First Year Experience: Navigating College Success
Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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Beginning college can be an overwhelming experience for many students. Colleges often offer a variety of resources designed to help students succeed, although many of these resources go unnoticed by new students. At the start of this fall semester, new students at Macomb will be enrolled in a program called First Year Experience (FYE).
Michigan Reconnect expands eligibility to include ages 21 and older
Friday, August 21, 2026 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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More Michigan residents now have a tuition-free pathway to Macomb and other state community colleges. Michigan Reconnect, the state’s scholarship program that helps adults earn a college degree or skills certificate, has been permanently expanded to include residents ages 21 and older.
Planning is the key to success in selective admissions programs
Thursday, August 13, 2026 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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Selective admissions is a method designed to identify the most qualified candidates for a limited number of seats in some high-demand healthcare education programs. “Whether it’s to start a new career or advance their current one, the (selective admissions) process is there to help them through, not be an obstacle,” said Andrea Shaw, associate dean of Health and Human Services. “It will take effort and time, so planning is important, but the investment is worth it.”
Choosing a major takes time, and that’s okay
Friday, August 07, 2026 12:00 AM by Macomb Community College
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Undecided about a major? You’re not alone. Many students begin college without knowing exactly what career they want to pursue. And according to Heidi Schall, director of admissions at Macomb, that’s not a setback. “I believe that as long as a student is taking classes that help them explore areas of interest or check off the box for general education requirements, there is no drawback,” she said.