Learn more about MCCC at the fall open houses

By Diane VanDyke
Visit Montgomery County Community College during one of the fall open houses on Oct. 12, 24 and 26. Meet faculty and staff, learn about our outstanding programs and visit our campuses.

Visit Montgomery County Community College during one of the fall open houses on Oct. 12, 24 and 26. Meet faculty and staff, learn about our outstanding programs and visit our campuses.

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will hold three open houses this fall to provide prospective students and their families the opportunity to learn about the College's high-quality academic programs, tour the facilities, and meet with faculty and staff.

To register, visit www.mc3.edu/openhouse or call 215-641-6300 for Central Campus, 610-718-1800 for West Campus, or 267-646-5970 for The Culinary Arts Institute. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $500 textbook scholarship that can be used when registering for a class.

During the open houses, visitors can learn about MCCC’s 100-plus associate degree and certificate programs, the admissions process, financial aid, student support programs, academic support, transfer opportunities, the University Center, the Virtual Campus, and student organizations and clubs.

The open house for MCCC’s West Campus, 101 College Drive, Pottstown, Pa. will be held on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in North Hall. It will start with a welcome session and student testimonials.

Following the opening, visitors can learn about MCCC’s academic programs and resources and chat with faculty and staff. Several community organizations also will be available to provide information about local resources in Pottstown. 

The Culinary Arts Institute (CAI) of Montgomery County Community College, 1400 Forty Foot Road, Lansdale, Pa. will host an open house on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with faculty, tour the kitchens and learn about the Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Tourism and Hospitality Management programs and CAI’s new study abroad program[BROKEN LINK] in Italy.

MCCC’s Central Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, Pa. will host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The open house will be held in the Health Sciences Center located near the Cathcart Road entrance. The welcome session will include student testimonials. Following the opening, visitors can learn about MCCC’s academic programs and resources and chat with faculty and staff.