Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

How can I apply for admission?  You may go to www.mgc.edu/admissions and click on Apply Online or you may print out an application and mail it in.

Can I apply on-line?  Yes. Your application is processed much faster if you apply online.  You can do so at www.mgc.edu/admissions

How much is the application fee? The application fee is $20 and is non-refundable.

What information do I need to turn in to go through the admissions process?  First, apply to MGC online from www.mgc.edu/admissions or print out the application & send it in with the $20.00 application fee.  Next, have your official high school transcripts and all college or technical school transcripts sent to us.

Do I need high school transcript and can I fax one? If you are a brand new freshman or are not transferring in more than 30 semester hours, an official high school transcript is required.  A faxed transcript is not official.  A transcript must come directly from the high school or may be submitted by you in a sealed envelope from the high school

What grade point average is required for admission?  For traditional freshman, we require a minimum 2.0 GPA in core academic courses for College Prep students and a minimum 2.2 GPA in core academic courses for Tech Prep students.

Do you accept students who receive Tech Prep diplomas? Yes. We do accept students with Tech Prep diplomas as long as they have a minimum 2.2 academic core GPA.

Why is the academic core grade point average the Admissions Office calculated different from the GPA on my high school transcript?  The academic core grade point average is calculated on a 4 point scale: 4 points for an A, 3 Points for a B, 2 Points for a C, 1 point for a D, and a 0 for an F.  We look at all attempts in your English, math, natural science, and social science courses for Tech/Career Prep students and all attempts in your English, math, natural science, social science, and foreign language courses for College Prep students

Do I have to take the SAT or ACT?  No. SAT or ACT scores are no longer required for admission. Test scores are still required for ACCEL or joint enrollment students, international students, home schooled students, and students from non-accredited high schools. 

Do you need college or technical school transcripts? Yes.  We need transcript from all colleges and technical schools you have attended.  Although you may not have transferable credits from an institution, we still require an official transcript to insure that you have left that institution in good standing. 

Do you accept GED scores?  Yes.  If you have passing GED scores and your high school graduating class has graduated, you are eligible for admission. You can call 1-800-94-MY-GED to have your official scores sent to MGC.

What do I need to submit if I want to come as a transient student for one semester and return to my home college?  We will need the application for admission, the immunization form and a transient permission form from your home college.

When will I receive my acceptance letter?  Typically, a decision letter is sent 2-3 days after the application and all transcripts are received.

How can I find out if I have been accepted?  Once all documents are received, an admissions decision can be made. You can check your Admissions Status online at www.mgc.edu/admissions

Do I really need to turn in the immunization form?  Yes.  All students attending classes on campus are required to submit our immunization form.  Students taking only online course are exempt from this requirement.  Students are required to submit proof of 2 MMR shots, a Tetanus shot within the last 10 years, and the Varicella vaccination or a dated history of the chicken pox.  Student who will be 18 years old or younger at the time of enrollment must also submit Hepatitis B series of vaccinations.  Print out the immunization form, have it signed by a health official, and return to Admissions before registration.

Will you accept an immunization form from the Health Department?  Yes, as long as it has the information that is requested on the MGC immunization form.

Do you accept international students?  Yes.  Please contact Elisabeth Travis in the Admissions Office at 478-934-3136 for admissions requirements or click on the International Student Admission link at www.mgc.edu/admissions.

When is your application deadline? We suggest that you send the application, transcripts, test scores (if applicable), and immunization form into us at least twenty days before the first day of registration for the semester in which you intend to enroll. The sooner you mail in your information into us, the sooner we will be able to make an admissions decision.

How can I request for admissions information to be sent to me?  You may call our office at 478-934-3103 and make a request by phone or e-mail at admissions@mgc.edu.

COMPASS Testing

What are the minimum requirements to exempt the COMPASS exam?  We require no college prep deficiencies in English or math and a 430 Verbal and 400 Math on the SAT or 17 English and 17 Math on the ACT. 

How do I know if I have to take the COMPASS exam?  Your acceptance letter will state that you have to take the COMPASS exam and give you the phone number to schedule you exam.  You may also check on your Admissions Status check online at www.mgc.edu/admissions 

Why do I have to take the COMPASS exam?  Student who have not taken the SAT or ACT, have graduated with a Technical/Career Prep diploma, or have been out of high school for more than 5 years are some of the people who are required to take the COMPASS.  The COMPASS exam tests student sin English, reading and math to insure that the student is ready for college level course work or to determine if the student needs some remedial help. 

When should I take my COMPASS exam?  You need to take the COMPASS exam before Registration or Orientation.  This is a placement exam so it must be taken before you register for your classes. 

How much is the COMPASS exam?  There is no charge for the initial COMPASS exam.  There is a non-refundable $25 charge for any retest of COMPASS, the same cost whether it is one section or all three sections.  The $25 fee must be paid to the Business Office at the time the COMPASS retesting appointment is made.

How many times can I take the Compass? The student may retest one time.  All sections of a COMPASS retest must be taken at one time.  A second retest may be granted by a written appeal to the Testing Coordinator. Decisions for a second retest will be made on a case-by case basis.  All retests must be completed a week prior to the start of the each semester. Retests are only given on certain retesting dates.

What is the COMPASS test?  The COMPASS test tests students in reading, English and math.  It is used for placement to see if students are ready to go directly into college level courses or if they remedial help first.

Is the COMPASS timed?  No.  The test is un-timed so students may take as much time as need to complete the test.

 How do I sign up for the Compass?  Once you receive your acceptance letter, you may call 478-934-3031 or 478-934-3136 to schedule your exam. The test is given on computer so an appointment must be made.

Housing / Residence Life

How can I get housing information? The Residence Life Office phone number is 478-934-3027 and you can reach them by e-mail at housing@mgc.edu

Do I need to send in my housing form and damage deposit before I'm accepted? You can; however, it is best to be accepted for admissions first.

Are there CoEd Dorms?  Yes.  Gateway, Talmadge, and Willham Halls are all co-ed.   Browning Hall and the Harris Apartments will also be co-ed once they open in 2007.

What type of food do you serve?  Our dining services offer a wide variety of meals from hamburgers and fries to made to order pasta, international food to good old home cooked meals.  Meals are served as all-you-care-to-eat buffet.

Financial Aid

What is MGC’s federal code for the FAFSA?  It is 001581

Is my financial aid in?  You may contact the financial aid office by phone at 478-934-3133 or by e-mail at finaid@mgc.edu

Can I apply for financial aid before I apply for admission or before I am accepted.  Yes; however, you will not be awarded financial aid until you have been accepted for admission. 

What is the financial aid deadline?  The deadline for Summer semester is April 14, Fall semester is July 1 and Spring is November 1

What happens if I miss the financial aid deadline?  Your paperwork will still be processed, but you may have to pay your fees at the fee deadline and be reimbursed once your financial aid paperwork is completely processed. 

What are the fees?  Hw much is it all going to cost?  You can find the most current fees & costs on our Admissions website at www.mgc.edu/admissions  Click on Fees and Costs. 

Academics

What are early registration dates?  Dates for registrations can be found on our campus calendar and in our catalog.

Which classes do you offer?  Our catalog lists all of the courses that are available at MGC.  Our class schedule lists the courses and times by semester.  Class schedules are only available online at www.mgc.edu  click on Courses at the top of the page.  Our college catalog is also available online at www.mgc.edu  click on Academics and then Catalog

Miscellaneous

When are your classes?  We offer courses in 3 semesters.  Fall semester begins in late August, Spring semester begins in early January and Summer semester begins in May and in June.

Can I get an academic scholarship?  Scholarship applications are available upon request from the Admissions Office or the Financial Aid Office or on our website at http://www.mgc.edu/financialaid/scholarships.cfm  MGC scholarships are typically awarded for Fall semester with a scholarship application deadline of April 1.

Can I get a scholarship to play sports?   Athletic scholarships are offered by the each sport’s coach.

What is the classification of your varsity athletics?  We are currently classified with NJCAA.

Do you have a theatre program?  Yes.  You may contact 478-934-3456 or 478-934-3089 or the fine arts website at http://www.mgc.edu/academic/humanities/

What are our business hours? 8am – 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8 am – 3pm on Fridays.  The college is closed for the following holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas Eve until after the start of the new year. 

Registrar

Who do we talk to about getting a transcript?  The Registrar’s Office sends out transcripts for students by written request with signature.  There is a transcript request form on our website.  Transcripts are free. This can be faxed to 478-934-3049 or mailed to the Registrar’s Office

How do I get proof that I am enrolled in school for insurance, etc.? Student needs to go to Banner Web to obtain a Certificate of Enrollment.   For instructions call 934-3036, 3165, 3029

I forgot my Banner Pin #?  Call 934-3036 or 3165

Where do I get a Transient Permission Letter?  See your Advisor

Wheredo I get a change of major form?  See your Advisor

Where do I get a Graduation Check form? See your Advisor

How do I change my address? Registrar’s page on website or call 934-3036, 3165 or 3029

How do I get my name changed? Registrar’s page on website or call  934-3036, 3165 or 3029

How do I get a pin # to register?   See your Advisor or Division Chair Secretary

I have questions about my Veteran (GIBILL) benefits?  Students may call 934-3036 or go by the Registrar’s Office.

I receive benefits from Vocational-Rehab. Who do I need to talk with? Students need to talk to the Business Office 934-3026.

Questions on Academic Renewal….call 934-3029.

I have questions about Readmission?  Students readmitting may call to 934-3165.

How do I get my transcript evaluated?  Call 934-3165

Graduation questions: Call 934-3029

Do I have to walk at Commencement?  No

Where do I order a cap and gown?   Bookstore on BOTH campuses   934-3041

Where do I pick up my cap and gown?  From the bookstore where student originally made the order.

Willmy diploma be mailed?   Yes

Where do I pay my graduation fee?   Business office on BOTH campuses  934-3084

How do I cancel my registration/withdraw from school?  Student MUST submit a request in writing and include their SIGNATURE to our office by mail, fax or in person stating what action they intend to take.  The current date must be on the document.  For more information: 934-3036.

How do I find out who is my advisor?  Students may go to the Registration link on Registrar’s page on website and then click on Registration Tips for full listing.  Or see the Division Chair Secretary of the major they are pursuing. 

How do I re-apply if I have already attended MGC?  Our Readmission application is located on the Registrar page of our website.  It can be mailed or faxed to the Registar’s Office.

I will be attending MGC as a transient student from another school.  Do I need to apply for Readmission?  YES, if you have already attending MGC in the past.  If you have never attended MGC, then you would need to apply for regular admission through the Office of Admissions

How will I register for my transient classes?   We can register transient students by phone for their approved classes.   

Do Transient students attending MGC from other schools need to provide transcripts from other schools they have previously attended? No. We only need the transient permission letter from their current school.

How do I find out what kind of hold I have on my record?   Log-on to Banner Web from the MGC website; Click on Student Services; Click on Student Record Information Menu; Click on View Holds