Other Resources, Offices & Programs
East: Student Services Bldg., Room 102, 575-6013
West: Yosemite Hall Rm. 147, 575-7727
Students apply to MJC by completing the online application for admission. Students may register for classes online in PiratesNet or in the Admissions Office. Students can also obtain enrollment verifications upon written request – the first two are free and there is a $3.00 charge for subsequent requests. There is a 10-day processing time. Students can request pass/no pass and change their personal information in the Admissions Office. Students can only change their address, phone or personal email information online in PiratesNet using "Update Contact Information". . See Web page.
Student Help Desk for password or log-in help: 575-7900
East: Student Center, 575-6828
West: Yosemite Hall Lobby, 575-6828
This is where you will pay enrollment fees, purchase and pick up parking permits, and file refund requests.
East: Student Services Bldg., Rm. 226 Voice: 575-6080
Counselors provide help to transfer and non-transfer students with academic, career, and personal counseling. If you have 15 or more units you must have an Educational Plan in place. Don’t have one? Call the Counseling Center to schedule an Educational Planning session with a counselor or enroll in a Guidance course. If you are a prospective student who needs help, stop by the Counseling Center to find out how you can get started at MJC. See Web page.
East: Student Services Bldg., Room 110, 575-6605
Students must file an application for a degree or a certificate in the Evaluations Office, after registering for the semester in which they are completing the requirements. Diplomas and certificates are granted each semester and are printed approximately eight weeks after the term ends. The graduation ceremony takes place only in the Spring at the end of the semester.
West: Yosemite Hall Rm. 147 575-7700
Processes BOGW fee waivers and financial aid applications, determines eligibility and disburses financial awards for grants, nursing loans, work-study, scholarships & special aid programs. Apply for financial aid on-line at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Also, see Web page for Financial Aid Office.
East: Student Services Bldg., Rm. 102, 575-6018
Prepares official transcripts of courses taken showing the final grades, degrees and certificates received from Modesto Junior College. Official transcripts bear the seal of the college and signature of the designated college official. Official transcript request information: See Web page for transcript request. Unofficial transcripts are available on PiratesNet.
West: Yosemite Hall Rm. 151, 575-7715
MJC Scholarships for eligible students to help defray the cost of tuition, books & other college related expenses. Awards range from $200-$2,000, based on GPA, major & extra-curricular activities. Scholarship applications are available at the Financial Aid/Scholarship Office or see Web page.
West: Yosemite Hall 147, 575-7728
Administers MJC assessment tests for math, English & reading; ability to benefit test for financial aid students; typing tests & US Constitution certificates provided as well as proctoring services for students taking distance classes for a fee. Obtain test dates & results online at. See Web page. (top)
East: Student Services Bldg., Room 210; Voice: 575-7733
TTY: 575-6863
Assistance with information or concerns regarding ADA issues is available through the College ADA Coordinator.
West: Yosemite Hall Rm. 148, 575-7768
Work-study, childcare, job placement, bus passes, counseling, and financial aid. See Web page.
East: Morris Bldg., Rm. 107, 575-6239
The CD&TC is a one stop shop to obtain career, job placement and transfer information. Numerous career resources and a library of over 1,200 college and university catalogs from around the nation are available for student use and checkout. A counselor is located in the CD&TC to help transfer and non-transfer students with academic, career, and personal counseling. Job Placement Office. Job Line: (209) 575-6821. Also, see Web page for Career Development & Transfer Center.
The Integrated Learning Center provides reading, writing, and grammar assistance with self-paced computer modules that support Literature and Language Arts courses. An open computer lab for completing assignments and studying is available. See Web page.
Writing & Languages: East, Classroom Annex 103 575-6682; West, Yosemite Hall Room 235 575-7847
Work with a tutor on any aspect of language or writing, ranging from talking about ideas and assignment expectations to final draft. Schedule an appointment to see a tutor. Computers are available for research.
Math & Sciences: East, Classroom Annex 103 575-6682; West, Yosemite Hall Room 235 575-7845
On a walk-in basis, math and science tutors aid you in understanding concepts and finding answers to questions. Individual appointments are also available. Computers are available for research.
Social Sciences: East, Founders Hall, Room 116 575-6117
Free tutoring for students seeking extra help with academic work. Areas include history, psychology, sociology, anthropology and accounting. Other subject area tutoring will be added throughout the semester. Computers are available for research.
DISABILITY SERVICES:
Voice: 575-6225
TTY: 575-6863
East: Student Services Bldg., Room 112
Counseling, academic advisement, educational and career planning. Assistance with accommodations, learning disability assessment, accommodated testing, high tech/resource labs with adaptive equipment, magnification machines, reading screens and assistance with alternate media requests.See Web page.
575-6700
If you have children; elderly parents or another situation that someone may need to contact you, you must have a form on file in the Student Development Office in order for staff to contact you. New forms are required every semester. Emergency Locator Form
Voice: 575-6251
East: Student Services Bldg., Room 210, 575-6251
Counseling, academic advisement, educational and career planning, economic and academic support services for economically and educationally disadvantaged students. The CARE Program for single parent/TANF recipients.See Web page.
East: Morris Memorial Rm. 108, 575-6037
West: Yosemite Hall 114, 575-6360
RN’s provide health care including: Screenings for blood pressure & TB, Immunizations vision/hearing tests; pregnancy testing. Over the counter medications available. Doctor visit at no charge. Education materials & more. Please visit website for current hours. “We Care for You”. See Web page.
East: Student Center. 575-6012
Services, activities and support for international students attending MJC. Help with admissions, academic and personal counseling, orientation, immigration, advising, cultural programming and International Club. See Web page.
East: Founders Hall, 206 E, 575-6185
Learning Communities are packages of courses that revolve around a theme, skill, or major, and you enroll in them as a package. Because other students are doing this as well, you will support each other in all of the courses. You'll learn to make connections between subjects and courses, and gain critical thinking skills that will be of great value to you in this and future learning endeavors. Your instructors will work together to highlight connections between the different subjects you are studying. This unique approach to learning will not only provide you with valuable skills in the classroom, it will give you a chance to take charge of the way you learn. See Web page.
LIRBRARY (Integrated Learning Centers)
Recorded Message regarding hours/information: 575-6868
Reference: 575-6230
Books, magazines, newspapers, journals, DVDs, eBooks, a variety of online research databases, research help, computer labs, study areas, and study rooms. See Web Page.
TRIO/Student Support Services
East: Student Services Bldg., Room 112, 575-6189
Federally funded program designed for first generation college students to promote student success. Program provides academic and personal counseling, tutoring, cultural activities, career advising and assessment. See Web page.
See Career & Development & Transfer Center
East: Student Services Bldg., Rm. 201, 575-6017
Assists Veterans with educational benefits, referral resources in obtaining counseling/referrals. Veterans may turn in BOGW Fee Waiver applications here as well. See Web page.
East: Agriculture, 127
Open to: All Students
28 Internet-accessible computer stations are available to you to assist with your coursework. Lab assistant is available when scheduling allows. Please check the schedule posted
on lab door for hours when the lab is accessible. Please note: Lab is closed during the months of June and July.
East: Student Services Bldg., Room 115, 575-6225
West: Yosemite Hall, 145; 575-7733
Open to: Students with a verified disability
Disability Services has two Resource Labs which contain adaptive equipment to meet student needs on both campuses.
East: Founders Hall, 271
Open To: Priority given to ESL students
The ESL Lab has a variety of programs to support English as a Second Language students. Students from other English classes may use the lab when space is available.
East: Sierra Hall, 114
Open To: Industrial Tech & Electronic Tech students and hands-on trainers
The Integrated Manufacturing Lab (IML) has a variety of plant maintenance hands-on trainers and oriented softwares. The lab is designed to provide students with rich
simulated technology experiences that reinforce skill development in the areas of industrial controls, motors& mechanical devices, pneumatics, refrigeration, hydraulic
systems, and computer numerical control (CNC) programming.
East: Classroom Annex 101 575-6238; & Founder's Hall, Room 211 575-7767
West: Yosemite Hall, 235 575-7847
Open To: All Students
Each of the Library computer labs are available for online research and word processing. The computers in Classroom Annex, Founders Hall, and Yosemite Hall 235 also have software for computer science, business, math and a number of other courses.
East: Founders Hall 234 & 235; West: Sierra Hall, 209 & 214
This lab supports Literature and Language Arts classes. The lab has open hours throughout the day but is closed when classes are meeting there.
College Skills 810, "College Skills Development" is a non-credit, no tuition course in which you will be able to sharpen and improve your current abilities and learn new computer and research related skills as you complete homework and other assignments using computers and other equipment in MJC open labs. By deciding to log-on to an MJC open lab computer to do course related work you will be deciding to enroll in College Skills 810. The first time you log-in to the lab in each semester constitutes your enrollment process and you will not need to do anything else for enrollment.
East: Classroom Annex 103, 575-6682
West: Yosemite Hall, Room 235, 575-7845
Open To: All students
Math assistants are here to help you understand your math homework, as well as aid in your understanding of math concepts. This is the place where you can bring your short, quick questions, and get prompt responses. We don’t want you to get held back in finishing your homework!
East: Music, 101
Open To: All Music students
This lab is ideal for music students to learn more about music theory and music history. This state-of-the-art lab has five iMac stations where you can learn from musical software and reinforce concepts from other classes. You’ll also find a vast collection of CDs and listening stations. Music majors dedicate 2 to 3 hours each week to listening to music from all periods of music history. We also have reference materials including the New Grove Encyclopedia of Music.
East: Founders Hall, Room 131
Open To: Office Administration
The Office Administration Center (OAC) offers open-entry/open-exit Office Administration courses in an individualized, hands-on format. The short, carefully prepared units of instruction allow for flexible scheduling and ongoing enrollment until the 12th week of the semester. Your hours may vary from day to day and you may be scheduled for more than one hour per day. Therefore, each course can be completed as rapidly as your capabilities and/or commitments allow.
East: Founders Hall 116, 575-6117
Open To: All Students
Our labs have seventy-three computers with various programs to assist in your academic success. All computers have internet access and word processing abilities. There is also an assistant on duty in the labs the majority of the time to help guide you toward a successful and positive encounter.
MAGIC LAB
Electronics Bldg., Room 109
WRITING CENTER
East: Classroom Annex, Room 103, 575-6682
West: Yosemite Hall, Room 235, 575-7847
Open To: Any student needing assistance with writing
Work with a tutor on any aspect of writing, ranging from talking about ideas and assignment expectation to assistance with proofreading. Schedule an appointment to see a tutor, or use a computer. Call for more information. Hours are subject to change, and sometimes the Writing Center is open evenings. See Web page.
East: Student Center 575-6700
West: Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center 575-7991
ASMJC is the governing student body. Collectively they effect change at local, state and federal government levels. See Web page.
The California Community Colleges Registry is a free website for anyone interested in searching for employment at any one of the 100+ California community colleges across the state. Employment opportunities include faculty, administrative and support staff positions. Visit the CCC Registry at: www.cccregistry.org
West: John Muir Hall Room 151, 575-6351
Open 24 hours
East: Security Counter in Champion Building, 429A Tully Rd., M–F 8:00am – Noon, 575-6747
Emergencies: 911 and/or (209) 575-6911
Accidents (On-Campus): (209) 575-6037
Campus Security Operations: (575-6351) provide 24-hour protection to both East and West campuses.
Escort Service: Campus security officers are available to escort students to their cars. Request an escort by calling campus security at 575-6351 or by using one of the parking lot call boxes.
Emergency call boxes are small, orange boxes located in most parking lots. They can be used to call for a security escort or for a battery jump, door unlock or any type of emergency service as well as reporting day pass machine malfunctions.
East: Student Center, 575-6700
Student ID cards, discount stickers, housing referrals, emergency location forms, student government, campus clubs, posting regulations, student bulletin, and activities.
West: Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center, 575-7990
Computer lab, student government office, game room, TV lounge, multi-purpose room.
East: Morris Memorial Rm. 207, 575-6743
Federally funded program designed to assist first generation students to transfer to 4-year universities. Program promotes student success through academic, career, and personal counseling, tutoring, and cultural activities. See Web page.
East: Morris Memorial Rm. 212, 575-6060
Oversees all student services programs, administrative services, student sexual harassment, discrimination complaints, and student grievances.
