Steps for Getting Started At Mt. Hood Community College

1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION. If you have never taken classes at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) or have not attended for one year or more, you will need to fill out an admission form. Please visit www.mhcc.edu/enroll. For more information, please call 503-491-7393, email ar@mhcc.edu or visit www.mhcc.edu/onlineorientation.

2. ARRANGE FINANCIAL AID. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov and complete your FAFSA as soon as possible! Processing the application takes approximately 12 weeks! Start now. See www.mhcc.edu/financialaid or call the Office of Financial Aid at 503-491-7262.

3. FOR NEW STUDENTS: VISIT TESTING SERVICES. To be properly placed into classes, new students must take a College Placement Test (CPT). Testing Services is available at the Gresham Campus (Room 2335) and Maywood Park (Community Skills Center).For more testing information and resources for math and grammar review, see www.mhcc.edu/testing and www.mhcc.edu/proficiency.You can also call Testing Services at 503-491-7678. Students with testing scores from another college may not need placement testing.For placement evaluation based on test scores, submit your reading and writing scores to Testing Services. You will still be required to take MHCC’s math placement exam. After completion of the CPT, proceed to Step 4.
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   FOR STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUS COLLEGE CREDITS: VISIT THE ACADEMIC ADVISING AND TRANSFER CENTER. Bring your academic transcript(s) to the Academic Advising and Transfer Center (AATC) located in Room 2253. An adviser will unofficially evaluate your proficiencies and prerequisites in order to assist you in planning your first term schedule. Proceeding to Step 4 is recommended but not required for transfer students. For more information, visit the AATC online at www.mhcc.edu/advising.

4. ATTEND AN ADVISING WORKSHOP. Registration workshops will prepare you to register by providing information about class scheduling, registration processes, campus resources and student services.Visit www.mhcc.edu/advising/WorkshopRegistration.asp to view available times and to register.Additional advising is available on a walk-in basis (8am–5pm, Monday through Friday; www.mhcc.edu/advising). For more information, call 503-491-7315 (Option 5) or email questions to advisque@mhcc.edu.

5. REGISTER FOR CLASSES. Registration is available for currently enrolled, returning and new students via the Web and in person. You may view the registration calendar at www.mhcc.edu/RegistrationCalendar. If you have a student ID number and have submitted your admission form, you are able to register for classes.The quarterly Schedule of Classes is available at www.mhcc.edu/schedule. New students: It is strongly recommended that you attend a workshop before you register!Continuing students who know which classes they need may log on to the “MyMHCC" portal at http://my.mhcc.edu/ics and register online. Video demonstrations for online registration are available on the MHCC Website and MyMHCC portal.

6. ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION. Through June 15, 2012 MHCC requires students, employees and visitors who park at the Gresham Campus to display a valid parking permit in their vehicles. Failure to properly display your permit will result in a citation. Please visit www.mhcc.edu/parking for additional information on how to obtain an MHCC parking permit. Tri-Met are available for purchase at the MHCC Bookstore.

   Effective Summer term 2012, parking permits will no longer be required. 

7. PAY FOR CLASSES. Tuition and fees are due the first day of the term. For more information, see www.mhcc.edu/pmt or call 503-491-7462. FAQs are available at www.mhcc.edu/Registration.aspx?id=1171. If tuition is not paid, students are still liable for the charges, unless classes are dropped by the refund date. Non-attendance is not a basis for a refund or non-payment of tuition.

8. GET TO KNOW MHCC. Learn about MHCC’s academic programs and campus resources such as the Learning Success Center (www.mhcc.edu/lsc) by attending the New Student Orientation Program (prior to Fall term only) or schedule a campus tour at www.mhcc.edu/tours. For more information closer to Fall term, see www.mhcc.edu/orientation. Call 503-491-7277 or 503-491-7228 to speak to an orientation staff member.

9. BUY YOUR BOOKS. You can find your required textbooks online at www.bookstore.mhcc.cc.or.us or visit the MHCC Bookstore at the Gresham Campus two weeks before classes begin. For more information, please call 503-491-7188.

10. GET YOUR MHCC ACTIVITY CARD. Stop by the Gresham Campus Library or the College Center to have your student photo made for the MHCC Activity Card. For more information, visit www.mhcc.edu/library, call 503-491-7161 to speak with a library staff member or call 503-491-7277 to speak to a College Center staff member.

11. MANAGE YOUR CLASS REGISTRATION. Registration constitutes a financial obligation to the College unless a drop is processed by the student within the refund period through the Admissions, Registration and Records Office in person or by phone (503-491-7393) or via the MyMHCC portal. Students are responsible for their attendance in classes for which they are enrolled. Non-attendance is not a basis for refund or non-payment of tuition. Additionally, a failing grade may result based on non-attendance. Refund dates vary; see your class schedule for specific dates. There are no partial refunds for classes dropped after the refund period. For more information, visit www.mhcc.edu/drop.
    
    If you register after classes begin or if you are waitlisted for a class, the instructor teaching the course must provide you with written permission to register. You may obtain an authorization form at www.mhcc.edu/docs/Registration/ScheduleChange.pdf.
    
    Please note: Adding a class late could result in no eligibility for a refund. Adding/dropping classes may affect financial aid or Veteran’s benefits. Check with the Financial Aid Office or Veteran Services.