Getting Started

Whether you're a full- or part-time student, in just a few simple steps, you can be registered for classes and on your way to an exciting academic career at Moraine Valley Community College.

New Full-Time Students
(12 or more credit hours during fall/spring, 6 or more credit hours during summer)

1. Fill out admission form.
   You may fill out the admission form online, call (708) 974-2110 or visit the Admissions Office in the Student Services Center (Building S), Room S101.
    

2. Submit transcripts.
   You must submit an official high school transcript. If you graduated from high school or passed the GED test less than five years ago and have completed fewer than 15 hours of college credit, submit either an official high school transcript that includes your final grades and graduation date or the results of your GED test.
   
   Each high school or college must mail the transcripts to Records Department, S111, Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465-2478.
    

3. Take placement tests.
   All new full-time students are required to take Math, English and Reading Placement exams. Take placement exam or submit appropriate ACT scores (if applicable). The student does not need to take the placement exam (COMPASS) if the student scored a minimum of 20 in the English, Math and Reading sections on the ACT. Scores must be submitted to the New Student Retention Office, Student Services Center, (Building S), Room S216. It is the student's responsibility to go to the Moraine Valley walk-in Testing Center, located in Building B, Room B101. Students will receive test results immediately after taking the exam. Call the Testing Center at (708) 974-5309 for current testing hours. No appointment necessary. There is an $8 fee, which is added to your tuition bill. Placement Test Exemptions
   
   It is recommended students review www.act.org/compass to prepare for the placement exam. In addition, there is a COMPASS study guide at the circulation desk in the library (Building L) and in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (Student Services Center, Building S, S201). The placement exam can be taken twice before registration for classes.
    

4. Attend orientation.
   Orientation is mandatory for all new, full-time students. Students cannot register until they have attended orientation. At orientation, students will review their placement test results, as well as receive information on programs and services, educational planning assistance and class scheduling.
    

5. Register for classes.
   Registration for your first semester classes will occur during orientation.

Additional steps to ensure success at Moraine Valley

New Part-Time Students
(11 credit hours or less during fall/spring, 5 or less during summer)

1. Fill out admission form.
   You may fill out the admission form online, call (708) 974-2110 or visit the Admissions Office in the Student Services Center (Building S), Room S101. You must submit an official high school transcript.
    

2. Take placement tests. 
   You must complete placement tests in reading and writing before registering for composition (COM-090 or COM-101) or before registering for your 12th credit hour. You must complete a math placement test* before registering for any math course above MTH-090. Placement Test Exemptions
    

3. Attend an optional new student information session. 
   This session will provide you with information regarding Moraine Valley's programs and services, along with course selection assistance.
    

4. Register for classes. 
   There are three ways to register:

   • By phone—Call (708) 974-2110.

   • In person—Visit the Registration Office in Building S, Room S103.

   • Online—Register for classes online.

Additional steps to ensure success at Moraine Valley

Currently Enrolled Students
As a returning student, you have the option of choosing one of three ways to register for classes.

• By phone—Call (708) 974-2110.

• In person—Visit the Registration Office in Building S, Room S103.

• Online—Register for classes online.

You must pay all tuition and fees for the previous semester before you may register for the next semester.

Additional steps to ensure success at Moraine Valley

Placement Test Exemptions

Previously Earned College Credit
If you've previously earned college credit, you may be exempt from some or all of the placement tests. Just submit a college transcript or grade report showing a "C" or better in a college-level (101 or higher) English composition/rhetoric course and/or mathematics course to the Office of New Student Retention or Academic Advising in the Student Services Center (Building S).

ACT Scores
An ACT score of 20 or above in English, reading and mathematics may be used in place of some, or all of the placement tests. To be considered for an exemption, full-time students must take their results to the Office of New Student Retention. Part-time students need to present them to an academic advisor.

• A score of 20 or above in English and reading exempts you from the English/reading placement test.
• A score of 20 or above in mathematics exempts you from the mathematics placement test.

Additional steps to ensure success at Moraine Valley

Apply for financial assistance.
If you need financial assistance, stop by the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services Center, (Building S), Room S107, or call (708) 974-5726. Assistance includes grants, loans, work study and student employment, scholarships and more. Meet with a financial aid staff member to determine your eligibility.

Order textbooks.
You can purchase your textbooks and school supplies at the Bookstore located in Building D. Bring along your class schedule and school ID. You also can check which books you need, get prices and order your books online.

Obtain a student ID.
All students at Moraine Valley who are taking credit courses are required to have a photo ID. Bring your current class schedule and a picture ID (such as a driver's license, state ID or high school ID) to the Student Services Center, Building S, S100 near Admissions. You will receive your ID immediately.

Important Phone Numbers and Web Links
Academic Advising (708) 974-5721
Admissions (708) 974-5355
Campus Map
Center for Disability Services (708) 974-5711
Counseling/Career Development (708) 974-5722
Financial Aid (708) 974-5726
Photo ID (708) 974-5620
Records (708) 974-5730
Registration (708) 974-2110
Testing Center (708) 974-5249