artin Community College offers a variety of services designed to meet the needs of students. Most of these services are administered by Student Services staff and are available upon request. The Student Services Office located in Building 1, Room 20, is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A member of the Student Services staff is available until 7:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday.  Summer hours may vary.
 

The chief function of counseling at MCC is to assist students who may have a personal or social concern in adapting to the College environment.  Necessary resources and referrals are provided, when appropriate, by trained counselors to help students become more self-knowing, reliant, and directive.  Students are encouraged to contact the counselor as a need arises.

Phi Theta Kappa is the honor society for community and junior colleges. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service among two-year college students. Membership in MCC's Alpha Chi Gamma chapter is by invitation only. To be considered for membership, students must be enrolled full time or part time, have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a minimum of 16 semester hours, have established academic excellence as judged by the faculty, be of good moral character, and possess recognized qualities of citizenship.

Alpha Beta Gamma is a national business honor society established to recognize and encourage scholarship among college students in business curricula.
 

The college does not provide dormitories but referral housing is available through Student Services.  Students who have come to MCC from across the state and country have found affordable rooms, apartments, trailers, and houses to rent within driving distance to the college.  For more information on available rental property download the 2007 Housing List or contact the Office of Student Services.

Immediately following the end of each semester official grade reports are distributed to curriculum students. Official transcripts will be sent to other educational institutions, prospective employers, subsidizing agencies, etc. when a student requests, in writing, that the college do so. The college charges no fee for this service. Requests for official transcripts will not be honored if the student has an outstanding debt to the college.

New students are required to participate in an orientation program designed to introduce them to selected college staff and acquaint them with Martin Community College and its various policies and regulations. Individual presentations are held to aid students in adjusting to college life at MCC.

On a non-discriminatory basis, Martin Community College offers its students an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities and clubs. The Student Government Association (SGA) provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in the democratic process through participation in a program of self-government. The purpose of the Student Government Association is to provide the means for responsible and effective student participation in the organization and control of student services and clubs. The Student Government Association is composed of all curriculum students. The constitution and activities of the association are subject to approval and sanctioned by the administration of the college. Students interested in starting a campus club must seek approval through the SGA.  For more information on campus activities go to Campus Life. For information on starting a student club, click here.
 

Students have access to their academic records at Martin Community College. Academic records for curriculum students are housed in the Student Services Office and can be viewed by the student by scheduling an appointment with the Registrar. Enclosed in the student's academic record will be the Martin Community College transcript (academic grades), application for admission, copies of letters of correspondences, high school transcript and/or GED scores, post-secondary college transcript(s), transcript evaluations, and placement test scores, if applicable. Other than individuals qualified under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, only institutional personnel may be allowed to view the student's academic record for educational purposes only. A Record of Disclosure Form will be filed in each student's academic record noting who, other than Student Services Staff, has reviewed the file and for what reason. 

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, student transcripts will not be released to any other individual or organization in any form without the written consent of the student with the exception of educational institutions or eligible subsidizing agencies. Requests for official transcripts will not be honored if the student has an outstanding debt to the college. 

To request official transcripts, the student may:
1. Request a transcript in person
2. Request a transcript by fax (252-792-0826)
3. Request a transcript by mail

When inquiries are made by other persons or parties, only directory information is released. Such information includes the following: student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the name of educational agency or institution most recently attended. This policy is for the convenience of students, parents, institutional personnel, and the general public. However, if students notify the Registrar in writing that they do not want such information released, then all information concerning their record will be withheld. 

In compliance with the Community College Public Records Retention and Disposition Schedule, all information in a student's file is normally destroyed with the exception of the MCC transcript(s) five (5) years after the student leaves the college.

Students who believe that their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act have been violated should discuss their concerns with the Dean of Academic Affairs and Student Services and/or the President of the college. However, students, if they wish, may file a complaint directly with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, D.C. 

A complete copy of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act as printed and released by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare is on file in the Student Services Office.

Most curriculum programs at Martin Community College are required to take a placement test, which covers the areas of mathematics, reading and writing, is designed to assist in placing students into the English and math courses commensurate with their achievement levels in those areas.  It is to your advantage to prepare for this test as much as possible since strong placement test scores can eliminate or reduce the number of developmental classes students need to fulfill program requirements.  For information on each area of the test, internet resources, and tips to help you prepare for the COMPASS placement test, click here.

The General Educational Development (GED) tests, generally referred to as the high school equivalency examination, are administered through the Continuing Education Department. A fee of $7.50 is charged to those who take the GED tests.

Tutoring, as a component of Student Services, is committed to responding to the needs of those students wishing to improve their success in a course or program of study. All students needing help to be successful in a course are encouraged to take advantage of tutoring. Tutoring is provided in Building 4, Room 38B by peer tutors and is organized by the Tutor Coordinator.

Veterans are invited and encouraged to take advantage of the guidance services and educational programs offered at the college. In addition to eligible veterans, wives and children of eligible disabled or deceased veterans may enroll under the G.I. Bill.

To remain eligible for veteran's benefits, veterans or their dependents must maintain an overall grade point average as designated in the college's policy on academic progress. Veterans or their dependents whose average drops below the expected level will be notified and placed on academic probation during the following semester. However, their enrollment for benefits will be certified during this time. NOTE: STUDENTS RECEIVING VETERAN'S BENEFITS WHO ARE PLACED ON PROBATION FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE SEMESTERS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS DURING THE SECOND SEMESTER OF PROBATION. However, they will be advised to remain in school and to work toward raising their GPA above the probationary level in order to be recertified for veteran's benefits. For additional information, students should contact the Student Services Office.