New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation (NSO) is designed to help students acclimate to the college environment and have a successful start at Montgomery College. Our goal is to answer your questions, connect you to campus resources, and help you capitalize on your college experience.
In-Person and Virtual Events
The Office of Student Life’s in-person and virtual New Student Orientation events are a series of workshops, programs, and engagement opportunities, each designed to provide incoming students with a sense of belonging and a smooth start to their MC career. New students can expect resources, information, interactions with MC student leaders, and a warm, welcoming, atmosphere.
The virtual NSO sessions will provide you with resource information and information about how to get involved. It is designed to introduce you to MC’s academic programs and requirements as well as to provide college resources that will help you acclimate to the college environment and get the most out of your MC experience.
The series will culminate on Welcome Day–an exciting in-person event held on all three campuses designed to acclimate incoming students to their campus. Students can expect giveaways, games, campus tours, and academic & support service resources.
We encourage all new students to register for as many events as possible, and especially to join us for Welcome Day.
Registration for all virtual and in-person sessions can be found below. We look forward to meeting you!
Germantown Campus
Open House: SA Raptor Central, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Game Day: SA 1st floor lobby, noon–1:30 p.m.
Ready to begin your journey at Montgomery College? Join our Open House Series, where each event is designed to guide you step-by-step through the enrollment process—from placement to registration and beyond. Attend one or all to get the support you need to start strong this fall!
At the conclusion of each Summer Open House event, Student Life will be hosting Game Day! Game Day will provide newly registered students with the opportunity to meet one another and begin forming the bonds that make the college experience special. The event will provide new students with the resources they’ll need to navigate MC and the opportunity to sign up for future New Student Orientation events throughout the summer. Additionally, there will be snacks…AND GAMES!
Virtual
10–11:30 a.m.
You’ve registered for MC–CONGRATS! Now what? So many questions. Where do I…? Who do I contact…? How do I…? Institutions can be overwhelming. We understand, and we got you. This 1.5 hour virtual session will answer your questions, explain processes, and get you on your way to a successful MC career. Best of all, you will be able to speak to a real live human.
Virtual
3–4:30 p.m.
Montgomery College offers a variety of basic needs and wellness events for students. From food pantries to clothing closets to a variety of wellness events throughout the semester, we understand that if you’re not well, you cannot learn. This 1½ hour long virtual session will give students the full scope of the services available to them as MC students.
Virtual
10:30 a.m.–noon
Whether students are new to disability accommodations or have used them previously, many are surprised to learn that the process for obtaining and using accommodations in college differs from what they expected. This virtual session will help students understand how to connect with DSS, request accommodations, what documentation is needed, how the interactive process works, student rights and responsibilities, communicating with professors, and the role students play in managing their accommodations in college. Time will also be provided for questions and discussion.
Rockville Campus
Open House: SV Raptor Central, noon–3 p.m.
Game Day: SV 104A, 2–3:30 p.m.
Ready to begin your journey at Montgomery College? Join our Open House Series, where each event is designed to guide you step-by-step through the enrollment process—from placement to registration and beyond. Attend one or all to get the support you need to start strong this fall!
At the conclusion of each Summer Open House event, Student Life will be hosting Game Day! Game Day will provide newly registered students with the opportunity to meet one another and begin forming the bonds that make the college experience special. The event will provide new students with the resources they’ll need to navigate MC and the opportunity to sign up for future New Student Orientation events throughout the summer. Additionally, there will be snacks…AND GAMES!
Collegewide:
GT: HS 011
RV: SV 104A
TPSS: ST 2nd floor Atrium
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
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This 1.5-hour in-person session, facilitated by a Student Life Specialist, will focus on Student Life’s commitment to belonging. Raptor Connect: Find Your People will introduce students to the variety of clubs and organizations MC offers across all campuses and demonstrate how easy it is to start a new club of their own.
New students will also learn about Service-Learning, the Student Activities Board, and the Student Government Association. In addition, students will discover opportunities to get involved with student-run media, including our college newspapers and literary magazines.
Join us. FIND YOUR PEOPLE!
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Open House: ST Raptor Central, 10 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Game Day: ST 2nd floor Atrium, noon–1:30 p.m.
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Ready to begin your journey at Montgomery College? Join our Open House Series, where each event is designed to guide you step-by-step through the enrollment process—from placement to registration and beyond. Attend one or all to get the support you need to start strong this fall!
At the conclusion of each Summer Open House event, Student Life will be hosting Game Day! Game Day will provide newly registered students with the opportunity to meet one another and begin forming the bonds that make the college experience special. The event will provide new students with the resources they’ll need to navigate MC and the opportunity to sign up for future New Student Orientation events throughout the summer. Additionally, there will be snacks…AND GAMES!
TPSS Campus, CU Theatre 1
OSL: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Academics: 1–2:30 p.m.
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WELCOME TO MC! This in-person celebration is designed to welcome new students to Montgomery College. College resources will be available, as well as giveaways, snacks, and optional campus tours. Join us for all the information you’ll need to begin a successful MC career, and to feel that incredible Raptor connection for the first time as a Raptor yourself. Register for Welcome Day on all the campuses where you’ll be taking class.
Germantown Campus, BE 151/152
OSL: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Academics: 1–2:30 p.m.
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WELCOME TO MC! This in-person celebration is designed to welcome new students to Montgomery College. College resources will be available, as well as giveaways, snacks, and optional campus tours. Join us for all the information you’ll need to begin a successful MC career, and to feel that incredible Raptor connection for the first time as a Raptor yourself. Register for Welcome Day on all the campuses where you’ll be taking class.
Rockville Campus, Theatre Arts Arena
OSL: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Academics: 1–2:30 p.m.
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WELCOME TO MC! This in-person celebration is designed to welcome new students to Montgomery College. College resources will be available, as well as giveaways, snacks, and optional campus tours. Join us for all the information you’ll need to begin a successful MC career, and to feel that incredible Raptor connection for the first time as a Raptor yourself. Register for Welcome Day on all the campuses where you’ll be taking class.
Virtual
10–11:30 a.m.
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Questions about your Visa, or about where and how you can work? Worried about being in a new place far from home? This 1.5 hour virtual session will address everything from legalities to preparing you for an American classroom.
Virtual
5–6:30 p.m.
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WELCOME TO MC! This virtual celebration is designed to welcome new students to Montgomery College. The program will include the same information that was presented at the in-person Welcome Day event. Students will gain a solid foundation from which to begin a successful MC career. Join us and feel that incredible Raptor connection for the first time as a Raptor yourself.
Virtual
10–11:30 a.m.
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If you don’t know what Slingshot Choice is, you need to attend this event. Not sure what you’re going to need for your classes, or how or where you’re going to get everything? Learn about how you can receive your textbooks and class materials BEFORE your classes begin. This 1.5 hour virtual session will walk you step-by-step through the process of getting ready for class.
Online New Student Orientation
The Online New Student Orientation is a series of self-paced online learning modules that you can complete anytime, day or night. Through the modules, you'll learn about:
- Planning your first semester
- Registering for classes
- Academic expectations and student success strategies
- Support services and campus resources
- Technology tools you'll use as a student
- Important next steps to prepare for classes
Who Should Complete It?
All new degree-seeking students are strongly encouraged to complete the Online New
Student Orientation before registering for classes.
When Should I Complete It?
You can complete the Online New Student Orientation after you have been admitted to
Montgomery College. We encourage you to complete it as early as possible so you can
learn about college resources, understand your next steps, and prepare for registration.
You should review your English and math placement options before meeting with a counselor
and planning for your first semester, but you do not need placement information on
file to begin the Online New Student Orientation.
How Do I Access the Online New Student Orientation?
The Online New Student Orientation is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Most
students complete the modules in about 40 minutes. You can complete the orientation
in one sitting or return later to continue where you left off. Audio and closed captioning
are available.
To get started:
- Have your MyMC username and password ready.
- Review your placement options, if you have not already done so. You can learn more about Montgomery College's English and math placement options on the Multiple Placement Options page.
- Select the button below.
- Sign in with your MyMC account.
- Complete the modules at your own pace.
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