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New Students
Welcome to Martin Luther College! The information found on these pages will help you get registered for the proper courses as you begin your study on top of the hill!
Many specific instructions are shared on this page. Please read everything before starting the registration process.
Most importantly, please review …
Scheduling Video
You can watch the Scheduling Video for a visual guide for how to use the MLC Portal Schedule Planner.
Note: New students do NOT need advisor approval to register as mentioned in the video.
Important Dates
June 25 | You should receive via mail instructions to register for your courses online.
June 25 - July 6 | Begin planning your schedule in the MLC Portal Schedule Planner.
June 25 - July 6 | MLC Scheduling Help Desk available for questions from 8 am - 4 pm CDT.
July 9 - July 13 | Online course registration is open. Please note the day and time for scheduling. The MLC Scheduling Help Desk is available from 8 am - 8 pm CDT.
July 17 | Make up day.
MLC Scheduling Help Desk
You can contact the MLC Scheduling Help Desk by calling (507) 354-8224 ext. 279.
Scheduling Resources
The following are all online resources. These documents will be helpful in planning your courses. Use the page you are on right now as a “registration central” for your process. This site contains important instructions and links to help you with this process.
Program Plans
Other Resources
Planning Your Schedule
Log on to MLC Portal using your MLC Account username and password which you setup earlier. Contact MLC Network Services if you have issues logging in.
Select the Scheduling tab and then choose:
Schedule Planner
Select Preference for personal preference choices (you do not need to do this, but it may be helpful with first planning).
Select Modify Courses to select courses and the semester you desire. Courses are in the middle and are organized by course number. To select semesters, click on the Add button pointing to the appropriate semester. To switch semesters you must delete one and add the other back in.
Select Plan Schedule to develop a proposed schedule, being careful to note different semesters. You must develop a plan for both first and second semester if you are attending the full year. To switch between semesters in Plan Schedule, hover over 2018-19 Semester 1 in the upper right hand corner and select 2018-19 Semester 2.
Select Make It Fit to design your schedule. If a course does not fit, the course will appear in a white box on the left side of the screen. Clicking on the course in white will make potential meeting times appear in red boxes on the schedule grid. If you are unable to make your schedule fit your selected courses, you must go back to Modify Courses to make changes, by either switching semesters or dropping a course and adding another one. Many first-year courses are offered both semesters.
A Help tab is included. If you have conflicts that you are not able to resolve, please contact the MLC Scheduling Help Desk at 507-354-8224 ext. 279.
Your plan is automatically saved. You can go back to it any time through the MLC Portal.
Basic Hints
Follow your program plan whenever possible. For majors, it is important to schedule your required course and electives as they may only be offered in alternate years.
If a section closes, try flipping semesters or dropping the course and adding a substitute in its place.
In this case, it is important to stay within the credit structure. You may not exceed 18 credits in a semester.
Some courses to consider if a section closes are Fitness for Life, Modern West, World Regional Geography, Art in the Elementary School and Labs, and Introduction to Fine Arts.
Check the
FAQ link from this page for more specific helps.
You may check for Advanced Placement in the Portal by July 6. If you sent your score to MLC, it will be credited to your program. You can check for this on the MLC Portal. Log in with your username and password and click “grades” to find “unofficial transcripts.” Any AP credits earned will be listed for the course(s) they represent.
If you are planning on competing in a collegiate sport, try to avoid evening courses in season. This may not be possible, but could be helpful for your daily schedule.
If you are scheduling a foreign language, you should be notified which section and course to enroll in, and it will appear in your Planner.
When in doubt, use the MLC Scheduling Help Desk! We are here to help make this process as easy as possible.
Registration Day Procedure
You will be eligible to finalize your classes at your appointed time (individual registration times will be posted under the Registration tab on the Portal). Times have been randomly assigned.
Scheduling Time
Scheduling times are staggered. Your time will remain open until you complete registration. You can find your time in the Schedule Planner. It is in your best interest to schedule at the appointed time. IF YOU DO NOT SCHEDULE BY THE MAKE-UP DATE, THE RECORDS OFFICE WILL SCHEDULE FOR YOU.
When You Arrive on Campus
When you arrive on campus and meet your academic advisor on opening weekend, have him/her check to make sure you have made the appropriate selections.
Helpful Links