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Future Students

Welcome to 海角禁区! We are here to help you reach your goals. Would you like to:

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Request Information

You can fill out our request information form to receive updates about applying and registering, upcoming events, and more. Raptor Central is ready to help with any admissions and registration questions. You can visit in person, call, or new window.

Campus Tours and Events

MC offers campus tours and a variety of events for future students. You can schedule a tour at any of our campuses in Germantown, Rockville, or Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Our virtual tour is accessible at all times.

Upcoming Events

Future Students Information Session 

Virtually on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thinking about applying? Already applied and don't know what do next? Do you want to learn more about what MC has to offer? Join us for a Future Students Information Session to learn the ins and outs of MC, the benefits of being a student here, and how we can support you every step of the way. Each event lasts approximately 60 minutes.

This virtual event will be on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.! 

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*To request an accommodation, please contact Camille Cauley at recruitevents@montgomercollege.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance of the event.

Welcome Day 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening celebrating first-generation college students and your supporters.

More information about Welcome Day 2025

Guided Placement Help Days

June 2, 17, 18. Join us for help with MC’s guided placement process.

Are you a future student who needs access to or help with MC’s guided placement process? Then join us on campus! Your success at MC is important to us, and the guided placement process will help us make sure you are prepared.

Why come to campus to complete guided placement?

  • You do not have access to a computer or internet
  • You want help with the guided placement process
  • You think you may be eligible for an alternative placement option, but you’re not sure
  • You have questions about registering at MC and you’re not sure who to ask

 

Guided Placement Help Days (all events are 9 a.m. –1 p.m.)

  • Monday, June 2:
    • Rockville Campus
    • Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
  • Monday, June 16
    •  Rockville Campus
  • Tuesday, June 17
    • Germantown Campus
  • Wednesday, June 18
    • East County Education Center

*To request an accommodation, please contact Camille Cauley at recruitevents@montgomercollege.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks in advance of the event.

Registration Open Houses

June. July. August. Join us in person or online.

Are you ready to take the next step in your education? Are you looking for help with the application and registration process? If so, join us for a registration open house event at 海角禁区. Don't miss this opportunity to take your next steps toward your education and training goals!

At a registration open house, you can:

  • Get one-on-one assistance with the application and registration process
  • Tour the campuses

Registration Open House at Germantown Campus
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Registration Open House at Rockville Campus
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Noon–3 p.m.

Registration Open House at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
10 a.m.–1 p.m.

MC Registration Open House Online via Zoom
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
4–6 p.m.

Financial Aid Events

Join the Office of Student Financial Aid for events to help you with the financial aid process.


Recorded Events

Lights, camera, higher education! Explore the vibrant world of 海角禁区's Visual, Performance, and Media Arts Programs. Discover how we empower students to become creative professionals through hands-on training in a variety of formats, from lectures and demonstrations to immersive workshops. Explore diverse fields like art, music, dance, theatre, photography, film, graphic design, web design, animation, gaming, and television and radio. Learn about our associate of arts degrees and certificate programs designed to launch your career or seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or university. Let us ignite your passion and shape your future in the arts! .

Learn about MC’s health career programs from our recorded virtual open house event. new window.

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Learn about MC’s Information Technology Institute Career Pathways that lead to IT certifications and entry level jobs in IT at a virtual open house. new window.

  • Faculty and alumni discuss career pathways in cybersecurity, networking, cloud technologies, and data analytics.
  • MC faculty talk about career outlooks and how MC can help you reach your goals.
  • College alumni discuss how MC set them on a path for success. 

Learn about MC’s highly-ranked Business program from faculty, alumni, and current students from our recent virtual open house. new window.

Areas covered include:

  • Degree, certificate, and course offerings that set MC apart from other schools.
  • MC’s leading faculty professionals and their areas of expertise.
  • Career outlooks and how MC can help you reach your goals.
  • MC’s seamless transfer process to four-year schools, where our students are transferring, and how they are performing at those institutions.
  • Dual enrollment opportunities where high school students can take classes at MC while still in high school.
  • Current students will share what they like most about their time at the College and alumni will discuss how MC set them on a path for success.

海角禁区 is ranked:

  • A Top Degree Producer by Diverse Issues in Higher Education (2022).
  • #7 Best Community College in the US by WalletHub (2022).

Learn about MC’s highly-ranked Computer Science Program from faculty, alumni, and current students. new window.

海角禁区 is ranked:

  • #1 in Best Online Associate in Computer Science Program Offerings by Intelligent.com (2022).
  • A Top Degree Producer by Diverse Issues in Higher Education (2022).
  • #7 Best Community College in the US  by WalletHub (2022).

Want to learn how to save money for college? Watch to learn all the different ways to receive financial aid and scholarships at MC. new window.


How to Apply and Register

We've laid out all the steps you need to follow to become an MC student. Our Raptor Reference card (PDF, ) has an easy-to-follow checklist.  You might also be interested in additional information for:

How-To Videos: Getting Started at MC

Watch our series of helpful how-to videos for everything you need to know to become a student at 海角禁区.
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Recruitment & College Access Manager

Displaced Federal Workers

Displaced from a federal job? !

Losing a job is stressful—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. 海角禁区 (MC) offers fast, affordable training, career support, and direct connections to local employers to help you transition into a high-demand career quickly and confidently.