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First Year Experience: Navigating College Success

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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, the state’s scholarship program that helps adults earn a college degree.

Michigan Reconnect expands eligibility to include ages 21 and older

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by Macomb Community College

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.

Two Macomb students are part of the selective admissions process in nursing.

Planning is the key to success in selective admissions programs

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by Macomb Community College

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.”

A Macomb student using his computer on south campus.

Choosing a major takes time, and that’s okay

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by Macomb Community College

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.

Students gain hands-on experience while advancing from CNA to BSN

Macomb offers pathway to nursing success

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by Macomb Community College

Whether you’re just beginning your journey in healthcare or interested in advancing your nursing career, Macomb offers a clear pathway to help you achieve your goals. Through a range of programs designed to support students at every stage, Macomb has developed seamless nursing pathways that allows individuals to build skills, gain experience and advance to higher-level roles within the profession.