What to Expect
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Reading Guide: College Success
The Best Four Years: how to survive and thrive in college (and life) by 
The Freshman Survival Guide by 
The Defining Decade: why your twenties matter and how to make the most of them now by 
Moonwalking with Einstein by 
The Organized Mind: thinking straight in the age of information overload by
What's Expected of You
Resources at MDC
The Advisement & Career Services Department provides students with a quality, learning-centered experience that enables them to establish and fulfill their educational and career goals. By facilitating an effective decision making process regarding educational, transfer and career goals, advisors promote appropriate course selection and assist students with referrals to internal and external resources and support services. A staff of full-time Academic and Career Advisors representing diverse educational and professional backgrounds is available to provide this service.
The official site of Miami Dade College Athletics.
General Information and directions to the different campuses at Miami Dade College.
College & Faculty Directory
Look up the phone number of any faculty member, administrator, or staff at Miami Dade College.
Look up contact information and hours of Professional Counselors available to help you at each campus.
By providing a variety of services that address a spectrum of disabilities, the ACCESS department works to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the college experience. Note takers, assistive technologies, interpreters and more are at our disposal. See all the ways ACCESS helps students succeed.
Financial aid is a federal service that is provided free of charge. Help and guidance is available at the College’s financial aid offices at no cost.
MDC Medical Campus Wellness Clinic and the Miami Rescue Mission Clinic provide low-cost health services to our community and to our students, faculty and staff from all MDC campuses.
iCED is a college-wide program that serves all eight MDC campuses, is part of Academic Affairs, works closely with Student Affairs, and is responsible for myriad service and civic engagement programs at the college that ignite, empower, and transform.
Librarians are available to assist with research needs and provide guidance on the use of resources. Learning Resources Labs and Courtyards... house state-of-the-art technology and software, as well as knowledgeable tutors that can provide face-to-face instruction in a variety of courses such as math, writing, reading, business, natural science, health sciences, speech and test preparation, and more.
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) of Miami Dade College develops and maintains a modern information technology environment in support of MDC’s vision for excellence in teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning.
Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Important information and phone numbers of the different Public Safety offices at Miami Dade College.
At MDC Hialeah, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. We provide all SCHOLARS (Service-Centered, Holistic Opportunities for Learning, Achievement, Retention and Success) participants with a mentor as a way to ease their transition from high school to college. Participation in SCHOLARS will help build and strengthen those skills we know are essential to becoming a changemaker: empathy, leadership, communication and teamwork. First-time in college students will receive educational advice, career development, financial aid assistance and overall guidance from a second-year MDC Hialeah student. Our program is designed to build relationships and strengthen learning opportunities outside of the classroom, in an effort to maximize the college experience at MDC Hialeah Campus.
Single Stop partners with the following organizations for childcare assistance:
Each campus has a culture that is as diverse its student body. Each offers an opportunity for teamwork and leadership. Can't find a club that suits your interests? You can start a new organization from scratch.
MDC offers credit courses and non-credit courses online. The Bachelor of Science and Applied Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and College Credit Certificate are available fully online.