567-1947
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/academics/
support/learning-
centers/mapel-center-
germantown/index.
html
Rockville
Ackerman Learning Center
109 Science West
240-567-5200
https://www
.montgomerycollege
.edu/academics/
support/learning-
centers/ackerman-
learning-center-
rockville/index.html
QUICK TIPS AND INFORMATION
■
Students come to Montgomery College with a
variety of math experiences and attitudes about
their own math abilities. Faculty and staff at the
College have heard many student stories from
“I feel like I don’t understand math” to “I have
always loved it.” Montgomery College faculty
and staff are here to help you succeed! Here are
some general tips:
Math foundation
All majors require a math foundation course. This
is a course at the MATH 117 level and above.
Skill building
You may need some skill-building to be success-
ful in math. Montgomery College has adopted
a support model where most students take a
support class along with their college math class
instead of taking a separate developmental class.
For students who need skill building for higher
mathematics such as Calculus, we offer a one
semester developmental course, MATH050, so
students can start on their path quickly
Different majors have different math requirements
There are many different options in the “math
path” at Montgomery College each designed for
different majors and long-term academic plans. As
math requirements may depend on transfer insti-
tution, it is important to learn about these as early
as possible so you can get on the right track. See
your math professor or an adviser for assistance.
Placement and Fast Track
Our current placement test, ALEKS, allows stu-
dents to review and improve their placement as
part of the placement process. If after completing
you feel your math placement test does not reflect
your ability, you may want to consider taking the
Fast Track course. Upon completion of the course,
you will be placed in the appropriate math class.
You may check out https://www.montgomery-
college.edu/workforce-development-continuing-
education/test-prep/placement-tests.html
Mathematics: More Than a Numbers Game
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SUCCESS TIPS
Takoma Park/
Silver Spring Math Learning
Center
101D Pavilion One
240-567-1675
https://www
montgomerycollege
edu/academics/
support/learning-
centers/mathematics-
learning-center-tpss/
index.html
WEBSITES
Department of
Mathematics
Collegewide:
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/academics/stem/
mathematics-statistics-
data-science/index.
html
Math Placement
Information:
https://www.
montgomerycollege.
edu/admissions-
registration/
assessments.
Meet with your math professor
Schedule a confidential one-on-one appointment
with your math professor. Successful students
have found it is helpful to bring in their incorrect
answers. Their professor or tutor can work back-
ward and get an understanding of the logic the
student used to arrive at the answer. Math is more
than a numbers game!
Tutoring
Math tutoring is provided to MC students at no
charge at the Math Center on each campus. Visit
the campus Department of Mathematics website
for locations and hours. These spaces provide great
spaces to get together with classmates as well!
Math learning disability?
If you know or suspect that you may have a learn-
ing disability, please schedule an appointment to
speak to a Disabilities Support Services counselor.
Mathematics: More Than a Numbers Game
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Healthy Life Choices
Welcome to Our Tobacco-Free College!
■
Montgomery College has a tobacco-free policy. This policy prohibits
the use of tobacco products on all College properties.
■
Students who fail to comply with the tobacco-free policy will be subject
to progressive disciplinary actions as follows:
•
First offense—reminder and oral warning
•
Second offense—written warning
•
Third offense—formal charges under the Student Code of Conduct
that can result in various sanctions including community service,
suspension, and ultimately, dismissal.
■
There
are online resources for students to use to quit smoking; meth-
ods include coping strategies and a support system. For more informa-
tion, visit www.smokefree.gov and www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco.
Health Tips
■
Utilize campus gym facilities, campus pool, and equipment. See the
Fitness Center Recreation Hours, posted each semester on the PE
Building Bulletin Board by the Fitness Center.
■
Make sure to start your day with a healthful breakfast.
■
Enroll in a physical education class; you will be more inclined to work-
out if you are receiving a grade.
■
Exercise has been proven to increase energy and concentration levels
and improve mood, better sleeping habits, and self-esteem, all of which
can help you in your studies.
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SUCCESS TIPS
Drug Abuse
■
Drugs are chemical substances that can change
how your body and mind work. Drugs of abuse
are substances that people use to get high and
change how they feel. They may be illegal drugs
like pot, cocaine, or heroin, or they may be
legal for adults only, like alcohol and tobacco.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse
•
You are neglecting your responsibilities at
school, work, or home because of your drug use.
•
You are using drugs under dangerous condi-
tions or taking risks while high.
•
Your drug use is getting you into legal trouble,
such as arrests for disorderly conduct, driving
under the influence, or stealing to support a
drug habit.
•
Your drug use is causing problems in your per-
sonal and professional relationships.
RESOURCES
Find Treatment for
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services
Administration
24/4 Treatment
Referral
Line:
1-800-662-4357
www.samhsa.gov/
text4treatment
Substance Abuse Treatment
Facilities
Step Ahead Program of
KHI Services
19530 Doctors Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
240-686-0707
Intake
:
240-686-0707x19
Hotline
: 240-686-0707
www.khiservicesinc.org
Circle Treatment
Center PC
424 North Frederick
Avenue, Suite 8-A
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-258-2626
Hotline
: 240-777-4000
www.circletreatment.com
Family Health Center
Psychological Services
818 West Diamond
Avenue, Suite 110
Gaithersburg, MD
20878
301-963-7222
Hotlines
: 301-963-7222;
301-963-0743
www.fhcenter.com
MRB Counseling
Services Inc
317 East Diamond
Avenue, Suite C
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-527-0854
Hotlines
: 301-512-0663;
301-512-4325
www.mrbcounseling.com
Drug Abuse Prevention
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Kolmac Clinic
15932 Shady Grove
Road, Suite B
Gaithersburg, MD
20877
301-330-7696
Intake
: 301-589-0255
www.kolmac.com
Journey to Self
Understanding
Outpatient
Substance Abuse
1 Research Court
Suite 450
Rockville, MD 20850
240-403-4036
www
.selfunderstanding.org
Adventist Behavioral
Health
14901 Broschart Road
Rockville, MD 20850
301-251-4545
Intake
: 301-252-4545
www.PotomacRidge
.com
Metro Counseling
Services Inc
15719 Crabbs Branch
Way
Rockville, MD 20855
301-670-6161
www.metrocounseling
services.com
Montgomery Recovery
Services Inc
14636 Rothgeb Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
301-762-5300
www.treatment-centers
.net
Alcohol Abuse
■
Drinking is woven into the fabric of many
societies—sharing a bottle of wine over a meal,
going out for drinks with friends, celebrating
special occasions with champagne. Because of
this, it can be hard to see when your drinking
has become problematic.
If you consume alcohol simply to feel good, or to
avoid feeling bad, that can be a red flag for you.
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can sneak up on
you, so it is important to be aware of the warning
signs and take steps to cut back if you recognize
them.
Understanding Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are due to many
interconnected factors, including genetics, how
you were raised, your social environment, and
your emotional health. People who have a family
history of alcoholism or who associate closely
with heavy drinkers are more likely to develop
drinking problems. Finally, those who suffer
from a mental health problem such as anxiety,
depression, or bipolar disorder are also par-
ticularly at risk, because alcohol may be used to
self-medicate.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse
•
Repeatedly neglecting your responsibilities
at home, work, or school because of your
drinking.
•
Using alcohol in situations where it is physi-
cally dangerous, such as drinking and driv-
ing, operating machinery while intoxicated, or
mixing alcohol with prescription medication
against doctor’s orders.
•
Experiencing repeated legal problems on
account of your drinking. For example, getting
arrested for driving under the influence or for
drunk and disorderly conduct.
•
Continuing to drink even though your alcohol
use is causing problems in your relationships.
•
Drinking as a way to relax or de-stress.
Alcohol Abuse Prevention
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SUCCESS TIPS
Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Effects of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Long-term alcohol use can cause serious health
complications, affecting virtually every organ in
your body, including your brain. Problem drink-
ing can also damage your emotional stability,
finances, career, and your ability to build and
sustain satisfying relationships.
The effects of alcoholism and alcohol abuse on
the people you love:
•
Alcoholics and alcohol abusers are much more
likely to get divorced, have problems with
domestic violence, struggle with unemploy-
ment, and live in poverty.
•
Often, family members and close friends feel
obligated to cover for the person with the
drinking problem. So they take on the burden
of cleaning up your messes, lying for you, or
working more to make ends meet. Children are
especially sensitive and can suffer long-lasting
emotional trauma when a parent or caretaker is
an alcoholic or heavy drinker.
Call 911 or go to the emergency room if you
experience any of the following withdrawal symp-
toms: severe vomiting, confusion and disorienta-
tion, fever, hallucinations, extreme agitation, or
seizures or convulsion.
Alcohol Abuse Prevention
AlcoholEdu® is an online alcohol prevention pro-
gram used on more than 500 college and univer-
sity campuses nationwide. This Population-Level
Prevention® program is designed to challenge
your expectations about alcohol while enabling
you to make healthy and safe decisions.
Montgomery College uses AlchoholEdu® resources
to help you understand the implications of using
alcohol if used in a way that puts you at risk legally,
socially, and academically. A federally funded,
30-campus randomized control trial found that
AlcoholEdu® reduces high-risk drinking and alco-
hol-related harms among college students. The
program motivates behavior change by:
•
Resetting unrealistic expectations about the
effects of alcohol.
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Alcohol Abuse Prevention
•
Linking choices about drinking to academic
and personal success.
•
Helping students practice safer
decision-making.
•
Engaging students to create a healthier
campus community.
AlcoholEdu targets first-year college students.
For more information e-mail angela.dawson@
montgomerycollege.edu.
(Source: Helpguide.org, 2012)
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SUCCESS TIPS
Title IX: Your Rights
Title IX protects people from discrimination
based on sex in education programs or activities
that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX
states that: “No person in the United States shall,
on the basis of sex, be excluded from participa-
tion in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected
to discrimination under any education program
or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
- U.S. Department of Education
Students, staff, faculty, and other employees;
women, girls, men, and boys; straight, LGBT,
and gender-nonconforming persons; persons
with and without disabilities; and international
and undocumented persons all have the right to
pursue education, including athletic programs,
scholarships, and other activities, free from sex
discrimination, including sexual violence and
harassment.
Incidents of sexual harassment and gender-
based violence must be reported to the Title IX
Coordinator. The Title IX Office uses discretion
and seeks to protect the privacy of all persons
involved in complaints of sexual misconduct.
•
If you experience any type of sexual mis-
conduct, including sexual harassment, sexual
assault, stalking and dating and domestic vio-
lence and want to speak to someone con-
fidentially about your options, rights and
experience – contact a confidential resource.
The College has designated Counselors in the
Counseling Department as the only confiden-
tial resource on campus. For referrals to confi-
dential resources in the community, visit the
Title IX webpage.
•
Unless explicitly stated, all other persons or
entities on campus are not confidential and
may have an obligation to report your disclo-
sure to the Title IX Office.
•
Prompt reporting is encouraged.
•
No employee (other than law enforcement) is
authorized to investigate or resolve reports of
sexual misconduct without the involvement of
the Title IX Coordinator.
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Title IX: Your Rights
Students may report alleged sexual miscon-
duct, through the following options:
1. To the Title IX Coordinator (Kristen.Roe@
montgomerycollege.edu)
2. To any Mandated Reporter, which includes
any College administrator, supervisor, faculty
member, public safety officer, coach or trainer.
3. Through the Sexual Misconduct Report Form.
(link to: https://cm.maxient.com/reporting-
form.php?MontgomeryCollege&layout_id=3).
This form can be used to report anonymously
by a complainant or by a 3rd party reporter.
This form should also be completed when a
complainant is seeking information about the
process and is unsure how to proceed.
Student’s Rights under Title IX for
Pregnancy and Related Conditions
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis
of sex, including pregnancy and related con-
ditions. The College must give all students
who might be, are, or have been pregnant the
same access to school programs and educa-
tional opportunities as other students. Thus,
the College is obligated to provide academic
adjustments, accommodations, and support.
Students who are experiencing pregnancy and
related conditions should contact the Title IX
coordinator.
Office of Compliance, Risk,
and Ethics:
Kristen Roe
Director of ADA
Compliance and Title IX
Coordinator
9221 Corporate
Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
Office of Compliance,
Risk & Ethics
240-567-4279
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Student Training Sexual Assault Prevention
for Community College Students
(online module on Vector platform)
1. Students are highly encouraged to use the
sexual assault prevention module to learn how
to stay safe and find support and resources to
aid themselves or a loved one. The module
helps to create a harassment-free culture
on our campuses by preparing students to
develop healthy relationships, prevent harass-
ment and assault, and support survivors.
2. Students are granted monthly access to the
module. To request access, contact Angela
Dawson at angela.dawson@montgomerycol-
lege.edu and copy the SHaW Center at shaw-
[email protected] by the 15th
of each month to receive access to the Sexual
Assault Prevention for Community College
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Title IX: Your Rights
160
Use Five Easy Steps
1. List your courses and the grade earned in each.
2. State your grades as numbers instead of letters, using quality points (QPs).
How to Calculate Your GPA
A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0
3. Calculate QPs for each course by multiplying quality points for the
letter grade times the number of credits for the course.
4. Total the QPs for all the courses, and total the number of credits for
all the courses.
5. Divide total QPs earned by total credits attempted.
Notes: Grades of
W
(withdraw),
AU
(audit), and
I
(incomplete) are not
included in the GPA calculation. If you repeat a course for credit, only the
latest grade is included in your GPA.
EXERCISE 1
COURSE GRADE QP/GRADE CREDITS QP/COURSE
ENGL 101
B 3 3 9
BIOL 101
A 4 4 16
PHED 160
C 2 2 4
FREN 101
B 3 3 9
STSU 110
A 4
1 4
13 42
COURSE GRADE QP/GRADE CREDITS QP/COURSE
ENGL 101
B 3
BIOL 101
F 4
PHED 160
C 2
FREN 101
B 3
STSU 110
A
1
total QPs 42
total credits 13
=
___
= 3.23
total QPs
total credits
=
___
=
EXERCISE 2
What Would Happen if You Failed a Course?
Calculate the GPA for the courses listed below
161
SUCCESS TIPS
How to Calculate Your GPA
COURSE GRADE QP/GRADE CREDITS QP/COURSE
ENGL 101
B 3
BIOL 101
W 4
PHED 160
C 2
FREN 101
B 3
STSU 110
A
1
total QPs
total credits
=
___
=
EXERCISE 3
What Would Happen if You Withdrew from that Failing Course?
Calculate the GPA for the courses listed below
© Paula Ottinger, Montgomery College
Duplication without permission prohibited.
COURSE GRADE QP/GRADE CREDITS QP/COURSE
ENGL 101
B 3
BIOL 101
W 4
PHED 160
C 2
FREN 101
B 3
STSU 110
I
1
total QPs
total credits
=
___
=
EXERCISE 4
What Happens with an Incomplete Grade?
Calculate the GPA for the courses listed below
Answers on page 160
162
Answers
COURSE GRADE QP/GRADE CREDITS Q/PCOURSE
ENGL 101
B 3 3 9
BIOL 101
F 0 4 0
PHED 160
C 2 2 4
FREN 101
B 3 3 9
STSU 110
A 4
1 4
13 26
COURSE GRADE QP/GRADE CREDITS Q/PCOURSE
ENGL 101
B 3 3 9
BIOL 101
W – – –
PHED 160
C 2 2 4
FREN 101
B 3 3 9
STSU 110
A 4
1 4
9 26
How to Calculate Your GPA
Exercise 1
total QP’s 26
total credits 13
=
___
= 2.0
total QP’s 26
total credits 9
=
___
= 2.8
Exercise 2
What Would Happen if You Withdrew from that Failing Course?
COURSE GRADE QP/GRADE CREDITS QP/COURSE
ENGL 101
B 3 3 9
BIOL 101
W – – –
PHED 160
C 2 2 4
FREN 101
B 3 3 9
STSU 110
I –
– –
8 22
total QP’s 22
total credits 8
=
___
= 2.75
* incomplete grades are not included in GPA calculations until they are resolved.
EXERCISE 3
What Happens with an Incomplete Grade?
163
SUCCESS TIPS
163
Notes
164
Notes
165
SUCCESS TIPS
Notes
166
Notes
167
SUCCESS TIPS
Notes
168
Notes
169
INDEX
167
Index
A
Academic Coaching with the
Achieving the Promise
Academy .................................
130
Academic Integrity ....................122
Academic Restriction .................45
Academic Suspension ................45
Adult Student Success ............. 109
Alcohol Abuse Prevention ........154
Appeals
Academic and Conduct ........
126
Articulation Agreement .............. 45
ARTSYS (Maryland College
and University Articulation
System) .....................................
98
Assessment Level .......................45
Assessment of Prior
Learning ..................................
110
Associate’s Degree ......................45
B
Behavioral Intervention Team . 125
Benchmarks – Pathway to
Completion ........................
78–79
Bus Transportation .....................52
C
Campus Maps .......................49–51
Campus Stores .....................71–73
Career Assessment Worksheet 83
Catalog ..........................................45
Child Care .................................... 110
College Library ..................116–119
Contact List ...........................42–43
Corequisite ....................................
45
Counseling and Advising 107–108
Course Materials ..................71–74
Course Number............................45
Course Plan ..................................95
Course Planning Tips ...............103
Course Planning Worksheet ......96
Credit Hour ....................................46
D
Degree Audit ................................. 46
Delayed Opening ...................53–55
Developmental Course ............... 46
Digital Learning Center (DLC) ..113
Disability Support Services ...........
112–113, 113–114
Drug Abuse Prevention ............153
E
Educational Opportunity
Center ......................................
109
Educational Planning
Overview ............................
76–77
Educational Planning
Resources .......................
97–100
Education Plan Update ............. 104
eJobs .......................................58, 97
Emergency .............................53–55
F
FAFSA ......................................46, 59
Financial Aid ....................57–58, 97
First Year Checklist ......................vii
G
General Education Program
.....
88–89, 90–91, 92–93, 94–95
H
Healthy Life Choices .................152
Honors Programs ............. 120, 121
How to Calculate
Your GPA ........................
160–161
I
Important Contacts ..............42, 43
Index
168
L
Logging into Starsh ..................75
M
Macklin Business Institute ......120
Map of Germantown Campus ..49
Map of Rockville Campus ..........50
Map of Takoma Park/Silver
Spring Campus........................
51
Maryland Dream Act ...................58
Mathematics: More Than
a Numbers Game .........
150–151
Montgomery College Terms
You Should Know.............
45–47
Montgomery Scholars ..............120
Monthly Expenses Worksheet
for Students .............................
56
Motor Vehicle Registration ........ 52
N
Notes ............................................163
Note-Taking .......................148–149
P
Parking ...........................................52
Phi Theta Kappa ........................120
Plagiarism ..........................122–123
Planner, Monthly and
Weekly ..................................
1–42
Potomac Review ........................ 120
R
Raptor Central .............................. 59
Renaissance Scholar ................120
Resources and Support
.......................
131–134, 136–139
S
Scholars Circle ...........................120
Security, Closing,
Delayed Opening,
or Emergency ...................
53–55
Services for International
Students .................................
111
STEM Scholars Program .........121
Student Career and
Employment Services ......
80, 81
Student Code of Conduct ........124
Student Life: Make
Connections .................
105–106
Success Tips for
All Courses ....................
137–139
T
Textbooks ..............................73–74
Title IX: Your Rights.........157–160,
Tobacco-Free Policy .................
152
Transfer Day ................................. 99
Transfer Exploration
Worksheet ................................
87
Transfer Planning ................. 84–86
Transfer Student Alliance .......... 99
Transportation and Parking ......52
U
Universities at Shady Grove ......99
V
Veteran Services ........................ 109
W
Weather Closure or Delay ... 53–54
Y
Your Schedule ...................140–141
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