Macomb has a variety of associate's degrees. To find the specific requirements for your area of interest, please visit the Associate's Degrees Programs & Certificates page.

It is recommended that you spend two hours of study for each hour of class. So, if you are a full-time student and are in class 12 hours each week, then you should be spending 24 hours of time on homework each week to be successful in your classes. This time could include reading your textbook, rereading your notes, studying for quizzes or exams, preparing for a project or presentation.

It is recommended that you meet regularly with an Academic Advisor to ensure that you are on the track. They are available to assist new, prospective, and current students who are decided about their Macomb program or major and school of transfer. Information shared in an advising session will be kept confidential. They are available on a walk-in basis, no appointment necessary.

An Academic Evaluation is also known as your Program Plan Evaluation. It will list all the courses needed to fulfill the requirements for your certificate, degree, or transfer program. It will list the classes you've completed, the classes that are in-progress, and the classes that are still needed. You can access your Academic Evaluation through WebAdvisor or by meeting with an Academic Advisor. It is recommended that you discuss your Academic Evaluation with an Academic Advisor or Counselor.

No, credits do not expire. Once a class is completed, it will always remain on your transcript. However, some programs may have time limits on the age of courses. Please consult with an Academic Advisor with questions regarding the age of credits.

MACRAO stands for the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. The MACRAO Agreement provides assurances to transfer students regarding satisfaction of basic requirements at most of Michigan's senior colleges and universities. As a transfer student to most Michigan colleges and universities, fulfilling the MACRAO agreement will save you from having to complete additional credits when you transfer. See an Academic Advisor or Counselor to do a MACRAO check.

You may purchase your textbooks before classes begin or on the first day of classes. You will need to know the section number (ex. PSYC-1010-S1601) of the class in order to pick up the right books at the campus bookstore. Please check the bookstore hours and locations for each campus.

Tuition rates depend on your residency status. Current tuition rates and fees are listed on the Registration Information website and in the current schedule of classes.

Not all classes begin and end on the same day. So, it is important for you to be aware of the beginning and ending dates of each of your classes. The class dates are listed in the schedule of classes and on WebAdvisor. Your class dates are also found on your registration receipt.

Yes! Online classes are very popular with Macomb students. Macomb has virtual and hybrid classes. Visit Macomb College Online for more information.

Grades should be available approximately one week after your class ends. Grades are accessed through WebAdvisor. Once you log in, select either Grades or Transcripts to display your grades. You can also access your grades by telephone (586.445.7373) or by submitting a written request to the Enrollment Office.

You could earn up to 17 credits through prior learning/ work experience. For more information on the process of earning credit through prior learning, visit the Learning Center's Credit for Prior Learning webpage.

If you have missed more than two years, you must complete an Update Form and provide current proof of residency. The difference in fees, because of a change in residency status (In-District, Out-of-District, Out-of-State/foreign, or affiliate) will not be refunded if proof is submitted after you register.

Since every student's situation varies, Macomb Academic Advisors will help you to determine the amount of credit that fits your situation.

Full time student: 12 or more credit hours every semester
3/4 time student: 9-11 credit hours
1/2 time student: 6-8 credit hours
Less than ½ time student: 5 credit hours and less

Yes! A student who elects the same course more than once will have the better grade counted in determining the grade point average (GPA). However, both courses remain on the record. The computer will assign an R to the course with the lowest grade. If both grades are the same, then the former grade will be counted in determining GPA and the computer will assign an R to the latter grade. If you are thinking about repeating a course, first meet with an Academic Advisor.

It may. Before dropping a course you should check with the Financial Aid Office to see how your financial aid may be affected.

Not necessarily. Usually, a university has specific requirements in order to gain admissions to the university and your major. In the process of completing your transfer requirements, you may also be meeting the requirements of one of Macomb's associate's degrees. Each situation is unique, so it is recommended that you meet with an Academic Advisor to determine your individual transfer requirements and degree eligibility.

This depends. Two important factors regarding credits transferring include your transfer destination and the major you plan to pursue. In many instances a course may transfer, but you want to be sure that it transfers AND applies to your major. To discuss transferability, please meet with an Academic Advisor.

Yes! You can take classes at various Macomb locations. You can alternate which campus you would like to attend each semester. Or you can take classes at both campuses during the same semester.

Students at Macomb may obtain a certificate/degree by completing the program as outlined in the catalog requirements under which they entered the institution, or by fulfilling the catalog requirements in the year they intend to graduate. A student who has not been enrolled for two consecutive years or longer must follow the catalog that is in effect the semester upon re-enrollment to the College. Students will have a maximum of seven years to complete their certificate/degree. Departments may place additional restrictions on the amount of time that individual courses can be used to apply toward the fulfillment of certificate/degree requirements.

It is the responsibility of the student, not the instructor, to withdraw from a class. Students may withdraw by one of the following methods:

• WebAdvisor
• Tel-Reg 586.445.7373
• Fax a copy of the completed withdrawal form to Enrollment Services
• In Person: Center Campus G-120, South Campus G-310

Students who officially withdraw during the first three-quarters (3/4) of the class shall receive a "W" grade. The last quarter (1/4) of the class, students may not officially withdraw but shall only be given a grade (plus/minus where appropriate).

You can register (sign up) for classes via the web, phone or in person.

Since every student may have a different transfer program and school, the transfer process and timelines may vary. Please see an Academic Advisor early to assist you with this process.