New Student Information

Preparing for your Advising Appointment

1. Make sure that you have set up your MTC Student Account. For more information about setting up your account, click here.
2. Send your high school and/or college transcripts to MTC prior to meeting with your Academic Advisor so we have this information available during the meeting.
3. Schedule a new student advising appointment with your Academic Advisor.  This initial meeting must be held in-person or via Zoom. You should allow up to 50 minutes for your first appointment. You can schedule an appointment by calling 740-386-4200 or schedule online.
4. Some students may need to complete placement testing prior to their appointment. Placement testing can be arranged to be on the same day as your new student appointment or on a day prior to your appointment. 

Math:

If you graduated high school and/or have an ACT score within the last 3 years, you may not need to do any placement testing if you are satisfied with your ACT score and grades in math.

• If you graduated high school more than 3 years ago, we recommend placement testing, but you may also self-place into math courses with built-in review and support.

English:

If you graduated high school and/or have an ACT score within the last 5 years, you may not need to do any placement testing if you are satisfied with your ACT score and grades in English and reading.

• If you graduated high school more than 5 years ago, you willneed to take placement testing for Writing and Reading unless you have previous college-level English Composition coursework.

Science:

Health majors may also need to take a science placement test if they graduated high school more than 5 years ago unless they have college-level biology, chemistry, anatomy, or related coursework or applicable licensure in a related field within the last five-years. Talk to your Academic Advisor for more details.

Computer Skills:

IT majors may need to take a technology skills assessment unless they have taken a computer course in high school or at another college or have experience using computers applications (email, Windows navigation, file management, etc.) in a work environment.

After your Advising Appointment

1. After you have registered for classes, sign up for New Student Orientation.  New Student Orientation is required for all degree and certificate seeking students, including transfer students and former CCP students.  For more information.

2. Finalize your financial aid and/or make payment arrangements. You will be able to view your anticipated financial aid in My Info and see any balances due.  If you owe a balance, you can make payments or request a payment plan online.
   • If you have questions about completing your FAFSA or your Financial Aid, contact the Financial Aid Office at 740-386-4113 or financial-aid@mtc.edu.
   • If you have questions about your bill or setting up a payment plan, contact the Business Office at 740-386-4103 or business-office@mtc.edu.

3. Order your textbooks for the upcoming semester. You can find your required books and materials by logging into My Info and clicking “My Books” or by visiting https://mtc.ecampus.com/ and searching by course.
   • If you receive financial aid, you may be eligible for a book voucher. You will receive an email to MTC email two weeks before classes start with information about using your voucher. If you have questions about a book voucher, you can contact the Business Office at 740-386-4103 or business-office@mtc.edu.

If you had an IEP or 504 plan in high school or otherwise have a documented disability that may impact your academic success in college, set up a meeting with Disability Services to determine and arrange accommodations prior to the start of the semester.