Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQs

• • How can I get credit for a Mt. SAC course if I took a similar course at another college?
    Fill out a variance form that can be obtained from the Business Division Office and have it signed by the Department Chair and Division Dean.
  • What do I do if a course I need to complete my degree is not offered the semester I want to graduate?
    Students can meet with the Department Chair and ask if you can take another course in place of the one that is not offered.
  • How do I get a Mt. SAC certificate once I have completed the certificate requirements?
    Students must fill out the certificate application form that can be obtained from the Business Division Office and submit it to the Admissions and Records Office.
  • If a class is full and I want to add the class, what do I do?
    Students wishing to add a full class may list their name on the waitlist for the course, attend the first day of class and ask the instructor if they have room for you to add.
  • If I want to complain about a teacher, what do I do?
    Contact the Department Chair of that instructor and arrange a meeting.

Certificate Application Questions

• • Where can I find the certificate application?
    Please see Application for Certificate.
  • How do I find out how far I am from completing a certificate?
    For more information on completion status, please check Degree Works in your Portal or speak to an Academic Counselor in Bldg 9B.  
  • Where do I submit my application?
    You may submit your completed application at Admissions and Records in Bldg 9B, Level One.

For further information, please contact your program's Department Chairs/Department Coordinators listed below: