Admission to the College

Middlesex is a public college with an open admission policy. SAT scores are not required (although there are some prerequisite requirements to enter some programs). In general, applicants are expected to have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Students who graduated from high school in 2003 or later from a Massachusetts public high school are also required to meet MCAS requirements.  In some cases, knowledge based on life experience as demonstrated through ability to benefit testing may be an adequate basis for acceptance. Admission to some programs is competitive, due to a limited number of openings.

Health and most Technology programs begin only in the fall semester, with the exception of the Nursing program which begins in the spring as well. These programs also have special admission requirements which are described below. Most other programs admit new students in January as well as September.

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the Academic Planning Centers to make an appointment with an Academic Counselor to explore program options, determine potential transfer credit awards, or learn more about MCC.  Appointments can be scheduled by calling 1-800-818-3434.   We also welcome your visit and invite you to take tours of the campus. Tours are available on a regular basis, click on the link for the most current tour schedule.

If you are interested in applying to a degree or certificate program, you can apply online.  If you are not interested in a degree or certificate program, but would like to register for courses, please click here. Or, if you prefer, call 1-800-818-3434 to request a semester schedule of classes.

For general questions, email the Admissions Office at admissions@middlesex.mass.edu

Programs with Special Admission Requirements

Health Division Programs

Health programs have additional admission prerequisites. Click here to download the admission application forms. You may also request admission materials by calling 1-800-818-3434, or schedule a meeting with an Academic Counselor in Bedford or Lowell.  These materials are also available in the Bedford and Lowell Student Information Centers.  It is strongly recommended that applicants attend a Health Information Session to learn about the admission requirements for these selective admission programs. 

You'll need to send us your official transcripts to show the completion of specific mathematics and science prerequisites for the program for which you are applying. College level English competency, reading and communications skills are required. Students testing into English as a Second Language courses must complete the required sequence prior to being admitted to a Health program. If you have not completed the prerequisite courses for a particular Health program, you will be admitted to Liberal Studies.  Once prerequisites have been completed, you may apply to the Health Division program of choice by submitting a complete Admission Application and Admission Requirement Certification form.

Special Note Regarding Residency: Non-Massachusetts residents will be admitted on a space available basis only.

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2010 for the Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nursing and Radiologic Technology Associate degree programs.   Fall 2010 application requirements and forms are available and can be downloaded,  You can call 1-800-818-3434 or email admissions@middlesex.mass.edu to request that an Admission Application packet be sent to you in the mail. 

Applicants to Dental Hygiene and Diagnostic Medical Sonography must provide academic transcripts, three Health Recommendation Forms, an Admission Requirements Certification form and a completed Supplemental Admission Application/Observation with essay(s).  All requirements must have been met by December 4, 2009 for consideration for September 2010 admission.  Applicants who are completing prerequisite courses in the Fall semester should submit their transcripts immediately upon completion of the course.  Applicants completing coursework in the Spring semester will be considered on a space available basis.)

Radiologic Technology applicants must provide academic transcripts, an Admission  Requirements Certification form, Supplemental Admission Application and a Radiologic Technology Observation Report.  All requirements must have been met by December 4, 2009 for consideration for September 2010 admission.  Applicants who are completing prerequisites courses in the Fall semester should submit their transcripts immediately upon completion of the course.

Admission to Nursing is on a rolling basis. Nursing applicants must provide academic transcripts, three Health Recommendation Forms, a Requirements Certification form and a completed Supplemental Admission Application with essay. Applicants are admitted on a space-available basis as their applications, including all requirements, are completed.  The Nursing program is currently accepting applications for September 2010 for the evening option and January 2011 for the day option. 

Other Special Admission Programs:

Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling
After official transcripts are received, applicants will be invited to an information session with the program coordinator. Applicants are also required to complete an essay. Forms are available in the Bedford and Lowell Student Information Centers. Acceptance to this program is based on academic readiness and emotional maturity appropriate for entering the field of human services.  We are currently accepting applications for the Spring or Fall 2010 semesters.

Biotechnology Program
Applicants to the Biotechnology Technician program must demonstrate readiness for Algebra 2 and English Composition.  Readiness may be demonstrated through the college placement test or previous college coursework. We are now accepting applications for the Spring or Fall 2010 semesters. 

Paralegal Certificate Program
Applicants to the Paralegal Certificate program are required to have earned an Associate's or a Bachelor's degree to be considered for admission.  The Paralegal Associate Degree Career and Transfer options are open admission programs.  If you meet the general admission requirements of the college, you may be admitted to the Paralegal Associate degree programs (no prior degree is required).   We are now accepting applications for the Spring or Fall 2010 semesters for the Paralegal Certificate and Associate Degree options. 

Energy Utility Technology Certificate Program
Applicants to the Engergy Utility Technology Certificate program must demonstrate readiness for Algebra 2 and English Composition or be concurrently enrolled in Basic Writing and test out of developmental reading coursework. Readiness will be demonstrated through the college placement test or previous college coursework. We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 semester. 

Computer Forensics Certificate Program
Applicants to the Computer Forensics Certificate program must meet one of the following conditions to be admitted to the program:  Earned an Associate's or a Bachelor's degree, or have 3 years experience in Law Enforcement or Information Technology, or have completed the College Placement Test and shown readiness for English Composition  and math placement testing above Intermediate Algebra.  Students that do not meet these requirements can apply to the Associate in Science-Liberal Studies Computer Forensics option.  The associate degree is an open admission program.  Students that meet the general admission requirements of the college are encouraged to apply to this option.  We are now accepting applications for the Spring or Fall 2010 semesters.