Prospective Students

You have chosen to attend Matanuska-Susitna College.  What happens next?  As a new student, you may be wondering about some of the following:

·          Do I have the study skills necessary for college?

·          What is a syllabus?

·          What university services and processes are available online?

·          How challenging are the classes?

·          What technology skills do I need to be successful in college?

·          How does college differ from high school?

·          Where can I go for help?

·          What resources are available to help me pay for school?

·          How do I join a student club?

Beginning college can be both exciting and challenging.  New Student Orientation is your introduction to life at Matanuska-Susitna College!  It is a wonderful opportunity to find answers to questions you may have about college, learn strategies for academic success, explore the campus, become familiar with Mat-Su College resources, meet our faculty and staff, and make new friends.  New Student Orientation is designed to help you gain the knowledge, skills and meaningful connections important to successful long-term academic and personal outcomes.  

All new students are encouraged to attend New Student Orientation as an important first step in a successful academic career.  We look forward to helping you transition to life as a college student in any way we can!