Student FAQs
If you have questions about Montgomery College, start here with our frequently asked questions. You may also visitRaptor Centralon any campus, call 240-567-5000,complete theRaptor Central Online Request Formnew window, use our website search tool, speak to arecruiter, meet with acounselor, or contact theOffice of Records and Registration.
Keep in mind thatFERPAis a federal law that limits access to student education records. This means that the student, not a parent, friend, or partner, must contact the College with regard to their records including grades and class schedules.
We’re offering in-person and online options forclassesandstudent services.View vaccine requirements.
Admissions
You may submit an admissions application online, on paper by U.S. mail, or in person atRaptor Centralor an Office of Records and Registration on any campus. Raptor Central staff are available to assist you with completing your application.
If you are applying for admission to Montgomery College as a credit student for the first time, submit your application. See theAdmissions Application page完整的细节。
If you have ever applied to Montgomery College in the past, you do not need to apply again. However, if you have not taken a class in the last four years, you will need toreactivate your student account.
- Submit theadmissions application, if you have not previously done so. There is a one-time application fee of $25.
- If the course you wish to take has an assessment level, and you wish to be exempt from the placement testing, you will need to present the Office of Records and Registration with an unofficial transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university showing that you have earned an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. You may override the English assessment requirement if you present an unofficial transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university showing that you have earned a "C" or better in a College-level English course.
- If the course you wish to take has a prerequisite, you will need to show your unofficial transcript to the appropriate academic department to have any prerequisites overridden.
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- Submit the admissions applicationif you have not previously done so. There is a one-time application fee of $25.
- Have your official transcript sent to theOffice of Records and Registration. You may hand-deliver your official transcript in a sealed envelope, or have your official transcript mailed or sent electronically from your original school to any of our three campuses.
SeeCredit for Prior Learningfor more information.
Montgomery College uses the Accuplacer, Accuplacer-ESL, and ALEKS tests to assess students on their reading, English, and math skills. These placement scores help counselors and academic advisors recommend courses that are appropriate for you.
You must take the assessment test unless you are exempt. Students may be exempt from taking the Accuplacer by providing minimum qualifying SAT or ACT scores in English and/or math. For more information on course placement, exceptions, and obtaining test results, see theAssessment Centerspage.
Counselors help students with their personal, career, and educational goals. Along with program advisors, Counselors can help you plan your education and meet your academic goals. There are various ways you can connect for assistance with academic planning. SeeMeet with a Counselor/Advisorfor more information.
Registration and Class Schedules
At Montgomery College, there are multiple definitions of "noncredit:"
- Workforce Development and Continuing Education: The College's WDCE division offers many noncredit courses. WDCE is designed for individuals in career transition, those reentering the workforce, those maintaining current technical skills, and those seeking enrichment experiences and continuing education. Registration in WDCE courses does not require payment of the $25 application fee.
- 审核:您可以在注册学分课程时选择的一种注册状态,该课程20%的上课时间为审核时间。如果你选择旁听一门课程,你已经注册了一门学分课程,并且选择不获得分数。SeeCredit or Auditfor more information.
- 发展课程:为学生在随后的大学水平课程中取得成功而准备的课程。开发课程通常有以0开头的课程编号(例如,EN001, EN002, MA090, RD089)。在发展课程中获得的学分不计入任何学位或证书课程的要求。
Days
M - Monday
T - Tuesday
W - Wednesday
R - Thursday
F - Friday
S - Saturday
U - Sunday
Campus
G - Germantown
T - Takoma Park/Silver Spring
R - Rockville
D - Distance Education
- Log in toMyMC.
- Select "Edit My Class Schedule - Add or Drop" under "Registration Quick Links."
- 选择你想退课的那个学期。
- For each course that you wish to drop, select "drop" from the dropdown menu.
- Click “Submit Changes."
If you are unable to perform this function in MyMC, contact us at 240-567-5000 orcomplete theRaptor Central Online Request Formnew windowfor further assistance.
To obtain a refund, a course must be officially dropped by the refund deadline. The refund deadline for each course is listed on the student schedule/bill and in MyMC.
Montgomery College will always operate on its regular schedule unless otherwise announced. Changes to the College’s operational status will be communicated through the following means:
- Montgomery College homepage and MyMC
- College telephone number: 240-567-5000. A recorded message will be available.
- MC Alert- cell phone text messages and/or email messages are sent to registered users
- Montgomery College Television - Cable Channel 10, in Montgomery County
- Commercial radio and TV stations
Grades and Student Records
Degree-seeking students at Montgomery College can earn credit and advanced standing for prior learning. You may be able to use college-level course work that you have already completed to satisfy degree requirements and reach your educational goals in a shorter time period. Visit theCredit for Prior Learningpage for more information.
Please Note: Non-degree-seeking and visiting students do not need to submit official transcripts. They may present unofficial transcripts to the Office of Counseling and Advising or a Department Chair to be waived into a course that has prerequisites that have been met at another regionally accredited U.S college or university.
Cost and Financial Aid
Fall semester: May 15
Spring semester: November 1
You may still apply for financial aid after the priority deadlines. However, your file may not be approved before classes begin, which means you may be responsible for making alternative payment arrangements. SeeHow to Apply for Financial Aid完整的细节。
There may be limited options for summer financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office at 240-567-5100 for more information.
Students in the following categories or studying in certain programs may be eligible for reduced or waived tuition:
- Active duty military and their dependents
- Maryland National Guard members
- Students with disabilities
- Seniors (ages 60 and up)
- Business and industry tuition rate agreements
- Statewide programs
- Health Workforce Shortage Program
SeeSpecial Tuition Waiversfor more information.
Payment or payment arrangements are expected the day you register. Unpaid classes will be deleted for non-payment on specific dates during each registration period. All registrations occurring after the scheduled delete dates are considered binding and will not be deleted for non-payment.
If you register for classes, you are responsible for all charges. Failure to pay, failure to officially withdraw by the refund date or failure to attend will not relieve you of the responsibility for these charges. In order to avoid financial responsibility, you must officially drop your classes by the refund deadline, if you decide not to attend. DO NOT assume you will be automatically dropped.
Visit thepayments overviewfor more information on payment options and payment deadlines.
To obtain a full refund, a course must be officially dropped by the refund deadline. The refund deadline for each course is listed in MyMC and on your student schedule/bill. It is your responsibility to officially drop a course if you no longer wish to attend. Non-attendance or failure to pay does not constitute an official withdrawal. No full refunds will be issued for classes dropped after the refund deadline. To view your specific refund deadlines:
- Log in toMyMC.
- Under the “Student Quick Links” click on “My Class Schedule."
- Select the current term.
- Click on “View Drop Deadline Dates” at the bottom of the page.
See theRefund Policy for Credit Coursesfor more information.
Parking, Security, and Student ID Cards
有当前学期注册贴纸的学生证可以让你借到图书馆的书,使用电脑/写作实验室和游泳池,并在蒙哥马利县每周7天、每天24小时免费乘坐乘车巴士。您的身份证必须在每学期验证,将当前学期的注册贴纸贴在卡上。
To obtain a student ID card, you will need to visit the Office of Safety and Security. SeeStudent ID Cardsfor complete instructions.
The Safety and Security Offices are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on each campus:
240-567-7777
Sciences/Applied Studies Building, Room 287
240-567-5111
Counseling & Advising Building, Room 101
240-567-1600
The Commons, Room 211
Emergency phones are also available at several locations on all three campuses.
You must have a permit to park in any Montgomery College lot. You can obtain a permit once you have registered and paid for classes. SeeParking and Transportationfor more information.
Please wait 24 hours after registration before requesting your permit. Also, be sure to update your address with the Office of Records and Registration before proceeding, as your parking permit will be mailed to your address of record.
停车许可证不需要额外的费用。
Have another question you didn't find answered here? Complete theRaptor Central Online Request Formnew window, or call 240-567-5000.