Moraine Valley Community College

Moraine Valley Community College is the second-largest community college in Illinois.  The Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The district has a population of about 400,000 people and includes 26 communities.  The main campus is located in Palos HIlls, and satellite locations are located in Blue Island and Tinley Park.

The Admissions Office assist students with the application and financial aid process.  

Moraine Valley’s Academic Advising team can help students plan their educational future.  Students can meet with an academic advisor to make sure they’re on track for completing their degree or certificate program. 

Advisors can be seen on a walk-in basis during office hours.  Advisors can be reached by email at Advising@morainevalley.edu, or leave a phone message at (708) 974-5721.

The Counseling and Career Development Center (CCDC) provides educational, career and human development services at no cost to students.  Counselors work with currently enrolled students to help them establish educational goals, develop a career direction, and make personal adjustments to get the most from their college experience.  

Counselors are available Monday - Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The Center for Disability Services (CDS) provides equal access to students with disabilities to all college programs and to promote student independence and self-advocacy.  To achieve this, we provide reasonable and appropriate services and accommodations to otherwise qualified students.  We also provide support and education to all members of the college, so as to develop an environment of awareness and mutual respect.

The Financial Aid office offers financial aid and information for funding at the federal, state, institutional, and private agency levels. Types of aid include grants, scholarships, work-study employment, and loans.  

Staff members provide personalized assistance to meet the needs of students. Contact the office by phone at (708) 974-5726, by fax (708) 974-8726, or in person in Building S, Room S107.

Testing Services assists students and community residents as they achieve their scholastic and career goals.  The Testing Center provides a facility for administering and monitoring tests and offers a wide range of services.  The Testing Center is located in Building G, Room G231.