STUDENT SERVICES: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Months ago, one college’s construction team set forth on a mission that would forever change the student experience… Returning MHCC students may recall the dark ages of trotting up and down stairs between offices, more than a few times. But trot no longer: The Student Hub is complete and you can now find most vital student services in one convenient location.

In Room 2253 – marked by the large Student Services sign – any new or returning student will be able to find Student Advising, the Orientation Center, Financial Aid, Accessible Education Services, Admissions, Records, and Registration inside.  

Organizers say the Hub was created to make the college easier to navigate. To ensure that their goal would be achieved, the Associated Student Government (ASG) at Mt. Hood was given an opportunity to pitch in by helping finalize decisions about the Hub’s design. According to Doctor Abio Ayeliya, director of Student Life, the student government really supported the idea of consolidating all student service offices to one location.

Knowing where these offices are located will be especially useful for students in the Fall Term as everyone works out their specific educational plans. However, it is also important to know exactly how these offices can help.  

The Academic Advising and Transfer Center (AATC) is an invaluable resource for students who know what their educational goals are and would like to make a concrete plan to obtain them. The AATC can help with general advising, maximum timeframe appeals, and Trade Act paperwork.

The Orientation Center can help students enroll in the right classes and offer guidance on navigating the MHCC website. Accessible Education Services (AES) is a resource for students with disabilities. AES offers registration assistance, personal counseling, and special career guidance for qualifying students.

And, of course, Financial Aid, Admissions, Records, and Registration are all resources that can help with anything pertaining to their self-explanatory names. 

Beyond the services offered in the Hub, another notable resource is the Career Planning and Counseling Center, downstairs in Room 1152, near the Student Union. This resource can be especially helpful for students who aren’t sure what career path they would like to pursue.  

From Student Services to AVID and TRIO, Mt. Hood has an array of services and programs that can make your college life just a little easier. To learn more about services and programs that might be helpful, visit the MHCC website, mhcc.edu.