• A Number: Your student ID number, which starts with "A"

  • This is listed under your name on your student ID.

  • Always have your student ID on you while on campus!

  • Your A Number will be used to log into your MCC account, schedule appointments, and more.

• MCC Account: Your student hub for all things digital

  • Log in with your A Number and a password of your choosing

  • Includes email, myMCC Portal, Navigate, and more

  • Visit the Technology page for more details

• Online asynchronous: No scheduled meeting times; lessons and assignments are completed online independently over the course of the semester

For more information about ways to learn at MCC, visit the MCC website. 

For more information about distance learning, contact Distance_Ed@middlesex.edu.

• Summer session: Accelerated courses that run during the summer 

  • Primarily online, though with some exceptions: look carefully at your schedule!

  • Summer Quickstart: Runs for 3 weeks; starts at the beginning of Summer Break

    • Summer 2026: June 1 - June 18

  • Summer Session 1: Runs for 5 weeks; starts at the beginning of Summer Break

    • Summer 2026: June 1 - July 2

  • Summer Session 2: Runs for 8 weeks; starts at the beginning of Summer Break

    • Summer 2026: June 1 - July 28

  • Summer Session 3: Runs for 5 weeks; starts around the middle of Summer Break

    • Summer 2026: July 13 - August 13

Take a look at the MCC Academic Calendar for more details.

• Get some coffee or tea, eat breakfast, and get a good night's sleep.

• Finish homework due that day.

• Prepare materials needed for class - calculator, charger, laptop, notebook, textbook, etc.

• Check email for messages from the professor - room changes, cancellations, etc.

• Check the MCC app and emergency text alerts to see if there are any campus or road closures in effect.

• Review the syllabus to see what topics will be covered in class.

• Make sure to leave early, especially in the beginning - you don't want unforeseen traffic, parking issues, or other circumstances to make you late.

• Arrive on time (or early) - many faculty members track attendance and tardiness.

• Take organized, clear notes - see the "Studying" page for more resources.

• Make note of any topics you'd like to follow up on later.

• Ask questions! Someone else in the room likely has the same one as you, so asking it helps both them and you.

• Participate, participate, participate! Believe it or not, your professor wants to hear your thoughts!

• Re-read notes the same day to move information from short-term to long-term memory. The fresher the information is when you do this, the more effective this will be.

• Annotate notes and readings, highlighting new vocab words, definitions, examples, and any questions you have.

• Get to know a few peers who you feel comfortable asking questions about class, assignments, etc. to.

• Visit the ACE Tutoring centers early in your semester. See the "What is ACE?" page for more information about our space services.

• Learn about the resources MCC offers. See the "Campus Resources" page for more information about the resources on each campus.

• Set up a daily schedule and a to-do list with meetings and due dates. See the "Studying" page for tips on how to do this.

• Get involved in campus activities and groups. See below for a list of extracurricular groups at MCC.

• Strengthen your computer skills. ACE can help with some basic computer skills; see the "What is ACE?" page for more details.

In Bedford, park in one of the designated student lots (marked with signs). In Lowell, park in one of the garages nearby (Lower Locks is the closest) and get a ticket on your way in. The front desk has stickers that you can use to validate your ticket. On your way out, scan the QR code on the ticket, then the one on the sticker.

The Student Accounts Office has all of the forms you're looking for. Visit their website or come in person to either campus for more details.

This will differ by person and course. Generally, a laptop or tablet (or other device that can access the Internet), notebook, and writing utensil are beneficial for most courses. For specific course requirements, check your syllabus for details; some courses may require more specialized items (such as calculators, safety goggles, or medical scrubs). If you don't find an answer there, check with your professor. 

Check your syllabus to see if there are any materials you'll need in advance: many labs require safety googles and/or a lab notebook. If you don't find an answer there, check with your professor. Once you have a lab assignment, preview the procedure and answering questions ahead of time will not only save you time later, but also help you better understand what will be expected of you in the lab.

Make sure to leave time for things you enjoy, such as hobbies, spending time with friends and family, and relaxing. There are also stress-buster events on campus during the semester, especially at the end. In the past, these have included rock painting, potted plants, and therapy dogs. Follow MCC's social media accounts for more details.

Remember why you're here - soon you'll earn a degree or certificate that you'll have for the rest of your life. No one can ever take that or your education away from you! Even if the class you're taking now is difficult or not directly relevant to your program, it won't last forever. At the end of the day, you'll be learning something valuable about both the content and yourself. You might just surprise yourself with what you're capable of - and if you'd like some help along the way, ACE will help you get to the finish line!

The Dean of Students is a good point of contact. Reach out to him at DeanOfStudents@middlesex.edu and explain the situation.