Student Equity & Achievement

The Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) Program supports the transition to college for new students. Access a collection of services to help reach your academic and career goals, while meeting your individual needs.

Student Services Building

Room STS-211B

studentequity@mpc.edu

Onboarding for College Life

In order to maintain priority registration and comply with state requirements, new MPC students enrolling in college for the first time must: 

  1. Attend Orientation (online, in-person, or the PERS 10 course)  
  2. Obtain Course Placement for English, Math, and English as a Second Language, if applicable
  3. Access Academic Advising to develop an Education Plan (visit a counselor or attend a Schedule Building Workshop). 
  4. During your first year, identify your major (program of study) and your educational goal (certificate, associate degree, transfer).

Help with Textbook Costs

Textbooks are expensive - let us help! MPC's Student Equity department can guide you to resources to assist with the cost of textbooks. For more information, please email studentequity@mpc.edu. If you are looking to borrow a physical book, these requests are processed through the MPC Library.  Please be aware that requests can only be made for books that are currently in the Library's collection. 

  1. Contact the MPC Library to see if the book is available by searching the online catalog or contacting a librarian at the circulation desk or via email, text, chat, or phone.

  2. You can also check to see if books are already on reserve at the library and being held for class use. Use the “Course Reserves” drop-down in the online catalog search tool.

  3. If a book is available for you to reserve, you must pick it up within three days.

  4. When you visit the library to claim your book, bring your MPC Student ID card or MPC Library card and proof of class registration.

  5. If you can’t find the books you need, instructors may refer you to additional campus resources or, if available, temporarily place extra copies on reserve at the library. Ask your instructor to email library@mpc.edu for more information on temporary reserves.