Student Resources

Student resources

Academic Advising
Ask an advisor to assist in planning your courses to complete your program of study. Veterans interested in pursuing college courses may seek academic advisement in the Veteran's Upward Bound program.

  • Blue River: EC134
  • Longview: CC Enrollment Center
  • Maple Woods: AB 108
  • Penn Valley: SEC 001

  • Online: PV Learning Resources 302

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

Bookstore
Purchase textbooks, class supplies, college apparel and snacks.

  • Blue River: EC107
  • Longview: Campus Center - Street Level / 1st Floor
  • Maple Woods: Student Center

  • Penn Valley: CC103

Business Services Office
Pay for classes, arrange for third-party payment and get information about your account or payment plan options. Submit or request non-financial aid records or documents.

  • Blue River: EC Business and Records office
  • Longview: Campus Center Cashiers office

  • Maple Woods: Administration Building 114
  • Penn Valley: SEC 019

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: EC114
  • Longview: CC Enrollment Center
  • Maple Woods: Administration Building front desk

  • Penn Valley: SEC001

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: AS113
  • Longview: CC130
  • Maple Woods: SC130

  • Penn Valley: CC200

Campus Map

  • Blue River
  • Longview
  • Maple Woods

  • Penn Valley

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

  • Blue River: EC115
  • Longview: LR203
  • Maple Woods: ADM102

  • Penn Valley: 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: EC134M
  • Longview: CC102
  • Maple Woods: ADM115

  • Penn Valley: CC207

Celebration of Life Garden

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

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

  • Blue River: AS113
  • Longview: CC130
  • Maple Woods: SC130

  • Penn Valley: CC200

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

  • Blue River: PSI103
  • Longview: BU214
  • Maple Woods: CB104 – (If there are not classes) or Learning Resources (Library)

  • Penn Valley: HU103, HSI 206, ST111

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

  • Blue River: EC115
  • Longview: LR203
  • Maple Woods: ADM102

  • Penn Valley: CC234

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

  • Blue River: EC134B
  • Longview: CC253
  • Maple Woods: LR167

  • Penn Valley: CC206

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: CC118
  • Longview: BU111
  • Maple Woods: ADM103

  • Penn Valley: CC102

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

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: CC second floor women’s restrooms
  • Maple Woods: SC 140, MS 106A, LR 226, CC 120, STC 103 & STC 104

  • Penn Valley: SEC001,EC, ST 1st Flr, HU 2nd floor

Financial Aid and Scholarships
Look for assistance in paying for school with grants, loans and scholarships.

  • Blue River: EC134
  • Longview: CC Enrollment Center
  • Maple Woods: ADM114

  • Penn Valley: SEC001

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: NHSC, 2nd Floor

  • Penn Valley: PE, 2nd Floor

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

  • Blue River: EC115B
  • Longview: LR226
  • Maple Woods: MS008

  • Penn Valley: HU001

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: CC110
  • Longview: Lakeside Café, CC First Floor
  • Maple Woods: Student Center

  • Penn Valley: CC 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: AS113
  • Longview: CC130
  • Maple Woods: SC130

  • Penn Valley: CC200

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

  • Blue River: CC, AS
  • Longview: CC 1st Flr, LA 1st & 2nd Flr
  • Maple Woods: SC 140, MS 106A, LR 226, CC 120, STC 103 & STC 104

  • Penn Valley: SEC001, EC, ST 1st floor, HU 2nd floor

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

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

  • Blue River: CC Faculty Suite, Contact the Dean’s office for more information.
  • Longview: CC First floor, Key available in the Campus Life and Leadership office, CC130.
  • Maple Woods: ADM107B, contact Dean of Student Development office to access the room.
  • Penn Valley: ST Third Floor, located adjacent to a women’s restroom. Additional information is available in the dean’s office (501 Campus Center).

  • Health Science Institute: 408 Y HSI, Inquire in the Nursing or Allied Health Division offices, 4th floor.

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: AS113
  • Longview: CC130
  • Maple Woods: SC130

  • Penn Valley: CC200

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: CC130, Academic Resource Center
  • Longview: Learning Resources, first floor
  • Maple Woods: Learning Resources

  • Penn Valley: 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.

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: EC115
  • Longview: n/a
  • Maple Woods: n/a

  • Penn Valley 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: EC114
  • Longview: CC Enrollment Center
  • Maple Woods: Administration Building front desk

  • Penn Valley: SEC001

Payment Options
Your campus cashiers/business office takes tuition and payments for fees (including parking fines). Payments can also be made online through the myMCCKC portal.

  • Blue River: EC Business and Records office
  • Longview: Campus Center Cashiers office
  • Maple Woods: ADM Building 104 Business office

  • Penn Valley: SEC 019

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

  • Blue River: CC118
  • Longview: BU111
  • Maple Woods: ADM103

  • Penn Valley: CC102

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.

Scholarships
Want to learn more about or apply for a scholarship? Visit:

  • Blue River: EC134
  • Longview: CC Enrollment Center
  • Maple Woods: ADM 114

  • Penn Valley: SEC001

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

  • Blue River: CC, AS
  • Longview: CC 1st Flr, LA 1st & 2nd fo
  • Maple Woods: SC 140, MS 106A, LR 226, CC 120, STC 103 & STC 104

  • Penn Valley: SEC001,EC, ST 1st Floor, HU 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: EC114
  • Longview: CC Enrollment Center
  • Maple Woods: Admnisitration Building front desk

  • Penn Valley: SEC 001

Testing Center
Take a variety of tests in our center (placement, make-up, distance education and specialized testing).

  • Blue River: EC137
  • Longview: CC242
  • Maple Woods: LR174

  • Penn Valley: HU009

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.

Transcript Requests
Need a transcript send to or from MCC? Visit the transcript office at one of MCC's physical locations or you can also request your transcript online.

  • Blue River: EC133
  • Longview: CC Enrollment Center
  • Maple Woods: ADM 108

  • Penn Valley: SEC019

Transfer Advising
Are you thinking about transferring? College partners are available to meet with you to assist with admission and transfer after graduation.

  • Blue River: EC123
  • Longview: CC Enrollment Center
  • Maple Woods: ADM 108
  • Penn Valley: SEC 001

  • Online: PV Learning Resources 302

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

  • Blue River: EC137
  • Longview: LR 230
  • Maple Woods: HU 105 (reading and writing) & MS121 (math and science)

  • Penn Valley: LR Second Floor

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

  • Blue River: EC134E
  • Longview: CC Enrollment Center
  • Maple Woods: Administration Building

  • Penn Valley: SEC001

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: AS113
  • Longview: CC106
  • Maple Woods: n/a
  • Penn Valley: CC001