Montco Connect is a communications platform that includes a companion mobile app. In addition to providing links to systems important to students, faculty, and staff (e.g., Canvas, payment center, tutoring, or email), Montco Connect provides access to online group engagement, personalized tasks and messaging, a calendar, an academic profile, and more.

You can log in to Montco Connect by going to 51jiyangshi.com and clicking Log In located in the top right-hand corner. Or feel free to bookmark connect.51jiyangshi.com for easy access or download the Montco Connect mobile app in the Apple or Android store.

Learn more about Montco Connect. 

Meeting with your academic advisor is mandatory if you are a new degree-seeking student who does not have an associate’s degree or higher. At the conclusion of your planning discussion, your advisor may be able to assist with class registration.

Please complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement before your meeting.

Schedule an advising appointment or call 215-641-6577 (press #2).

Your academic advisor is determined by your program of study. If you are a currently registered student, you can find your advisor by logging onto MySuccessNetwork via Montco Connect. MySuccessNetwork also allows you to schedule advising appointments online.

Questions? Contact the Student Success Center at 215-641-6577 or email advising@51jiyangshi.com.

Your student educational planner will be your guide to success at Montco. Working with your advisor, you will plan, select and take courses that help you successfully complete your degree. Follow these steps and you'll be on your way to graduation.

The Student Services Resource Center (SSRC) team is available to assist you via online chat or email at enrollmentservices@51jiyangshi.com.

The team is available during these hours:

Closings

• Wednesday, November 27-Saturday, November 30, 2024  (Thanksgiving holiday)
• Tuesday, December 10 - college closes at 5 PM
• Tuesday, December 24-Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (Winter Break)

Montco offers students an opportunity to spread-out tuition payments through our payment plan option.
Learn more about these options.

Financial aid at Montco is an excellent resource to help you pay for college. Filling out the FAFSA lets you know if you’re eligible for aid. Available financial aid includes federal grants, a PA State Grant, scholarships and awards, federal work study, loans, and tax credits!

Review your financial aid options today.

Financial aid refunds

Your financial aid refund will be disbursed to you using one of three methods.

1. Directly deposited to a personal bank account (Montco's preferred method of reimbursement)
2. Receive a check by mail

You can make your selection online in Montco Connect by going to Tools >> Finances >> My Payment Center.

It is important to note that financial aid may be affected by changes to your course schedule. If you add, drop or withdraw from a class it may impact your financial aid.

Watch this video to learn how to add/drop/withdraw from your course. Be sure to follow dates and deadlines to change without penalty.

There are resources available to students to aid in setting up for a semester with online courses. Listed below are links to pages to help students with online learning, utilizing the Canvas app, and technology help via Montco's IT Support Services:

• Online Learning (51jiyangshi.com/online)
• Canvas Student Resources (51jiyangshi.com/canvas)
• IT Support Services (51jiyangshi.com/ITsupport)

The LinkedIn Learning is an on-demand library of instructional videos covering the latest business, technology, and creative skills. Itcan provide personalized course recommendations designed to help you achieve your full potential.

The following resources are available to students after they enroll:

• Learning Study Skills
• Habits for Success
• Time Management
• Note-Taking Skills
• Reading Effectively
• Setting Goals
• Office 365

To access your courses, go to Montco Connect > Self-Service > Student Planning. You will then see an option to click on Plan & Schedule. This will list all of your currently enrolled courses.

Your classes will also be listed in Canvas, or you can reference the 'Canvas Courses' widget in Montco Connect. You should also check your Montco email for any information from your instructor. Don’t see your class in Canvas? Don’t stress! Courses may not be available until the first day of class. Please be aware if a faculty member makes their course available early, it will be in preview mode until the first day of classes. During this time, you can work on your coursework but won't be able to submit any assignments.

If you don't see the course listed, verify you are currently enrolled. If you are currently enrolled and do not see your course after the first day, please contact your instructor.

How can I access my course schedule and information?
To access your course schedule and information, log into Montco Connect > Tools > Self Service.

How do I know if my class is in-person or virtual?
On your schedule, both the on-campus and online start is listed within the location/room assignment. In this example, the first on-campus day is Monday, September 13 in Parkhouse Hall, room 336. The online class begins September 1.

Yes, if you have an anticipated refund (your financial aid is more than your bill) you can use your financial aid to purcahse textbooks! To use a book advance, books must be purchased from the Online Bookstore. If you qualify for a book advance, an email notification with instructions will be sent when book advances become available.

Yes! The College sends you important emails via this email address, and it is in your best interest to check your inbox daily. Whether it's a notice about financial aid, payments, a reminder to register or a snapshot of events on campus, you'll want to tune in. Sign in to Outlook.

Yes! In addition to finding your course schedule on Self-Service, you can add/drop courses from here too.

It is important to note that financial aid may be affected by changes to your course schedule. Adding, droping, or withdrawing from a class could impact your financial aid.

When is the add/drop period?
The timeframe for add/drop can depend on your semester and session. Please refer to the registration calendar or contact your advisor.

For a change of major to be effective during the current semester, you must submit the request before the semester's deadline date. Change of Major dates for each semester can be found on the Dates & Deadlines webpage. Any change received after the deadline date will be effective the following semester.

Change your major.

Blue Bell Campus

Map & directions

Pottstown Campus

Map & directions

Your Student ID Card is now digital and available online. The digital ID is your official College photo identification card and will grant you access to campus facilities and services. All submitted photos are used for internal purposes only.

If you don’t have a Student ID, you can access the MyPhoto online system and upload your photo directly in Montco Connect under Quick Links  > Virtual ID Photo Submission.

Enrollment Services will be available in a hybrid fashion—both on campus in College Hall at the Blue Bell Campus, and the first floor of South Hall at the Pottstown Campus, or available virtually through the Student Services Resource Center (SSRC) online chat or at enrollmentservices@51jiyangshi.com.

Closings

• Wednesday, November 27-Saturday, November 30, 2024  (Thanksgiving holiday)
• Tuesday, December 10 - college closes at 5 PM
• Tuesday, December 24-Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (Winter Break)

There is an ATM available in the Health Sciences Center, located on the first floor in the atrium. There is also an ATM on the first floor in South Hall in the Montco Market.

Cafeteria - Café Montco 
To support the needs of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts students, faculty and programs, the College Hall cafeteria will be transitioned to these programs and have ceased offering food services at the start of the 2023 semester - Wednesday, December 21st.

So Much to Give Inclusive Café
So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe is located in the Parkhouse Hall Atrium from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Start your day with breakfast sandwiches, bagels, muffins, yogurt parfaits, and acai bowls, or satisfy your lunchtime cravings with salads, sandwiches, wraps, chips, and more. You can pay with cash, debit, and credit cards. The Cafe is a satellite location of the So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe, located just outside of Skippack, and is operated by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Pillars of Light and Love.

Montco Market
Montco Market, a self-service retail store offering fresh and frozen food, beverages, and snacks, is now open in Parkhouse Hall and in North and South Halls at Pottstown Campus. Food options are available at all hours of the day. Learn more.

Vending Machines
Fresh and frozen vending options are available in North Hall, and a snack/beverage machine is located on the 2^nd floor of South Hall and on the 1^st floor of College Hall.

The Pottstown Fitness Center is located on the first floor of South Hall and the hours are:

• 8:00am - 8:30pm M-F during the FA/SP semester
  
• 9:00am - 4:00pm M-Th during the summer

Don’t have your own device? Complete the Request for Technology form, and we’ll work with you to provide a device that meets the needs of your program of study.

As a registered student, the College will provide you with access to Microsoft Teams and Zoom. You will also have the ability to install Microsoft Office 365 suite on up to 5 personal devices.

Internet Access

• Xfinity Hotspots – Xfinity Wifi Hotspots will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet customers. Once at a hotspot, select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser.
• AT&T WiFi Hotspots– If you reside near a local business using AT&T, you may have access to free AT&T WiFi hotspots.

Turn your smartphone into a WiFi Hotspot

If you have an existing mobile phone plan, you may be able to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot to thereby provide WiFi to a laptop. Below are some helpful resources:

• Hotspots on Android
• Hotspots on iPhone or iPad
• Verizon Wireless
• AT&T Wireless
• T-Mobile
• Sprint

Microsoft Office 365 is a web-based collection of office-related applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) that are used to create documents, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, etc. You do not need to purchase Office 365. You can download a free copy for your personal computer/laptop from the Office 365 link found on Montco Connect. You must use your Montco credentials to use the software. You may also install the mobile version from the Google Play Store or App Store.

Now more than ever, it's important to have accessible technology with remote capability. In response, Montco has created the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program.

Use of a Chromebook, cell phone, or tablet is not currently recommended. You may review the technical requirements needed for your personal device, check to see if your program requires advanced hardware and/or software, and request a device if you do not have access to one.

Connecting to Zoom
Zoom is an online audio and web conferencing platform. People use it to make phone calls or to participate in video conference meetings. Each student and faculty member has their own zoom account that can be accessed from Montco Connect. To access the Montco Zoom link visit, mc3-edu.zoom.us.

• Connecting to a Zoom meeting from home on a personal computer

Canvas Announcements
Your instructor may use the Announcements tab to post important information about the course. It is important that you check this space often or setup your Canvas notifications so that you receive an email when a new announcement is posted.

You can also use the Canvas mobile app to receive push notifications for when a new announcement is posted. Announcements can be found on the course navigation menu.

Alternative formats with Website Accessibility widget
You may also view accessible versions of the content in your course. For example, you need a different visual site setting for color blindness.

When you see an icon that looks like a person in a blue circle commonly found at the bottom right of your content in your course. Click on this icon to access alternative formats of the content. This tool is the Website Accessibility settings.

Montco Connect App
Search for 'Montco Connect' in the Apple or Android store for easy access from your phone. By having the Montco Connect App, you will have the ability to receive push notifications, keeping you in the know on everything you need to succeed at Montco.

Canvas Mobile App
Access Canvas anywhere by downloading the Canvas and Montco Connect apps to your mobile device.

We have two networks available, MC3Guest and MC3Secure. We highly recommend using MC3Secure to deliver faster speeds and greater security.

Once you have connected to a wireless network, open a web browser and you will be automatically redirected to the College's wireless registration tool. You will be guided through registering your device. If you are not automatically redirected, open a browser and navigate to wifi.51jiyangshi.com. Your username and password are the same as used to log into campus resources such as Montco Connect.

For more information on connecting to the network view our Knowledge Base article Secure Wireless Quick Guide.

To help you prepare for classes, visit our online resource page to find tips and clarification about Montco’s online learning formats.

You can view your final grades in Canvas within 24 hours of the last day of each session. Refer to this guide on how to check your grades within Canvas.

Before registering for the next session, you will need to complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA). This form is required each semester.

Once the SFRA is signed, head to Self-Service in Montco Connect to register for your next class.

If you need assistance making your schedule, you can reach out to the Student Services Resource Center (SSRC) for assistance. The SSRC team is available Monday- Friday via  live chat.

The College offers a wealth of transfer opportunities for our students looking to pursue a 4-year degree. If you are thinking of transferring after you obtain a Montco degree, you can review our transfer agreements and use our MyTransferPlan search tool to explore your options.

Your academic advisor can also assist you in the process.