COVID-19 and Mental Health

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about the disease and the events surrounding it can become overwhelming causing a wide range of thoughts, reactions, and emotions. Visit our COVID-19 and Mental Health page for more information about common reactions, managing anxiety and stress, links and contact numbers for more help.

At Muskegon Community College, our licensed professional counselors can help you develop a personal plan of success.  We look forward to assisting you with your educational planning, college transfer information, personal and social issues and college procedures.

All MCC counselors have graduate degrees in counseling, psychology or related fields and are Licensed Professional Counselors through the state of Michigan.

Location: Room 1050

Government or school photo ID is required at check-in.

WALK-IN COUNSELING AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM!

Can’t find a scheduled time to meet with a counselor? Counselors have walk-in times available!  Check out the schedule below, pick a day and time, click on the appropriate Zoom link to join the session.

Please be aware counselors will see students on a first come first serve basis. We ask for your patience.  Counselors can assist students by answering general questions, assist with financial aid plan, recommend and help schedule classes, verify secondary nurse and medical assistant requirements (send applications if ready) and verify/update your program code. Students who are unable to log in during the scheduled time can email online.advising@muskegoncc.edu for assistance.

SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT (for brand new & currently enrolled students at Muskegon Community College)

Due to the threat of spreading the COVID-19 virus the Counseling & Advising Center will be working remotely for the safety of our students and counselors.

First available counselor:  https://mcc-counseling-advising.appointlet.com/s/30-minute-demo

Health Services Pathway, Sylvia Hayes  https://mcc-counseling-advising.appointlet.com/b/sylvia-hayes

Math & Science Pathway and Arts, Humanities & Communication Pathway, Seth York  https://mcc-counseling-advising.appointlet.com/b/seth-york

Human Services Pathway, George Sharp  https://mcc-counseling-advising.appointlet.com/b/george-sharp

Business & Information Technology Pathway, Trefny Chelesvig  https://mcc-counseling-advising.appointlet.com/b/trefny-chelesvig

Engineering/Mechanical & Industrial Technology Pathway, Lisa Ribbe  https://mcc-counseling-advising.appointlet.com/b/lisa-ribbe

Disability Support Services, Tonia Lans: https://care-team.appointlet.com/s/disability-support-services-academic-advising

SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT (for students who have not yet applied to Muskegon Community College) 

If you are currently not an MCC Student and wish to make an appointment, email online.advising@muskegoncc.edu.

Descriptions of Degrees and Certificates Offered at MCC

Please review the descriptions below to gain a better understanding of the academic degrees and certificates offered at Muskegon Community College.

Associates in Science and Arts (ASA) Degree (DESIGNED TO TRANSFER)

This degree is designed to transfer to a college or university and apply towards its Bachelor degree programs.

The degree includes liberal arts courses and electives and includes the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Even if MCC does not offer a degree in your specific area of interest, you most likely can start taking classes at MCC that will transfer to your four-year college/university of choice.  With careful planning, the ASA degree helps you to have most of the general education requirements completed before transferring.

Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS)

These degrees are focused on specific vocational areas and are designed to prepare students to enter the workforce. These degree is not typically designed as a transfer degree, however individual classes from these degrees may transfer to other colleges or universities.

Certificate Programs

Short-term programs designed to help students gain vocational skills or upgrade skills. These vary by area, but are usually completed within 1-3 semesters.

Choose Your Career Pathway

Please explore the six career pathways below. By clicking on the more button under each pathway, you can view the different academic areas of study and degrees offered to help you identify a possible career. MCC counselors are available to meet with you based on the specific career pathway in which you are interested.

You may find current career outlook information at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.   www.bls.gov