Counseling and Advising

www.muskegoncc.edu/counseling

Please make an appointment to see a counselor in your field of study at least once a semester.

Make an Appointment 1 of 3 ways: Through MyMCC, Stopping into Room 1050 or Calling (231) 777-0362

Walk-In-CounselingMonday & Thursday: 1:00pm-6:00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 1:00pm-4:00pm

(NOT for help in planning classes.)

AppointmentsMonday & Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm

Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30am-3:30pm Friday 9:30am-3:30pm

- Schedule in Advance - ½ hour appointments -(Please schedule 2 back to back appointments for a Financial Aid Appeal or a MI Works Cost Estimate.)

Arts, Humanities & Communication

Art, Advertising & Public Relations, Broadcasting, Communications, Dance,

English, Film & Video Production, Humanities, Journalism, Languages,

Music, Philosophy, Theater

Counselor: Seth York

Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology

Alternate & Renewable Energy, Architecture, Automotive, Aviation, Biomedical Engineering, Computer

Aided Design, Electronics, Engineering, Industrial, Machining, Manufacturing,

Materials, Welding

Counselor: Lisa Ribbe

Health Services

Athletic Training, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Diagnostic Medical

Sonography, Dietetics, Health Support Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical

Lab Technician, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy,

Physician, Physician Assistant, Radiological Technology, Radiation

Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Speech &

Audiology, Veterinary

Counselor: Sylvia Hayes

Math and Science

Agriculture, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Conservation,

Environmental Science, Fisheries, Geography, Geology, Mathematics,

Physical Science, Physics, Forestry and Wildlife, Zoology

Counselor: Seth York

Human Services

Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Education (Early

Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special

Education), Economics, History, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Social

Work, Sociology, Recreation

Counselor: George Sharp

Business & Information Technology

Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business, Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking,

Entrepreneurial Studies, Digital Game Design, Graphic Design, Management,

Marketing, Web Design & Development

Counselor: Trefny ChelesvigPATH

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Summer hours will vary. Please check www.muskegoncc.edu/counseling

- Limited to 15 minutes-- For urgent concerns -

Degrees or certificates that can be completed at MCC are bolded.

How Can Counseling & Advising Help?

Academic Counseling – MAP out an educational path to achieve your goals.

Financial Aid Academic Plan – Counselors help keep you educated on your Financial Aid eligibility.

In order to remain eligible for Financial Aid students need to:

1) Maintain a 2.0 GPA

2) Complete at least 2/3 of credits attempted with a passing grade

3) Attempt to take no more than 150% of required classes in the program

(NOTE: Attempted classes includes dropped courses and classes taken without a passing grade.)

If you become ineligible for Financial Aid, a counselor may help you put together a Financial Aid Academic Plan to

submit with a letter of appeal to the Financial Aid Appeal Committee.

Transfer College Information - Counselors will advise students regarding appropriate classes to take at MCC to assist

with a smooth transfer to their college/university of choice.

Online Advising – Questions may be submitted to counselors online: http://www.muskegoncc.edu/onlineadvising

Personal Counseling – All MCC counselors are Licensed Professional Counselors or Limited Licensed Professional

Counselors who can provide short term personal counseling services and provide referral resources for long-term

counseling resources.

How Can You Help Yourself?

College Catalog – You are responsible for knowing the College guidelines, as well as the MCC degree and certificate

requirements. Catalogs are available online and at the Welcome Center.

You will also want to be familiar with Student Financial Deadlines:

https://www.muskegoncc.edu/registration/registration-important-dates/

Schedule Classes – You register your classes - once you know the classes you wish to take, log into your MyMCC and

click on the student planning icon then click student planning then Plan Your Degree and Register for Classes.

COMMUNICATE! - Keep in communication with your instructors and counselors! Utilize instructor office hours! We

understand that life happens, give us an opportunity to help you!

Additional Services at MCC

Counselors work closely with many support services across campus to help with student success.

Disability Support Services – Assistance is provided to all qualified students with documented disabilities, whether

they are physical, psychological or educational. http://www.muskegoncc.edu/disability-support-services/

NOTE: Tonia Lans is a counselor dedicated for students who work with Disability Support Services.

Tutoring –MCC offers tutoring services for many classes. http://www.muskegoncc.edu/tutoring-center/

College Success Center – Counselors may refer you to the College Success Center, which offers help with test taking

strategies and support for developmental courses. http://www.muskegoncc.edu/college-success-center/

Writing Center – Located in the College Success Center - you may seek help for any writing assignment at MCC.

http://www.muskegoncc.edu/college-success-center/writing-center/

Career Services - The Career Services Office is here to help with your employment needs while you are enrolled and

after you graduate. http://www.muskegoncc.edu/career/

Transfer Guides – Some Michigan colleges and universities have put together transfer guides which give details

about the classes you may take at MCC to transfer into specific majors.

http://www.muskegoncc.edu/transferservices/

Jayhawk Hub - The Jayhawk Hub provides a food pantry, community support services, and student trainings.

https://www.muskegoncc.edu/news-and-events/mcc-opens-jayhawk-hub-to-provide-student-services/