Smart Start. Bold Future

REQUIRED

• Complete the MC admissions application.
• Submit an official high school transcript. High school transcripts may be submitted electronically by high schools that use Naviance, or complete the Raptor Central Online Request Formnew window. We may request an official sealed copy of emailed transcripts for verification purposes.

Official transcripts may be submitted in any of the following ways:

• In Person:
  Bring an official, sealed transcript to Raptor Centralnew window . Transcripts not in envelopes sealed by the high school are not considered official.
• By Mail:
  Mailed directly from the high school, school district, State Department of Education, or an Educational Evaluation Service to:
  Montgomery College
  Raptor Central
  51 Mannakee Street
  Rockville, MD 20850
• Electronically:
  Transcripts may be sent directly from the high school, school district, State Department of Education, or an Educational Evaluation Service via:
  • Naviance or Parchment
  • Email: Sent directly from an official school source to Raptor Central.
    Note: Transcripts sent by students are not considered official.

General admission to Montgomery College is open to anyone who has either graduated from an accredited high school, satisfactorily completed the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination, or is at least 18 years of age and has left secondary school. Standardized test scores (e.g., SAT, ACT) are not required for admission but may be used to determine your course placement. 

In cases where the validity of graduation information is in question, Montgomery College will request supporting documentation, including any of the following:

• Documentation from the secondary school to confirm the validity.
• Documentation from the relevant department or agency in the state or country in which the secondary school is located to confirm that the secondary school is recognized as a provider of secondary school education.
• An educational evaluation completed by an accepted credential evaluation agency

OPTIONAL

• Apply for financial aid. 
• Apply for Disability Support Services (DSS) if needed. Students must self-identify and are encouraged to contact DSS as soon as possible after admission to the College. 
• If you qualify for the Maryland Dream Act, complete the forms.
• Some programs at the College have additional admissions requirements and/or deadlines. See each program for details: 
  
  • Health Sciences Programs
  • Southern Management Leadership Program (formerly Hillman Entrepreneurs Program)
  • Macklin Business Institute Honors Program 
  • Montgomery Scholars Honors Program 

REQUIRED

• Claim your MyMC accountnew window (video). Go to MyMCnew window and click on "Claim Your Account." You will be prompted to enter your MyMC ID along with your M# (nine characters including the M). You can find your Student ID and M# in the letter that was emailed to the personal email address you listed on your application. 
• Once you are logged in to MyMC, set up your Montgomery College email account by clicking on the email icon. This is the way MC will communicate with you.
• Based on your academic history, you may or may not need to complete Course Placement processes at MC. Visit the MC Course Placement Guides for more information.

REQUIRED

• Complete New Student Orientation (NSO). You must complete orientation before registering for classes.
• Meet with a counselor.

REQUIRED

Now, let’s prepare for the semester:

• Register for classes by logging in to MyMC, clicking on "Registration," then choosing the icon that says “Register for Classes.” After completing your registration, print your schedule. 
  • You can also read about the steps to registration.
• Pay tuition and fees. You can make payments in full online or in person, by mail or by wire. Interest-free tuition installment plans and payment by third-party sponsors are also available. Find out more about Payment Options.
• Find out how to obtain your MC Photo ID.
• Obtain your parking permit.
• Purchase/rent your books from the MC Campus Store.
• Attend class!