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WELCOME TO
MADERA
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE

                    COMMUNITY
NEW STUDENT GUIDE    COLLEGE
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WELCOME TO
MADERA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE!
Welcome to Madera Community College, home of the Mountain Lions! Located
in the heart of California, the Madera Community College (MCC) recently became the
fourth and newest college in the State Center Community College District.
We offer an affordable, quality education for residents of Madera County and
nearby communities.
MCC is located at the edge of the City of Madera on Avenue 12 east of Highway 99.
The college opened in 1996 on a 114-acre site donated by local landowners.
The college is focused on student success, with comprehensive, innovative
programs in transfer/general education, occupational education, and developmental education that motivates and
empowers students to be successful. Distance learning courses are also a priority, providing on-line courses and linking
our campus with other district sites. The campus currently serves approximately 5,000 credit and non-credit students each
semester who enroll in courses for transfer preparation, career education, and foundational skills.
We will be the first community college in the state established as a fully operational guided pathways college, helping
students navigate their way to success. Guided Pathways is a transformational framework that focuses on reviewing and
revising college policies, procedures and practices with the goal of designing with the student in mind. Guided Pathways
presents courses in the context of highly structured, educationally coherent program maps that align with students’ goals
for careers and further education. The project is designed to significantly increase the number of students who earn a
certificate or degree at a California Community College.
We are extremely fortunate to be part of such a rich agricultural tradition, which coexists with a growing industrial base.
Madera County is also the southern entrance to one of the world’s most breathtaking locations, Yosemite National Park, the
“other” home of many mountain lions that roam the park’s mountains and valleys.
I hope you enjoy your experience! Let us know if there’s anything we can do for you. That’s why we’re here.

Go Mountain Lions!

Sincerely,
Ángel Reyna, President                                                                           COMMUNITY
                                                                                                  COLLEGE
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONTENTS
COLLEGE INFORMATION
Academic Calendar............................................ 1

GENERAL EDUCATION SHEETS
Associate Degree............................................... 2
California State University................................. 3
IGETC.................................................................. 4
                                                                            HELPFUL CONTACTS (559) 675-4800
HOW TO                                                                      Admissions & Records       EOP&S/NextUp/CARE
Enrollment Steps & Academic Terms................ 5                         Ext. 4848                  Ext. 4867
Financial Aid...................................................... 6       Business Office            Financial Aid &
                                                                            Ext. 4848
Login to My Portal, Email, & Orientation........... 7                                                  Scholarships
                                                                            Bookstore
Course Abbreviations......................................... 8                                        Ext. 4849
                                                                            Ext. 4860
Registration........................................................ 9      Cafeteria                  Health Services
                                                                            Ext. 4850                  Ext. 4759
WebAdvisor...................................................... 10
                                                                            CalWORKs                   Help Desk
Wait Lists......................................................... 11      Ext. 4840                  499.6072
                                                                            Career, Transfer &         1.844.887.2223
ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE                                                        Employment Center
                                                                            Ext. 4882                  Library
First Things First............................................... 12                                   Ext. 4835
                                                                            Child Development Center
Is College Just Like High School?.................... 13                    Ext. 4808                  NextUP
Campus Communication.................................. 14                   College Activities         Ext. 4791
                                                                            Ext. 4809
Student Success Programs.............................. 15                                              Reading & Writing Center
                                                                            Counseling
First Generation College Students................... 17                     Ext. 4141                  Ext. 4846

                                                                            Disabled Students          S.T.E.M. Center
RESOURCES                                                                   Programs & Services        Ext. 4838
Involvement & Leadership............................... 18                  Ext. 4897                  TRiO/SSS
Buses, Cars, & Parking..................................... 19              District Police            Ext. 4862
Campus Map........................... Inside Back Cover                     244-5911/244-6104 Non      Academic Success
                                                                            Emergency                  Centers
                                                                            Dream Resource Center      Ext. 4789
For Madera Community College at                                             Ext. 4869                  Veterans Services
Oakhurst, call (559) 683-3940                                                                          Ext. 4848
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ACADEMIC
   CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER 2021                                                     March 1                     Last day for degree and certificate of
DATE             EVENT                                                                             achievement candidates to file application for
                                                                                                   May 2022 completion date
August 9         Instruction begins
                                                                       March 11                    Last day to withdraw from college or to be
August 20        Last day to drop a full-term class for full                                       dropped from 18-week classes
                 refund
                                                                       April 11-15                 Spring recess (Classes reconvene April 18)
August 29        Last day to drop a full-term class to avoid a
                 “W”                                                   May 16-20                   Final examinations
September 6      Labor Day Holiday (Campus Closed)                     May 20                      End of Spring Semester 2022
October 8        Last day to withdraw from college or to be            May 20                      Graduation exercises
                 dropped from 18-week classes
November 11      Veterans Day Holiday (observed) (Campus Closed)      SUMMER SEMESTER 2022
November 25-26   Thanksgiving Day Holidays (Campus Closed)            Reedley College will conduct four sessions: (subject to change)
                                                                      • 4-week summer session
December 10      Last day for degree and certificate of achievement   • 6-week summer session
                 candidates to file application for December 2021     • 8-week summer session
                 completion date                                      • 10-week summer session
December 6-10    Final examinations                                    DATE                        EVENT
December 10      End of Fall Semester 2021                             May 23                      Instruction begins for 4- and 10-week classes
December 13-31   Winter recess                                         May 30                      Memorial Day Holiday (Campus Closed)
                                                                       June 6                      Instruction begins for 8-week classes
SPRING SEMESTER 2022                                                   June 17                     Final examinations; end of 4-week classes
DATE             EVENT                                                 June 20                     Instruction begins for 6-week classes
January 10       Instruction begins                                    July 4                      Independence Day Holiday (observed) (Campus
January 17       Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday (Campus                                       Closed)
                 Closed)                                               July 29                     Final examinations; end of 6-, 8-, and 10-week
January 21       Last day to drop a full-term class for full                                       classes
                 refund                                                July 29                    Last day for degree and certificate of
January 30       Last day to drop a full-term class to avoid                                      achievement candidates to file application for
                 a “W”                                                                            August 2022 completion date
February 18      Lincoln’s Day Holiday (Campus Closed)                Note: Evening classes observe the same holiday and examination schedule as
February 21      Washington’s Day Holiday (Campus Closed)             day classes.
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLEGE
This sample GE sheet is for the last academic year. New students: For 2021-22, please speak with a counselor.

                                                                                                                                                                      In Progress
                                                       MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

                                                                                                                                                          Completed

                                                                                                                                                                                    Planned
       GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE
                                                                          2020-2021

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     GENERAL EDUCATION (18 units minimum)
     Mathematics Competency (Grade “C” or better, required) Some courses listed may satisfy Area DII

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     BA 39, MATH 3A, 4A, 5A, 5B, 6, 10A, 10B, 11, 11C, 17, 21, 45, 103, PLS 9, PSY 42, STAT 7
     AREA A: Natural Sciences (one course, three units minimum)

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     AS 1, 5, ASTRO 10, BIOL 1, 2, 5, 10, 10L, 11A, 11B, 20, 22, 31 CHEM 1A, 1B, 3A, 3B, 8, 9, 10, FN 40, GEOG 5, 9,
     GEOL 1, 2, 9, 10, NR 4, 7, PHYS 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B, 4C, PLS 1, 2, 4A, 5, 7, 10, 18, SCI 1A
     AREA B: Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course, three units minimum)
     AGBS 2, ANTHRO 1, 2, 3, BA 33, CHDEV 38, 39, COMM 2, 10, CRIM 5, ECON 1A, 1B, ETHNST 5, 32, GEOG 6,

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     HIST 1, 2, 5, 11, 12, 12H, 20, 22, 32, HS 20, JOURN 1, POLSCI 3, 5, 24, PSY 2, 2H, 5, 16, 25, 38, 45, SOC 1A, 1B, 2, 11, 32
     AREA C: Humanities (one course, three units minimum)
     ASL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, ART 2, 3, 5, 6, 6H, 7, 9, 13, 17, 26, 33, COMM 12, ENGL 1B, 1BH, 15A, 15B, 15E, 36, 41,

                      A
     43A, 43B, 44A, 44B, 46A, 46B, 47, 49, ESL 14, 15, FILM 1, 2A, 2B, LING 10, 11, MUS 12, 12H, 16, PHIL 1, 1C, 1CH, 1D, 3A, 3B, PHOTO 1,
     SPAN 1, 2, 3, 3NS, 4, 4NS, 5
     AREA D: Language and Rationality (Grade “C” or better, required) (one course each from DI and DII, six semester unit minimum)
             Completion of Area DI satisfies the reading and writing competency

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     Dl :            English Composition: ENGL 1A, 1AH
     Dll:            Communication/Analytical Thinking: COMM 1, 1H, 4, 8, 25, CSCI 40, 41, ENGL 2, 2H, 3, 3H, MATH 3A, 4A, 5A, 5B, 6,
                     10A, 10B, 11, 11C, 17, 21, 45, 103, PHIL 6, PSY 42, SOC 1B, STAT 7
     AREA E: Lifetime Wellness (two courses from E.1 and one course from E.2; 4-5 units, minimum)
             Some courses listed in E.2 may satisfy AREA B
     E.1: Physical Education - two courses from: PE 2, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 19, 29, 71
     Veterans: Please see a counselor regarding P.E. credit based on DD-214 (Official SMART transcripts must be on file)
     E.2: Lifetime Skills - one course from: CHDEV 5, 38, 39, COMM 2, COUN 53, FN 35, HLTH 1, PSY 2, 2H, 16, 25, 38, SOC 1A, 32
     AREA F:         Government & American Institutions (one course, three units minimum)
     POLSCI 2, 2H, or 110
     AREA G: Communication (one course, three units minimum) Courses listed may satisfy Area DII
     COMM 1, 1H, 4, 8, or 25

     MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 2020-2021

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1.          Sixty (60) units with at least 2.0 (“C”) grade point average in all courses                 Option 1 – Madera Community College General Education - for students not

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            applicable to the associate degree.                                                  intending to transfer to a four-year institution. Cannot be used for an Associate Degree
2.          Residence requirements: A minimum of twelve (12) degree applicable units             for Transfer.
            satisfactorily completed in residence at Madera Community College.                          Option 2 – CSU GE – California State University General Education - for students

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3.          At least eighteen (18) units in a single discipline or related disciplines (major)   intending to transfer to the CSU or other four-year institution, with the exception of
            or in an approved area of emphasis. Each course applied to this major                University of California.
            requirement must be completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P”.                       Option 3 – IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum – for

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4.          Competence in reading and writing, demonstrated by completion of ENGL                students intending to transfer to a UC, CSU or other four-year institution.
            1A/1AH with a grade of (2.0) “C” or better. The course used to fulfill this          Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
            competency requirement may also be used to fulfill Area D.1 of the general           To earn the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer

                                              A
            education requirement in language and rationality: English Composition.              (AS-T), students must complete the following: CSU-GE Breath or IGETC for CSU
5.          Only one reading or writing course at one level below English 1A may be              requirements, major requirements, and have a total of 60 required semester units of

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            applied to the degree requirements.                                                  CSU-transferable coursework. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, including
6.          Competence in mathematics, demonstrated by completion with a grade of                grades of “C” or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major.
            2.0 (“C”) or better in one of the following courses: Mathematics 3A, 4A, 5A,         Multiple Degrees
            5B, 6, 10A, 10B, 11, 11C, 17, 21, 45, 103; Business Administration 39, Plant         A student may earn more than one AA and/or AS degree from Madera Community
            Science 9, Psychology 42, or Statistics 7. Some of the course used to fulfill        College. The same AA and/or AS degree cannot be awarded from more than one
            this competency requirement may also be used to fulfill Area D.2 of the              college in the district.
            general education requirement in Language and Rationality: Communication/            Graduation Application
            Analytical Thinking.                                                                 A candidate must file a graduation application in order to receive the associate degree
7.          Students must complete at least 18 units of general education coursework             or certificate of achievement. Application deadlines are listed in the academic calen-
            from one of the three following general education patterns: (See a counselor         dar within the catalog.
            for advisement on appropriate GE pattern)                                                                                                                                         2
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLEGE
This sample GE sheet is for the last academic year. New students: For 2021-22, please speak with a counselor.

                      COMMUNITY
                       COLLEGE                                                                             Name:
                                                                                                           Student ID#:
Date:                                                                                                      Major:

Catalog year:                                                                                              Counselor:

                                                      MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

                                                                                                                                                                                   In Progress
                                                                                                                                                                      Completed
      CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Planned
                                                                       2020-2021

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    AREA A: English Language Communication and Critical Thinking
    9 semester or 12 quarter units with at least one course each from A1, A2, and A3.
    (“C” or better grade required in A1, A2, and A3)
    A1:          Oral Communication: COMM 1, 1H, 4, 8, *25

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    A2:          Written Communication: ENGL 1A, 1AH

    A3:          Critical Thinking: COMM *25, ENGL 2, 2H, 3, 3H, PHIL 2, 4, 6

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    AREA B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
            9 semester or 12 quarter units with at least one course each from B1 and B2. One course from B1 or B2 to contain a
            laboratory component, marked by (L), and at least one course from B4. (“C” or better grade required in B4)

    B1:          Physical Science: ASTRO 10(L), CHEM 1A(L), 1B(L), 3A(L), 3B(L), 8, 10(L), 28A, 28B, GEOG 5, 9,
                 GEOL 1(L), 2, 9(L), 10, PHYS 2A(L), 2B(L), 4A(L), 4B(L), 4C(L), PLS 2, SCI 1A(L)

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    B2:          Life Science: AS 1, BIOL 1(L), 2(L), 5(L), 10, 11A(L), 11B(L), 20(L), 22(L), 31(L), NR 7, PLS 1

    B3:          Laboratory Activity: Complete a course from B1 or B2 with a lab (marked with L) or one of the following: BIOL 10(L),
                 CHEM 9, 29A, 29B, PLS 1(L), 2(L)

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    B4:          Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning: BA 39, CSCI 26, MATH 3A, 4A, 5A, 5B, 6, 10A, 10B,
                 11, 11C, 17, 21, 45, PLS 9, PSY 42, STAT 7

    AREA C: Arts and Humanities

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            9 semester or 12 quarter units with at least one course each from C1 or C2.

    C1:          Arts: ART 2, 5, 6, 6H, 26, COMM 12, FILM 1, *2A, *2B, MUS 12, 12H, 16, PHOTO 1

    C2:          Humanities: ASL 1, 2, 3, 4, *5, ENGL 1B, 1BH, 36, 43A, 43B, 44A, 44B, 46A, 46B, 47, 49, ESL 14, 15,
                 FILM *2A, *2B, HIST *1, *2, *11, *12, *12H, *20, *22, LING 10, PHIL 1, 1C, 1CH, 1D, 3A 3B, SPAN 1, 2, 3, 3NS, 4, 4NS, 5, 15, 16
    C1 or C2: Complete an additional course from C1 or C2.

    AREA D: Social Sciences
            9 semester or 12 quarter units selected from as least two disciplines.
    D0-D9: AGBS 2, ANTHRO 1, 2, 3, CHDEV 30, *38, *39, COMM 10, CRIM 5, 13, 14, ECON 1A, 1B, ETHNST 5, 32, GEOG 6, HIST *1, *2, 5,
    *11, *12, *12H, *20, *22, 32, HS 20, JOURN 1, POLSCI 2, 2H, 3, 5, 24, PSY *2, *2H, 5, 16, *38, 45, SOC *1A, 1B, 2, 11
    AREA E: Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
            3 semester or 4-5 quarter units
    E:      CHDEV *38, *39, COUN 53, FN 35, HLTH 1, PSY *2, *2H, 25, *38, SOC *1A, 32
          Alert! Students entering in Fall 2021 and beyond will need to complete Area F Ethnic Studies. See a counselor for more info.
          Notes:
          1. *Courses listed in more than one GE area can fulfill only one GE area. See a Counselor to identify which GE area you intended to use thecourse so that it is coded correctly for
             CSU GE certification.
          2. All CSU campuses require U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals to graduate. This graduation requirement can be met prior totransfer by selecting one U.S. History course (HIST 11,
             12, 12H, or 22) and one U.S. Government (including California) course (POLSCI 2or 2H).
          3. The above courses are CSU GE-BREADTH APPROVED FOR MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ONLY. Students completing courses atother California Community Colleges, in particular Fresno
             City College, Reedley College, and Clovis Community College, should carefullyreview course differences in CSUGE placement. A full list of CSU GE approved courses for all California Com-
             munity Colleges are found onwww.ASSIST.org
3         4. Upon completion of the CSU GE Breadth, students will be eligible to receive the CSU GE Breadth Certificate of Achievement M.5800.CAfrom Madera Community College.
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLEGE
This sample GE sheet is for the last academic year. New students: For 2021-22, please speak with a counselor.

                      COMMUNITY
                       COLLEGE
                                                                                                  Name:

Date:                                                                                             Student ID#:
                                                                                                  Major:
Catalog year:
                                                                                                  Counselor:

                                                                                                                                                            In Progress
                                             MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

                                                                                                                                                                          Planned
  INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULA (IGETC)
  2020-2021 For transfer to the CSU or UC system. All courses must be completed with a C” grade or better

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  AREA 1:     English Communication
              CSU: three courses required, one each from 1A, 1B, and 1C (9 semester or 12-15 quarter units)
              UC: two courses required, one each from 1A and 1B (6 semester or 8-10 quarter units)
  1A - English Composition: ENGL 1A, 1AH

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  1B - Critical Thinking-English Composition: ENGL 2, 3, 3H, PHIL 2, *COMM 25
  1C - Oral Communication: (CSU requirement only): COMM 1, 1H, 4, 8, *25
  AREA 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning One course required. (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units)

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  BA 39, CSCI 26, MATH 3A, 5A, 5B, 6, 11, 11C, 17, PSY 9, PSYC 42, STAT 7
  AREA 3: Arts and Humanities At least three courses, with at least one from the Arts and one from the Humanities. (9 semester or 12-15 quarter units)

  3A - Arts: ART 2, 5, 6, 6H, FILM 1, *2A, *2B, MUS 12, 16
  3B - Humanities: ASL *2, *3, *4, *5, ENGL 1B, 1BH, 43A, 43B, 44A, 44B, 46A, 46B, 47, 49, FILM *2A, *2B, HIST 1, 2, *11,

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  *12, *12H, 20, *22, LING 10, PHIL 1, 1C, 1CH, 1D, 3A, 3B, SPAN *2, *3, *3NS, *4, *4NS, 5
  3A or 3B: Complete an additional course from AREA 3A or 3B
  AREA 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
          At least three courses from at least two different disciplines. (9 semester or 12-15 quarter units)

                   A
  ANTHRO 1, 2, 3, *ASL 5, CHDEV 30, 38, 39, COMM 10, CRIM 13, ECON 1A, 1B, ETHNST 5, 32, GEOG 6, HIST 5, *11, *12, *12H,
  *22, 32, HS 20, JOURN 1, POLSCI 2, 2H, 3, 5, 24, PSY 2, 2H, 5, 16, 38, 45, SOC 1A, 1B, 2, 11, 32
  AREA 5: Physical and Biological Sciences
          At least two courses, one Physical Science and one Biological Science, at least one must include a laboratory component (indicated by L).

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          (7-9 semester or 9-12 quarter units)

  5A - Physical Sciences: ASTRO 10(L), CHEM 1A(L), 1B(L), 3A(L), 3B(L), 8, 9, 10(L), 28A, 28B, GEOG 5, 9, GEOL 1(L), 2, 9(L), 10,
                          PHYS 2A(L), 2B(L), 4A(L), 4B(L), 4C(L), PLS 2, SCI 1A(L)

  5B - Biological Sciences: AS 1, BIOL 1(L), 2(L), 5(L), 10, 11A(L), 11B(L), 20(L), 22(L), 31(L), NR 7, PLS 1

  5C - Laboratory Activity: One course from AREA 5A or 5B with a lab (marked with an L) OR one of the following:
              BIOL 10(L) , CHEM 9, CHEM 29A, 29B, PLS 1(L), 2(L)

  AREA 6: Language Other Than English (UC requirement only). Proficiency equivalent to two years/second level of high school instruction in the same language
  with “C-” grades or better, or one semester of a language other than English at a college or university with a letter grade of “C” (2.00) or better.
  ASL 1, *2, *3, *4, SPAN 1, *2, *3, *3NS, *4, *4NS

Notes:
1. *Courses listed in more than one GE area may only be used to fulfill one GE area with the exception for courses in Language Other Than English, which can be
     certified in Areas 3B and 6.
2. To graduate from a CSU, a U.S. Government (including California) course (POLSCI 2 or 2H) and a U.S. History course (HIST 11, 12, 12H, or 22) must be completed.
3. The above courses are IGETC APPROVED FOR MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ONLY. Students completing courses at other California Community Colleges, in particular
     Fresno City College, Reedley College, and Clovis Community College, should carefully review course differences in IGETC placement. A full list of IGETC approved courses for
     all California Community Colleges are found onwww.ASSIST.org.
4. Upon completion of the IGETC pattern, students will be eligible for the IGETC for CSU Certificate of Achievement (M.5900.CA) or IGETC for UC Certificate of Achievement
     (M.5801.CA) from Madera Community College.

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MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLEGE
STEPS TO ENROLLMENT
All Madera Community College students must complete the following steps. Completing each step ensures a smooth start
to your journey.
1. APPLY ONLINE                                            3. COMPLETE ONLINE ORIENTATION
   www.maderacollege.edu                                      http://scccd.edu/orientation
   > Apply Now* 48 hours to process                           Your registration day/time is assigned based on
   Personal Help: If you can’t remember your                  online orientation completion.
   cccapply username or password:
   Phone: 877.247.4836                                     4. SEE A COUNSELOR/ADVISOR
   Email: support@openccc.net                                 Develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP) and determine
                                                              English and math placement options.
2. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
   > fafsa.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov                        5. REGISTER FOR CLASSES
   School Code: 001308                                        Your registration date and time will be sent to your student
   Check status on WebAdvisor > My Documents                  email.
                                                              www.maderacollege.edu > My Portal > Student Email
                                                              Note: Registration date/time is only assigned when the online
                                                              orientation is completed.
                                                           6. PAY FEES
                                                              Pay before the due date. You can pay in person or on
                                                              WebAdvisor under “View/Pay on My Account.”

    College is a new experience and with it comes new “lingo”        academic probation level 2 (A2/P2)
    that might be confusing at first. Here are some terms you need   Students on “level 2” academic/progress probation have
    to know.                                                         earned a GPA below 2.0 and/or have not completed more than
                                                                     50% of the courses attempted for two consecutive semesters.
    academic standing
                                                                     Students on Level 2 (A2/P2) must attend a mandatory on-cam-
    Students who maintain a satisfactory semester and overall
                                                                     pus “Academic Success” Workshop to have their registration
    grade point average (GPA) are considered to be in good
                                                                     hold cleared.
    academic standing. When a semester GPA or cumulative
    GPA (or both) falls below 2.0 you may receive notice of the      academic disqualification
    following:                                                       A student who has attempted at least 12 semester units shall
                                                                     be dismissed for one semester, exclusive of summer session,
    academic probation level 1 (A1/P1)
                                                                     if during each of three consecutive semesters the student’s
    Students get “level 1” academic/progress probation because
                                                                     performance falls under either one or any combination of the
    they have attempted at least 12 semester units and have
                                                                     following two conditions:
    earned a cumulative grade point (GPA) average below 2.0
                                                                     1. The student’s cumulative grade point average was below
    and/or have not completed more than 50% of the courses
                                                                         2.0.
    attempted.
                                                                     2. The percentage of units in which the student was
                                                                         enrolled for which entries of “W”, “I”, “NP” and “NC”
                                                                         were recorded reached or exceeded fifty percent (50%).

    ACADEMIC TERMS
    YOU NEED TO KNOW
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MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLEGE
STEPS TO FINANCIAL AID
Entering the college atmosphere can be intimidating and the
prospect of paying for college can be overwhelming for you.
However, Madera Community College and Madera Community
College at Oakhurst are committed to your education and the
Financial Aid staff will make every effort to assist students
in obtaining financial aid. Here are some steps to help you
through the financial aid process:

1. HOW IT WORKS (AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA)
   The Department of Education uses the information on             IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
   your FAFSA to calculate your Expected Family Contribu-
                                                                   OCTOBER 1
   tion (EFC), so if your answer to a question is none, input
                                                                   FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application filing begins. In
   a zero instead of leaving number fields blank. Estimating
                                                                   order to receive financial aid each year, you must com-
   financial information before you or your parent(s) have filed
                                                                   plete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application process
   federal taxes is okay if you are up against the deadline;
                                                                   every year.
   however, once your family taxes have been filed log on to
   your FAFSA to make corrections. Files are reviewed in the       MARCH 2
   order they become complete. It is in your best interest to      FAFSA & Dream Act Application deadline for initial
   respond in a timely manner because funds are awarded in         Cal Grant awards. Deadline for Madera Community
   a first come, first served manner and some funds may run        College and Madera Community College at Oakhurst
   out.                                                            Scholarships.

2. REVIEW ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND AWARD LETTER                    JUNE 15
   Documents are reviewed for accuracy and completeness            Priority deadline to complete your financial aid file.
   and enrollment may be verified. Your financial aid package
   is calculated based on your processed FAFSA or CA Dream         FAFSA School Code: 001308
   Act Application. An award letter is sent at the earliest
   possible date. Financial Aid Award programs are subject to
   institutional, federal, and state funding levels and eligi-
   bility requirements. Forms, awards and requirements are            HELPFUL LINKS
   subject to change.
                                                                      FAFSA: fafsa.gov
3. ACCEPT FINANCIAL AID                                               Dream Act: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
   Check WebAdvisor and student email for communications
   from the Financial Aid Office about forms you might need           Cal Grant: www.mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov
   to submit. Your file will not be completed until you submit
   completed forms.                                                   Scholarships: www.maderacolIege.edu/
                                                                      scholarships

                                                                      Student Loans: studentaid.gov

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MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MY PORTAL LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS
All students will use My Portal. Through My Portal, you can access
WebAdvisor, Email, and Canvas. My Portal uses single sign-on, so
you only need one username and password to access all student apps.
TO LOGIN:
https://myportal.scccd.edu or go to maderacollege.edu > My Portal
USERNAME: Your 7-digit Student ID number
TEMPORARY PASSWORD:
   • First letter of your FIRST NAME (UPPERCASE)
   • First letter of your last name (lowercase)
   • Your 6 digit date of birth in the mmddyy format
Example: Robert T. Jones Martinez’s date of birth is
January 5, 2000 and his ID number is 0123456.
His login information would be:
     USERNAME: 0123456 PASSWORD: Rj010500
To Skip Communication Preferences — Click the DASHBOARD Tab

STUDENT EMAIL LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS
TO LOGIN:
    • Follow My Portal LOGIN instructions
    • Find Student Email on DASHBOARD
    • Sign In
    • Stay Signed In? Not unless it’s your device.
    • Change Time Zone to Pacific Time > Save
    • You must change your temporary password. To change your password,
       go to: www.scccd.edu/password. This will change your password
       for My Portal, Email, WebAdvisor, Canvas, and Wi-Fi. The password
       reset system will only work if you have previously added a cell
       phone number, email address, or both into the My Portal
       Communication Preferences.
Need Help? Call 559.499.6072 or 1.844.887.2223 Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

ONLINE ORIENTATION LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS
    TO LOGIN:
        • Follow My Portal LOGIN instructions
        • WebAdvisor > Login > Students Menu > New Student Links > Online Orientation
        • Check the box (I agree to the Acceptable Use Policy)
        • Then “Enroll in Course” > “Go to the Course”
        • Start Online Orientation
        • Complete each of the orientation modules
        • Completion of the Orientation grants you permission to register
        • Orientation takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete
        • Answer 6 quizzes to receive credit

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COURSE
  ABBREVIATIONS
ACCTG    Accounting                    EDUC     Education                      LING     Linguistics
AG       Agriculture                   ENGR     Engineering                    MM       Maintenance Mechanic
AGBS     Agriculture Business          ENGL     English                        MFGT     Manufacturing Technology
AGED     Agriculture Education         ESL      English as a Second Language   MKTG     Marketing
AMT      Aviation Maintenance          EH       Environmental Horticulture     MATH     Mathematics
         Technology                    ETHNST   Ethnic Studies                 MAG      Mechanized Agriculture
ANTHRO Anthropology                    FILM     Film                           MUS      Music
ART      Art                           FLGHT    Flight Science                 NR       Natural Resources
AS       Animal Science                FN       Foods and Nutrition            NAT      Nursing Assistant Training
ASL      American Sign Language        FRENCH   French                         OT       Office Technology
ASP      Aerospace Studies             GEOG     Geography                      PHIL     Philosophy
ASTRO    Astronomy                     GEOL     Geology                        PHOTO    Photography
AUTOT    Automotive Technology         GERMAN German                           PE       Physical Education
BIOL     Biology                       HLTH     Health Science                 PHYS     Physics
BA       Business Administration       HIST     History                        PLS      Plant Science
CHEM     Chemistry                     HONORS Honors Courses                   POLSCI   Political Science
CHDEV    Child Development             HS       Human Services                 PSY      Psychology
COMM     Communication                 INDST    Individual Study               RN       Registered Nursing
CSCI     Computer Science              IT       Industrial Technology          SCI      Science
COTR     Cooperative Work Experience   IS       Information Systems            SLPA     Speech Language Pathology
         Education                                                                      Assistant
                                       INTDS    Interdisciplinary Studies
COUN     Counseling                                                            SOC      Sociology
                                       JOURN    Journalism
CRIM     Criminology                                                           SPAN     Spanish
                                       KINES    Kinesiology
DA       Dental Assisting                                                      SPST     Special Studies
                                       LA       Learning Assistance
DANCE    Dance                                                                 STAT     Statistics
                                       LIBSKL   Library Skills
DEVSER   Developmental Services                                                VESL     Vocational English As A Second
                                       LITEC    Library Technology
ECON     Economics                                                                      Language
                                       LVN      Licensed Vocational Nursing
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REGISTRATION
Students who complete the enrollment process are
eligible to register for classes at any State Center
Community College District college. Students are
notified of their registration date and time via
student email.
WEBADVISOR REGISTRATION STEPS
Go to: www.maderacollege.edu
• Follow My Portal Instructions (see page 7)
• Find WebAdvisor & Login. Confirm YOUR NAME is           Technology Tips
    shown (Top/L)                                         All systems work with Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome,
                                                          Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari EXCEPT Internet
TO LOAD CLASSES IN YOUR CART:                             Explorer. After six failed login attempts a soft lock will
1. Click Students Menu (Top R)                            be applied to your account. The soft lock will clear
                                                          after five minutes. A hard lock will be placed on your
1. Find New Student Links (L/H)
                                                          account after 15 failed login attempts. Call the help
2. Then Search/Register for Classes                       desk to have your password reset.
3. Look at your SEP-A and enter *Term (Fall 2021
     semester, Spring 2022, etc.)                         On-Campus Wi-Fi
4. Choose *Location (RC, MCC/OCCC, FCC, CCC etc.)         Go to Connect Settings > select “Wi-Fi”
5. Enter class name *Subject (e.g., English) and Course   SCWIFI: Follow My Portal Login Instructions to login
                                                          SCWIFI-GUEST: Password is Connect15
     Number (e.g., 1A for English)
6. After you select the *Term, *Location, *Subject >      Not your device?
     Submit                                               LOG OUT. Your information gets saved. Another person
Load one class at a time                                  can delete your classes if you aren’t logged out.

TO REGISTER
                                                          Using Chrome?
                                                          Clear the history before you login. Chrome remembers
1. Students Menu (Top R) > New Student Links > My         the last person’s login and their information stays in
   Cart (Register and Drop Classes)                       WebAdvisor.
2. Action allows you to Register, Waitlist, or Remove a
   Class                                                  Need Help?
3. Register for each class under Action > Submit          Call 1.844.887.2223 or 559.499.6072
                                                          Monday-Friday
See next page for example.                                8 am to 5 pm

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WEBADVISOR GUIDE SHEET
Register for classes, see your grades, pay fees and drop classes.

TO LOAD CLASSES TO YOUR CART:                                                         Cohort & other
                                                                                    info that can keep
                                                Class Days, Times,                   you from adding
                      Select class                                                       the class
                       you want                    and Location

                                                                     Open
                                                                                         Waitlisted
 Semester                                                            Seats                   to
                                 When you see (more)...                       Room
                                  Click on the link for                      Capacity     register
                                  more class info you
                                     need to know

TO REGISTER:

 Choose an
 Action for
 each class

NOTES:

REMINDER: Log out, and clear the history!                                                                10
WAITLISTS
A Waitlist allows students a spot “in line” in classes that    What if I have a registration hold or need
are full. When someone in the class drops, a seat opens        assistance registering?
up and a student on the waitlist can now register for it.      You may visit any SCCCD campus to resolve registration
Waitlist gives priority making it more likely you will get a   holds or call the student help desk for assistance during
seat in the class.                                             regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8 am
                                                               to 5 pm.
Do I have to pay to be on the waitlist?
No. You only pay for classes in which you registered.          What if there is a time conflict with my waitlisted
                                                               course and another class on my schedule?
How do I waitlist a class?                                     WebAdvisor will allow you to wait list courses regardless
You can choose to waitlist classes that are in My Cart.        of time conflicts with other courses on your schedule. The
(See WebAdvisor Instructions)                                  system will not allow you to register for courses that have
                                                               overlapping meeting times. If you are granted permission
How do I manage my waitlist?
                                                               to register for a waitlisted course that meets at the same
Once you have chosen to Waitlist a class, you can log into
                                                               time as another class on your schedule, you will have to
WebAdvisor and click on “Manage My Waitlist” to check
                                                               drop the class causing the time conflict or remove yourself
your waitlist status. Below are the three different waitlist
                                                               from the waitlisted course.
statuses.
• Active = You are still waiting for a seat.
• Permission to Register = You are now eligible to
                                                               Need help? Call the Student Help Desk at 559.499.6072
    register.
• Expired = Your waitlist has expired and you have lost
    your opportunity to register.

How do I register into a class from a waitlist?
You will be notified via your college email account. Or you
can access the information in WebAdvisor under “Manage
My Waitlist” to see if your status has changed to “Permis-
sion to Register.” Once permission to register is granted,
you will have four days (including weekends) to enroll in
the class. After four days, if you have not enrolled in the
class, you will be removed from the active waitlist and the
next student on the list will be notified.

What if I’m still on the waitlist when class
starts?
Attend the first class meeting and check with the
instructor to see if there is space available for late
enrollment. If you do not attend the first day of class, you
will lose your place on the waitlist and another student
maybe added instead. If there is space in the class, the
instructor will provide you with a registration code that
you can use to register through WebAdvisor.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST
BEFORE YOU START                          FIRST TWO WEEKS                            DURING THE SEMESTER
Get a calendar with enough room to        Go to all classes, especially the
keep track of important dates, home-      first day of the semester. Instructors
work assignments, study times and         usually hand out a course outline (syl-
dates.                                    labus) filled with information such as
                                          required texts, course requirements,
Transportation                            reading assignments, papers, proj-
Plan transportation to and from           ects, due dates, instructor office hours
college and plan alternate routes.        and availability.
                                                                                     Check your bill and your financial
Budget Time                               Plan a schedule to include your            aid for the semester and turn in all
Balance time for studying and work-       classes, work, study time, and sleep.      necessary paperwork before the date
ing ... and social activities.                                                       stated. Financial aid awards are sent
                                          Meet Your Instructors                      to your permanent address. It is your
Money                                     Talk to them during their office hours.    responsibility to turn in all necessary
• Parking pass                                                                       paperwork.
• Food                                    Get you Student Body ID Card
• Books & Supplies                        at the student activities office.          Seek Out your instructors during
• Gas money                                                                          their office hours. Ask questions
For the entire semester                   Go through the ADD/DROP                    about material you don’t understand.
                                          procedure if you need to. Check with       See a counselor to find out more
Read Student Email for updates on         your counselor to see what effect          about your curriculum, internship
classes and Financial Aid.                this has on your program and on your       possibilities down the road and for
                                          financial aid.                             advising for the next semester.
College Catalog
Become familiar with your curriculum      Join a club                                Workshops
requirements, college resources, the      See a list of clubs on page 18.            Check out types of workshops offered
financial aid process and college rules                                              on campus during the semester.
and regulations.                          Find Help                                  Examples:
                                          Check out the types of support             • Employment Center
Find a place to study...                  services that are available to you on      • Career Center
at home, at school & and at the           campus. All services provided virtu-       • Student Activities
library                                   ally.
                                          Examples:                                  Stressed Out? Lonely? Frustrated?
                                          • Reading & Writing Center                 Don’t let problems get you down.
                                          • Learning Center                          Go to Health Services to see a
                                          • Computer Lab                             professional to help you through the
                                          • Math Center                              stress or to help process your
                                          • Health Services                          problems. It’s FREE and
                                          • Financial Aid                            CONFIDENTIAL.
                                          • Counseling
                                          • Student Activities
Adapted from Lone Star College
                                          • Lion’s Den Food Pantry                                                         12
IS COLLEGE JUST LIKE HIGH SCHOOL?
I heard that college is just like high school, is that
true?
FALSE. College is harder than high school. Students who
wait to get reminded or get information are not successful.
Ask questions and when things don’t work or don’t make
sense ask for help. Most importantly, you set your own goals
and make plans to achieve them.

How College is Different
TIME
You manage your time. Guiding principle: You are old enough
to take responsibility for what you do, as well as for the        CLASSROOM DO’S AND DON’TS
consequences of your decisions. You will not get a call or an     Whether you are studiously taking notes or sleeping on
email if you don’t attend class.                                  your desk, your presence in a classroom affects those
                                                                  around you. Our classroom etiquette advice will get
SCHEDULE                                                          you good grades in manners -- and maybe your class!
You arrange your own schedule in consultation with your           • Don’t talk while your instructor is lecturing or
counselor. Schedules might seem lighter than they really              other students are sharing ideas in class.
are. Instructors may not formally take roll, but they are still   • Do take notes while your instructor is lecturing.
likely to know whether or not you attend. Class size may          • Don’t sleep in class. Instructors can see every-
vary and may be very small. Some instructors might lock the           thing from the front of the room. Everything.
door when class begins and some may deduct points if you          • Don’t use your phone – at all. Turn the ringer off,
are absent.                                                           and keep your phone put away.
                                                                  • Do arrive to class on time. In fact, you should plan
GRADES                                                                to arrive a couple minutes early in order to find a
Grades may not be provided for all assigned work. Grades on           seat and get settled. During the first couple weeks
tests and major papers often determine most of the course             of the semester, give yourself extra time to find
grade. Extra credit projects cannot, generally speaking, be
                                                                      your classes.
used to raise the grade in a college course. Watch out for
                                                                  • Don’t leave class early without first asking permis-
your first test.
                                                                      sion.
                                                                  • Do the reading (or, if you are really pressed for
First tests are usually “wake-up calls” to let you know what
is expected, but they may also account for a substantial              time, at least skim the reading) before class.
part of your grade. You may be shocked when you get your              Instructors can tell.
grades.                                                           • If you are going to miss a class, do be sure to tell
                                                                      your instructor and your group mates, if applicable.
If you receive notice of low grades, see your counselor and       • If you miss a class, do ask your classmates for a
visit the Learning Resource Center. Guiding Principle: “Re-           copy of their notes or details of what you missed.
sults count.” Although “good-faith effort” is important to the    • Don’t be afraid to ask your instructors about any
Instructor’s willingness to help you achieve good results, it         questions you may have.
will not substitute for results in the grading process.
                                                                                                Adapted from Holy Names University
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CAMPUS COMMUNICATION
Everyone on campus is committed to your full devel-            • Counselors, Staff and Instructors have office hours.
opment as a college student: Instructors, Counselors,            Instructors have their hours listed on the syllabus. Email or
Supervisors, Coaches and more. Regardless of whether             call for an appointment. Their contact information is in the
these individuals are categorized as Faculty or Staff, they      syllabus.
are all Educators. We are here to help you succeed!            • Arrive on time. If you are running late or need to cancel/
                                                                 reschedule, call the Faculty or Staff member.
Below are some tips on how to access the help of Fac-          • Before you send a message to a Faculty or Staff member,
ulty and Staff, and how you can communicate in a way             check your syllabus. Faculty and Staff are here to help you
that will allow you to maintain good relations with them         navigate your way until you get the hang of things.
throughout your college career, and beyond:                    • Don’t wait until last minute to ask for help!

TIPS FOR EMAILING FACULTY AND STAFF
Use your MCC student email address for all college correspondence. This will guarantee that your instructor will receive
your email and that your message will not go into a spam folder. Also, by using your college email account, your instructor
will be able to know immediately who you are, instead of guessing who 1oveh8@unknown.com is. The sample email below
can help guide you as you craft emails in the future.

                                                                                      Include a subject line that briefly
                                                                                       explains the nature of the email.

        Include a salutation.                            Subject: ENGL 1A Writing Assignment
         Dear or Hello Mr. or
       Mrs. So and So (using                             Dear Mr. Ramirez
          their last name) is
       appropriate. Never use                            I had a question regarding the ENGL 1A Writing Assignment that
        “Hey” or “Yo!” Even                              is due next Friday. I was wondering how many references we
              “Hi” is very                               needed to include and how we should cite them?
           informal, and it’s
                                                         Thank you for your help.
       generally better to err
             on the side of                              Sincerely,
        respectful greetings.
                                                         Susie Q.

                  Always end emails by
                  thanking the faculty or
                  staff for their time and
                  close with “Sincere-
                  ly,” or “Regards” and                               Proofread before clicking “send.” Check punctuation,
                  sign with your name.                                spelling, and do not use texting abbreviations.

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STUDENT SUCCESS
     PROGRAMS
CalWORKs                                                         DSP&S
California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to              Disabled Students Programs & Services
Kids Program                                                     Location: AM 176
Location: R2A                                                    Phone: (559) 675-4864 or 675-4115
Office Hours: Monday: 12:00pm - 4:30pm | Wednesday:
                                                                 DSP&S is designed to provide specialized services and
8:00am - 3:00pm | Thursday: 8:00am - 12:30pm | Friday:
                                                                 accommodations that assist students with documented
8:00am - 5:00pm
                                                                 disabilities reach their maximum potential while
Phone: (559) 675-4861
                                                                 achieving their educational goals. Students should contact the
The CalWORKs Program at the Madera Community College             DSP&S office to determine if they qualify for services.
is designed to help cash aid recipients from the counties of
Fresno, Madera, and Tulare earn vocational skills, reach their
education goals, and to help them become gainfully employed
and financially self-sufficient.
Eligibility:
• Receive cash aid from a county social services
     department
• Have children
• Are enrolled in college or want to sign up for college

Dream Resource Center
Location: R-2A (Monday 8-4:00 pm) & AM -161 (Thursday
8-5:00 pm)
Phone: (559) 675-4869
The Dream Resource Center is committed to providing
undocumented students with a welcoming and supportive
environment. We will ensure access and success through
academic counseling and outreach to the community.

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STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS
EOPS                                                             The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Extended Opportunities Programs and Services                     (S.T.E.M.) Program provides specific opportunities for students
Location: R2A Office                                             seeking Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Hours: Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.                    majors. We guide, mentor and motivate students towards the
Phone: (559) 675-4867                                            successful completion of post-secondary education. In addition,
The EOPS program provides comprehensive support services to      we assist students successfully transfer to a CSU or UC campus.
first generation college students who come from low-income       S.T.E.M. is a free federal TRIO program that serves students who
and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. These support       are first generation, low-income, or have a disability.
services are provided to assist students in completing their
educational goals.                                               TRiO - SSS
Eligibility:                                                     Student Support Services
• Be a resident of California and/or have AB 540 status          Location: R2A
• Qualify to receive a Promise Grant (fee waiver) A or B         Office Hours: Call to schedule an appointment
• Completed less than 30 college units                           Phone: (559) 675-4800
• Enrolled in at least 12 units                                  Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRiO
• And meet one of the following EOPS criteria:                   program that serves college students who are first generation
      - Below minimum level degree-applicable English or Math    college students, are low-income, or have a disability. The
      - Did not graduate from high school or receive GED         program provides academic support and guidance to help
      - Graduated from high school with a GPA below 2.5          students meet their educational goals.
      - Previously enrolled in remedial education                Eligibility:
      - First-generation college student                         • Be a U.S. citizen, or permanent resident, or meet residency
      - Emancipated or former foster youth                            requirements to receive federal student financial aid
      - Non-native English speaker                               • Be enrolled at Madera Community College in an AA/AS or
                                                                      certificate program or plan to transfer to a four year school
NextUp                                                                (CSU/UC)
Location: R2A                                                    • Be enrolled full time and in good academic standing (2.0
Office Hours: Call to schedule an appointment                         GPA)
Phone: (559) 675-4791                                            • Have not completed more than 50 units
NextUp is a component of EOPS. It offers a case-management       • One or more of the following apply:
approach to providing expanded support services to eligible        - From a low income family and/or
current and former foster youth who are students within            - Parent/guardian did not graduate from a 4-year college
California’s community college system.                               and/or
Eligibility                                                        - Have a disability
• Be considered a California Foster Youth or Ward of the
     Court between the ages of 16 and 26 years old.*             Veteran Services
• Be enrolled in 9 or more units during your first semester in   Location: AM 168
     the program                                                 Office Hours: Call to schedule an appointment
• Be receiving EOPS services.                                    Phone: (559) 675-4848
• Not older than 25 at the beginning of the academic year        MCC understands that veterans, military members, and their
                                                                 families have unique needs and is dedicated to assisting this
S.T.E.M.                                                         special population adjust to the rigors of community college
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math                        and support their academic success. We encourage current or
Location: R4A                                                    prospective students who are veterans, military members or
Office Hours: Call to schedule an appointment                    family members to contact Veteran Services for assistance and/
Phone: (559) 675-4800                                            or to answer any questions.

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FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FIRST
GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT?                         ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE CULTURE
                                                    What is culture shock?
                                                    Culture shock is “a sense of confusion and uncertainty, some-
                                                    times with feelings of anxiety that may affect people exposed to
                                                    an alien culture or environment without adequate preparation,”
First generation                                    according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
To be a first generation college student means
you are the first in your immediate family to       How does culture shock affect first generation college
attend college. It also means your parents might    students?
have some college experience but do not have        During the first few months of college, many first-generation
degrees from a four-year college or university.     college students feel the tension of entering a new territory,
If your grandparents, aunts/uncles and even         and their parents are not able to relate because they have never
siblings have degrees, you still qualify as first   experienced college culture. Also, first generation college stu-
generation.                                         dents must surmount the challenge of connecting with peers who
                                                    seemed to have come from a different world. All of these cultural
First generation college students are               tensions may be one reason that almost one-fourth of first-genera-
incredibly diverse.                                 tion students who enter four-year colleges in United States do not
Some of you are from low-income households.         return for a second year.
Some of you are students of color or children
of immigrant populations, and some of you are       Signs that you may be experiencing culture shock:
working-class white students. What each of          • Loneliness
you has in common is that you will be the first     • Social withdrawal
in your families to learn how to navigate the       • Irritability
college experience. As a first-generation college   • Depression
student, you tend to be highly motivated with a     What can you do to combat culture shock?
strong work ethic. You are flexible and may see     A sure way to overcome culture shock is to make a decision to
yourself from an intercultural perspective: one     step out of your comfort zone. Building community will have to
foot in one culture (home) and the other foot in    be a priority and reaching out to people will have to become the
another culture (college).                          norm. Culture shock is minimized as you engage in, and take own-
You are a family ambassador and an                  ership over your new environment. It is important to intentionally
academic pioneer navigating two worlds.             cultivate the confidence that you have earned the right to attend
As an academic pioneer, it is important to          college, and that you have something meaningful to contribute to
embrace college as a “transformational experi-      your new community.
ence” with the opportunity to expand your hori-     Not sure where to start?
zons through community involvement, academic        Join student activities and organizations to meet new people and
clubs, professional organizations, and study        take advantage of campus resources. Seek a staff, peer, or faculty
abroad. These kinds of experiences are the very     mentor. Volunteer for an organization that you share the same
high-engagement activities that can enhance         values with through Student Activities.
your on-campus success and make you a stron-
ger candidate for future opportunities.                                                     Adapted from Holy Names University

Adapted from Holy Names University

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INVOLVEMENT
  & LEADERSHIP
LION’S DEN FOOD PANTRY                                          Madera Active Clubs/Organizations
Location: R1B                                                   • Ag Club
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00am to 2:00pm                      • Associated student government
                                                                • American Sign Language
The Lion’s Den Food Pantry offers students FREE non-
                                                                • Aztlan
perishable food items, personal toiletries, fresh produce,
                                                                • Black Student Union
vegetables, and school supplies. This is made possible
                                                                • Building blocks
through donations and a collaboration with the Madera
                                                                • Chess Club
County Food Bank.
                                                                • Disable Students Program Services
STUDENT ACTIVITIES                                              • Honors Club
Location: R7A                                                   • Mediums of Visual Arts
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.                     • Nursing Program
Phone: (559) 675-4809                                           • Our Story (History) Club

The Office of Student Activities at Madera Community            ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT (ASG)
College offers students the opportunity to participate in       Location: R7A
student government, student clubs and organizations,            Phone: (559) 675-4865, ext. 4865
campus activities, and social and cultural events.              The Associated Student Government (ASG) participates
Participation in campus life has been shown to have             in the governing of the college community through its
a positive impact on student success and leadership             legislative body, the Student Senate. The Senate is
development.                                                    composed of the student body president, vice president,
                                                                treasurer, ICC chair, student trustee and 12 senators. The
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS                                         legislative power of the Associated Students is vested in
Phone: (559) 675-4809                                           an executive senate whose members are elected by the
The college’s many clubs and organizations provide              student body. This senate is composed of student body
opportunities for personal development, leadership training,    officers and student representatives. Officers must meet
and enrichment of college life. The various organizations       the grade requirements as stated in the constitution. The
include service organizations, religious affiliations,          Student Senate meets weekly in R7A. All interested persons
professional interests, athletics, and other special interest   are encouraged to attend. For further information, please
clubs. New clubs are formed to meet the needs and special       contact the Student Activities Office.
interests of students. For information on how to start a
campus club and/or a current list of campus organizations,
stop by the Student Activities Office.                                                                                  18
MON—FRI
                                          Route 3 College                                                               7AM - 5PM
                                           SOUTHBOUND                                  COLLEGE ROUTE STOPS INCLUDE:
                                           Departs from Walgreens at
                                                                                        a. Walgreens                 There is a one-time morning
                                                                                        b. Schnoor and National      connection express from the
                                           15 minutes past every hour.

     BUSES, CARS & PARKINGNORTHBOUND
                                                                                        c. P Street (Transfer Point) Pan Am Center at 7am.
                                                                                        d. Madera High South Campus Transfer at P Street to get to
                                                                                        e. Madera Community College
                                                                                                                     the College. The rest of the
                                                            Departs from MCCC at 47                                  day, get on a Route 1 bus and
                                                                                           Center
                                                            minutes past every hour.                                 transfer at P Street.

MADERA METRO
(559) 661-RIDE (7433) for
more information, tickets, or a
monthly pass
College Route Express
(Subject to Change)
The Madera Metro provides
scheduled bus service to
Madera Community College
with fares as low as $.75 each
way. The service runs Mon-
day-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Southbound bus departs
from Walgreens (on Howard
Rd)s at 15 minutes past every
hour and the Northbound bus
departs from MCCC at 47 min-
utes past every hour. College
Route stops include Walgreens,
Schnoor and National, P Street
(transfer point), Madera High
School, and Madera Communi-
ty College.

SCCCD PARKING PERMITS
Location: Bookstore (TM-41)
Phone: (559) 675-4837
Monday-Thursday  7:45a.m. to 6:00p.m.  •  Friday 7:45a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Parking permits are required to park on campus. Daily, semester, or annual permits can be purchased. Daily permits are
available from dispensers found throughout the parking lots. Fall permit $30.50, Summer permit $20.50, Spring permit
$30.50
• Fall permits are available for sale starting July 1
• Spring permits are available for sale starting December 1
• Summer permits are available for sale starting May 1
Avoid parking tickets, parking is always enforced in:
• Handicap Parking
• Metered Parking
• Yellow - Staff Parking

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                                                                                                                                  Counselors, Library, Financial Aid, Admissions & Records
                                                                           R6
                                                                     R5
                                                        R4                                             CAT      AV-1              Academic Village One:
                                                                               R7                                                 Restrooms, Chemistry/Biology Labs
                                               R3
                                                                                                                R-1A              Reading & Writing Center
                                                R2                        TM                                    Between R-1A/1B   Food Pantry
                                                                                                                R-1B              Learning Center
                                                         R1                                             PH      R-2A              Faculty Offices, CalWORKs Counselor, EOPS
                                                                                                                R-4B, C, D & E    Classrooms - RN
                                                                                                                R-6               Restroom
                                                                                                                R-6B              Health Center (Nurse)
                                                                                                                R-6C              Child Development Lab School

                                                                                    Park
                                                                                                                R-7A              LVN Classroom
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                                                        AM                                                      CAM               Center for Advanced Manufacturing

                                         AV1                                                                    CAT               Center for Agriculture and Technology

                                                                                                                TM-II             Restroom
                                                                                                                TM-21             Cafeteria
                                                                                                                TM-41             Bookstore (enter inside Cafeteria)

                                                                                                                PH                Power House

              To Highway 99                                                         Avenue 12
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COLLEGE
  RELATIONS & OUTREACH
                                                                                   WHO WE ARE:
            College Relations & Outreach is at the core of all campus-wide outreach and student success efforts
           at Madera Community College. We provide outreach and recruitment to local feeder high schools and
alternative education schools in Fresno and Madera Counties. The program also serves students in selected high schools in
 Tulare and Kings counties. In addition, staff regularly visit high school campuses, provide campus tours, assist prospective
   students with college planning, admissions and registration, and maintain communication with prospective students.

            College Relations & Outreach also participates in many community events including street fairs, local
  festivals, college and career nights, and many other activities. The program also coordinates several on-campus events
                    designed to provide community members and students information about the college’s
                      programs, services and activities and to increase access for diverse populations.

                                                                                 COME VISIT US!
                                        Interested in a tour? Call or email one of our campuses to set up a tour.

                                             Phone: 559.675.4839  •  Email: mc.outreach@scccd.edu
                                                             https://www.maderacollege.edu/preview

                                                                                               COMMUNITY
                                                                                                COLLEGE
       Madera Community College complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability,
    sexual orientation, religion or age. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Harassment of
   any employee/student with regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age is strictly prohibited. Limited English speaking skills will not be a
   barrier at Madera Community College or Madera Community College at Oakhurst to participation in Vocational Education programs. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance
                                              procedures may be directed to the college’s Title IX Officer and/or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator.
                                    MCCC/OCCC Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator • 30277 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93638 • 559.675-4800
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