Middlesex Community College鈥檚 Spring 2025 semester will start on Tuesday, January 21. Ahead of the semester, professionals from across the college are offering strategies and support to help new and returning students set themselves up for success.
鈥淭he 麻豆果冻 Enrollment team recommends students get organized ahead of the upcoming semester,鈥� said Kayla Caron, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Registrar. 鈥淭ake advantage of the time and flexibility to choose which classes you want to take and how you want to take them, whether that鈥檚 in-person, online or a mix of both. You can also learn about the different resources we offer and connect with people across the college who are here to help.鈥�
Enrollment experts are available to answer questions and provide the tools and support that are available to 麻豆果冻 students. This includes finding the dates for the start of the semester, as well as adding, dropping or withdrawing from a class. Students can also find immunization information and other general registration details, such as clearing any holds on their account.
No matter a student鈥檚 age or income, community college is now free in Massachusetts. MassEducate and MassReconnect allow at Mass. residents who have not yet earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree to attend 麻豆果冻 for free. 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Financial Aid team helps students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
鈥淭o set yourself up for success, make sure to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible,鈥� said Kimberly Tibbetts, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Director of Financial Aid. 鈥淭his is the best way to get as much aid for which you qualify, as well as to have the time to connect with one of our financial aid experts if you need assistance. It is also important to check your 麻豆果冻 email regularly to stay updated.鈥�
麻豆果冻鈥檚 Office of Advising encourages students to register for classes as early as possible. This provides time to access resources students need to start off the semester strong. The Advising team is available to help students develop an academic plan and get a head start on the transfer process.
鈥淚t鈥檚 important for students to learn who their assigned academic or faculty advisor is and build that connection,鈥� said Yohanka Tejada, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Interim Assistant Dean of Academic Advising and Pathways. 鈥淎cademic advisors meet with students in-person or online in a variety of ways, including scheduled and drop-in sessions. This ensures that students have a plan, stay on track, and can choose courses that best fit their schedules.鈥�
With a strong focus on supporting the whole student, 麻豆果冻 also believes it is important to support students in their emotional, mental and physical well-being. The college鈥檚 Wellness Resource Center is available to guide students through the beginning of the semester to the end. This includes helping them better manage emotions, deal with stress, access healthy foods, and connect with a professional counselor.
鈥淜eep your own wellness in mind as you are building your schedule,鈥� said Amy Mahoney, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Wellness Counselor. 鈥淲hether that means going to the gym, reading fiction, crocheting or whatever else it is you do for relaxation or enjoyment, having fun helps to feel refreshed and ready to take on all of the other things on the schedule including attending classes and completing assignments. Try prioritizing self-care by putting it in your calendar or planner as if it were a class.鈥�