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Guide to Getting Started

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• International Student Process

Have an official copy of your transcripts sent to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s Student Services Department at studentservices@montcalm.edu or by mail to 2800 College Drive, Sidney, MI 48885.

• High School and Other Transcripts: You must contact your high schools and all previously attended colleges to arrange for official transcripts. You may transfer courses to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ from other accredited institutions. VisitÌýTransfer Into ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½Ìýfor specific guidelines.
• GED (General Education Development Test): If you have received your GED, please visit to send ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ a copy of your transcript.
• Home School: Home Schooled Students must submit a Self Declaration form along with a high school transcript.
• Career Center: VisitÌýCareer Center ArticulationsÌýfor specific articulation information for area high schools and career centers.
• AP and CLEP: ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ gives credit forÌýAdvanced Placement (AP)Ìýclasses andÌýCollege Level Exam Program tests (CLEP)Ìýwhen required test scores are demonstrated. Official test score transcripts should be sent to the attention of the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Registrar Office at 2800 College Dr. Sidney, MI 48885.​

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

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• Federal Financial Aid:ÌýYou need to complete the
• ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Foundation Scholarships: View the many ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Foundation scholarships available for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students.
• Other Sources of Financial Aid:ÌýLearn about other funding options including Michigan Reconnect and Workforce DevelopmentÌýscholarships and grants.
• Military Tuition Assistance (TA): Active military students can view Tuition Assistance to learn more about using TA benefits for course enrollment at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.
• Payment Plan: Call or email the business office at 989-328-1204 or busoff@montcalm.edu if you want to learn more about our monthly payment plan options.

For further assistance, visit the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Financial Aid office onlineÌýor in-person on ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s Sidney campus.

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

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Your ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ email address is your username. TheÌýpersonal email address and phone number you included in your application will be used for verification.

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

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Watch our step-by-step videos to learn more about accessing and navigating your ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ student account. Videos include:

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• Intro to Student Technology
• First Time Login and Multi-Factor Authentication
• Accessing your ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ email
• What's available in the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Login area
• Canvas for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students
• Accessing your MyÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ account

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

Assessment ensures that you start in courses you will be successful in. Assessment results do not impact your ability to enroll at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.ÌýAn ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ counselor/advisor can assist you with course selection after completion/submission of assessment scores.

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Academic Placement

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Academic placement is required for new students who are pursuing a program of study at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ offers Guided Self-Placement where students complete a self-evaluation in reading, writing, and math on their own and will receive feedback to make a responsible choice about class placements. Students exempt from Guided Self-Placement are those who have earned an associate degree or higher, have completed or transferred in both college level English AND math, are age 60 or older, or audit classes.

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Students may access the placements here:

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

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

Visit Orientation | ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½Ìýtoday to reserve your spot!

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

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