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Part 1: Preparing for Enrollment

April Rose Punay
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Overview

Preparing for enrollment is an important step in making sure you choose the right courses, stay on track with your curriculum, and manage your workload and finances effectively. This article guides you through what you need to review before enrollment begins — including your program’s Curriculum Plan (IT / BA), academic standing, prerequisites, co-requisites, and time availability — so you can enter the enrollment period confident and ready.

This article works hand-in-hand with  Part 2: Enrollment Guidelines & Policies, which explain the rules and principles that should guide your enrollment decisions. Once you’ve completed your preparation, you may refer to Part 3: MMDC's Online Enrollment Steps  for instructions on how to enroll in the system.

 

Table of Contents:

  1. Who this Applies to
  2. Prepare for Enrollment in 3 Steps
  3. FAQs - Enrollment Preparations
  4. Related Articles

 

 

Who This Applies To

This guide is for all MMDC students who are preparing to enroll for the upcoming term—whether you are:

  • A continuing student who was officially enrolled in the previous term and will proceed with your studies, or
  • A returning student who took a break, did not enroll in one or more terms, or is currently on an approved Leave of Absence (LOA) and plans to resume your studies. 

📌 Note:
If you are returning from an LOA or have been inactive for a term or more, please make sure your learner accounts (MMDC Google, email and Camu) are active before enrollment. You may refer to the Reactivation of Student Accounts for Returning Students help article for instructions.

If you are new to MMDC or transferring from another school, please refer to the appropriate admission guides found in the MMDC website.

 

Prepare for Enrollment in 3 Steps

Preparing for enrollment follows three simple steps. These steps help you make informed decisions about your workload, course selection, and financial readiness so you can enter the enrollment period confident and prepared.

 

1. Determine Your Workload for the Term

MMDC recognizes that our students come from diverse backgrounds — full-time professionals, working students, and learners balancing other responsibilities. This step empowers you to plan realistically based on what you can handle for the term.

Ask yourself:

  • “How many hours per week can I commit to my studies?”
    Each class requires time for three types of learning activities every week:
  1. Synchronous class session
  2. Mentoring session
  3. Independent study or coursework

A 3-unit course generally requires about 1 hour and 15 minutes (1.15 hrs) for each of these activities—usually totaling around 3.5 hours per week per course or subject.

  • Consider your personal, professional, and family commitments.
  • Aim for a workload that supports both your academic performance and personal well-being.

You may use and create your own copy of the Workload Planning Template to estimate the right number of units for your schedule. Ensure to access the link via your MMDC issued learner Google account. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FViuwviHiUKJWpdOzufrlqOOhNy6rDk1Wsv_DyF_kvQ/copy

 

2. Identify the Courses You Will Enlist In

Use this step to choose the right courses for the upcoming term based on your Curriculum Plan (IT / BA), your academic standing, and the term’s course offerings. This is also the perfect time to review the Enrollment Guidelines and Reminders article to make sure you are selecting courses in the correct sequence and following all pre-requisite, co-requisite, and progression rules. Doing this early helps you avoid enrollment issues, scheduling conflicts, and delays in your academic timeline.

 

A. Start with your Curriculum Plan (IT / BA)

Curriculum Plan (IT / BA)

Your Curriculum Plan outlines the recommended sequence of courses per term. These subjects are arranged like building blocks—each course builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the earlier ones. The sequence is organized according to what is recommended for Year 1-Term 1, Year 1-Term 2 and so on, guiding you through a structured progression from foundational subjects to more advanced or specialized courses. 

Because the curriculum follows this structured progression, some courses have pre-requisites or co-requisites to help guide your learning path and prevent gaps in understanding.

📌 Definitions:

  • Pre-requisite – a required course you must complete and pass before enrolling in a more advanced subject.
  • Co-requisite – a paired course that must be taken in the same term because the concepts support each other (e.g., Lecture + Laboratory).

 

📌 Understanding Your Student Status

As you review your Curriculum Plan (IT / BA), it also helps to understand whether you are a regular or irregular student, as this affects how closely you can follow the recommended sequence.

  • Regular students are those who have no failed subjects and are currently on track with their Curriculum Plan. They can typically follow the intended progression (Year 1–Term 1 courses, Year 1–Term 2 courses, and so on) without interruptions. 
  • Irregular students are those who have failed grades or academic deficiencies that may prevent them from taking certain courses on time—especially those with prerequisites. When this happens, your term to term Plan of Study may need to be adjusted or restructured. 

In these cases, the student may still refer to the Curriculum Plan but will have to consider courses that needs to be re-taken. If further assistance is needed, you may raise a ticket here to consult with the Integrated Advisors or you may also request for an Academic Advising session with the Program Heads. 

Understanding your status helps you anticipate whether you can follow the standard sequence or whether you may need additional planning and support for the term.

 

B. Check your grades via the Camu portal:

  • A course with a Fail (F) must be re-taken and passed.
  • A course with an Incomplete (INC) should NOT be enlisted again. INCs follow a different process. No re-enrollment is needed to complete the course. Refer to the Course Completion Guide for next steps.

 

C. If you have prior college credits, review your Request for Credit Evaluation Form to confirm which courses were credited. 

  • Credited courses do not need to be enrolled. 

📌 Important:

If you choose to (or by accident) enroll in a course that has already been credited, this means you are voluntarily overriding the credited result. Once you enroll in that course, the credit is no longer honored, and the subject will now be treated as a regular enrolled course that you must complete and pass. This decision cannot be reversed, and the course will remain part of your academic record for that term.

 

D. Check the Course Offerings for the upcoming term

  • Look at available schedules, sections, and faculty assignments (if available). 
  • Note any conflicts or overlaps.
  • You can now proceed with preparing a shortlist of courses or a Per Term Enrollment Plan that balance your schedule, your work, family commitments, academic goals and your expected graduation timeline. 

 

3. Financial & Administrative Check-Up

Before enrollment starts, ensure that all financial and administrative requirements are in order.

 

A. Confirm your student account standing

  • Clear any remaining balances from previous terms (tuition or other fees).
  • Ensure device payments (if applicable) are up to date.
  • Outstanding obligations must be settled before you can re-enroll.

 

B. Review payment scheme options

  • Choose between: 
    • Full payment, or
    • Installment plan (initial payment + monthly installments).

Your initial payment must meet the required minimum (e.g., 20% of the current term’s tuition) to be officially counted as enrolled.

 

C. Check for applicable discounts

  • You may be eligible for certain financial benefits, such as the Miscellaneous Fees Discount (a 40% reduction for students enrolled in 9 units or less) or the Asenso Discount (an additional 16% for students admitted from SY 2023 onwards).
  • Please note that the +16% Asenso Discount is not automatically applied—you will need to submit an application each term to avail of them.

 

 

❓ FAQs — Enrollment Preparations

1. How do I know which courses to take first?
Start with your Curriculum Plan. Courses are arranged in recommended order. Follow all pre-requisites and co-requisites.
2. How many units should I take if I have a full-time job?
Students with full-time work and with less than 10 hours availability per week are recommended to enroll in 6–9 units to maintain balance and avoid burnout.
3. What should I do if I received an INC last term?
You should not re-enroll in a course marked INC. Instead, file a Request to Complete Course via IA Services.
4. What if I’m unsure how to prepare my schedule?
You may request help from your Integrated Advising Team. They can help you interpret your Curriculum Plan, estimate workload, and sequence your courses properly.
5. What tools do I need before enrollment starts?
  • Your Curriculum Plan
  • Course Offerings for the term
  • Academic Calendar
  • Your weekly availability
  • List of previously passed/failed/incomplete subjects

 

 

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