How to Become an MHCC Student

When planning for college, many students explore financial aid and other resources to help cover costs. If you plan to apply for financial aid, complete the FAFSA/ORSAA at mhcc.edu/ApplyingFinAid. Completing the FAFSA or ORSAA early helps ensure your financial aid is processed in time for registration. You may also want to explore additional options to help cover costs, including scholarships, employer tuition reimbursement opportunities, or unemployment training benefits. If you are paying out of pocket, a community college like MHCC is a great option for a high-quality education at a reasonable cost. MHCC also offers interest-free payment plans for eligible students who prefer to spread out tuition payments over time. 

1. Apply for Admission

Complete the online admission application. After submitting your application, you will receive a welcome email with your MHCC Student ID, password, and instructions on what to do next.

2. Determine Your Course Placement (Reading, Writing, and Math)

Placement helps make sure you begin in the courses that best match your current skills. 

• New students: Please review the available course placement options.
• Transfer students: Send your official college transcripts from other schools. After submitting your transcripts, request a Transfer Evaluation.

3. Connect with our Student Services Hub

• New students: Stop by the Student Services Hub (AC2253, building 12) or email hub@mhcc.edu.
• Transfer students: Set up an appointment with an advisor by emailing advising.questions@mhcc.edu or call 503-491-7315.

4. Register for Classes

Log into your MyMHCC portal and register at my.mhcc.edu. For registration assistance, visit the Student Services Hub. 

For important registration deadlines, term start dates, and other key academic dates, visit the Registration Calendar. 

5. Complete the Next Steps

Now it’s time to set up the tools you will use to access course materials, communicate with instructors and classmates, and get help when needed.

• Determine your textbooks and supplies. The MHCC bookstore offers free economy shipping on all orders (excluding Marketplace texts) for a limited time before the start of each term. The free shipping period starts three weeks before the first day of the term and ends one week before classes start.
• Set up your student “Saints” email. Your Saints email is the primary way the college and your instructors will communicate with you. 
• Prepare for online or hybrid courses. If you're taking online, hybrid, or web-enhanced courses, visit Online Learning for information and resources.
• Log in to Navigate. Navigate allows you to view your personalized checklist, schedule advising appointments, create an education plan, and access other student support tools. For the best experience, use Chrome or Firefox.