C.A.R.D.S. (FRESHMEN ORIENTATION) 

College Advisement Registration Day for Students (C.A.R.D.S.) is an orientation program required for students entering as first-time freshmen or first-year students with fewer than 15 semester hours of earned credit. 

During C.A.R.D.S. you register for classes, learn about course offerings, financial aid, housing and student activities at Mineral Area College. 


If you have questions, please call 573-518-2119.

The dates and times for the 2012 C.A.R.D.S. programs are: 

      Wednesday, April 11 – 8:45 AM – Noon  

      Thursday, April 26 – 11:45 AM – 3:00 PM 

      Thursday, May 3 – 8:45 AM – Noon 

      Monday, June 11 – 8:45AM – Noon 

      Monday, June 25 – 8:45 AM – Noon 

      Tuesday, July 10 – 8:45 AM – Noon 

      Thursday, July 19 – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

      Wednesday, August 15 – 8:45 AM – Noon 

      Friday, August 17 – 8:45 AM – Noon (Fall classes begin August 20) 

Students must register to attend a program.  Walk-ins will not be accepted and seating is limited. On line registration for the 2012 programs will begin on Thursday, March 1 .  

All C.A.R.D.S. programs are held on the Park Hills campus.  Students who plan to enroll in outreach center courses may do so during the C.A.R.D.S. program. 

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If you have questions, please e-mail registrar@mineralarea.edu or telephone 518-2119.