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Happy Holidays!

Although classes are not in session during the Winter Recess from December 18th to January 1st, all MDC student services offices will open in-person on December 19th and 20th from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm. In addition, MDC will have student services available virtually on December 27th and 28th from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm.

The College will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.

Please see below for the Winter Recess schedule and student support services available.

Winter Recess Student Support

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Holiday Student Support Services - In-Person

All MDC campuses will be open In-Person on December 19 and 20 from
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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Holiday Student Support Services - Virtual only on these dates:

  • Wednesday, December 27, 2023
  • Thursday, December 28, 2023

Student Support Services will be offered virtually. Please navigate to and click the "Connect with MDC Advisor" button at the bottom right of this page.

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Saturday Openings - In-Person

  • Saturday, December 16, 2023
  • Saturday, January 6, 2024
Date Hours In-Person Support Virtual Support
Sat, Dec 16, 2023 9 am - 1 pm Available Admissions | Advisement | Financial Aid | Information Center | Live Chat & Phone Support
Tues, Dec 19, 2023 8 am - 7 pm Available Admissions | Advisement | Financial Aid | Information Center | Live Chat & Phone Support
Wed, Dec 20, 2023 8 am - 7 pm Available Admissions | Advisement | Financial Aid | Information Center | Live Chat & Phone Support
Wed, Dec 27, 2023 10 am - 7 pm Click "Connect with MDC Advisor" at the bottom right of this page to connect with us virtually.
Thurs, Dec 28, 2023 10 am - 7 pm Click "Connect with MDC Advisor" at the bottom right of this page to connect with us virtually.
Tues, Jan 2, 2024 8 am - 7 pm Available Admissions | Advisement | Financial Aid | Information Center | Live Chat & Phone Support
Sat, Jan 6, 2024 9 am - 1 pm Available Admissions | Advisement | Financial Aid | Information Center | Live Chat & Phone Support

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Learn and Earn Today

Spring term classes begin January 3.

2024 Spring Term Start Dates:

  • Wednesday, Jan. 3 (16-week, 8-week miniterm)
  • Monday, Jan. 8 (4-week miniterm)
  • Tuesday, Jan. 16 (10-week and 14-week miniterm)
  • Monday, Jan. 22 (6-week miniterm)
  • Monday, Jan. 29 (12-week miniterm)
  • Monday, Feb. 12 (4-week miniterm)
  • Monday, Feb. 26 (8-week miniterm)
  • Monday, March 11 (6-week miniterm)
  • Monday, April 1 (4-week miniterm)