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Enrollment Guide for Continuing Students

April Rose Punay
Updated

Who are Continuing Students?

Continuing students are those who have already completed at least one term with us and are now planning to re-enroll for another term. Welcome back!

As a continuing student, you have the flexibility to choose how many courses you'd like to take for the upcoming term. You may opt for a full load or go for a lighter course load depending on what works best for your schedule and goals.

💡 Tip: Enrolling in at least 9 units entitles you to a 40% discount on miscellaneous fees!

 

Payment Scheme Options
You may choose between:

  • Full Payment upon enrollment
    OR

  • Installment Scheme: Pay an initial amount upon enrollment, then settle the remaining balance through monthly payments.

Eligibility to Enroll
To be eligible for re-enrollment, make sure you are:

  • Fully paid with your tuition fees (TF) from the previous term

  • Up to date with your device payments (if applicable)

Taking a Break?
If you're considering taking a pause this term, please check our Leave of Absence (LOA) Guide to understand the process and important reminders.

How to Prepare for Enrollment

As a college student in MMDC, it is an advantage that you have control over your academic journey. The steps outlined below will help you select the courses to enroll in and determine your course load per term. In doing so, consider what are required of your program and specialization, how much time and resources you are allocating for school work in the next 14 weeks, as well as your other responsibilities, and academic goals.

 

Step 1: Identify the Courses You will Enroll In this Term

  1. Review Your Program's Curriculum Plan:

    • Get familiar with the courses listed and its sequence in your program's curriculum plan. This will provide guidance on which courses you need to take to complete the program you're enrolled in.
    • Identify courses with pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements.
      • Pre-requisite courses need to be taken durIng the term prior to taking the advanced courses.
      • Lec and Lab courses are co-requisite courses. Co-requisite courses need to be taken in the same term. 
    • Note For Abanse scholars: as stated in the scholarship conditions, scholars are required to take the full load per term. 

  2. Evaluate Your Grades:

    • Your grades are published in the TRANSCRIPT of your Camu student portal. Or you may also visit the Help Guide: How to View Your Final Grades.
    • Failed and Dropped courses will need to be enrolled again and passed.
    • Incomplete courses do not need to be re-enrolled, but needs to be completed within the completion period of the succeeding term

  3. Credit Evaluation for Previous Educational Experience:

    • If you have previous educational experience, consult your Request for Credit Evaluation Form (RCEF) to determine which courses have already been credited.
      • Credited courses do not need to be enrolled, as they have already been accounted for in your academic record.
    • Credit evaluation should have been completed during the admissions period or within the initial term. 

  4. Review Course Offerings for the current term:

    • Check the available course offerings for the upcoming term to identify courses that align with your academic goals.
    • Take note of the schedule and available sections for each course.

  5. Create a Shortlist of Courses:

    • Based on the previous steps, create a shortlist of courses that you plan to take for the upcoming term.

To assist with planning, you can utilize the provided template below to list the courses you intend to take and organize your weekly schedule.

  MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
07:00 - 08:15            
08:15 - 09:45            

Note: Each class duration is one hour and fifteen minutes for the 14-weeks per term. 

 

By actively participating in the course selection process, you can tailor your academic journey to suit your interests, strengths, and aspirations. Remember to seek guidance from your program coordinator/head if you have any questions or require additional support regarding your curriculum.

 

Step 2: Determining the Appropriate Course Load

Consider the following questions to help decide the number of units you can handle in the upcoming term:

  1. Time Commitment:

    • Evaluate the number of hours you can dedicate to your MMDC education on a weekly basis.
    • Typically, you can envision each course requiring a 3x a week schedule, with each session lasting approximately 1.5 hours.
    • This breakdown includes one session for synchronous learning, one session for mentoring, and one session dedicated to your practical project creation work.

  2. Balancing Personal and Professional Commitments:

    • Recognize that you may have other personal and professional obligations beyond your MMDC education.
    • It is crucial to assess the time you have available and plan accordingly, ensuring a healthy balance between your academic workload and other responsibilities.
    • Creating a schedule or a to-do list can assist you in effectively managing your time.

 

Step 3: Financial Considerations

  1. Determine Financial Feasibility:
    • Evaluate your financial resources and ascertain what you can fund and afford for the upcoming term.
    • To estimate your total matriculation fees, refer to the "Tuition Fee Calculator Help Guide" for assistance.

 

By carefully considering the time you can allocate to your studies, balancing your commitments, and assessing your financial capacity, you can make informed decisions regarding your course load for the term. Remember, it is essential to maintain a manageable workload to ensure academic success while also prioritizing your overall well-being and responsibilities. If you require further guidance or clarification, reach out to your mentor, coach or the IA Services for support.

For any questions or clarifications regarding your enrollment or course selection, it is recommended to reach out to your Integrated Advisors (IA) or schedule an Enrollment Advising Meeting with your Mentors or Program Heads. They are available to provide guidance and support in navigating the enrollment process and addressing any concerns or inquiries you may have. Don't hesitate to seek their assistance to ensure a smooth and successful enrollment experience at MMDC.

 

Enrollment Guidelines and Reminders

Enrollment Guidelines and Reminders

  1. Please enroll in courses according to what is indicated in your Curriculum Plan.
    • First Year 3rd Term
      Course Code Course Title Type Prerequisite Units
      MO-HUM034 Art Appreciation Lec None 3
      MO-HUM039

      Ethics

      		 Lec None 3
      MO-IT102

      Data Structure and Algorithms

      		 Lec/Lab MO-IT101 3
      MO-IT103 Computer Programming 2 Lec/Lab None 3
      MO-PE013 PE3 LFD None 2
      MO-NSTP022 NSTP 2 Lec MO-NSTP021 3
               
      Total      

      17
  2. Courses marked as INC from a preceding term should be completed within the next term, but should NOT be re-enrolled. They are also not included in the total count of the term's total enrolled units.

  3. Remediation courses are not a requirement. These are required only for those who didn't pass the PPC Readiness Assessment Test during the Application process, and for those who failed it previously. To find out your standing and result for the said assessment, you may contact your Admissions Advisor. 

  4. It is recommended that students complete and take courses according to how they are sequenced in their Curriculum Plans. For instance, students are recommended to take remediation courses first, Term 1 courses first, before Term 2 courses and so on. 

  5.  It is also essential that students take and pass Pre-requisite Courses first. On the other hand, Co-Requisite Courses should be taken alongside each other within the same term. You can see this in the Curriculum Plans. See sample below:
    First Year 3rd Term
    Course Code Course Title Type Prerequisite Units
    MO-HUM034 Art Appreciation Lec None 3
    MO-HUM039

    Ethics

    		 Lec None 3
    MO-IT102

    Data Structure and Algorithms

    		 Lec/Lab MO-IT101 3
    MO-IT103 Computer Programming 2 Lec/Lab None 3
    MO-PE013 PE3 LFD None 2
    MO-NSTP022 NSTP 2 Lec MO-NSTP021 3
             
    Total      

    17
    • Note: For Co-Requisite Courses which are LEC and LAB, please ensure to enroll in both the LEC and LAB in the same section and schedule. The first two days are allotted to LEC and the third day is for the LAB. See sample below:
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  6. Students are recommended to take only the appropriate number of units that they are able to accommodate together with their other commitments - family, work, business, and other responsibilities. 

  7. Please be guided by the Calendar of Activities. 

Lastly, aside from these reminders, the student has the liberty to choose what courses they wish to prioritize taking this coming term as well as the total number of units to enroll.

 

Enrollment Steps

 

 

There are 5 essential steps to enroll in MMDC, as outlined above. 

1. Plan and identify the courses you will be enrolling in for the upcoming term. To help you, you may access the How to Prepare for Enrollment Guide.

2. Enlist to your chosen courses and preferred section and schedule by following this guide: How to Enroll: A Step-by-step Guide.

3. Finalize your Enrollment via Enrollment Finalization GForm.

4. Enroll by paying for your tuition and fees. You may refer to the Payment Guide for this step. 

5. Submit your proof of payment by uploading it via the Proof of Payment GForm.

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