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WELCOME TO
MADERA
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE

                    COMMUNITY
NEW STUDENT GUIDE    COLLEGE
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLE GE
WELCOME TO
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE,
HOME OF THE MOUNTAIN LIONS!
As the only college in Madera County (and with a campus in Oakhurst), we are proud to serve the Central Valley region. Our
commitment is to the community and to your success.

At the age of four, I migrated from Mexico to the United States and immediately
started working in the fields. I worked as a migrant farm worker until I started
college. My parents left school during their elementary school years to work
the fields, but my mom always talked to me about the importance of getting an
education. And my dad taught me the value of hard work.

The youngest of seven children, I watched some of my siblings go to college.
They paved the way for me. If you are the first in your family to go to college,
don’t ever underestimate the power of the example you are setting for those
around you!

During college, I sometimes felt like I did not belong. Many of my professors
did not look like me. It didn’t feel like there was a place for me. We at Madera
Community College want each student we serve to feel welcomed and validated.

I know my story may not be your story, but my own lived experience is what drives me to create a college where all students
are supported – where everyone can succeed and has a voice. Let us know your goals. Tell us your story. We want to walk
with you every step of the way.

In closing, I want to extend a warm welcome on behalf of all the faculty, staff members and current students. At Madera
Community College, there is a place for you. We look forward to being part of your college journey.

Go Mountain Lions!

Sincerely,                                                                                      COMMUNITY
Ángel Reyna, President                                                                           COLLEGE
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WELCOME TO - COMMUNITY COLLE GE
CONTENTS

Academic Calendar............................................ 1
Steps to Enrollment........................................... 2
Academic Terms You Need to Know.................. 2
My Portal Login Instructions.............................. 3
Student Email Login Instructions....................... 3
Online Orientation Login Instructions................ 3
                                                                          HELPFUL CONTACTS
Steps to Financial Aid........................................ 4          Main Line: 559-675-4800
Student Success Programs............................. 5-6
                                                                          Admissions & Records         EOP&S/NextUp/CARE
Registration........................................................ 7    559-675-4848                 559-675-4042
WebAdvisor Guide Sheet................................... 8               Business Office              Financial Aid &
                                                                          559-675-4848
Guided Pathways............................................... 9                                       Scholarships
                                                                          Bookstore                    559-675-4849
Course Abbreviations....................................... 10            559-675-4860
                                                                          Cafeteria                    Health Services
Waitlists........................................................... 11                                559-675-4759
                                                                          559-675-4850
General Education Requirements for the                                    CalWORKs                     Help Desk
                                                                          559-675-4840                 559-499-6072
Associate Degree............................................. 12
                                                                          Career, Transfer &           1.844.887.2223
California State University                                               Employment Center
                                                                          559-675-4882                 Library
General Education............................................ 13
                                                                          Child Development Center     559-675-4835
Intersegmental General Education                                          559-675-4808                 NextUP
Transfer Curricula (IGETC)................................ 14             College Activities           559-675-4800 ext. 4791
                                                                          559-675-4809
Tips for Success............................................... 15                                     Reading & Writing Center
                                                                          Counseling
                                                                          559-675-4141                 559-675-4846
First Things First............................................... 16
                                                                          Disabled Students            TRiO/SSS
Campus Communication.................................. 17
                                                                          Programs & Services          559-675-4800 ext. 4862
Involvement & Leadership............................... 18
                                                                          559-675-4897                 Academic Success
Buses, Cars, & Parking..................................... 19                                         Centers
                                                                          District Police
Campus Map........................... Inside Back Cover                   559-244-5911/559- 244-6104   559-675-4800 ext. 4789
                                                                          Non Emergency                Veterans Services
For Madera Community College at                                           Dream Resource Center        559-675-4118
Oakhurst, call 559-683-3940                                               559-675-4869
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ACADEMIC
       CALENDAR
    FALL SEMESTER 2022                                                            March 1                    Last day for degree and certificate of
    DATE                    EVENT                                                                            achievement candidates to file application for
                                                                                                             May 2023 completion date
    August 8                Instruction begins
                                                                                  March 10                   Last day to withdraw from college or to be
    August 19               Last day to drop a full-term class for full                                      dropped from 18-week classes
                            refund
                                                                                  April 3-7                  Spring recess (Classes reconvene April 10)
    August 26               Last day to drop a full-term class to avoid a
                            “W”                                                   May 15-19                  Final examinations
    September 5             Labor Day Holiday (Campus Closed)                     May 19                     End of Spring Semester 2023
    October 1               Last day for degree and certificate of achievement    May 19                     Graduation exercises
                            candidates to file application for December 2022
                            completion date                                      SUMMER SEMESTER 2023
    October 7               Last day to withdraw from college or to be           Madera Community College will conduct four sessions: (subject to change)
                            dropped from 18-week classes                         • 4-week summer session
    November 11             Veterans Day Holiday (observed) (Campus Closed)      • 6-week summer session
                                                                                 • 8-week summer session
    November 24-25          Thanksgiving Day Holidays (Campus Closed)            • 10-week summer session
    December 5-9            Final examinations                                    DATE                       EVENT
    December 9              End of Fall Semester 2022                             May 22                     Instruction begins for 4- and 10-week classes
    December 12-January 6   Winter break                                          May 29                     Memorial Day Holiday (Campus Closed)
                                                                                  June 5                     Instruction begins for 8-week classes
    SPRING SEMESTER 2023                                                          June 16                    Final examinations; end of 4-week classes
    DATE                    EVENT                                                 June 19                    Instruction begins for 6-week classes
    January 9               Instruction begins                                    July 1                     Last day for degree and certificate of
    January 16              Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday (Campus                                      achievement candidates to file application for
                            Closed)                                                                          August 2023 completion date
    January 20              Last day to drop a full-term class for full           July 4                     Independence Day Holiday (observed) (Campus
                            refund                                                                           Closed)
    January 27              Last day to drop a full-term class to avoid           July 28                    Final examinations; end of 6-, 8-, and 10-week
                            a “W”                                                                            classes
    February 17             Lincoln’s Day Holiday (Campus Closed)                Note: Evening classes observe the same holiday and examination schedule as
    February 20             Washington’s Day Holiday (Campus Closed)             day classes.

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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                                                  4. SEE A COUNSELOR/ADVISOR
   maderacollege.edu/apply                                          Develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP) and
   It takes 48 hours to process your application                    determine English and math placement options.
   Personal Help: If you can’t remember your cccapply
                                                                 5. REGISTER FOR CLASSES
   username or password:
                                                                    Your registration date and time will be sent to your
   Phone: 877-247-4836
                                                                    student email.
   Email: support@openccc.net
                                                                    www.maderacollege.edu/register for
2. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID                                          instructions
   > fafsa.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov                                 Note: Registration date/time is only assigned when
   School Code: 042961                                              the online orientation is completed.
   Check status on My-Portal > Self-Service
                                                                 6. PAY FEES
   > Financial Aid
                                                                    Pay before the due date. You can pay in person or on
3. COMPLETE ONLINE ORIENTATION                                      Self-Service under “Student Finance.”
   http://scccd.edu/orientation
   Your registration day/time is assigned based on
   online orientation completion.

   Maintaining Good Academic Standing                            academic probation level 2 (A2/P2)
   College is a new experience and with it comes new “lingo.”    Students on “level 2” academic/progress probation have
   Here are some terms you need 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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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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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 Contribution
                                                                  OCTOBER 1
   (EFC), so if your answer to a question is none, input a zero
                                                                  FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application filing begins. In
   instead of leaving number fields blank. Estimating financial
                                                                  order to receive financial aid each year, you must com-
   information before you or your parent(s) have filed federal
                                                                  plete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application process
   taxes is okay if you are up against the deadline; howev-
                                                                  once every academic year.
   er, once your family taxes have been filed log on to your
   FAFSA to make corrections. Files are reviewed in the order     MARCH 2
   they become complete. It is in your best interest to re-       FAFSA & Dream Act Application deadline for initial
   spond in a timely manner because some funds are award-         Cal Grant awards. Deadline for Madera Community
   ed in a first come, first served manner and may run out.       College and Madera Community College at Oakhurst
                                                                  Scholarships.
2. REVIEW ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND OFFER LETTER
   Documents are reviewed for accuracy and completeness           JUNE 15
   and enrollment may be verified. Your financial aid package     Priority deadline to complete your financial aid file.
   is calculated based on your processed FAFSA or CA Dream
   Act Application. An offer letter is sent at the earliest       FAFSA School Code: 042961
   possible date. Financial Aid Award programs are subject to
   institutional, federal, and state funding levels and eligi-
   bility requirements. Forms, awards and requirements are
   subject to change.                                                HELPFUL LINKS

3. ACCEPT FINANCIAL AID                                              FAFSA: fafsa.gov
   Check WebAdvisor and student email for communications             Dream Act: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
   from the Financial Aid Office about forms you might need
   to submit. Your file will not be completed until you submit       Cal Grant: www.mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov
   completed forms.
                                                                     Scholarships: www.maderacolIege.edu/
                                                                     scholarships

                                                                     Student Loans: studentaid.gov

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STUDENT SUCCESS
    PROGRAMS
CalWORKs                                                         Dream Resource Center
California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to              Location: R-2A
Kids Program                                                     Phone: 559-675-4869
Location: R2A                                                    The Dream Resource Center is committed to providing
Phone: 559-675-4840                                              undocumented students with a welcoming and supportive
The CalWORKs Program at the Madera Community College             environment. We will ensure access and success through
is designed to help TANF recipients receiving cash aid for       academic counseling and outreach to the community.
themselves and any dependent children. CalWORKs program
goal is to provide students with skills to become gainfully      DSP&S
employed and financially self-sufficient through education and   Disabled Students Programs & Services
employment opportunities.                                        Location: AM 176
Eligibility:                                                     Phone: 559-675-4864 or 559-675-4897
• Parent(s) and child must be a CalWORKs/TANF recipient          DSP&S is designed to provide specialized services and
• No unit minimum-student can take credit or non-credit          accommodations that assist students with documented
     courses                                                     disabilities reach their maximum potential while achieving their
• Approved County Welfare to Work (WTW) plan                     educational goals. Students should contact the DSP&S office to
• Are enrolled in college or want to sign up for college         determine if they qualify for services.
                                                                 Eligibility:
CAMP – College Assistance Migrant                                Student must have a verifiable disability that substantially limits
Program                                                          one or more major life activities and imposes an educational
Phone: 559-675-4800 ext. 4704                                    limitation. A major life activity includes hearing, seeing, speaking,
                                                                 walking, breathing, performing manual tasks, taking care of
CAMP is a first-year experience federally funded program
                                                                 oneself, learning, or working.
designed to help students from migrant and/or farm working
backgrounds transition into college. Students must be full-
time, first-year students, US Citizen or Permanent resident,
                                                                 EOPS
                                                                 Extended Opportunities Programs and Services
and either themselves or their parents/legal guardian have
                                                                 Location: R2A Office
performed seasonal agriculture work for at least 75 days
                                                                 Phone: 559-675-4042
within the last two years OR You participated in the Migrant
Education Program anytime during high school.                    The EOPS program provides comprehensive support services to
                                                                 first generation college students who come from low-income
                                                                 and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. “Over and
                                                                 Above” services are directed to students affected by language,
                                                                 social, and economic inequities EOPS’ primary objective is to
                                                                 assist, guide and support eligible students in the pursuit of their
                                                                 educational goals.
                                                                 *All financial services are based upon budget availability. Student
                                                                 “unmet need” determined by Financial Aid office.

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STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS
Eligibility:                                                       participating in CAFYES. The NextUp program assists current
• Be a resident of California and/or have AB 540 status            and former foster youth transition into the higher education
• Qualify to receive a Promise Grant (fee waiver) A, B or C        setting. Program offers a case-management approach to providing
    with $0 EFC                                                    expanded support services to eligible current and former foster
• Completed less than 70 degree applicable units                   youth who are students within California’s community college
• Enrolled in at least 12 units                                    system. Students must be considered a California Foster Youth or
• And meet one of the following EOPS criteria:                     Ward of Court at the age of 13 or older; must be enrolled in 9 or
    - Below minimum level degree-applicable English or Math        more units, be EOPS eligible and currently no older than 25 years
    - Did not graduate from high school or receive GED             of age.
    - Graduated from high school with a GPA below 2.5
    - Previously enrolled in remedial education                    SSS-ESL
    - First-generation college student                             Student Support Services
    - Emancipated or former foster youth                           A TRIO Funded Program
    - Non-native English speaker                                   Location: R2A
                                                                   Phone: 559-675-4800 ext. 4862
CARE
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education                       Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program
CARE is a supplemental component of EOPS and provides              that serves college students who are first generation college
educational support services for students who are the single       students, are low-income, and/or have a disability. The program
head of household with children under the age of 18, and are       provides academic support and guidance to help students meet
receiving “cash aid” through the county Temporary Assistance       their educational, career and transfer goals.
for Needy Families (TANF) program. Students must first meet        Eligibility:
EOPS program requirements and be enrolled in as a full-time        • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
student to participate in the CARE program. Student participants   • Be enrolled at Madera Community College in an AA-T/AS-
are eligible to receive EOPS support services with additional           T, AA/AS and/or Certificate program and/or preparing to
services exclusive of typical services provided.                        transfer to a CSU or UC campus
                                                                   • Be enrolled full time and in good academic standing (2.0 GPA)
LION’S DEN FOOD PANTRY                                             • Have not completed more than 50 units
                                                                   One or more of the following must also apply:
Location: R1B
                                                                   • Student must be a first-generation college student and/or
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm                               • Low income and/or
The Lion’s Den Food Pantry offers students FREE non-               • Have a disability
perishable food items, personal toiletries, fresh produce,
                                                                   Veteran Services
vegetables, and school supplies. This is made possible             Location: AM 168
through donations and a collaboration with the Madera              Phone: 559-675-4118
County Food Bank.
                                                                   MCC understands that veterans, military members, and their
NextUp                                                             families have unique needs and is dedicated to assisting this
Cooperative Agencies Forster Youth Educational Support             special population adjust to the rigors of community college
(CAFYES)                                                           and support their academic success. We encourage current or
Location: AM-166                                                   prospective students who are veterans, military members or family
Phone: 559-675-4800 ext. 4791                                      members to contact Veteran Services for assistance and/ or to
                                                                   answer any questions.
NextUp is a component of the EOPS program and is designed to
increase the enrollment, retention and transfer of foster youth

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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.

Registration instructions will change once we implement
a new system this year. Visit www.maderacollege.edu/
register for updates.

WEBADVISOR REGISTRATION STEPS                               Technology Tips
Go to: www.maderacollege.edu                                All campus websites have been tested to work with
• Follow My Portal Instructions (see page 7)                Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and
                                                            Mac Safari web browser EXCEPT Internet Explorer.
• Find WebAdvisor & Login. Confirm YOUR NAME is
                                                            After six failed login attempts to your MyPortal, a soft
    shown (Top/L)                                           lock will be applied to your account. The soft lock will
                                                            clear after five minutes. A hard lock will be placed on
TO LOAD CLASSES IN YOUR CART:                               your account after 15 failed login attempts. Call the
1. Click Students Menu (Top R)                              help desk to have your password reset.
1. Find New Student Links (L/H)
                                                            On-Campus Wi-Fi
2. Then Search/Register for Classes                         For laptops running the Windows and Apple operating
3. Look at your SEP-A and enter *Term (Fall 2022            systems, you will need to click the Wi-Fi icon to see
     semester, Spring 2023, etc.)                           the list of wireless networks available. On mobile de-
4. Choose *Location (MCC, OCCC, RC, FCC, CCC etc.)          vices, navigate to the Wi-Fi connection screen typically
                                                            found under the Settings screen for the device.
5. Enter class name *Subject (e.g., English) and Course
     Number (e.g., 1A for English)                          Choose to connect to SCWIFI. You will be prompted to
6. After you select the *Term, *Location, *Subject >        enter your username which is your student ID number
                                                            and password, which is the same password used to
     Submit
                                                            log into MyPortal. LOG OUT. Your information gets
Load one class at a time                                    saved. If you don’t log out, another person can get your
                                                            information.
TO REGISTER
1. Students Menu (Top R) > New Student Links > My           Using Chrome?
                                                            If you are using a shared device, clear the web brows-
   Cart (Register and Drop Classes)
                                                            er history and cookies before you login and after you
2. Action allows you to Register, Waitlist, or Remove a     are done. Chrome remembers the last person’s login
   Class                                                    and their information stays in WebAdvisor.
3. Register for each class under Action > Submit
                                                            Need Help?
See next page for example.                                  Call 1-844-887-2223 or 559-499-6072
                                                            Monday-Friday
                                                            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!                                                                8
GUIDED PATHWAYS
As an MCC student, you are part of a pathway team based on your college major. Your team is comprised of counselors, in-
structors, and staff ready to serve you in adjusting to college, understanding requirements, and accessing college resources.
Your pathway counselor is your contact for connecting with your team. Make an appointment to speak with your pathway
counselor by logging into your Student Portal and accessing the STARFISH service to schedule a counseling appointment.
You may also contact the counseling department by phone, email, or online to make an appointment.

Phone: 559-675-4141
E-Mail: counseling@maderacollege.edu

ASSOCIATE DEGREES FOR TRANSFER          ASSOCIATE DEGREES FOR TRANSFER   ASSOCIATE DEGREES FOR TRANSFER        ASSOCIATE DEGREES FOR TRANSFER
    Administration of Justice
                                                   Art History                 Communication Studies                        Biology
       Agriculture Business
    Agriculture Plant Science             Elementary Teacher Education                 History                           Mathematics
     Business Administration                         English                         Philosophy                             Physics
    Early Childhood Education
                                                    Spanish                       Political Science
            Economics                                                                                            ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE
            Kinesiology                            Studio Arts                       Psychology
                                                                                                                      Biological Science
                                                                           Social Work and Human Services
     ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE           ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE                                                   Computer Science
                Accounting                                                            Sociology
                                            American Sign Language                                                       Engineering
         Administrative Assistant
         Agricultural Mechanics               Art: Two-Dimensional           ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE               Liberal Arts & Sciences:
           Agriculture Business                      English                   Communication Studies                   Natural Sciences
          Agriculture Education
                                             Liberal Arts & Sciences:              Social Science                        Mathematics
         Business Administration
            Child Development                  Arts & Humanities         Speech-Language Pathology Assistant           Physical Science
                Criminology                      Liberal Studies
    Industrial Maintenance Technician
           Information Systems
         Nursing (LVN & LVN/RN)
        Machine Tool Technology
     Medical Administrative Assistant
          Plant and Soil Science
            Welding Technology

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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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WAITLISTS
A Waitlist allows students a spot “in line” for 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 you priority for an open spot, making it        holds or call the student help desk for assistance during
more likely you will get a 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 waitlist 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
may 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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This sample GE sheet is for the last academic year. New students: For 2022-23, please speak with a counselor.

                                                                                                                                                              In Progress
                                                   MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

                                                                                                                                                  Completed

                                                                                                                                                                            Planned
       GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE
                                                                     2021-2022
     GENERAL EDUCATION (18 units minimum)
     Mathematics Competency (Grade “C” or better, required) Some courses listed may satisfy Area DII
     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)
     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 2, 5, 32, GEOG 6,
     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,
     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
     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 2021-2022
1.          Sixty (60) units with at least 2.0 (“C”) grade point average in all courses      6.    Competence in mathematics, demonstrated by completion with a grade of
            applicable to the associate degree.                                                    2.0 (“C”) or better in one of the following courses: Mathematics 3A, 4A, 5A,
2.          Residence requirements: A minimum of twelve (12) degree applicable                     5B, 6, 10A, 10B, 11, 11C, 17, 21, 45, 103; Business Administration 39, Plant
            units satisfactorily completed in residence at Madera Community College.               Science 9, Psychology 42, or Statistics 7. Some of the course used to fulfill
3.          At least eighteen (18) units in a single discipline or related disciplines             this competency requirement may also be used to fulfill Area D.2 of the gen-
            (major) or in an approved area of emphasis. Each course applied to this                eral education requirement in Language and Rationality: Communication/
            major requirement must be completed with a grade of “C” or better or a                 Analytical Thinking.
            “P”.                                                                             7.    Students must complete at least 18 units of general education coursework
4.          Competence in reading and writing, demonstrated by completion of                       from one of the three following general education patterns: (See a counselor
            ENGL 1A/1AH with a grade of (2.0) “C” or better. The course used to                    for advisement on appropriate GE pattern)
            fulfill this competency requirement may also be used to fulfill Area D.1
            of the general education requirement in language and rationality: English
            Composition.
5.          Only one reading or writing course at one level below English 1A may be
            applied to the degree requirements.

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This sample GE sheet is for the last academic year. New students: For 2022-23, please speak with a counselor.

                                                         MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

                                                                                                                                                                                             In Progress
                                                                                                                                                                               Completed
       CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Planned
                                                                            2021-2022
     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

     A2:          Written Communication: ENGL 1A, 1AH

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

     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, 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)

     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)

     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
             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
             6 semester or 8 quarter units selected from at least two disciplines. (Required for new students starting Fall 2021.
             Continuing students with catalog rights prior to Fall 2021 complete 9 semester or 12 quarter units.)
     D0-D9: AGBS 2, ANTHRO 1, 2, 3, *ASL 5, CHDEV 30, *38, *39, COMM 10, CRIM 5, 13, 14, ECON 1A, 1B, ETHNST 2, 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, 32
     AREA E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
             3 semester or 4 quarter units
     E:      CHDEV *38, *39, COMM 2, COUN 53, FN 35, HLTH 1, PSY *2, *2H, 25, *38, SOC *1A, 32
     AREA F:
        Ethnic Studies
        3 semester or 4 quarter units. (Required for new students beginning Fall 2021. Continuing students with
        catalog rights prior to Fall 2021 do not have to complete this requirement.)

     F: Courses pending approval. See a counselor to discuss options for meeting Area F.

     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 the course 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 to transfer by selecting one U.S. History course (HIST 11,
        12, 12H, or 22) and one U.S. Government (including California) course (POLSCI 2 or 2H).
     3. The above courses are CSU GE-BREADTH 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 CSUGE placement. A full list of CSU GE approved courses for all California
        Community Colleges are found on www.ASSIST.org
     4. Upon completion of the CSU GE Breadth, students will be eligible to receive the CSU GE Breadth Certificate of Achievement M.5800.CA from Madera Community College.

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This sample GE sheet is for the last academic year. New students: For 2022-23, please speak with a counselor.

                                                                                                                                                        In Progress
                                          MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

                                                                                                                                                                      Planned
  INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULA (IGETC)
  2021-2022          For transfer to the CSU or UC system. All courses must be completed with a C” grade or better

 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
 1B - Critical Thinking-English Composition: ENGL 2, 2H, 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)
 BA 39, CSCI 26, MATH 3A, 5A, 5B, 6, 11, 11C, 17, 21, 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, 26, FILM 1, *2A, *2B, MUS 12, 12H, 16
 3B - Humanities: ASL *2, *3, *4, *5, ENGL 1B, 1BH, 36, 43A, 43B, 44A, 44B, 46A, 46B, 47, 49, FILM *2A, *2B, HIST 1, 2, *11,
 *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)

 ANTHRO 1, 2, 3, ASL *5, CHDEV 30, 38, 39, COMM 10, CRIM 13, 14, ECON 1A, 1B, ETHNST 2,5, 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).
         (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, 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 a course (equivalent to two years of high school-level instruction) in 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

Advising Notes:
**COMM 25 will be removed from Area 1C, effective Fall 2022.
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 on www.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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TIPS FOR
     SUCCESS
1. Make a schedule. Account for work, family, person-        6. Register for classes early. Don’t wait until the
   al and study time. Three hours of study time a week          deadline to register for classes. Get your pick of the
   per unit is normal. If you are taking 12 units, plan on      best class options by registering on your assigned
   up to 36 hours of study time.                                registration date.
2. Get to know instructors and classmates. If you            7. Support your physical and mental health. Take
   are sick or need to miss class, make sure to let your        advantage of psychological counseling and health
   instructor know. You can also ask classmates for             services. Your student fees include access to many
   notes or details on what you missed. Instructors have        health services.
   office hours where you can ask questions and get
   help. Take advantage of this time!
                                                             Are you the first in your family to go to college?
3. Get help early. Don’t wait to fall behind. We have
                                                             Many Madera Community College students are the first
   tutoring for all subjects. Meet with your instructor by
                                                             in their family to go to college. You are not alone! We
   appointment or office hours to stay on track and get
                                                             have many support services, such as EOPS, TRIO, and
   support for your studies.
                                                             CAMP, designed to help first-generation college students.
4. Apply for Financial Aid every academic year.              It’s normal to not know the next steps or feel a little lost
   There are many sources of aid available. You can also     sometimes. You may even have family members who are
   apply for scholarships – many are based on need and       proud of you, but maybe they can’t relate to your new
   can help cover fees, books and living expenses.           experiences. That’s ok! Get involved, make friends, and
5. Meet with a counselor during your first semes-            ask questions.
   ter. They will help you develop a Student Education
   Plan (SEP) for classes to take to meet your goals. See
   your counselor at least 1-2 times a year thereafter to
   update your planning.

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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 disbursements
                                          Meet Your Instructors                      are mailed to your permanent address
Money                                     Talk to them during their office hours.    if you have not set up direct deposit.
• Parking pass                                                                       It is your responsibility to turn in all
• Food                                    Get you Student Body ID Card               necessary paperwork.
• Books & Supplies                        at the student activities office.
• Gas money                                                                          Seek Out your instructors during
For the entire semester                   Go through the ADD/DROP                    their office hours. Ask questions
                                          procedure if you need to. Check with       about material you don’t understand.
Read Student Email for updates on         your counselor to see what effect          See a counselor to find out more
classes and Financial Aid.                this has on your program and on your       about your curriculum, internship
                                          financial aid.                             possibilities down the road and for
College Catalog                                                                      advising for the next semester.
Become familiar with your curriculum      Join a club
requirements, college resources, the      See a list of clubs on page 18.            Workshops
financial aid process and college rules                                              Check out types of workshops offered
and regulations.                          Find Help                                  on campus during the semester.
                                          Check out the types of support             Examples:
Find a place to study...                  services that are available to you on      • Employment Center
at home, at school & and at the           campus. All services are also provided     • Career Center
library                                   virtually.                                 • Student Activities
                                          Examples:                                  • Financial Aid
                                          • Reading & Writing Center
                                          • Learning Center                          Stressed Out? Lonely? Frustrated?
                                          • Computer Lab                             Don’t let problems get you down.
                                          • Math Center                              Go to Health Services to see a
                                          • Health Services                          professional to help you through the
                                          • Financial Aid                            stress or to help process your
                                          • Counseling                               problems. It’s FREE and
                                          • Student Activities                       CONFIDENTIAL.
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CAMPUS COMMUNICATION
Everyone on campus is committed to your full development as a college student. We are here to help you succeed!

Below are some tips on how to get support from faculty and staff.

• Instructors have office hours. Their hours and contact information are listed on the class syllabus. Email or call for an
  appointment.
• Arrive on time. If you are running late or need to cancel/reschedule, call the faculty or staff member.
• Before you send a message to a faculty member, check your syllabus for answers. Faculty and staff are here to help you
  navigate your way until you get the hang of things.
• Don’t wait until last minute to ask for help!

TIPS FOR EMAILING FACULTY AND STAFF
Always 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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INVOLVEMENT
  & LEADERSHIP
STUDENT ACTIVITIES                                              •   Aztlan
Location: R7A                                                   •   Black Student Union
Phone: 559-675-4809                                             •   Building Blocks
                                                                •   Chess Club
The Office of Student Activities at Madera Community
                                                                •   Disabled Students Program Services
College offers students the opportunity to participate in
                                                                •   Honors Club
student government, student clubs and organizations,
                                                                •   Mediums of Visual Arts
campus activities, and social and cultural events.
                                                                •   Nursing Program
Participation in campus life has been shown to have
                                                                •   Our Story (History) Club
a positive impact on student success and leadership
development.                                                    ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT (ASG)
                                                                Location: R7A
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS                                         Phone: 559-675-4865
Phone: 559-675-4809
                                                                The Associated Student Government (ASG) participates
The college’s many clubs and organizations provide
                                                                in the governing of the college community through its
opportunities for personal development, leadership training,
                                                                legislative body, the Student Senate. The Senate is
and enrichment of college life. The various organizations
                                                                composed of the student body president, vice president,
include service organizations, religious affiliations,
                                                                treasurer, ICC chair, student trustee and 12 senators. The
professional interests, athletics, and other special interest
                                                                legislative power of the Associated Students is vested in
clubs. New clubs are formed to meet the needs and special
                                                                an executive senate whose members are elected by the
interests of students. For information on how to start a
                                                                student body. This senate is composed of student body
campus club and/or a current list of campus organizations,
                                                                officers and student representatives. Officers must meet
stop by the Student Activities Office.
                                                                the grade requirements as stated in the constitution. The
Madera Active Clubs/Organizations                               Student Senate meets weekly in R7A. All interested persons
• Ag Club                                                       are encouraged to attend. For further information, please
• Associated Student Government                                 contact the Student Activities Office.
• American Sign Language

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BUSES, CARS & PARKING
MADERA METRO
Free Transportation for Students
Visit maderametro.gov, scroll down to “fixed Route” and
select Route 3. Dial-A-Ride is also available for free. Call
559-661-7433 to make a reservation.

MADERA COUNTY CONNECTION
Madera County Connection provides transportation between
the mountain and lakes communities to Madera Community
College on a fixed route Monday through Friday. The cost is
$2. Visit mcctransit.com.

SCCCD PARKING PERMITS
Location: Bookstore (TM-41)
Phone: 559-675-4837
Monday-Thursday 7:45 am to 6 pm
Friday 7:45 am to 1 pm
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 park-
ing 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
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                                                        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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                                                                                       A

                                                        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

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COLLEGE
RELATIONS & OUTREACH
                                                                                WHO WE ARE:
                                                The College Relations and Outreach team is here for you!

                                 Do you want to gain job skills, earn a degree, or transfer to a 4-year college?

                                                     Let us know how we can help you meet your goals.

                                                                                 CONTACT US

                                          Phone: 559-675-4839 • outreach@maderacollege.edu
                                                                   www.maderacollege.edu/future

                                                                                           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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