What's included: Academic Search Complete is a scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 5,300 full-text periodicals, including 4,400 peer-reviewed journals. Uses include: Searching index and abstracts records for various journals and publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc.
What's included: Offers a comprehensive collection of more than 450,000 full text biographies. Uses included: Searching the full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine, as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
What's included: Reports on current issues include issue overview, maps and graphs, pro-con arguments, chronology, interest group listings, and more. Uses include: Review full-text reports on hot topics for research papers.
Database covers the most important and controversial issues of the day. Contains the full text of CQ Researcher, a weekly publication. Each issue provides a comprehensive overview and background essay, data tables and graphs, chronology, pro-con starter, and list of major research and advocacy groups. Includes extensive lists of sources and hot-linked footnotes throughout.
What's included: Official U.S. repository of federal documents from all three branches of government. Soon to be replaced by GovInfo which is now in testing.
What's included: Stories, poems, and novel criticisms and author analysis. Uses include: Review more than 150,000 poems and short stories by region, language, and style.
What's included: Articles from more than 160 American and international regional newspapers. Uses include: Review updated TV and radio news transcripts and syndicated content.
Montgomery County Community College’s collaboration with Barnes & Noble College Bookstore provides Montco students with improved—convenience and cost-savings—when purchasing textbooks, course materials and various items.
When inclement weather or an emergency forces the closure of the College or a delayed start of classes, announcements will be made using the Omnilert text message and email system, the College’s website, TV monitors, regional television and radio stations and social media. Voice messages will also be placed on the main College phone numbers (215-641-6300 for Blue Bell Campus and 610-718-1800 for Pottstown Campus). Signing up for text alerts is the fastest way to receive inclement weather or emergency information. Register your number today!
Montgomery County Community College has received funding through generous donations to assist students experiencing financial hardships. To apply for this funding, complete the Emergency Assistance request form.
Our students come to us from all walks of life. Some may be learning from home and need access to technology. Others commute to one of our campuses but face a food insecurity. A portion may be returning to college after many years away while others come to Montco after serving in the military. No matter what your circumstances are, we're here to support you!
At Montco we believe that everyone should have access to affordable, quality education. We also believe in helping people achieve their academic and career dreams. This is why we developed our Student Success Center, so that students would have a wide range of support services, all in one place. Whether you need housing, child care, meals, mentoring, tutoring, career guidance or counseling, our Student Success Center can aid you. For information on our student resources, contact the Student Success Center at 215-641-6577 or StudentSuccess@mc3.edu.
Don't be afraid to ask for help! The College has partnered with the online telehealth service TimelyCare to provide free medical and mental health support to students.
Find resources, videos and insights on topics spanning from how to navigate Canva, find your classes, purchase your textbooks, get technology assistance, log in to Montco Connect and beyond.
Supporting veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, active duty service members, spouses and family members. We value your military service and are here to support all veterans, service members and veterans’ spouses and family members enrolled or interested in attending Montco. In addition to helping you understand and process your respective VA Educational Benefits, we work closely with the College and external community to provide a range of workshops, presentations and outreach events to further your academic and social success.