Are you new to Montco? Before connecting with an advisor, complete these steps:

1. Send a copy of your high school and/or college transcript(s) to transcripts@mc3.edu. In order to determine the appropriate placement, advisors will be holistically evaluating any transcripts you may have. Please send these at least 3 business days in advance of your advising appointment.
   • Next, file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have questions, you can get more info from our Monty Bot at the bottom right of our website or by visiting mc3.edu/FAFSA for step-by-step instructions and workshops.
2. Fill out the Student Intake form.

3. If you don’t yet have a Student ID, the MyPhoto online system is now public and you can upload your photo directly in Montco Connect under Quick Links > Virtual ID Photo Submission.
   
   Montgomery County Community College requires students to have their photo taken for their official college record. In order to receive a digital student ID we ask that you submit a photo. You can upload a color snapshot showing a full front view of your head and shoulders according to the requirements shown on this site. By using this process you will avoid lines and save valuable time. By submitting this photo for your student ID you agree this photo will become part of your official College record.

4. Complete MyCareerPlan which can be found under your 'Tasks' in Montco Connect.
5. Sign Montco's Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA). The SFRA is a mandatory agreement that outlines financial obligations and responsibilities for attending Montco. You must complete the SFRA in Self-Service prior to registering for classes. This must be done each semester. 

6. To schedule an advising appointment, call 215-641-6577 (press #2) or access our online appointment system (Starfish). 
   
   *Interested in the Nursing Program? Be sure to take the first step and attend an information session online. This will provide great information prior to attending an advising appointment. Visit the nursing information page for more information and upcoming information session dates. 

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   If you need any help with the admissions process, our staff is available in our virtual assistance room by accessing the SSRC chat during normal business hours.

Schedule your Advising appointment

1. If you are a current Montco student, you can schedule an appointment through our online appointment system (Starfish) or call 215-641-6577 (press #2).

   Please be sure to sign Montco's Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA). The SFRA is a mandatory agreement that outlines financial obligations and responsibilities for attending Montco. Every student must complete the SFRA in Self-Service prior to registering for class. This must be done each semester.

Programs include Fine Arts, History, Music, Theatre

Advisors

• Ed Brown – ebrown2@mc3.edu
• Rob Heller – rheller@mc3.edu
• La Toya Kitchens – lkitchens@mc3.edu
• Cindy Legree – clegree@mc3.edu
• Cara Surkin – csurkin@mc3.edu

Programs include Accounting, Baking & Pastry Arts, Business Administration, Culinary Arts, Management, Marketing, Mass Media Production/Studies, Tourism & Hospitality Management

Advisors

• Jodi Destro – jdestro@mc3.edu
• Frank O’Neill – foneill@mc3.edu
• Dave Ruud – druud@mc3.edu
• Gay Seidman – gseidman@mc3.edu
• Denise Shipp – dshipp@mc3.edu

Programs include Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science and Wellness, Fitness Professional, Healthcare Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Medical Office Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Public Health, Radiography, Surgical Technology

Advisors

• Nicole Howard – nhoward@mc3.edu
• Corissa Reilly – creilly1@mc3.edu
• Margaret Rissmiller – mrissmil@mc3.edu
• Donnette Stewart – dstewart@mc3.edu

Programs include: Nursing

Please note that nursing students are strongly encouraged to attend a nursing information session prior to meeting with an advisor.

Advisors

• Lori Davidson – ldavidso@mc3.edu
• Jen Gordon – jgordon@mc3.edu
• Hedy Hinderliter – hhinderl@mc3.edu

Programs include Criminal Justice, Human Services (including Addictions, Children & Youth, and Gerontology concentrations), Psychology, Education (Pre-K to 4, Middle Years, Secondary), Public Safety Administration

Advisors

• Stefanie Crouse – scrouse@mc3.edu
• Kimberly Eclipse – keclipse@mc3.edu
• Derrick Smith – dsmith5@mc3.edu

Programs include Biotechnology, Computer Networking, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Interactive media (Game Design), Life Sciences (Biology), Mathematics, Physical Sciences (Chemistry/Physics), Web Design and Development

Advisors

• Ed Brown – ebrown2@mc3.edu
• Rob Heller – rheller@mc3.edu
• La Toya Kitchens – lkitchens@mc3.edu
• Cindy Legree – clegree@mc3.edu
• Cara Surkin – csurkin@mc3.edu