Montco Connect is a communications platform that includes a companion mobile app. In addition to providing links to systems important to students, faculty and staff (e.g., Canvas, payment center, tutoring or email), Montco Connect provides access to online group engagement, personalized tasks and messaging, a calendar, an academic profile and more.

You can log in to Montco Connect by going to mc3.edu and clicking Log In located in the top right-hand corner. Or feel free to bookmark connect.mc3.edu for easy access or download the Montco Connect mobile app in the Apple or Android store.

Meeting with your academic advisor is mandatory if you are a new degree-seeking student who does not have an associate’s degree or higher. At the conclusion of your planning discussion, your advisor may be able to assist with class registration.

Please complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement before your meeting.

Schedule an advising appointment or call 215-641-6577 (press #2).

Your assigned academic advisor is determined by your program of study. If you are a currently registered student, you can find your advisor by logging onto MySuccessNetwork via Montco Connect. MySuccessNetwork also allows you to schedule advising appointments online.

Questions? Contact the Student Success Center at 215-641-6577 or email advising@mc3.edu.

Your student educational planner will be your guide to success at Montco. Working with your advisor, you will plan, select and take courses that help you successfully complete your degree. Follow these steps and you'll be on your way to graduation.

Montco offers students an opportunity to spread-out tuition payments through our payment plan option. Find out if you qualify.

Financial aid at Montco is an excellent resource to help you pay for college. Filling out the FAFSA lets you know if you’re eligible for aid. You could be eligible for federal grants, a PA State Grant, scholarships and awards, federal work study, loans, and tax credits!

Review your financial aid options today.

Financial aid refunds

Your financial aid refund will be disbursed to you using one of three methods.

1. Directly deposited to a personal bank account
2. Electronically loaded to your Discover Cashback Checking account
3. Receive a check by mail

You can make your selection online in Montco Connect by going to Tools >> Finances >> My Payment Center.

It is important to note that financial aid may be affected by changes to your course schedule. If you add, drop or withdraw from a class it may impact your financial aid.

Watch this video to learn how to add/drop/withdraw from your course. Be sure to follow dates and deadlines to change without penalty.

There are resources available to students to aid in setting up for a semester with online courses. Listed below are links to pages to help students with online learning, utilzing the canvas app, and technology help via Montco's IT Support Services:

• mc3.edu/online
• mc3.edu/canvas
• mc3.edu/ITsupport

The LinkedIn Learning series is an on-demand library of instructional videos covering the latest business, technology and creative skills. It provides personalized course recommendations and is designed to help you achieve your full potential.

These resources will be availble to students after they enroll:

• Learning Study Skills
• Habits for Success
• Time Management
• Note-Taking Skills
• Reading Effectively
• Setting Goals
• Office 365

To access your courses, go to Montco Connect > Self-Service > Student Planning. You will then see an option to click on Plan & Schedule. This will list all of your currently enrolled courses.

Your classes will also be listed in Canvas or you can reference the 'Canvas Courses' widget in Montco Connect. You should also check your Montco email for any information from your professor. Don’t see your class(es) in Canvas? Don’t stress! Courses may not be available until the first day of class.

If you don't see a course listed, verify you are currently enrolled. If you are currently enrolled and do not see your course after first day, please contact your instructor.

How can I access my course schedule and information?
To access your course schedule and information, log into Montco Connect > Tools > Self Service.

How do I know if my class is in-person or virtual?
On your schedule, both the on-campus and online start is listed within the location/room assignment. In this example, the first on-campus day is Monday, September 13 in Parkhouse Hall, room 336. The online class is held September 1.

Yes! The College sends you important emails via this email address, and it is in your best interest to check your inbox daily. Whether it's a notice about financial aid, payments, a reminder to register or a snapshot of events on campus, you'll want to tune in. Sign in to Outlook.

Can I forward my student email to another email account?
Yes. In a few clicks you can have your student email merged with your preferred inbox. Follow the steps for Outlook or connect with the Help Desk at helpdesk@mc3.edu or 215-641-6495.

Moving from Gmail to Outlook
On July 5, the College transitioned student email accounts from Gmail to Outlook. If you applied to the College before July 5, 2022, and are not yet enrolled in courses, you will still have access to the Gmail account originally assigned to you; however, once you register for classes, your email will shift to Outlook.

Yes! In addition to finding your course schedule on Self-Service, you can add/drop courses from here too.

It is important to note that financial aid may be affected by changes to your course schedule. If you add, drop or withdraw from a class it may impact your financial aid.

When is the add/drop period?
The timeframe for add/drop can depend on your semester and session. Please refer to the registration calendar or contact your advisor.

In order for a change of major to be effective during the current semester, you must submit the request before the semester's deadline date. Change of major dates for each semester can be found on the Dates & Deadlines webpage. Any change of major received after the deadline date will be effective the following semester.

Change your major.

Blue Bell Campus

map & directions

Culinary Arts Institute in Lansdale

More information

Pottstown Campus

Map & directions

Your Student ID Card is now digital and available online. The digital ID is your official College photo identification card and will grant you access to campus facilities and services. All submitted photos are used for internal purposes only.

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.

Enrollment Services will be available in a hybrid fashion—both on campus in Parkhouse Hall and College Hall at the Blue Bell Campus, and in South Hall (room 234) at the Pottstown Campus, or available virtually through the Student Services Resource Center (SSRC) online chat or at ssrc@mc3.edu.

In-person hours
Monday thru Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Academic advising will continue to be administered in a virtual capacity only.

There is an ATM available in the Health Sciences Center, located on the first floor in the atrium.

Cafeteria - Café Montco 
To support the needs of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts students, faculty and programs, the College Hall cafeteria kitchen will be transitioned to these programs and will cease offering food services for the beginning of the 2023 semester as of Wednesday, December 21st.

Montco Market
Montco Market, a self-service retail store offering fresh and frozen food, beverages, and snacks, is now open in Parkhouse Hall, Health Sciences Center at Blue Bell Campus, and in North Hall at Pottstown Campus. Food options are available at all hours of the day. Learn more.

Vending Machines
Fresh and frozen vending options are available in North Hall, and a snack/beverage machine is located on the 2^nd floor of South Hall and on the 1^st floor of College Hall.

The cafés will remain closed at this time. 

Don’t have your own device? Complete the Request for Technology form, and we’ll work with you to provide a device that meets the needs of your program of study.

As a registered student, the College will provide you with access to Microsoft Teams and Zoom Collaboration clients. You will also have the ability to install the Microsoft Office 365 Suite on up to 5 personal devices.

Internet Access

• Xfinity Hotspots – Xfinity Wifi Hotspots will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet customers. Once at a hotspot, select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser.
• AT&T WiFi Hotspots– If you reside near a local business using AT&T, you may have access to free AT&T WiFi hotspots.

Turn your smartphone into a WiFi Hotspot

If you have an existing mobile phone plan, you may be able to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot to thereby provide WiFi to a laptop. Below are some helpful resources:

• Hotspots on Android
• Hotspots on iPhone or iPad
• Verizon Wireless
• AT&T Wireless
• T-Mobile
• Sprint

Microsoft Office 365 is a web-based collection of office-related applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, etc.) that are used to create documents, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, etc. You do not need to purchase MS Office 365. You can download a free copy for your personal computer/laptop from the Office 365 link found on Montco Connect. You must use your Montco student credentials to use the software. You may also install the mobile version from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Now more than ever, it's important to have accessible technology with remote capability. In response, Montco has created the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program.

Use of a Chromebook or cell phone is not currently recommended. You may review the technical requirements needed for your personal device, check to see if your program requires advanced hardware and/or software, and request a device if you do not have access to one.

Connecting to Zoom
Zoom is an online audio and web conferencing platform. People use it to make phone calls or to participate in video conference meetings. Each student and faculty member has their own zoom account that can be accessed from Montco Connect. To access the Montco Zoom link visit, mc3-edu.zoom.us.

• Creating a Zoom meeting
• Connecting to a Zoom meeting from home on a personal computer

Canvas Announcements
Your instructor may use the Announcements tab to post important information about the course. It is important that you check this space often or setup your Canvas notifications so that you receive an email when a new announcement is posted.

You can also use the Canvas mobile app to receive push notifications for when a new announcement is posted. Announcements can be found on the course navigation menu.

Alternative formats with Website Accessibility widget
You may also view accessible versions of the content in your course. For example, you need a different visual site setting for color blindness.

When you see an icon that looks like a person in a blue circle commonly found at the bottom right of content in your course, but is able to be moved (see image below) then you can access an alternative format of the content. This tool is the Website Accesibility settings.

Montco Connect App
Search for 'Montco Connect' in the Apple or Android store for easy access from your phone. By having the Montco Connect App, you will have the ability to receive push notifications, keeping you in the know on everything you need to succeed at Montco.

Canvas Mobile App
Access Canvas anywhere by downloading the Canvas and Montco Connect apps to your mobile device.

We have two networks available, MC3Guest and MC3Secure. We highly recommended using MC3Secure to deliver faster speeds and greater security.

Once you have connected to a wireless network, open a web browser and you will be automatically redirected to the College's wireless registration tool. You will be guided through registering your device. If you are not automatically redirected, open a browser and navigate to wifi.mc3.edu. Your username and password are the same as used to log into campus resources such as Montco Connect.

For more information on connecting to the network view our Knowledge Base article Secure Wireless Quick Guide.

To help you prepare for classes, visit our online resource page to find tips and clarification about Montco’s online learning formats.

You can view your final grades in Self-Service within 24 hours of the last day of each session.

Before registering for the next session, you will need to complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA). This form is required each semester.

Once the SFRA is signed, head to Self-Service in Montco Connect to register for your next class.

If you need assistance making your schedule, you can reach out to the Student Services Resource Center (SSRC) for assistance. The SSRC team is available Monday- Friday via  live chat.

The College offers a wealth of transfer opportunities for our students looking to pursue a 4-year degree. If you are thinking of transferring after you obtain a Montco degree, you can review our transfer agreements and use our MyTransferPlan search tool to explore your options.

Your academic advisor can also assist you in the process.