Advising FAQs

Students can make an appointment by calling (708) 974-5721 and leaving a message. You will be called back to schedule an appointment. 

 

 

 

• If the student previously earned college credit. The student must submit a college transcript or grade report showing a “C” or better in a college-level (101 or higher) English composition/rhetoric course and/or mathematics course.
• An ACT score:
  • 19 or higher in English grants placement into COM-101: Composition I.
  • 19 or higher in Reading places students out of all Reading (RDG) courses.
  • 20 or higher in Math will exempt a student from Math Placements, however, placement may still be recommended depending on the math needed for student's program of interest
• An SAT score:
  • 480 in Reading and Writing grants placement into COM-101: Composition I and bypasses all Reading (RDG) courses
  • 520 or higher in Math will exempt a student from Math Placements, however, placement may still be recommended depending on the math needed for student's program of interest
• High School Transcripts
  • If a student graduated in Spring 2020 or later:
    • 3.0/4.0 unweighted GPA would place student into COM-101: Composition I, and bypasses all Reading (RDG) courses
    • 3.0/4.0 unweighted GPA with successful completion of 4th year math will exempt a student from Math Placements, however, placement may still be recommended depending on the math needed for student's program of interest

Fall 2020 Advising Services

Academic Advisors will be available remotely Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Limited in-person service is provided on Monday and Tuesday by appointment only in Building S, Room S201. Please call (708) 974-5721 and leave a message if you require in-person service and you will be called back to schedule an appointment. Updated hours can be found here: https://www.morainevalley.edu/academics/advising/ 

Students must sign in one hour prior to close or at scheduled appointment time. 

Fall & Spring Hours  

• MON-TUES: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• WED-FRI: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Summer Hours 

• MON-TUES: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• WED-THURS: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
• FRI: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

 

A major part of successful transfer planning is to utilize the transfer guide of the four year institution you will be attending. In this guide you will find guidance on course transferability and selection. The following link will display some of the available transfer guides. If you do not find your college of choice, please meet with an Academic Advisor. https://www.morainevalley.edu/academics/academic-programs/transfer-programs/transfer-guides/

You may order your transcript online, by mail, or in person. Please visit  the following link for instruction: https://www.morainevalley.edu/academics/transcripts/.

Transcripts can be ordered under the "Self-Service Menu" in MVConnect. After selecting "Students" > "Academic Profile,"  you will be provided with a menu option to select "Transcripts." 

You need to fill out the electronic "Change of Program Request" form in MVConnect by following these steps:

Sign in to MVConnect
Under the "Students" menu, select "Forms"
Under "Records and Registration Online Forms," select "Change of Program Request"

Contact your high school to request they send an official copy of your transcripts to Moraine Valley for you.

High school transcripts must be submitted electronically to transcripts@morainevalley.edu directly from your high school, or in a sealed envelope to be considered official. If you receive a transcript in a sealed envelope, it must be opened by a Moraine Valley employee or it will not be valid. Official transcripts can be provided to the Records Office (708)974-5730 or the Academic Advising Office (708)974-5721. Please contact the department prior to coming on campus to determine their on-campus hours.

Contact all previous colleges you have attended and follow their process for obtaining transcripts. Typically, transcript services are held through a college's Records Office or Office of the Registrar.

If you are seeking transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript (must be an official transcript in an unopened envelope from your previous institution to be considered official) to the Records Office in S building, room 111 or electronically to transcripts@morainevalley.edu. Transcripts are generally evaluated within 72 hours excluding weekends. If you are delivering your transcript to campus, please contact the Records Office to confirm hours available at (708)974-5730.

MVCC can accept an unofficial/open copy of the transcript only for placement or prerequisite exemption purposes.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test—the College Level Examination Program, is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country. More than 2,800 accredited institutions of higher education award credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP examinations. Each 90-minute examination allows you to demonstrate your knowledge in a wide range of subjects. You are recognized and rewarded for what you know, no matter how or where you learned it— in school, on the job, or through your own reading, observation and independent study. CLEP can help you get the college credits you need to reach your career and educational goals more quickly. For additional information and how to register, contact the Academic Outreach office at (708) 974-5710. - See more at: https://www.morainevalley.edu/academics/testing-services/

Students who are degree seeking must complete Part I and Part II of orientation.

Only students are allowed to attend the on-campus portion of orientation. Please note that the on-campus portion (Orientation Part II) is currently virtual. After you complete Part I online, you will need to complete the "New Student Orientation Sign-Up" form to schedule Part II. Instructions on how to access this form will be provided after successfully passing your Orientation Part I Quiz. You will virtually meet with an advisor to discuss your educational goals, and receive a recommendation for your first semester classes.

Orientation Part I can be accessed here: https://www.morainevalley.edu/student-success/orientation/new-student-orientation/

Parents / guardians are encouraged to attend the Parent and Family Orientation Session. Click the link below for more information. 

https://www.morainevalley.edu/events/parent-family-orientation/ 

*On-campus sessions are unavailable at this time.

The maximum academic load during fall or spring semesters is 20 credit hours. The maximum during summer session is nine credit hours. Students wishing to register for more than the maximum academic load must meet with an academic advisor prior to registration. See more at: https://www.morainevalley.edu/academics/advising/

Although the maximum academic load is 20 credits for fall and spring semesters and nine credits for summer semester, this amount of credit hours may not work best for all students. If you are unsure about how many credits works best for you, please reach out to an advisor or counselor.

 

Please visit: https://www.morainevalley.edu/cost-and-aid/payment-options/

Click the link here for information on student ID services: https://www.morainevalley.edu/student-success/orientation/photo-id/

Student ID services are located in Building S, Student Services Center, S100 (outside Admissions). Please contact Student ID Services in advance to confirm current on-campus hours: (708) 974-5620.

You can petition to graduate by filling out the "Graduation Petition" form in MVConnect.  This form can be found by selecting "Forms" under the "Students" menu.  Under the "Records and Registration Online Forms" section, you will find the "Graduation Petition" form.

The deadline to petition to graduate for Fall Graduation is September 15, Spring graduation is February 1, and Summer graduation is June 1. 

MVCC’s graduation ceremony can only be attended at the end of the Spring semester.

All students, Fall, Summer and Spring graduates, are encouraged to attend. Details will be sent to you after you submitted your graduation petition by one of the above deadlines.

Yes. It is recommended that you meet with an Academic Advisor prior to registering for summer classes.

Students only attending for the summer can follow the Visiting University process to ease registration: https://www.morainevalley.edu/admissions/visiting-university-student/

Follow step-by-step instructions on the Visiting University Student page.

 

Orientation Part I consists of on online module, and Orientation Part II will be held virtually with an Academic Advisor. Orientation Part I can be accessed here: https://www.morainevalley.edu/student-success/orientation/new-student-orientation/

After you complete Part I online, you will need to complete the "New Student Orientation Sign-Up" form to schedule Part II. Instructions on how to access this form will be provided after successfully passing your Orientation Part I quiz. You will virtually meet with an advisor to discuss your goals, and receive a recommendation for your first semester classes.

Please click the link and review the tab titled "When Do I Take The Placement Tests?" for information on placement test requirements: https://www.morainevalley.edu/academics/testing-services/placement-tests/

Please review the "How Do I Register for Placement Testing" tab on this page: https://www.morainevalley.edu/academics/testing-services/placement-tests/. If registering in person, please contact Testing Services to confirm on-campus hours at (708)974-5309.

Please note: Students must pre-pay the non-refundable fee of $25.00 before they register for the placement exams by contacting the Registration Office at (708)974-2110.

Once you have registered for your courses click on the link below for more information on textbooks.

https://www.morainevalley.edu/cost-and-aid/textbooks/

You can search for your textbooks by selecting the "Find Your Textbooks" tab on this page: https://books.morainevalley.edu/