Enrollment Steps
Students can complete the online application. A $25 non-refundable application fee must be paid by using a credit or bank card at the time of application. Students who are approved for Free/Reduced Lunch at Reavis are eligible for a fee waiver. These students should pick up a paper application the College & Career Center.
Students who have already earned dual credit at Moraine Valley do not need to complete an application. Instead, please contact our Admission Counselor, Andriana Esparza, at 708-974-5356 or esparzaa75@morainevalley.edu. She will update your account to indicate you will be attending Moraine Valley as a college student.
The Financial Aid Office offers information for funding at the federal, state, institutional, and private agency levels. Types of aid include grants, scholarships, work-study employment and loans. They also offer free financial aid assistance to help students complete their FAFSA.
The Moraine Valley Community College Foundation offers scholarships for both incoming and current students. These scholarships are based on academic achievement, personal achievement, financial need, leadership skills and community involvement. There are additional scholarships designed for specific programs and fields of study.
Moraine Valley uses multiple factors to determine if students need placement testing.
English - if you meet one or more of the criteria below, you are exempt from the English placement test:
480 or higher on Evidence-Based Reading & Writing section of the SAT
19 or higher on English section of the ACT
3.0 unweighted GPA or higher
Reading/Writing - if you meet one or more of the criteria below, you are exempt from the Reading/Writing placement test:
3.0 unweighted GPA or higher on 7th semester transcript
Math - if you meet one of more of the criteria below, you do not need to take the Math placement test:
520 or higher on Math section of the SAT
20 or higher on Math section of the ACT
3.0 unweighted GPA or higher AND C or higher in both semesters of 4th year of math
C or higher in both semesters of Statistics & Advanced Math Placement course
*Students majoring in Business, Engineering or Science may need to take the math placement test to place into MTH 141 (College Algebra) since it is a required course for these programs.
Students who plan to enroll part-time or full-time at Moraine Valley and pursue an associate’s degree are required to complete a two-part orientation program.
Part I: Online Orientation
The online portion of the program will review academic policies, procedures, and other important information to prepare you for becoming a successful Moraine Valley student. Part I will take approximately 45-60 minutes to complete, but it is not timed - you may leave the online module and return to it at any time. You must pass the final test with a 100% score before you can move on to Part II.
Part II: Advising and Registration
The on-campus portion is mandatory for all students who are planning to complete a degree. You will meet with an academic advisor and/or counselor to discuss course options and register and pay for your first semester courses. Part II will last approximately two hours.