Anabel FarinasPre-Counseling Advisor

Miami Dade College(305) 237-2804

afarina1@mdc.edu

“YOU ARE” MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

MIAMI DADE COLLEGEChanging lives through the opportunity of education

• Smaller classes with exceptional faculty dedicated to student success

• Eight Campus locations with convenient and flexible schedules

• Dynamic Student Life

• The largest and most diverse college in the nation (165,000 students)

• Awards the most Associate degrees in the nation

• Offers hundreds of programs of study

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY AND OPTIONS

Baccalaureate Degrees

Associate Degrees

Associate in Arts (AA)Associate in Science (AS)

College Credit Certificates

Career Technical Certificates

Advanced Technical Certificates

MDC has articulation agreements with all of Florida’s public four year universities (including UF, FSU, and FIU).

KNOW YOURSELF!

Make a connection between your pathway (career) and yourself.

Select an Academic Pathway (major).

Who are you? What are your interests and abilities? What are your values?

What do you expect of yourself in the future?

Research the FOCUS2 Survey: Combines your self-assessment, career and major exploration, decision making and action planning ALL IN ONE.

WHY MIAMI DADE COLLEGE?

ACHIEVE SUCCESS!

BE THE SOLUTION! Change the world for the better. Develop scientific research in

our state-of-the-art science labs. Develop cutting-edge apps and high-tech

inventions in electronics engineering technology.

BE A HERO! The world needs more people like you! Serve society as a first

responder, learn how to grow young minds as an educator, or get award-winning instruction to save lives as a

nurse.

BE CONNECTED! MDC is more than a college. It is a community. Be a part of it all through its hundreds of student life clubs, service learning organizations,

sports teams, peer support and more.

BE A LEADER! Build the foundation for a successful

future. Our business programs, including supervision and

management, supply chain management and other studies

that prepare you for in-demand jobs.

BE GLOBAL! Become a citizen of the world through hundreds

of study abroad programs.

BE INNOVATIVE! Cultivate your spirit at MDC. Rethink what is possible with our world-class

culinary arts facilities and instructors.

BE CREATIVE! Develop your skills in animation, visual arts, dance, music, film television and digital production

under our distinguished faculty. Experience the arts outside of the classroom at cultural venues and

events.

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Submit proof of high school graduation and test scores from high school.

Complete Online Orientation and Student’s Strengths Inventory (SSI)

Attend a New Student Orientation (meet your Academic Advisor and register for courses)

Provide proof of Florida residency

Apply for admission at www.mdc.edu.

Pay admissions application fee of $30

Apply for financial aid www.mdc.edu/financial_aid

Provide proof of Florida residency

Create MyMDC account:https://myact.mymdc.net/create_account/identification.asp

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE STUDENT RESOURCES

Student Services New Student Center

Admissions and Registration

Financial Aid

Testing

Advisement & Career Services

ACCESS Disability Services

Student Life

Learning Resources Library

Computer Courtyard

The Writing Center

Tutoring Labs and Study Centers