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Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Office Technology (OFT)

DUAL ENROLLMENT ORIENTATION SESSION

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Agenda

  • Introductions
  • Program Overview
  • Schedules
  • Next Steps
  • Questions

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Program Overview

  • Small Database Administrator Certificate- 6 credit hours
    • This program prepares students with skills to build and administer a single-user database, including the designing of tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros. The coursework maps to industry certification  in personal database management.

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  •  Data Entry Certificate- 7 credit hours
    • This program prepares students to utilize a keyboard to enter data from source documents into a computer, with students completing tasks such as entering alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic keystrokes. Students learn to compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data to be entered. Keyboarding accuracy is stressed.

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  • Programming Skills Certificate- 9 credit hours
    • This certificate program will prepare students with fundamental programming and database skills. It may serve as a foundation for students who plan to pursue careers in technology, an enhancement to studies in other disciplines, or a means for adding technical credentials to one’s resume.

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Schedules

Small Database Administrator Certificate�6 credit hours

Courses to take include:

    • CIS-115, Microsoft Office I – 3 credits
      • Check if offered at your High School for Dual Credit�
    • OFT-257, Microsoft Access – 3 credits
      • Fall 2026: 1 online; 10 seats available

Data Entry Certificate�7 credit hours

Courses to take include:

    • CIS-115, Microsoft Office I – 3 credits
      • Check if offered at your High School for Dual Credit�
    • OFT-100, Keyboarding & Basic Formatting – 3 credits
      • Check if offered at your High School for Dual Credit�
    • OFT-104, Keyboarding Speed & Accuracy – 1 credit
      • Spring 2026: 1 online; 10 seats available

Programming Skills Certificate�9 credit hours

Courses to take include:

    • CIS-105, Introduction to Coding – 3 credits
      • Check if Offered at your High School for Dual Credit�
    • CIS-176,Java Programming I – 3 credits
      • Check if Offered at your High School for Dual Credit�
    • CIS-123, Database Design – 3 credits
      • Spring 2026: 1 Online & 1 hybrid Evening; 5 seats each available
      • Fall 2026; 1 online; 5 seats

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Cost

  • *25-26’ Tuition: $140 (in-district) per credit hour (1-3 credits)
  • Payment plan available: $25 payment plan fee
  • 25% Deposit due at the time of registration
  • Textbooks/Software: There are required materials for all 3 of these courses. OFT-257 has a textbook only and requires Microsoft Access, OFT-104 has a software/eText combination, and CIS-123 has a textbook only and requires Microsoft Access .
  • Course Fees: $2 per credit hour college activities fee

$10 per credit hour technology fee

$10 per credit hour construction/infrastructure fee

$3 Student ID Fee

  • Approximate Total: $489

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Dual Enrollment

  • Earn college credit while still in high school.

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  • Student must provide their own mode of transportation.

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  • Final grade is part of your permanent college record

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  • All college policies apply.

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  • Students pay full tuition; they are not eligible for financial aid

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  • Moraine Valley is not responsible for high school graduation credit hours

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Dual Enrollment

  • Students must maintain a minimum of 2.0 G.P.A.

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    • *Students who fall below the required minimum 2.0 G.P.A. will be limited in their ability to receive financial aid once they enter college and will be placed on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

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  • Content is not altered to accommodate high school students.

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  • Dual Enrollment students must abide by the college calendar.
    • *If your high school is not in-session and Moraine Valley is in-session, you are still required to attend class at Moraine Valley

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Dual Enrollment

Drop vs. Withdrawal

Drop

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    • 100% Refund
    • Must be dropped as assigned in August for (Fall semester) and January for (Spring semester) .
    • Official drop; Registration Office, S103
    • Does not appear on official transcript

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Withdrawal

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    • No refund
    • Responsible for tuition balance
    • Must complete by Official withdrawal date as assigned in November for (Fall semester) and April for (Spring semester); Registration Office, S103
    • A grade of “W” will appear on the official transcripts
    • Does not affect GPA but may affect Financial Aid

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Next Steps

  • Talk to your parents
  • Counselor approval/plan your fall and spring semester schedules
  • Complete MVCC online admission application
  • Spring 2026 Classes
    • High School Authorization Forms are due to your counselor no later than October 17 2025
    • Tuition due by Dec 5, 2025 (1st payment)
  • Fall 2026 Classes
    • High School Authorization Form were due to your counselor by March 2026
    • Tuition due by May 2026 (1st payment)

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Questions

Computer Information & Office Technology Department Chair

Michelle August

august@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5622

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Dual Enrollment Questions

Emmanuel Esperanza

esperanzajre2@morainevalley.edu

708.974.5643

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Computer Information Systems Coordinator

Marge Piotrowski

piotrowski@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5732

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�Office Technology Coordinator

Cathi Predl

predl@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5463