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Spring Weeks of Welcome Schedule

Join us for a variety of student events to kickoff the spring semester!

Unless otherwise noted, events on this schedule are for currently enrolled students only.

In the event of inclement weather, please follow guidance issued from the College regarding operations/modality (i.e. if the College is closed, event(s) scheduled for that day are canceled). These notifications can be found in your College email (if subscribed), on mc3.edu, and/or on Montco Connect. For the most up-to-date event status information, please check the Get Involved group on Montco Connect (accessible to currently enrolled Montco students, staff and faculty).

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Week of January 5-11

Thursday, January 9

New Student Kickoff
Get a jump-start on your semester at the New Student Kickoff! This event is a great way to connect with support services and resources, meet Montco students and staff, and get acclimated to the campus before the first day of classes. Hosted by Admissions. 

Pottstown Campus
North Hall 
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Register Now


Friday, January 10

New Student Kickoff
Get a jump-start on your semester at the New Student Kickoff! This event is a great way to connect with support services and resources, meet Montco students and staff, and get acclimated to the campus before the first day of classes. Hosted by Admissions.

Blue Bell Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC)
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Register Now

Week of January 12-18

Wednesday, January 15

Welcome Tables
Looking for information? Stop by a welcome table and a member of the College will be available to answer your questions. Student handbooks will also be available (while supplies last). Hosted by Student Life. 

Blue Bell Campus
Advanced Technology Center Portal – 7:30-10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 5:30-6:30 p.m. 
Health Sciences Center (HSC) – 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Parkhouse Hall – 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Science Center – 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Pottstown Campus
North Hall Gallery 102 – 7:30-8:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 1:30-2:30 p.m.
South Hall 2nd Floor Lobby – 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | 5:30-6:30 p.m.


Thursday, January 16

Welcome Tables
Looking for information? Stop by a welcome table and a member of the College will be available to answer your questions. Student handbooks will also be available (while supplies last). Hosted by Student Life. 

Blue Bell Campus
Advanced Technology Center Portal – 9:30-10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 
Health Sciences Center – 7:30-10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | 5:30-6:30 p.m. 
Parkhouse Hall – 7:30-10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 1:30-2:30 p.m.| 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Science Center – 7:30-8:30 a.m. | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Pottstown Campus
North Hall Gallery 102 – 7:30-8:30 a.m. | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 1:30-2:30 p.m. 
South Hall 2nd Floor Lobby – 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 5:30-6:30 p.m.


Saturday, January 18

Women's Basketball vs. Ocean County College
Come out to support our Mustangs Women's Basketball Team as they take on Ocean County College. This event is open to the public. Hosted by Athletics. 

Blue Bell Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) Main Gym
noon
Watch online

Men's Basketball vs. Ocean County College
Come out to support our Mustangs Men's Basketball Team as they take on Ocean County College. This event is open to the public. Hosted by Athletics. 

Blue Bell Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) Main Gym
2 p.m.
Watch online

Week of January 19-25

Monday, January 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - College Closed


Tuesday, January 21

Resource Fair
Join us at the Resource Fair where you can connect with both internal and external resources that can help you be successful during your time at Montco. Welcome to the #MontcoFamily. Hosted by Student Life. 

Blue Bell Campus
Parkhouse Hall Atrium
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Wednesday, January 22

Resource Fair & Frostival
Join us at the Resource Fair where you can connect with both internal and external resources that can help you be successful during your time at Montco.
Get ready to embrace the winter wonderland at Frostival. An opportunity for students to come together and meet other students while participating in various activities. Welcome to the #MontcoFamily. Hosted by Student Life. 

Blue Bell Campus
Parkhouse Hall Atrium
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Career Snack and Chat
Have a career-related question? Not sure where to find a job? We're here to answer your questions. Stop by to connect with a Montco Career Coach and grab a snack. Hosted by Career and Alumni Engagement. 

Blue Bell Campus
Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Portal
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Student Leader Training
Are you a current student leader or aspire to be a better leader within the Montco community? Participate in the Student Leader Training to enhance your ability to take on larger roles within clubs or organizations. Students will also get an understanding of College Policies, club processes and how to successfully plan events. Lastly, this training provides an opportunity to develop the confidence to start your own club. If joining online, all participants must have their camera's on to receive credit for attending. Hosted by Student Life.

Blue Bell Campus
Parkhouse Hall 109 & Online via Zoom
3-4 p.m.



Thursday, January 23

Resource Fair
Join us at the Resource Fair where you can connect with both internal and external resources that can help you be successful during your time at Montco. Welcome to the #MontcoFamily. Hosted by Student Life. 

Pottstown Campus
South Hall First Floor
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Men's Basketball vs. College of Southern Maryland
Come out to support our Mustangs Men's Basketball Team as they take on College of Southern Maryland. This event is open to the public. Hosted by Athletics. 

Blue Bell Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) Main Gym
7 p.m.
Watch online


Friday, January 24

Club Advisor Training
Are you a current Club Advisor or potentially interested in serving as a Club Advisor to a registered student club? Attend the Club Advisor Training to stay up to date and/or learn what is involved with being a Club Advisor and meet other Club Advisors. Club Advisors will get an understanding of College Policies, club processes and how to support student club leaders. This training is for faculty/staff only. Participants must have cameras turned on to receive credit for attending. Hosted by Student Life.

Online via Zoom
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Join Online 


Saturday, January 25

Women's Basketball vs. Passaic County Community College
Come out to support our Mustangs Women's Basketball Team as they take on Passaic County Community College. This event is open to the public. Hosted by Athletics. 

Blue Bell Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) Main Gym
noon
Watch online

Men's Basketball vs. Passaic County Community College
Come out to support our Mustangs Men's Basketball Team as they take on Passaic County Community College. This event is open to the public. Hosted by Athletics. 

Blue Bell Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) Main Gym
2 p.m.
Watch online

Week of January 26 - February 1

Monday, January 27

Resource Fair
Join us at the Resource Fair where you can connect with both internal and external resources that can help you be successful during your time at Montco. Welcome to the #MontcoFamily. Hosted by Student Life. 

Pottstown Campus
South Hall First Floor
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Syllabus Clinic
Stop by to speak with our library and academic support team and learn how the course syllabus can guide you to academic success! Hosted by Library and Tutorial Services. 

Pottstown Campus
South Hall First Floor
noon to 1:30 p.m. 

Virtual Internship Job Fair
Join the Career and Alumni Engagement Team virtually to connect with employers who have internship opportunities available. This is a great opportunity to create connections with local employers and learn about career-building opportunities. Please RSVP prior to the event start. Hosted by Career and Alumni Engagement. 

Online via Zoom
3-4 p.m.
RSVP Now


Tuesday, January 28

Frostival
Get ready to embrace the winter wonderland at Frostival. An opportunity for students to come together and meet other students while participating in various activities. Welcome to the #MontcoFamily. Hosted by Student Life.

Pottstown Campus
South Hall First Floor
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vision Boards
Join us for a fun, social opportunity to visually display your goals and life vision for the year. Hosted by Career & Alumni Engagement. 

Pottstown Campus
South Hall First Floor
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Wednesday, January 29

Syllabus Clinic
Stop by to speak with our library and academic support team and learn how the course syllabus can guide you to academic success! Hosted by Library and Tutorial Services. 

Blue Bell Campus
College Hall Library
noon to 1:30 p.m. 

Vision Boards
Join us for a fun, social opportunity to visually display your goals and life vision for the year. Hosted by Career & Alumni Engagement. 

Blue Bell Campus
Parkhouse Hall Atrium 
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Thursday, January 30

Leadership Panel
Hear from a panel of professionals about leadership in the context of position, role, and industry. Hosted by Equity, Diversity & Belonging. 

Blue Bell Campus
Parkhouse Hall Atrium
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Student Leader Training
Are you a current student leader or aspire to be a better leader within the Montco community? Participate in the Student Leader Training to enhance your ability to take on larger roles within clubs or organizations. Students will also get an understanding of College Policies, club processes and how to successfully plan events. Lastly, this training provides an opportunity to develop the confidence to start your own club. If joining online, all participants must have their camera's on to receive credit for attending. Hosted by Student Life.

Blue Bell Campus
Parkhouse Hall 109 & Online via Zoom
1:30-2:30 p.m.

Club Advisor Training
Are you a current Club Advisor or potentially interested in serving as a Club Advisor to a registered student club? Attend the Club Advisor Training to stay up to date and/or learn what is involved with being a Club Advisor and meet other Club Advisors. Club Advisors will get an understanding of College Policies, club processes and how to support student club leaders. This training is for faculty/staff only. Participants must have cameras turned on to receive credit for attending. Hosted by Student Life.

Blue Bell Campus
Parkhouse Hall 109 & Online via Zoom
2:30-3:30 p.m.


Saturday, February 1

Men's Basketball vs. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Come out to support our Mustangs Men's Basketball Team as they take on Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. This event is open to the public. Hosted by Athletics. 

Blue Bell Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) Main Gym
2 p.m.
Watch online

Week of February 2-8

Monday, February 3

Career Snack and Chat
Have a career-related question? Not sure where to find a job? We're here to answer your questions. Stop by to connect with a Montco Career Coach and grab a snack. Hosted by Career and Alumni Engagement. 

Blue Bell Campus
Parkhouse Hall Atrium
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Club Fair
Get involved at Montco! Explore the various student clubs, organizations and College resources and learn how to join and participate in areas outside the classroom. Hosted by Student Life. 

Blue Bell Campus
Parkhouse Hall Atrium
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.


Tuesday, February 4

Club Fair
Get involved at Montco! Explore the various student clubs, organizations and College resources and learn how to join and participate in areas outside the classroom. Hosted by Student Life. 

Pottstown Campus
South Hall First Floor
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Career & Alumni Engagement Workshop Series - Networking & LinkedIn Profiles
Join the Career & Alumni Engagement Team to learn more about LinkedIn and how to utilize social media in your career. Hosted by Career and Alumni Engagement.

Online via Zoom
noon to 1 p.m.
Join Online

StrengthsFinder Workshop
This workshop will help you identify your leadership skills and philosophies and how you can use them. Limited to 25 students. Hosted by Equity, Diversity & Belonging. 

Blue Bell Campus
Advanced Technology Center 316
2:15-4:15 p.m.
Register Now

Women's Basketball vs. Camden County College
Come out to support our Mustangs Women's Basketball Team as they take on Camden County College. This event is open to the public. Hosted by Athletics. 

Blue Bell Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) Main Gym
5 p.m.
Watch online

Men's Basketball vs. Salem Community College
Come out to support our Mustangs Men's Basketball Team as they take on Salem Community College. This event is open to the public. Hosted by Athletics. 

Blue Bell Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) Main Gym
7 p.m.
Watch online


Wednesday, February 5

Career Snack and Chat
Have a career-related question? Not sure where to find a job? We're here to answer your questions. Stop by to connect with a Montco Career Coach and grab a snack. Hosted by Career and Alumni Engagement. 

Pottstown Campus
South Hall First Floor
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Club Fair
Get involved at Montco! Explore the various student clubs, organizations and College resources and learn how to join and participate in areas outside the classroom. Hosted by Student Life. 

Pottstown Campus
South Hall First Floor
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 


Thursday, February 6

Club Fair
Get involved at Montco! Explore the various student clubs, organizations and College resources and learn how to join and participate in areas outside the classroom. Hosted by Student Life. 

Blue Bell Campus
Parkhouse Hall Atrium 
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Women's Basketball vs. Sussex County Community College WBB Club Team 
Come out to support our Mustangs Women's Basketball Team as they take on Sussex County Community College WBB Club Team. This event is open to the public. Hosted by Athletics. 

Blue Bell Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) Main Gym
5 p.m.
Watch online


Student Resources Quick Links

Athletics: Visit the Mustangs Athletics website for the most up-to-date sports schedule. 

Course Registration: Spring Registration is now open. Summer Registration will open at 8 a.m. on March 6 for all students. Register now.

Student Employment Opportunities: Throughout the year, academic and administrative campus offices seek to hire Montco students on campus both in person and virtually. Employment opportunities listed exist for both Federal Work Study Students and Student Workers. Visit the page throughout the year for up to date opportunities (the page is accessible to current students only).

Student Government Association (SGA)SGA is a student organization that serves as the liaison between the student body and the College's leadership to voice student concerns, suggestions, and support student rights. Interested in being a changemaker? Applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year will be open starting Thursday, January 9.

Student Services Resource Center (SSRC): Support for registering for classes, making an online payment, changing your program of study, and much more. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the SSRC via online chat or by email, ssrc@mc3.edu.

Technical issues? Contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@mc3.edu, call 215-641-6495 or connect via Live Support.

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