Student Resources

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Career Counseling
Find a counselor to assist you with selecting your area of study and career pathway.

• Blue River: Education Center, EC115
• Longview: Learning Resources, LR203
• Maple Woods: Administration, Room AD102
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC234

Career Exploration
Do you know where you want to go now and in the future? Explore career options and take the GUID 109: 1 credit Career Exploration Seminar.

Career Services
Career services can assist you with creating a resume, cover letter and prepare for interviews.

• Blue River: Arts and Science, Room AS112
• Longview: Campus Center, Room CC102
• Maple Woods: Administration, Room AD115
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC207

Computer Labs
The tutoring center and the library also have computers for student use.

• Blue River: Police Science Institute, PSI103
• Longview: Business, Room BU214
• Maple Woods: CB104 – (If there are not classes) or Learning Resources (Library)
• Penn Valley: Humanities Room HU103, Health Science Institute HSI 206, Science and Technology ST111

Counseling
Speak to a counselor for free regarding personal issues, your career and connections to community resources.

• Blue River: Education Center, Room EC115
• Longview: Learning Resources, LR203
• Maple Woods: Administration, Room AD102
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC234

Disability Support Services
For assistance with accommodations for your disability you will need to provide documentation to DSS.

• Blue River: Education Center, Room EC134B
• Longview: Campus Center, Room CC253
• Maple Woods: Learning Resources, Room LR167
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC206

English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English in day, evening and virtual classes at MCC-Penn Valley so that you can successfully take the courses you need for your degree or certificate program. For more information, contact us at pv.esl@mcckc.edu or call 816.604.4041.

• Penn Valley: Student Enrollment Center

International Student Services
Find assistance for new, transfer and current international students who are studying in the U.S.

Libraries
Looking for a place to study, do research, make copies, access reserve materials, use a computer, work with your small group, check out materials? Visit the library.

• Blue River: Campus Center, Room CC130
• Longview: Learning Resources, first floor
• Maple Woods: Learning Resources
• Penn Valley: Learning Resources, Room LR101

MCC Cares
MCC cares about the health, safety and success of our students. We encourage the community to share concerns about students early, so outreach and support can be provided. Visit MCC Cares to submit your concern electronically.

Printing/Copying
Students receive 200 free pages of printing credit each semester. You can print documents from computers in the libraries and the computer labs. Copiers are available at each campus library.

Project Success (TRIO Program)
Looking for extra support at MCC-Penn Valley? Project Success is a free program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Find out if you qualify for academic support, transfer assistance and cultural enrichment by visiting the project success team.

Text Alert System
Enroll in the text alert system, so you get timely emergency notifications on your phone, including severe weather and other campus emergencies.

Tutoring Services
Take advantage of free tutoring and other resources to ensure your academic success.

• Blue River: Education Center, Room EC137
• Longview: Learning Resources, Room LR 230
• Maple Woods:
  • Humanities, Room HU105 (reading and writing)
  • Math and Science, Room MS121 (math and science)
• Penn Valley: Learning Resources, Second Floor

Veteran Services and Veteran Benefits
Seeking assistance in transitioning to a civilian career?

• Blue River: Education Center, EC134E
• Longview: Campus Center, Enrollment Center
• Maple Woods: Administration
• Penn Valley: Student Enrollment Center, Room 001

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Athletics
Support MCC's men's and women's sports teams!

• Blue River: Gym AS100
• Longview: n/a
• Maple Woods: Fitness Center
• Penn Valley: Fitness Center

Campus Life and Leadership
Enhance your academic experience, build friendships and enhance your resume by getting involved. Find the club or organization for you.

• Blue River: Arts and Science, Room AS113
• Longview: Campus Center, Room CC130
• Maple Woods: Student Center, Room SC130
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC200 

Clubs and Organizations
Find a list of clubs and organizations. Visit the Campus Life and Leadership Office for more information.

• Blue River: Arts and Science, Room AS113
• Longview: Campus Center, Room CC130
• Maple Woods: Student Center, Room SC130
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC200

Fitness Centers
Looking to get a good workout before or after class? MCC has fitness centers that offers classes, support groups and personal/group training.

• Maple Woods: Northland Human Services Center, 2nd Floor
• Penn Valley: Physical Education, 2nd Floor

Games and Recreation
Do you want to play a game? Each campus offers many options to pass the time between classes, such as ping-pong, air hockey, board games and video game console. Also, check out what MCC Intramurals are offering.

• Blue River: Arts and Science, Room AS113
• Longview: Campus Center, Room CC130
• Maple Woods: Student Center, Room SC130
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC200

Leadership and Service
Get involved, give back to the campus and community through our various community service programs such as MLK Day of Service. The Campus Life and Leadership office conduct multiple leadership and service activities throughout the year such as their service trips and Annual Leadership Summit in the spring.

• Blue River: Arts and Science, Room AS113
• Longview: Campus Center, Room CC130
• Maple Woods: Student Center, Room SC130
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC200

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Bus Passes
Ride the city buses for free with an MCC student ID. Get your ID in the at one of the following offices:

• Blue River: Education Center, Room EC114
• Longview: Campus Center, Enrollment Center
• Maple Woods: Administration Building front desk
• Penn Valley: Student Enrollment Center, Room SEC001

Celebration of Life Garden
Find an outdoor place for reflection in the outdoor gathering space behind the MCC-Penn Valley Campus Center.

Emergency Services
Non-Emergency Number 1111. The safety of our students, employees and guests is a top priority for MCC. Visit the police office for each campus or view the campus maps of the location of emergency call towers.

• Blue River: Campus Center, Room CC118
• Longview: Business, Room BU111
• Maple Woods: Administration, AD103
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC102

Family Restrooms
Families are welcome to use the gender neutral/single stall restrooms as family restrooms. Changing stations are located in the following restrooms.

• Blue River: All public restrooms have changing stations.
• Longview: Campus Center, second floor women’s restrooms
• Maple Woods:
  • Student Center, Room SC140
  • Math/Science, Room MS106A
  • Learning Resources, Room LR226
  • Campus Center, Room CC120
  • Sports Training Center, Room STC103 and STC 104
• Penn Valley:
  • Student Enrollment Center, Room SEC001
  • Education Center
  • Science and Technology, 1st Flr
  • Humanities, 2nd floor

Fitness Centers
Looking to get a good workout before or after class? MCC has fitness centers that offers classes, support groups and personal/group training.

• Maple Woods: Northland Human Services Center, 2nd Floor
• Penn Valley: Physical Education, 2nd Floor

Food Pantries
You can find short-term food assistance on each of our campuses.

• Blue River: Education Center, Room EC115B
• Longview: Learning Resources, Room LR226
• Maple Woods: Math and Science, Room MS008
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC101

Food Services and Vending
Hungry? Each campus has a café which offers a breakfast and lunch items in the cafeteria and vending machines.

• Blue River: Campus Center, Room CC110
• Longview: Lakeside Café, Campus Center, First Floor
• Maple Woods: Student Center
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Zero Level

Games and Recreation
Do you want to play a game? Each campus offers many options to pass the time between classes, such as ping-pong, air hockey, board games and video game console. Also, check out what MCC Intramurals are offering.

• Blue River: Arts and Science, Room AS113
• Longview: Campus Center, Room CC130
• Maple Woods: Student Center, Room SC130
• Penn Valley: Campus Center, Room CC200

Gender Neutral Restrooms
Single stall restrooms are available at several locations on campus.

• Blue River:
  • Campus Center, CC113
  • Arts and Science, AS114
• Longview:
  • Campus Center, 1st Floor
  • Liberal Arts, 1st & 2nd Floor
  • High Technology, 2nd Floor
• Maple Woods:
  • Student Center, SC140
  • Math and Science, MS106A
  • Learning Resources, LR226
  • Campus Center, CC120
  • Sports Training Center, STC103 & STC104
• Penn Valley:
  • Student Enrollment Center, SEC001
  • Education Center
  • Science and Technology, 1st floor
  • Humanities, 2nd floor
• Penn Valley - ATSI
  • 1st floor - 3 bathrooms
  • 2nd floor - 2 including restroom with shower.
• Penn Valley - HSI
  • 0 level (2) OOOD & 052C
  • 1 Level (6) 103G, 106D, 107D, 110K, 115B & 152C
  • 2 Level (1) 252C
  • 3 Level (3) 302A, 316D & 352C
  • 4 Level (1) 452C

Lactation Room
Need a place to nurse or pump? Visit any of the locations below.

• Blue River: Campus Center Faculty Suite, Contact the Dean’s office for more information.
• Longview: Campus Center, First floor, Key available in the Campus Life and Leadership office, CC130.
• Maple Woods: Administration, Room ADM107B, contact Dean of Student Development office to access the room.
• Penn Valley: Science and Technology, 3rd Floor, located adjacent to a women’s restroom. Additional information is available in the dean’s office (501 Campus Center).
• Health Science Institute: Room 408 Y, Inquire in the Nursing or Allied Health Division offices, 4^th floor.

Mindfulness / Reflection Area
The mindfulness/reflection area is open to students and employees. We invite members of our community to take a mental reset and renewal break. The space can be used for a quiet space to sit for a little bit, for meditation, for prayer or quiet reflection. Please be respectful while using this space and check to see if someone is already using it.

• Blue River: Education Center, EC115
• Longview: n/a
• Maple Woods: n/a
• Penn Valley: Camus Center, Room CC229, behind the curtain.

Parking
Students can park on campus for free, but a parking sticker is required for your vehicle. Pick up a parking sticker at the following locations:

• Blue River: Education Center, Room EC114
• Longview: Campus Center, Enrollment Center
• Maple Woods: Administration Building front desk
• Penn Valley: Student Enrollment Center, Room 001

Police
Do you have questions about MCC police safety/emergency services? Find each campus’s Police Department's full-service offices below:

• Blue River: Campus Center, Room CC118
• Longview: Business, Room BU111
• Maple Woods: Administration, Room AD103
• Penn Valley: Camus Center, Room CC102

Single Stall Restrooms
Single stall restrooms are available at several locations on campus.

• Blue River:
  • Campus Center
  • Arts and Science
• Longview:
  • Campus Center 1st floor
  • Liberal Arts 1st & 2nd floor
• Maple Woods:
  • Student Center, Room SC140
  • Math and Science, Room MS106A
  • Learning Resources, Room LR226
  • Campus Center, Room CC120
  • Sports Training Center, Room STC103 & STC104
• Penn Valley:
  • Student Enrollment Center, Room SEC001
  • Education Center
  • Science and Technology, 1st floor,
  • Humanities, 2nd floor 

Student ID's
Student IDs are a valuable resource that help you gain access to many campus services. Students are expected to have their student ID available while on campus. Stop by one of the offices below to get your ID.

• Blue River: Education Center, Room EC114
• Longview: Campus Center, Enrollment Center
• Maple Woods: Administration Building front desk
• Penn Valley: Student Enrollment Center, Room 001

Veterans Lounge
Are you a United States Veteran? Take advantage of our Veteran's Lounge, located in our Campus Center , where you can relax and grab a cup of coffee between classes.

• Blue River: Arts and Science, Room AS113
• Longview: Campus Center, Room CC106
• Maple Woods: n/a
• Penn Valley: CC001