New Student Information
Welcome to Montreat College Online through the School of Adult and Graduate Studies!
Montreat College Online through the School of Adult and Graduate Studies offers accelerated programs. Our students are challenged and rewarded both academically and spiritually. The faculty and staff of Montreat College are delighted and encouraged by your decision to further your education and we are dedicated to helping you achieve your educational goals.
Please read through this document and learn all about YOUR college. Your Enrollment Advisor will be reaching out to you to discuss your individualized degree plan and transfer credit evaluation. You will also register for your first-term classes with Montreat College.
Should you have any questions about the contents of this document, please be prepared with any questions for your Enrollment Advisor. Of course, you are always more than welcome to contact your Enrollment Advisor with any questions, concerns, etc. during your educational journey with Montreat.
Questions?
If you need assistance, please contact your Enrollment Advisor at 1.800.806.2777 or schedule a virtual appointment.
Non-CMHC
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President of Montreat College
Welcome to the Master of Arts in Clinical Health Counseling Program!
Congratulations on your acceptance into the CMHC program at Montreat College! You’re now part of a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to preparing you for impactful, compassionate work in the field of professional counseling.
Our online program equips you for your residencies through self-paced modules, assignments, and assessments, You will also apply your clinical knowledge during two, 5-day long required residencies.
The full program includes 60 credit hours and can be completed in eight semesters (approximately 2.66 years) with a full-time course load.
CMHC Course Overview
Course | Title (Credits)
COUN 5211 Professional Orientation to Counseling (3)
COUN 5212 Ethics and Ethical Practice in Counseling (3)
COUN 5213 Theories and Techniques in Counseling (3)
COUN 5221 Counseling Skills (3)
COUN 5231 Spirituality and Religion in Counseling (3)
COUN 5214 Counseling Across the Lifespan (3)
COUN 5215 Multicultural Counseling (3)
COUN 5222 Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment (3)
COUN 5241 Career Counseling (3)
COUN 5216 Assessment in Counseling (3)
COUN 5223 Group Counseling (3)
COUN 5217 Research Methods in Counseling (3)
COUN 5251 Crisis Intervention/Crisis Counseling (3)
COUN 5261 Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
COUN 5271 Child and Adolescent Counseling (3) or
COUN 5281 Marriage and Family Counseling (3)
COUN 6221 Counseling Practicum (3)
COUN 6222 Counseling Internship I (6)
COUN 6223 Counseling Internship II (6)
Total Credits 60
Your Academic Preferences
Get Ready for Success!
As a new student with Montreat College Online, you’re about to begin an exciting journey, and we’re here to make sure you’re ready to start strong. Take a few minutes to review each section, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help.
We’re excited to support you every step of the way!
Financial Aid
Log in to the financial aid portal using your student ID (without the zeros), set up your account, and then review, accept or decline any awards and sign any required documents. For help, contact Financial Services, call 800.545.4656, or schedule an appointment.
To receive financial aid for Montreat College Online, students must complete all required forms, including the FAFSA, Master Promissory Note, and Entrance Counseling, before their first course begins. Aid eligibility depends on enrollment status, satisfactory academic progress, and annual reapplication. Financial assistance options include federal and state aid, VA benefits, and employer reimbursement. Tuition is due at least two weeks before each course with late fees applied as needed. Refunds and withdrawals follow specific timelines, and receipts or credit balance disbursements can be requested through Student Financial Services.
Course Registration
Registration is held for each term (fall, spring, and summer: all 3 sessions). Students may take up to 2 courses per session. Full registration for your first term will be done during the registration meeting with your Academic Advisor.
Student Resources
From textbooks to email, our New Student Account Resources guide contains tons of helpful information to get you ready for day one. Watch for your login info from IT, and start checking your student email daily.
Slingshot will begin shipping textbooks one to two weeks before classes begin. If you have moved and need to update your address, please visit your MAP account to update all the information.
- Login Credentials – Montreat’s Information Technology Dept. will be emailing your email address, username, and temporary If you have any questions, please contact the Montreat College Help desk at 828-419-2067 or email support@montreat.edu.
- Email Account – Please review the Montreat College email account daily. All correspondence from professors, financial aid, and school updates will be mailed to this account. To review your account, please use the following link: https://www.montreat.edu/mymontreat/.
- Blackboard Login – Classes will open in Blackboard one week before the official start of classes. To access all classes in Blackboard, please complete the following steps:
- Visit: https://www.montreat.edu/mymontreat/
- Click on the Quick Links for Blackboard: https://montreat.blackboard.com/ultra/
- Utilize the Montreat College username and password to gain access to classes
- Textbook Access – Slingshot will provide ALL course materials for classes. The materials will ship to your home before the first day of If you have not received your textbooks, please check the textbook portal under the course materials as you may have received digital textbooks. To access Slingshot, please complete the following steps:
- https://montreat.slingshotedu.com/
- Click the login button on the top right corner
- Username: School Email
- Password: Student ID with the
- If your password is not working, click the Forgot Password
- MAP Account – To view transcripts, class schedules, billing and to update your mailing address please visit the Montreat Access Portal (MAP). To access the MAP student account, please complete the following steps:
- Montreat College Website: https://www.montreat.edu/mymontreat/
- Select MAP (Montreat Access Portal) from the list of “Resources”
- Once logged in: you can view your balance, make a payment, or set up a payment plan.
We’re Here for You!
Brandi Hebert
My name is Brandi Hebert (pronounced A-Bear), and I am in the Enrollment and Advising Department for Montreat College Online. I am so excited to help you with your educational journey. I am a North Carolina native, and although I have traveled around nearly 50 states, I still consider our Blue Ridge Mountains to be the most beautiful area I’ve seen, with Montreat nestled right in the middle.
Email: brandi.hebert@montreat.edu
Phone: 828.417.0425
Toll-free Phone: 800.806.2777
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800.806.2777
agsadmissions@montreat.edu