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 collapse Question: How do I know what classes to select?
 • Class schedules and college catalogs are available on campus and online.  Both have valuable information such as registration dates and times, tuition cost, department information, etc. Be familiar with their contents and write down questions to ask. Pre-advisement is a critical step in understanding how these two sources work together.
 collapse Question: How long does an advising session last?
 • Times can vary depending on peak and non-registration periods? Especially during peak (heavy) registration the wait time to see an advisor/counselor will vary as well. Typically sessions will last 15-30 minutes.
 collapse Question: What is the difference between an Academic Advisor and a Counselor?
 • Academic advisors are qualified college staff that help students set educational goals and select courses accordingly.
 
• Counselors are qualified college faculties that also provide the same service; however, they also have a professional license to provide personal and confidential counseling.
 collapse Question: What process (es) do I have to complete before I can register?
 • First, you have to start the process by submitting an application through Admissions.
collapse  Returning Students
 collapse Question: Do I still have to see an advisor or counselor to register?
 • Returning students must see a counselor/advisor to register each semester until you have completed 6 college level credits with a 2.25 grade point average or 30 college level credits with a 2.00 grade point average, be THEA complete, exempt or waived.
 collapse Question: What is a TSI status and a pre-requisite?
 • After you are admitted, but prior to registration, you must either present scores from an assessment test associated with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) program or be exempt. See exemptions from TSI Requirements to determine if you are exempt or waived from TSI requirements. If you are TSI exempt or met, you are still required to meet DCCC course prerequisites (Engl 1301 before Engl 1302 or Acct 2301 before Acct 2302) to determine college level readiness skills. Some DCCC course prerequisites could require a higher score than those outlined by the TSI state minimum requirements.

• The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Program is required by state law to ensure students enrolled in Texas public colleges possess the academic skills needed to perform effectively in college-level coursework. TSI includes a testing component designed to identify and provide information about your reading, writing, and math skills. You are expected to consult with the college TSI Coordinator because it is your responsibility to be aware of all TSI regulations.
 collapse Question: When am I eligible to transfer?
 • The university or college you are considering can give you guidelines on when a student should begin the transfer process based on your area of interest or major.  Typically students will complete core classes and begin to take classes specifically geared toward that area.
 collapse Question: When should I file a degree plan and do I have to file a degree plan?
 • It is recommended that students should file for an official degree plan after having completed 24 credit hours. You must file a degree plan in order to be awarded a degree.
 
• If you plan to transfer, a degree plan can help you select and courses that you need to complete before applying to outside colleges/universities. Advisors/Counselors can review and interpret official degree plans, unofficial degree plans and transfer guides.
collapse  Transfer Students
 collapse Question: Am I eligible to register online through eConnect?
 • Transfer students must see a counselor/advisor to register each semester until you have completed 6 college level credits with a 2.25 grade point average or 30 college level credits with a 2.00 grade point average, be THEA complete, exempt or waived. However, transfer credits can be used to meets these eligibility requirements.
 collapse Question: Are there a minimum percentage of classes I have to take to earn a degree through MVC?
 • You must complete at least 25% of your coursework through the campus that will be awarding you the degree.
 collapse Question: Do I need a transcript before I can register?
 • It is often necessary to verify courses taken at outside colleges/universities that could be used as prerequisites for courses you are interested in taking.  Previously completed classes could also affect your state and DCCC TSI status.
 collapse Question: Will all my previous college coursework be used towards a degree?
 • A thorough evaluation of previously completed college level coursework will be done once a degree plan request form is submitted to Admissions along with an official transcript from each college/university attended.  

• The type degree plan filed will affect what outside courses are used to meet degree requirements in addition to courses completed through DCCC.
 collapse Question: Will I have to take developmental (skill improvement) classes if I have already earned college credit somewhere else?
 • Developmental (below college level) classes are for those students that show a need based on a DCCC approved assessment test.  These classes may also be required for students who did not complete a developmental sequence at the previous attended college/university.  Completing certain college level classes outside DCCC may exempt or meet a student in one or more of the TSI areas (reading, writing, math). Consult with the college TSI Coordinator for eligibility requirements.