Welcome to the North Campus of Miami Dade College.
You are urged to follow steps 1-15 as you begin your college education.
Call the New Student Center at 305-237-1149 if you are unsure of your next step at any time during the
admissions process. Assistance is always available to you in room 1173.
Steps 1-16 can be completed in one visit to the North Campus.
 Step 1 : Online Application Submission
Submit your application online at http://www.mdc.edu/admissions/. Fill in requested information. Florida State
law requires that all students provide proof of Florida residency prior to the first day of classes in order to receive
in-state tuition.
 Step 2: Pay the Application Fee
Bursar’s Office Room 1154
Pay the $30.00 application fee at the Bursar’s Office.
(305)237-1287
 Step 3: Forward Transcripts
Registrar’s Office-Incoming Transcript Section
(305)237-2701
For institutions in the United States: please contact your high school or former college to forward official
transcripts to: Miami Dade College, Transcript Processing Services, Room 3113; 11011 SW 104TH Street; Miami, FL
33176. Transcripts must be forwarded directly from your college or high school to Miami Dade College to be
considered official transcripts.
Foreign Credentials (Diplomas, Transcripts) with an English translation and Evaluation is required and WILL ONLY
be accepted at the North Campus Admissions and Registration Department, Room 1123. (305) 237-1111
 Step 4: ACCESS Services
Access Services Department Room 6112
(305)237-1272
If you have a disability, you may choose to go to ACCESS Services in room 6112. Access Services can provide
assistance after the MDC application is submitted.
 Step 5: Testing Requirements
Testing Center Room 1160
(305)237-1015
The College Placement Test (CPT), PERT, TABE, and ACT-ESL are offered Monday through Friday on a walk-in
basis. Visit the testing website at: http://www.mdc.edu/north/newstudentcenter/testing.asp for additional
information.
Students are exempt from taking the CPT/PERT if they have SAT scores of 440 or higher in Critical Reading and
500 or higher in Mathematics or ACT scores of 18 or higher in Reading, 17 or higher in Writing, and 21 or higher
in Mathematics. If combined SAT score is 1200 or more in Critical Reading and Mathematics or composite ACT
score is 26 or more, the student may be eligible for The Honors College. Students who would like to be exempt
from the CPT/PERT and meet the above scores should submit their official test scores to the Testing Center.
 Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office Room 1119
(305)237-1058
You may apply for Financial Aid on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Miami Dade College’s School code is 010223.
Financial Aid Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8a.m. to 7p.m. and Fri. 8a.m. to 4:30p.m.
**Single Stop provides free FAFSA preparation for students on Mondays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and
Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. A Single Stop financial counselor will assist students with the FAFSA**
 Step 7: New Student Orientation
New Student Center Room 1173
College 101 will cover the following:
 Registering for classes
 Learning important information about Miami Dade College, North Campus
 Receiving answers to your questions and concerns
 Only for recent High School Graduates
(305)237-1149
 Step 8: Pay for your Classes
Bursar’s Office Room 1154
(305)237-1287
If students don’t qualify for Financial Aid they will have to pay for their classes before the due date that is on their
schedule. You have two options to pay for classes:
 Pay in person at the Bursar’s Office
 Pay on the web at www.mdc.edu
 Request a Short Term Loan at http://www.mdc.edu/financial_aid/ if you applied for
Financial Aid and your file is not complete
 Step 9: Picture ID and Parking Decal
Student Life Room 4208
(305)237-1250
Miami Dade College, North Campus offers a free identification card and free parking decals for each year that you
are an active student at the college. In order to receive your ID and parking decal you will need the following
documents:
 (For your ID)- Your paid schedule showing a balance of $0.00, along with a valid proof of
identity such as your passport or valid Florida approved Identification (Drivers License, or
Florida identification card)
 (For your Parking Decal)- Your driver’s license, vehicle registration and MDC ID.
 Step 10: Create your MyMDC Account
Computer Courtyard Room 2101
(305)237-1800
For assistance and instructions on setting up your MyMDC account visit the Computer Courtyard located in
Building 2000, Room 2101.
 Step 11: Get your Textbooks
Bookstore Room 4101
(305)237-1247
You will have to purchase your text books before starting classes. Upon arriving at the bookstore present your
schedule to any of the bookstore staff and they will assist you in finding the books required for your courses.
 Step 12: F.A.C.E.
Advisement and Career Services Room 1104
(305)237-1234
Learn more about how to attain college success in your first year of college by participating in the F.A.C.E.
program. You can register by either calling the F.A.C.E. department or email at face-it@mdc.edu with your name,
telephone number, email address and home address.
 Step 13: Complete Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Advisement and Career Services Room 1104
(305)237-1425
An IEP is an educational plan that will help you determine the classes you will have to take in order to finish your
program. To get this plan you will have to visit Academic Advisement and speak to your Academic Advisor.
 Step 14: Stay alert by getting involved!
Student Life Room 4208
Join clubs and organizations, and find out about college events at the Student Life Office.
(305)237-1250
 Step 15: Meet with a Single Stop Coordinator!
Single Stop Room 1119B
(305)237-1444
Single Stop offers free services to students and immediate family members. Free services include: benefits
counseling, legal services, financial counseling, tax preparation and referral services. Meet your Single Stop
Coordinator to determine which free services are for you! nsinglestop@mdc.edu