PREMIER New Student Orientation Exciting the FirstYear Experience

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PREMIERNew Student OrientationExciting the
First-Year Experience

• Malcolm X College
• 1900 W. Van Buren St.
• Chicago, IL. 60612

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MXC History

• Founded in September 1911 as Crane Junior College
• Initially serving first-generation students
• Initially serving student from diverse
  backgrounds
• Renamed Malcolm X Community College in 1969
• Offers pre-Baccalaureate/Transfer programs
• Offers an array of Career Programs that lead to
  immediate gainful employment
• Offers programs for College Credit, Adult
  Education/ESL, and Continuing Education

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Malcolm X CollegeMission Statement

• Malcolm X College, a learning and
  assessment-centered community college, empowers
  students of diverse backgrounds and abilities to
  achieve academic, career, and personal success.

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Officers of the Campus

• Ghingo Brooks, Interim President
• Student Services Administrators
• Kimberly Hollingsworth, Dean of Students Services
• Tasha Williams, Associate Dean of Student
  Services
• Roy Walker, Associate Dean of Student Development
• Marco Sepulveda, Director of Financial Aid
• Eddie Phillips, Registrar
• Kenyon Douglass, Director of Student Affairs
• Tanya Cox, Director of Disability Access Center

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College Advisors (Room 1600)

• Sonia Abrego
• David Cruz
• Akiza-Boddie-Willis
• Zenobia Brooks
• Andrian Gonzales
• Arlethia Mayes
• Carmen Navarrete
• Stephanie Ramirez

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Admission and Registration Process

• 1. Apply for admission (Room 1502)
• 2. Forward all high school/GED or college
  transcripts to Registrars office
• 3. Provide ACT scores or take the placement exam
  in room 1109. (The exam is not pass/fail, it
  used to place studentsin the appropriate skill
  level)
• Note Students that have attended previous
  colleges/universities need to consult with an
  college Advisor prior to taking the placement
  exam
• 4. Attend New Student Orientation on the
  publicized days and times
• 5. Meet with a college advisor for course and
  program selection
• 6. Register for courses
• 7. Visit the Business Office/Cashier window to
  solidify courses and receive official stamp on
  the schedule
• 8. Visit the Security Office for student id
  picture and badge
• Note All financial aid submissions must be
  completed BEFORE registration, if paying out of
  pocket payment is due at time of registration.
  Courses will not be secured if method of payment
  is not identified in the system

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Student Support Services and Locations

• Academic Support Center (Rm. 1600)
• Disability Access Center (Rm.1508)
• Transfer Center (Rm. 1509)
• Financial Aid (Rm. 1431)
• Student Development (Rm. 1307)
• Records (Rm.1411)
• Business Office (1418)

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Academic Advising OfficeRoom 1600

• All walk-ins are welcome!
• Academic Planning
• Career Planning
• Graduation Review and Application Process
• Office Hours
• Monday-Friday 800 am to 600 pm
• Saturday 900 am to 200 pm

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College KnowledgeInfo on the Go

• Tuition is 79.00 per credit hour
• Full time students are required to be registered
  for 12 credit hours per semester
• Full time students are eligible for the U-Pass,
  the unlimited CTA bus and train pass. Only good
  for the duration of the semester (visit room 1307
  for U-Pass)
• If enrollment drops underneath full time the
  U-Pass will be shut off
• Book Vouchers are available to students taking 6
  credit hours or more
• Visit My.ccc.edu to access your student account,
  book vouchers are available via your account
  (assistance can be received in the Academic
  Support Center)
• Student interested in student activities, clubs
  and organizations can visit the Student
  Development office in Rm. 1307

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College KnowledgeInfo on the Go

• Malcolm X College offers, College Credit,
  GED/ESL, and Continuing Education courses
• Malcolm X College offers Associate of Arts,
  Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied
  Science Degrees.
• College Students are expected to be on time and
  with few or no absences in class
• Work study is available, connect with Financial
  Aid for eligibility.
• Scholarship guides are available to all students,
  visit Financial Aid or a College Advisor for a
  detailed brochure.

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New to college life? Dont worry.

• Weve got you.
• Where you can find answers to your questions
  about fitting in, adjusting to college level
  work, making smart choices, and more? At
  mxc-premier_at_ccc.edu, the official email for
  Premier First-Year Experience Program.
• Visit us 24/7 for the support youll need to get
  acclimated to college fast!
• 312.850.7093
• mxc-premier_at_ccc.edu