Student Essentials

STUDENT LIFE

At Mercer County Community College, we believe your campus life experience can be just as important as what you learn in the classroom. Student life fosters a vibrant and engaging environment that inspires students for growth in leadership, community outreach, self discovery, networking, and collaboration.

New Student Orientation

Student Life professionals introduce new students to the college at an orientation each Fall and Spring semester. The program acquaints students with the services, policies, responsibilities, and rewards of attending MCCC.

Orientations generally include information about student support programs, a campus tour, and workshops on topics such as financial aid, tips for success, and navigating the online apps needed for classes. Additionally, the orientations offer students structured activities for meeting other students, faculty, and college staff.

Student Life and Leadership

A variety of activities offers personal enrichment and extracurricular academic enhancement, significantly adding to the student’s Mercer experience. Students are encouraged to take part in student clubs, organizations, event offerings, and programs.

Participation helps students develop skills in leadership, communication, community service, civic responsibility, health and wellness, networking, social interests, cultural appreciation, and problem-solving.

International Students

Mercer County Community College is proud to welcome a diverse international student population from more than 40 countries.

To support international students, the college offers specialized services including English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and core subjects taught specifically for an international population. The International Student Organization (ISO) provides a supportive community and fosters cultural diversity on campus, while the office of International Student Services offers guidance and information on immigration, academics, cultural adjustment, and personal concerns.

Toward helping new international students adjust to life in the United States, orientation sessions and ongoing workshops provide valuable information on American culture, college life, and immigration regulations.

Campus Life for MCCC Students Living at Rider University

While attending Mercer County Community College, students can experience campus life and benefit from living at Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ.

A unique arrangement between the two schools affords Mercer students a wide range of essential student services at Rider including reduced rate housing along with various meal plans, access to college resources and attractions, transportation, healthcare, and more.

For further details visit www.mccc.edu/housing or email dorminfo@mccc.edu.