Meet with a Counselor/Advisor
For updates on all College services, see coronavirus guidance and return to campus updates.
Most counseling and advising services continue to be offered virtually.
There are various ways students can connect (PDF, 
) with someone in counseling and advising.
Click on the "Start Chat" button below for help accessing our virtual and on-campus services.
Ways to Connect with Us
Start a live chat, ask a question through our contact form, or make an appointment.
Live Chat
Best for quick advising questions that can be answered within 5-10 minutes or assistance
with scheduling an appointment.
Live Chat Hours: Monday through Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hours may change at any time.
Virtual Assistant (Chatbot) Hours: 24/7
Send a Question
Best for quick questions about a specific/concrete issue.
Contact form available 24/7; Response time is within two business days.
Ask a QuestionVirtual Appointments
Best for comprehensive advising needs. Virtual meetings are held via Zoom or phone.
Instructions will be included in a confirmation email sent to your MC email account
after scheduling.
Virtual Meeting Hours: Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hours may change at any time.
On-Campus Appointments
Limited on-campus appointments are available. To schedule an on-campus, in-person
appointment, fill out the scheduling request formnew window or click "Start Chat" above during our live chat hours.
On-Campus Hours (No Drop-ins - Appointment Required): Tuesday and Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hours may change at any time.
We're here to help you plan your education and meet your academic goals.
NEW STUDENTS | RETURNING STUDENTS
New Students: Are You Ready to Meet with a Counselor?
Make sure you’ve completed the steps below. Once you’ve completed all the steps, you are ready to meet with someone in Counseling & Advising.
Complete the admissions application and related admissions tasks. See Step One on the Getting Started: How to Apply and Register page for details.
Claim your MyMC account, set up your MC email account, and determine if you need to take placement tests. See Step Two on the Getting Started: How to Apply and Register page for details.
Want to take classes at MC to transfer back to your home college or university? See our resources for visiting students.
Keep your transfer plans on track! Be sure to update your official student record at MC and transfer in credits taken outside MC.
Starfish is a tool that connects students with some members of their success network and helps us improve the way we support student success.
Returning Students
Your counselor and/or academic program advisor can help you set educational goals and a plan to reach them.
Meet with an academic program advisor who teaches in your major for advising tailored to your program of study.
Keep your transfer plans on track by regularly reviewing MC's Transfer Planning page and discussing your progress with a counselor or advisor.
Got a quick question or can't find an appointment in Starfish? Send a question to Online Advisor and we'll respond as soon as possible.
Locate an academic program advisor who teaches in your major for advising tailored to your program of study
