| Throughout high
school |
1. Complete a rigorous
high school program. Take as many college-level classes in a mainstreamed
environment as possible, especially English, math, science and computers. |
| Throughout high
school |
2. Maintain current
documentation of your disability. Keep a copy at home for easy access. |
| 3-6 months before
entry |
3. complete a MCCC
application for admission and send it to the Admissions Office - NOT the
Learning Assistance Lab. |
| While in high school |
4. Register with
Michigan Department of Career Development/Rehabilitation Services before
graduation from high school, if possible. |
| 3-6 months before
entry |
5. Call the Admissions
Office (384-4104 or 1-877-Yes-MCCC) and arrange for a tour of the campus.
Be certain to include the Learning Assistance Lab (C-218) so you will know
where to come for disability services or for academic assistance. |
| 2-3 months before
entry |
6. Make arrangements
for taking Compass (a placement test measuring your skills in writing, reading
and math) If you will be requesting accommodations other than extended time,
please contact the Learning Assistance Lab (384-4167) to arrange an appointment
with a disabilities counselor to discuss your needs. PLEASE NOTE: please
give one weeks notice for accommodation requests. |
| 1 week after taking
placement test |
7. Please make
another appointment with an LAL Disabilities Counselor to discuss your test
results, determine a semester schedule and arrange for any classroom accommodations. |
| 3-6 months before
entry |
8. Apply for financial
aid. If you desire, our financial aid staff can assist you and your family
to complete the paperwork. (M.R.S. Also requires the completion of the same
forms but does not necessarily require one to be eligible.) |
| As early as college
scheduling allows |
9. During your
designated scheduling time, register for your classes using the telephone
(SMART) system or WebPAL (website) or by bringing the form to Registration
in the Administration building. |
| The day before
the semester begins |
10. Plan to attend
"First Steps for College Success". This is a free, full-day workshop
that will provide techniques to help you get your college career off to
a good start. Watch you mail for more information. |
| The day before
the semester begins |
11. Plan to attend
the "Disabilities Workshop" which is an hour long presentation
for you, your parents, and/or significant other to learn about your rights
and responsibilities under the Americans With Disabilities Act. During the
program you will also be acquainted with the process for securing accommodations
and strategies for succeeding with a disability. |
| After your college
schedule is determined |
12. If you have
a job, plan to meet with your employer to talk about a workable schedule.
Consider limiting your work hours significantly during the first semester
or two at college. Your LAL counselor can help you with this issue. |
| 2-3 months before
entry |
13. Check with
your medical insurance carrier about your coverage after age 18. (Some carriers
require full-time status while others maintain coverage for less tan full-time
status). Let the LAL counselor know if this is an issue. |
| 1-2 months before
entry |
14. When applicable,
determine a reliable child care/transportation arrangement, including a
back-up plan. |
| Preferably 2-3
weeks before classes begin |
15. Purchase ALL
required books and recommended supplemental guides as early as they become
available so that you can get a head start by acquainting yourself with
the text. Consider purchasing new books rather than used ones so that you
can implement your preferred methods of textbook marking and not be distracted
or confused by the previous owners marks. |
| On-going |
16. Recognize your
need for additional support services, such as tutoring and counseling. The
Learning Assistance Lab offers these services on a first-come first serve
basis so they will not necessarily be scheduled around the hours that you
have free. You may need to make additional trips to campus for these services. |
| On-going |
17. Maintain open
communication with your instructors regarding your progress. |
