Students prepare for fall semester as summer slips away

As the last weeks of summer "vacation" start to speed up despite a bunch of smart guys telling us that time moves at a constant rate, new students at MCC-Maple Woods begin the process of enrolling for classes and becoming familiar with the place they'll be spending a good portion of their time in the coming months.

New student enrollment groups are designed to walk students through the enrollment process in small groups so that advising and admissions reps can answer questions, walk them through step-by-step and introduce them to other important services like financial aid, student employment or even campus life. After learning the ropes of MyMCCKC and selecting classes, the participants tour the campus with Student Ambassadors, as both groups learn more about the Woods.

New students learn the ins and outs of A+

The Missouri A+ program is an important resource for students looking to attending college with an already stretched budget. The program provides for 2 years of free tuition at a community college based on attendance and other factors and has helped many students get costly basic courses out of the way and save money for transfer to another institution, as well as get certificates and begin working immediately.

But like everything financial-aid-related, there are rules and regulations and that's where MCC-Maple Woods' A+ Orientation course comes in to play. All students attending Maple Woods on the A+ program must complete a 3 hour, 1 credit hour course designed to teach them how the program works, how to keep receiving benefits, and how to excel at Maple Woods for as long as they are here.

Misty Chandler, Shelli Allen and Robin Stimac walk the students through important process while having a good time in Shelli's signature (and musical) style.

Orientation for the Orientation Leaders

Students from around the district converged on MCC-Longview to kick off the Summer Orientation season.

Before new students even step foot on a campus at MCC, the dedicated student orientation leaders first go through a little orientation of their own.



Held all day Friday, orientation leaders learned about important new programs and were brought up to speed on how to help high school students make the tricky transition from being a senior to being a freshman in college.

Good Luck, New Student Orientation Leaders!

MCC-Maple Woods welcomes new students at orientation

First time students, whether they are fresh out of high school, returning to school after several years away or transferring from another institution, find helpful information and welcoming faces at the beginning of each semester.

New student orientation, sponsored by the campus life and leadership and admissions offices, give students an opportunity to get familiar with the campus, learn what they need to do to be successful in their courses and how to manage their financial obligations.

MCC-Maple Woods hosts 3-4 new student orientation sessions each semester, focusing on different groups for specialized information – re-entry students, traditional students and students receiving A+ benefits.

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