FAQ Category: Counseling

Yes! All the counselors in the Counseling and Advising Center are licensed counselors and have experience with personal as well as academic issues. When making an appointment for personal counseling, let the office staff know that you would like a longer appointment time for personal counseling. Everything discussed in personal counseling is confidential. All personal…

College offers classes in the morning, afternoon, and evenings. We also offer online and hybrid courses. You can take whatever course you want during any time of day that works with your schedule if you have the pre-requisite courses needed. You need to be in class for as many hours a week as the amount…

Each grade is worth a total number of honor points. Multiply the number of honor points of each grade received by the number of credit hours for that course. Then divide the total number of honor points by the total number of credit hours earned. The following grades do not have honor points and are…

Our financial aid page is very helpful and will explain what you need to do to apply for financial aid. If you have questions regarding your financial aid, we recommend you speak with a financial aid representative in the MCC Financial Aid Office. The MCC Financial Aid Office is located in room 1040 on our…

First, you should talk to your instructor. For additional help, you can talk to a counselor to consider alternatives like tutoring. Also, a counselor can help you access support available to prevent future drops. You can drop a class online through your MyMCC registration button.  Make sure you are aware of the reimbursement dates and…

A counselor in the Counseling and Advising Center can help you begin to make this decision and suggest good courses to take. You can also make an appointment with our Career Services and Transfer Coordinator to help you identify your career interest areas and assist with transfer information.

Students are allowed to take the Accuplacer test twice. You will need to call to make an appointment to test at the MCC Testing Center:  testingcenter@muskegoncc.edu or (231) 777-0394. We recommend you review the questions for the Accuplacer test with Accuplacer’s free study app. If you feel your Accuplacer scores do not reflect your ability, see an…

Yes! If you are meeting with a counselor for the first time, please bring unofficial transcripts from other colleges you have attended if you have questions about transferring credits to Muskegon Community College or completing a degree at MCC. If you are coming in to register, think about the days and times you would like…

As many times as you need.

No, counseling and advising services are free for MCC students.