Next Steps for Students Already Accepted to MVCC
Congratulations on your acceptance to Mohawk Valley Community College! We are excited to have you join the Hawks and be a part of our dynamic learning environment and supportive campus community.
We know the enrollment process can seem overwhelming, so we've come up with a to-do list so that you know what to expect and can prepare for your next steps. Remember that we are here to help, so if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us!
New Student To-Do List
Please submit your Admissions Reservation Form as soon as you can. You can complete the online form or return the paper copy that came in the acceptance packet you received in the mail. This form serves as a free admissions deposit and allows us to prepare your records, including your MVCC email account and MyMV PIN.
You can apply for financial aid beginning in early January for the upcoming academic year. Tax information is vital to the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
All students taking on-campus classes must comply with this requirement, as it is a New York State Law. You will need to show documented proof of receiving immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella, and you are required to complete the Meningitis Response portion of the MVCC Health Form. You can obtain your records at your primary care physician or high school.
If your permanent home address is outside of Oneida County, you must provide the Business Office with a Certificate of Residence from your home county. Certificates can be obtained at your county treasurer’s office and may be submitted up to 60 days before registration and no later than the scheduled payment due date. Failure to complete this requirement will result in a charge equal to 50% of the amount of tuition.
- 504 & IEP Plans: If you previously received accommodative services and wish to continue these in college, you must supply your documentation and schedule an appointment with the Office of Accessibility Resources. Find more information and schedule an appointment.
- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP): This program provides access, academic support, and financial assistance to first-time, full-time students who show promise to succeed in college but may need additional support. Learn more about MVCC EOP.
- Housing and Residence Life: If you've decided to live on campus, please contact the Admissions Office for information about housing.
Online Orientation:
All new students are required to complete Online Orientation before scheduling classes. Orientation will help you get familiar with campus resources, academic expectations, and student support services. Modules consist of information and activities centered around:
- Exploring academic and career goals
- Understanding college expectations and terminology
- Tools and offices to help you be successful
- Ways to engage with the campus community
- Familiarizing you with MVCC technology
What to expect:
Online Orientation should take approximately one hour to complete.
- Breaks are allowed if you cannot finish in one session.
- Progress is automatically saved.
- Completion of Online Orientation is required.
- Within two to three business days of completing Online Orientation, you will receive an email in your MVCC Student Email with information about your next steps (scheduling a placement test, meeting with Career Services, or Scheduling your New Student Welcome Appointment with your Student Support Advisor (SSA).
Questions about Online Orientation? Send an email or call 315-731-5719.
After you have completed Online Orientation (required) and any placement testing requirements if applicable, you should be ready to meet with your Student Support Advisor (SSA) to build your class schedule at your New Student Welcome Appointment for the upcoming semester.
Your SSA will be your personal guide and advisor through your next enrollment steps, and is assigned to you based on which academic school houses your major.
You may contact the Office of Holistic Student Support by calling 315-731-5710 or by email.
All bills are accessible through MyMV and your MVCC email account. “Confirming charges” means you are paying with financial aid, which must be done through MyMV prior to the payment due date. If you have partial or no financial aid, you can pay the remaining balance by enrolling in a payment plan or paying in full prior to the due date.
Failure to confirm charges or pay your bill will result in losing your scheduled classes, so make sure to take care of this step!
Once you are registered for classes and have confirmed your charges, you can get your Student ID and parking permit.
Student ID
Your Student ID is required for the use of some College facilities, admission to events, photo identification, financial purposes, and other activities. In the Bookstore, your ID allows access your available financial aid and allows the Bookstore to waive the sales tax on textbooks. It is a photo ID, so be ready to have your picture taken!
Please note: there is a replacement fee for lost or damaged cards.
College IDs can be obtained Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on both campuses:
- Utica: Public Safety Office, Academic Building room 106
- Rome: Student Services Office, Plumley Complex room 130
Parking permit
The Department of Public Safety issues parking permits and College registration decals to currently enrolled students. The decal should be affixed inside the rear driver side window, or closest to there as possible. To obtain a vehicle registration decal you will need to bring a completed Vehicle Registration Form, your MVCC Student ID, a valid driver’s license, and the registration of the vehicle you wish to register with the College.
- Utica Campus: Submit in person all of the above documents to the Department of Public Safety in the Academic Building, room 106
- Rome Campus: Submit in person all the necessary documents to Student Services in Plumley Complex room 130