Tutorials
These brief tutorials walk prospective and current students through the various processes related to becoming a Madison College student.
Most tasks are done through myMadisonCollege, our student online portal. If you have additional questions beyond these demonstrations, search our knowledge base of frequently asked questions available through askMadisonCollege or call the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210.
Many of the following resources are currently being updated due to a recent student administration system upgrade. During this transition, please reference the Text Version for current instructions, and check back soon for new tutorials!
Academic Requirements (formerly Degree Audit)
The Academic Requirements report will assist students with assessment of their progress in their program or certificate completion process. This tutorial provides instructions on how to access and utilize the Academic Requirement report via the myMadisonCollege Student Center.
Account Activation
This is the first step new students take to log into their online Student Center through myMadisonCollege, Madison College's student portal. When new students activate their accounts, they are given access to class registration, financial aid information, grades, calendars, and more.
The same web page is accessed to change a password or if a password is forgotten.
Please note: If a student has never taken a class or been accepted into a program at Madison College, they must first create an account prior to activation. See Student Status for information and access to Account Creation.
Account Creation
Those who have never before taken a class or applied to a program at Madison College may establish a student account through the online Account Creation process. Upon creation of a new account, Account Activation may be completed to obtain access to the myMadisonCollege Student Center and portal. This is the first step new students take to log into their online Student Center through myMadisonCollege, Madison College's student portal. When new students activate their accounts, they are given access to class registration, financial aid information, grades, calendars, and more.
The same web page is accessed to change a password or if a password is forgotten.
Admissions: Account Creation
This is the first step in applying for a program at Madison College. Before an applicant can complete the online application, they must first create an account.
Admissions: Completing the Online Application
This is the second step in applying for a program at Madison College. This tutorial shows how to complete the online application for acceptance into a program at Madison College.
Please note that International Students should not apply using the regular online application, but instead should contact Madison College directly for further assistance at (608) 243-4566 or internationalstudents[at] matcmadison [dot] edu (subject: Assistance%20on%20Applying) .
Admissions: Final Steps
This is the final step in applying for a program at Madison College. This tutorial details the information that must be submitted to Madison College to complete an application for acceptance into a program.
Add a Class
Adding a class to a course schedule is easy through the Madison College Student Center. The process is fully automated, and can be done online from any computer with Internet access.
Browse Course Catalog
This tutorial shows how to browse the course catalog for courses alphabetically, and numerically from myMadisonCollege. This will assist in finding classes to enroll in for the upcoming semester.
Check Your Enrollment Date
Students view the the date and time they are scheduled to register for classes.
Class Permissions (PDF, 503 KB)
Class Permissions granted by faculty or academic advisors allow Madison College students to add a class previously blocked due to class requirements (degree credit classes only).
Class Search
Madison College's class search feature is a database-driven program to search for classes and courses based on semester, keyword, course numbers and career (degree and/or nondegree).
Class Swap
Students may swap classes via self-service from the myMadisonCollege Student Center. Restrictions apply; please review details and requirements from the Section Change & Class Swap web page prior to attempting a class swap.
Drop a Class
Removing a class from a course schedule is as easy as adding a class. Learn how to drop a class through the myMadisonCollege Student Center.
FAFSA Completion
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step required to apply for Financial Aid.
Financial Aid Award Acceptance and E-Refunding
Effective Fall 2010, all Federal Stafford Loans and work study must be either accepted or declined in part or full through myMadisonCollege. You may also now have financial aid refunds electronically deposited into a bank account. Learn how to accept and decline, and set up electronic refunding online through your Student Center.
Grant Student Permissions
Learn how to grant student permissions using the Student Center. This process is only applicable to financial aid students. By granting permission you authorize Madison College to apply any Title IV funds you receive toward payment of any charges billed by Madison College. You also authorize Madison College to pay prior year charges of no more than $200 with Title IV funds.
How to Use askMadisonCollege
Find out how to use this valuable frequently asked questions resource.
Message Center
Many important notices are sent to students through the Message Center. Learn how to access time-sensitive communications from the Student Center.
Order a Parking Permit
Madison College's Truax and Commercial Ave. parking areas require a parking permit for use. Expedite the process by learning how to order a parking permit in the Student Center through myMadisonCollege.
Planner
The Planner will assist students with assessment of their progress in their program completion process. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on using the Planner in the myMadisonCollege Student Center.
Print My Schedule
After registration into classes, or add/drop changes are completed, learn how to print your schedule for reference and confirmation.
Student Center Overview
The myMadisonCollege Student Center is the launch pad for students to access all their information about their student account. The Student Center is where students register (add/drop) classes, access grades, financial aid statements, make payments, and more.
Student Center Training Guide (PDF, 951KB)
View a complete overview of Student Center features in a printer-friendly PDF version.
Updating Personal Information
It's important to keep your personal information up to date. Learn how with this tutorial.
View Grades
See your grades as soon as they are available by checking them online in your Student Center.
Last Modified: January 18, 2012