College Hall on the Blue Bell Campus of Montgomery County Community College. The College will hold spring open house events at its Pottstown and Blue Bell campuses April 11 and 25, respectively. Photo by Nick Savino, NGS Productions
Spring has sprung and now is the perfect time to learn all that Montgomery County Community College has to offer during a spring open house.
MCCC is proud to host free open house events at the Pottstown Campus on Saturday, April 11, and Blue Bell Campus on Saturday, April 25, for prospective students, their families and members of the community.
“Attending a spring open house event is an essential opportunity to connect with Admissions and content experts at the College,” said Michael Harcum, Director of Admissions and Recruitment. “Esteemed faculty, support services, and current students are just a few of the folks you’ll meet who will be able to provide a truly holistic view of what to expect as a student prior to enrolling. These are can’t-miss events, and we can’t wait to welcome you.”
Pottstown Campus Spring Open House April 11
The Pottstown Campus spring open house is Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to noon in the South Hall Student Commons, 101 College Drive, Pottstown. Register for the event.
The event will feature a live Mustangs eSports demo in the South Hall esports arena, as well as a student band performance, featuring
Grammy nominee David Ivory, in the Sound Recording and Music Technology (SRT) recording studio in North Hall.
“Members of Workforce Development and Student Service department representatives will be on hand to help students get started at the College,” said Harcum, “and have support resources to make it to the finish line.”
Prospective students and their families will also receive information on topics like Financial Aid, Support Services, Academic Programs, Workforce Development, and Transfer Partnerships.
Guests to the open house will also have an opportunity to explore Pottstown Campus’s other facilities, which include a game room, fitness center, and the Science on a Sphere exhibit, as well as the nearby classrooms and labs in South Hall. In North Hall, guests can tour the theater, CNC machine shop and Wellness Center, which features an array of free, holistic support services for students.
Representatives from the Community Health & Dental Care's (CHDC) new mobile dental unit will also be on campus to provide information about convenient, on-site access to dental services, including checkups, cleanings, X-rays, sealants, fillings, and simple extractions to help support the dental health needs of students, employees, and community members
MCCC also welcomes employers and employees to the open houses to learn more about its 100+ programs, flexible schedules and online learning. Through MCCC’s Prior Learning Assessment, working students may qualify for credits or waiver of courses, depending on experience and training, allowing them to get a head start on earning an associate’s degree.
Blue Bell Campus Spring Open House April 25
The Blue Bell Campus spring open house is on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to noon in the lobby of the Science Center building, 1313 Morris Road, Blue Bell. Register for the event.
“Blue Canary,” the student-led jazz band featuring music majors, will perform in the Black Box Theatre Room 100 of the Science Center building during the duration of the event.
Additionally, the Montco Cultural Center theatre will feature a Financial Aid break-out session at 10:30 a.m.
The rest of the newly renovated campus will be open and accessible with program faculty and support staff available to show attendees around and host informative conversations.
“Come see how we are scaling our support services and early college opportunities,” said Harcum, “to make a premiere education accessible to every high school student and adult learner.”
During their visit, attendees are encouraged to explore several areas on campus. See how the Health Sciences Center's cutting-edge labs and clinical spaces prepare students for high-demand careers and check out the state of the art fitness center and athletic facilities.
The Science Center, in addition, will be available for visitors to see labs and classrooms, including the engineering lab featuring robotic arms, and MCCC's Sustainability Lab, which provides experiential learning opportunities for students in sustainable practices such as hydroponics and aquaponics..
The Advanced Technology Center features the SRT recording studios, The Mix Room, and broadcast studios. Meanwhile the Hospitality Institute will be open for students interested in the Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts programs and in the Fine Arts Center, guests can tour the gallery and studio art classrooms.
At both the Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses, guests should connect with the check-in-staff upon arrival to obtain their free swag bag, as well as instructions on how to best maximize the day.
For those unable to attend either of the open house dates, Harcum encouraged community members to register for other Admissions events throughout the year.
For more information about the spring open house events, email the Admissions Office or visit the spring open houses landing page.