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Moraine Valley is committed to an “open door” admission policy and admits all high school graduates or diploma recipients who demonstrate an ability to benefit from one of its programs. The college has a rolling admissions process, which means prospective students may apply at any time and can begin classes during any semester.

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Complete Your Next Steps

After submitting your application, Moraine Valley will create your student account and provide instructions for accessing MVConnect, the college’s student portal. Through MVConnect, you can register for classes, explore degree and certificate pathways, access important student resources, view announcements and stay connected to campus services.

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Transfer Programs

Save money and complete your gen-ed requirements before transferring to a four-year college or university. Earn an A.A., A.S., A.F.A. or A.E.S. degree and move on with junior standing.

Certificate Programs

Career and certificate programs are designed to help you enter the workforce quickly or build new skills to advance in your current career.

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You can now view and register for summer semester course options!

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Seat Availability in Real-Time

For an up-to-the-moment list of available classes and seat availability, use “Search for Sections” in the registration portal.

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Credit for Prior Learning

Please review the different ways Moraine Valley assists students in obtaining college credit for knowledge and skills attained outside of the classroom.

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Student Types

Requirements vary based on your student type. Select your student type below for detailed, step-by-step enrollment instructions.

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Get help paying for college by completing youe Federal Applicationf for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and connecting Moraine Valley’s school code (School Code: 007692).

Have questions about paying for college? Visit the Financial Aid to learn about available aid programs, application requirements and important deadlines. Financial Aid staff are available remotely Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (708) 974-5726 or financialaid@morainevalley.edu.

Take the placement test or submit ACT/SAT test results to Records Office to complete the next step in enrollment.

Check the test exempt list before scheduling your placement test.

Placement testing is offered year-round Monday through Saturday by appointment. Call (708) 974-5309 to schedule.

Appointments are available Monday –  Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Placement tests typically require 2.5 hours to complete.

For more information contact the Testing Center at (708) 974-5309 or testingservices@morainevalley.edu.

You can submit your official  ACT/SAT, (sealed) high school transcript or High School Equivalency Certificate electronically. Please send them to transcripts@morainevalley.edu. 

If you have taken college courses at another institution and would like to transfer to Moraine Valley, you must additionally have your official transcripts from college(s) previously attended and transcript evaluation request form sent to transcripts@morainevalley.edu.

If you need assistance please contact 708-974-5730.

Complete New Student Orientation. This mandatory Orientation includes an online module (Part I) and on-campus or phone call session (Part II). Part I presents key policies and student resources, and Part II allows you to select and register for your classes.

Register for courses and make payment using MVConnect or by calling (708) 974-2110.

Within an hour of submitting your completed application, you can contact the Help Desk at (708) 608-4357 to get your Moraine Valley username and password.

These credentials will give you access to your student email and the student portal, called MVConnect. You also will receive a welcome letter in the mail in a few days that includes your MVConnect username and password.

Once you have your username and password, follow these steps to find classes:

  • Log into MVConnect
  • Select “Registration” from the Self-Service Menu
  • Search and/or Register for Sections based on the current academic term and at least one other criterion, like subject, location, instructor, and more. To make sure you are getting responses for the semester you want, choose from the Term drop-down menu
  • Select and submit the courses you want to register for and follow the instructions provided for completing your registration and making payments on your account

If you need help planning your schedule and degree or certificate path, use the Student Planning tool, or visit Academic Advising, located in Building S, Room S201.

After you have registered for your classes, it is time to pay your tuition. There are several ways to do this, including paying in-person with cash, credit card, check or money order by going to the Cashier’s Office in Building S, Room S105, on the main campus in Palos Hills.

Cashier’s Office Hours

Monday and Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Please note: Summer hours vary

By Phone

You can also pay over the phone with a credit card by calling (708) 974-2110.

Online

Pay with a credit card via MVConnect.

  1. Enter your password
  2. Click the Self-Service Menu
  3. Click on the Students
  4. Under Students, click on Student Account Information
  5. Click on Make a Payment
  6. Click on Pay on My Account

If you need further assistance through the application, registration and payment processes, please contact Admissions at (708) 974-5355.

A returning student is any individual who has not been enrolled at Moraine Valley for at least two years (six semesters). Returning students must be readmitted to the college. If it has been more than six semesters since you last attended Moraine Valley, contact the Registration Office (Room S103) at (708) 974-2110 to update your account.

If it has been more than six semesters since you last attended Moraine Valley, contact the Registration Office (Room S103) at (708) 974-2110 to update your account.

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal, state, and institutional aid.  Moraine Valley School Code: 007692

Provide an official high school transcript or High School Equivalency Certificate to the Records Office (Room S111) if not already on file.
Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended, along with a transcript evaluation request form, to the Records Office.

Visit the Academic Advising Center (Room S201) for assistance with course selection.
For more information, visit morainevalley.edu/academicadvising.
Depending on your records on file you may need to complete placement testing.

Register for courses and make payment through MVConnect, by visiting the Registration Office (Room S103), or by calling (708) 974-2110.

After you have registered for your classes, it is time to pay your tuition. There are several ways to do this, including paying in-person with cash, credit card, check or money order by going to the Cashier’s Office in Building S, Room S105, on the main campus in Palos Hills.

Cashier’s Office Hours

Monday and Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Please note: Summer hours vary

By Phone

You can also pay over the phone with a credit card by calling (708) 974-2110.

Online

Pay with a credit card via MVConnect.

  1. Enter your password
  2. Click the Self-Service Menu
  3. Click on the Students
  4. Under Students, click on Student Account Information
  5. Click on Make a Payment
  6. Click on Pay on My Account

If you need further assistance through the application, registration and payment processes, please contact Admissions at (708) 974-5355.

Students at Large are students who take credit courses without seeking a degree or certificate from Moraine Valley. This option is ideal for those looking to gain new skills, earn transfer credit or explore a subject of interest.

For admission instructions, please visit our International Student application steps page. 

Visit the Academic Advising Center (Room S201) for assistance with course selection.
You can start the academic advising process by completing and submitting the Academic Advising Service Request form.
Depending on your records on file you may need to complete placement testing.

You can register for courses and make payment using MVConnect, visiting Registration (Room S103), or by calling Registration at 708-974-2110.
If you need further assistance through the application, registration and payment processes, please contact Admissions at (708) 974-5355.

If you are a student who attends another college or university, but you’ve chosen to come to Moraine Valley for a few credit courses, you are considered a visiting university student. To enroll in a credit course at Moraine Valley, follow these steps:

Step one to admission is to complete an admission application.

You can start the academic advising process by completing and submitting the Academic Advising Service Request form.

You can register for courses and make payment using MVConnect, visiting Registration (Room S103), or by calling Registration at 708-974-2110.

If you need further assistance through the application, registration and payment processes, please contact Admissions at (708) 974-5355.

After you have registered for your classes, it is time to pay your tuition. There are several ways to do this, including paying in-person with cash, credit card, check or money order by going to the Cashier’s Office in Building S, Room S105, on the main campus in Palos Hills.

Cashier’s Office Hours

Monday and Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Please note: Summer hours vary

By Phone

You can also pay over the phone with a credit card by calling (708) 974-2110.

Online

Pay with a credit card via MVConnect.

Click on Pay on My Account
Enter your password
Click the Self-Service Menu
Click on the Students
Under Students, click on Student Account Information
Click on Make a Payment


If you need further assistance through the application, registration and payment processes, please contact Admissions at (708) 974-5355.

Step one to admission is to complete an admission application.

Apply for Veteran Educational Benefits and select Moraine Valley Community College as your school.

Apply for Veteran Educational Benefits and select Moraine Valley Community College as your school.

Get help paying for college by completing youe Federal Applicationf for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and connecting Moraine Valley’s school code (School Code: 007692).

Have questions about paying for college? Visit the Financial Aid to learn about available aid programs, application requirements and important deadlines. Financial Aid staff are available remotely Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (708) 974-5726 or financialaid@morainevalley.edu.

Take the placement test or submit ACT/SAT test results to Records Office to complete the next step in enrollment.

Check the test exempt list before scheduling your placement test.

Placement testing is offered year-round Monday through Saturday by appointment. Call (708) 974-5309 to schedule.

Appointments are available Monday –  Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Placement tests typically require 2.5 hours to complete.

For more information contact the Testing Center at (708) 974-5309 or testingservices@morainevalley.edu.

Send your official high school transcript, High School Equivalency Certificate, and any college transcripts electronically to transcripts@morainevalley.edu.
If you have taken college courses at another institution and would like to transfer to Moraine Valley, you must additionally have your official transcripts from college(s) previously attended and transcript evaluation request form sent to transcripts@morainevalley.edu.

Veteran and active-duty military students should also submit electronically to: Veterans@morainevalley.edu
A copy of their DD214 (if applicable)
Official military transcripts for evaluation of potential transfer credit
Military transcripts may help you receive credit for military training and experience, potentially saving you time and money toward your degree or certificate.


If you need assistance please contact 708-974-5730.

First time GI Bill benefit users will need to complete a mandatory Veterans Orientation.
Online orientation takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. There will be a final quiz to complete after the last section. You can schedule your orientation by emailing Veterans@morainevalley.edu.

For additional information, visit the Veteran Services page. 

Visit the Academic Advising Center (Room S201) for assistance with course selection. Continuing students who have attended a Veterans Orientation session must meet with an academic advisor each semester prior to registering. The academic advisors will assist with course selections prior to registration.

You can start the academic advising process by completing and submitting the Academic Advising Service Request form.
Depending on your records on file you may need to complete placement testing.

You can register for courses and make payment using MVConnect, visiting Registration (Room S103), or by calling Registration at 708-974-2110.

If you need further assistance through the application, registration and payment processes, please contact Admissions at (708) 974-5355.

After you have registered for your classes, it is time to pay your tuition. There are several ways to do this, including paying in-person with cash, credit card, check or money order by going to the Cashier’s Office in Building S, Room S105, on the main campus in Palos Hills.

Cashier’s Office Hours

Monday and Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Please note: Summer hours vary

By Phone

You can also pay over the phone with a credit card by calling (708) 974-2110.

Online

Pay with a credit card via MVConnect.

Click on Pay on My Account
Enter your password
Click the Self-Service Menu
Click on the Students
Under Students, click on Student Account Information
Click on Make a Payment


If you need further assistance through the application, registration and payment processes, please contact Admissions at (708) 974-5355.

For admission instructions, please visit our International Student application steps page. 

Hours & Appointments

Admissions Office Hours

  • Monday-Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday- Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration can be contacted at (708) 974-2110 or registration@morainevalley.edu.

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