Cambridge College is among the most innovative and student-centered institutions in higher education today. We offer academically excellent programs for students wishing to enroll in a dynamic, diverse, and flexible institution of higher education. Welcome to your future! Here are your next steps:
Meet with your Academic Success Coach
Congratulations on your acceptance!
An academic success coach will reach out to you shortly and help you navigate the next steps of your academic journey. At your first coaching session, you will receive your personalized academic plan, review your transfer credits, complete the college writing assessment, and learn about the resources available at Cambridge College.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your Academic Success Coach below:
Log into MyCC Student Portal
You will need to access the MyCC portal frequently as a student to register for classes, check financial aid documents and much more. Once you are accepted, you will receive an email from "NewStudentAccounts" with your username and password. Please be sure to check your spam or junk folders. Please see the Information Technology User Guide.
Your academic success coach will invite you to attend a New Student Night. At New Student Night, you will be introduced to campus resources, including our Student Financial Services office; acclimated to MyCC; register for classes (if needed); have an opportunity to get questions answered; and much more!
Attend your Academic Orientation
Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM. Orientation is mandatory for first-term students. For more details, please get in touch with the Academic Advising office at AcademicAdvisingUG@cambridgecollege.edu.
- Classes start on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- The last day to add/drop classes is Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Additional Steps for International Students
All international students wishing to obtain, maintain, or regain Active F1 status through matriculation in a Cambridge College program of study must receive a Cambridge College I-20 before registering for classes. For more information, please see our International Student Page or contact Vera Dimoplon by phone at +1-617-873-0614 or email: Vera.Dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu. Please Note: You will not be able to register for classes until authorized by the International office.
Plan your Tuition Payment Options/ Financial Aid
Tuition payment must be received before the term starts. To review your statement, please log into MyCC Student Portal, click on the finance tab, then click on Course and Fees Statement. Please see our Tuition Rates.
Summer term due date is Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Three options for paying your tuition:
- Make Payment in Full
- Set up a payment plan
- Complete all Financial Aid requirements
If you register after the tuition due date, payment is required within 5 days of registration. Please note a $100.00 late fee will be applied to your account if payment is received after this due date.
For general student financial services questions or more specific information regarding payment plans, refunds, and health insurance, please reach out to our Student Financial Services coordinators.
Step 1: Create your FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID, consisting of a username and password)
Step 2: Complete the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. For assistance, please call the FAFSA hotline at 800-433-3243. Cambridge College's school code is 021829.
Step 3: Complete the mandatory Entrance Counseling. All new students must complete the entrance loan counseling before the financial aid office can disburse loans to students’ accounts. Go to studentaid.gov, sign in, click on Entrance Counseling, and follow online instructions.
Step 4: Complete the Master Promissory Note. All students must complete a Promissory Note before the financial aid office can disburse loans to students’ accounts. Go to studentaid.gov, sign in, click on Sign Master Promissory Note, and follow online instructions. For assistance, call Direct Loan Applicant Services at 1-800-557-7394.
Step 5: Verification: you may be required to submit additional documents to create a financial aid award letter. These requirements will be listed as missing documents on MyCC Student Portal. Click on the finance tab, and view financial aid document tracking. Please complete and submit all required supporting documentation as soon as possible.
To receive specific information regarding your Financial Aid Status or Award, please reach out to your Financial Aid Counselor:
Scholarships
For more information regarding Cambridge College scholarships, please visit our scholarship website.
To review your Student Account, log into MyCC Student Portal, click on the finance tab, and please see the following:
My Account Balance: Students can review their current balance and make payments
Course and Fee Statement: Students can review the details of their bills
View Financial Aid Document Tracking: Students can review financial aid documents that have been received or missing from their record
Financial Aid Awards: Students can review their financial aid award for the academic year
Balances must be cleared before registering for another term. Please check here for updates from Student Financial Services. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Student Financial Service (SFS) by email at sfs@cambridgecollege.edu or by phone at 617-873-0403. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Submit a Student Health Insurance Waiver
Massachusetts law states that students who meet the following criteria are required to be enrolled in the College’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or participate in a plan with comparable coverage. Students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the SHIP effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. This applies to all
- Undergraduate students enrolled in at least 9 credits
- Graduate students enrolled in at least 6 credits
- International students (active for SEVIS)
Cambridge College partnered with University Health Plans to manage the student health insurance plan. For more information about the Student Health Insurance Plan, please visit www.universityhealthplans.com/CambridgeCollege. Students who wish to opt out of the student health insurance plan must document that they have comparable coverage by submitting a waiver form each academic year.
Click HERE to submit a waiver form by Wednesday, September 25th for the Summer term.
If you have questions about the enrollment and waiver process, please contact University Health Plans at (833) 251-1734 or info@univhealthplans.com. Please check here for updates.
In compliance with the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health, all students enrolled in a degree or certificate program at Cambridge College locations in Massachusetts must submit a Proof of Immunization form within the first month of attending classes.
- A physician or nurse will need to complete and sign this form. Please contact your physician’s office right away, as they may require lab work to verify your immunities if they do not have a record of your vaccinations.
- Please return the completed form by email to studentaffairs@cambridgecollege.edu, by mail: Cambridge College, Office of Student Affairs, 500 Rutherford Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.
- If you have any questions, please call Vera Dimoplon at 617-873-0614 or email at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu
Before Classes Start...
Check your Student Email
Once you register for classes, you will receive an email to activate your student email. Important information will be sent to your student email address regarding financial, academic, and student support. Please see our Information Technology User Guide on how to access your student email.
Contact Student Support Offices, if needed:
Disability Services- Please note some accommodations may take up to 2 weeks to arrange. Please contact Vera Dimoplon, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, by Phone (617) 873-0614 or email: vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu
Academic Success Center- provides tutoring services and workshops.
Cambridge College RAVE Emergency Alert
In case of an emergency or school closing, please register to receive text messages from our RAVE emergency alert system. Please see RAVE registration instructions.
Review Cambridge College's COVID-19 Information:
The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community are important to us. Please see our updates regarding COVID-19.
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