²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì

Guide to Getting Started

Ìý

Ìý

• International Student Process

Have an official copy of your transcripts sent to ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì's Student Services Department at studentservices@montcalm.edu or by mail to 2800 College Drive, Sidney, MI 48885.

• High School and Other Transcripts: You must contact your high schools and all previously attended colleges to arrange for official transcripts. You may transfer courses to ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì from other accredited institutions. VisitÌýTransfer Into ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ìÌýfor specific guidelines.
• Home School: Home Schooled Students must submit a Self Declaration form along with a high school transcript.
• Career Center: VisitÌýCareer Center ArticulationsÌýfor specific articulation information for area high schools and career centers.
• AP and CLEP: ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì gives credit forÌýAdvanced Placement (AP)Ìýclasses andÌýCollege Level Exam Program tests (CLEP)Ìýwhen required test scores are demonstrated. Official test score transcripts should be sent to the attention of the ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì Registrar Office at 2800 College Dr. Sidney, MI 48885.​

A high schoolÌýdiploma, or G.E.D. completion, is required to receive financial aid/students loans.

Ìý

• Federal Financial Aid:ÌýYou need to complete the
• ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì Foundation Scholarships: View the many ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì Foundation scholarships available for ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì students.
• Other Sources of Financial Aid:ÌýLearn about other funding options including Michigan Reconnect and Workforce DevelopmentÌýscholarships and grants.
• Military Tuition Assistance (TA): Active military students can view Tuition Assistance to learn more about using TA benefits for course enrollment at ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì.
• Payment Plan: Call or email the business office at 989-328-1204 or busoff@montcalm.edu if you want to learn more about our monthly payment plan options.

For further assistance, visit the ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì Financial Aid office onlineÌýor in-person on ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì's Sidney campus.

VisitÌýmontcalm.edu/loginÌýto complete yourÌýFirst Time LoginÌýand use the self-service password reset to login for the first time.Ìý

Ìý

Your ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì email address is your username. TheÌýpersonal email address and phone number you included in your application will be used for verification.

Ìý

Once you login you will be prompted to set up Multi-Factor Authentication.

Ìý

Watch our step-by-step videos to learn more about accessing and navigating your ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì student account. Videos include:

Ìý

• Intro to Student Technology
• First Time Login and Multi-Factor Authentication
• Accessing your ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì email
• What's available in the ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì Login area
• Canvas for ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì students
• Accessing your MyMontcalm account

For assistance, call the IT Help Desk at 989-328-1246.

Assessment ensures that you start in courses you will be successful in. Assessment results do not impact your ability to enroll at ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì.ÌýAn ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì counselor/advisor can assist you with course selection after completion/submission of assessment scores.

Ìý

Academic Placement

Ìý

Academic placement is required for new students who are pursuing a program of study at ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì. ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì offers Guided Self-Placement where students complete a self-evaluation in reading, writing, and math on their own and will receive feedback to make a responsible choice about class placements. Students exempt from Guided Self-Placement are those who have earned an associate degree or higher, have completed or transferred in both college level English AND math, are age 60 or older, or audit classes.

Ìý

Students may access the placements here:

Ìý

After the self-evaluations are completed, students are encouraged to meet with a counselor or advisor for assistance in making an informed decision on course placement. Appointments with a counselor or advisor may be scheduled with the Student Success Center by calling 989-328-1264, texting 989-625-4886, or emailing studentsuccess@montcalm.edu.

We're excited to be your partner in success! We believe that orientation is very important, which is why we invite all students to complete the New Student Orientation process before registering for courses. The orientation process includes a campus tour, an opportunity to talk with an academic advisor and register for classes, earn Centurion swag, meet other students, and more!

Visit Orientation | ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ìÌýtoday to reserve your spot!

Academic counselors are available to assist you with scheduling classes, planning for transfers and other academic endeavors. To schedule an appointment:

Ìý

• Call the Student Success Center at 989-328-1264.
• Visit the Counseling and Advising page for more information.

Register for classes by first completing web registration on the , then review the most for course selection.ÌýClass options are greater at the beginning of each registration period, so early registration is highly recommended.

Ìý

Please be aware that all new students must take and pass GNST 100 during their first semester at ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì.

Registration is not complete until the Financial Aid process is complete andÌýtuition and fees are paid in full.

²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì offers a with all the essentials for class. To make purchasing books and supplies easier when you visit the ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì bookstore, bring along the following items:

Ìý

• Current class schedule
• ²×ÖÝÖÐѧŮ½Ìʦ³ö¹ì student ID
• Billing statementÌý