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 high school equivalency certificate. Students who graduated from high school in 2003 or later from a Massachusetts public high school are also required to meet MCAS requirements. All homeschooled students, without a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate, are eligible to apply for admission to a degree or certificate program provided they have successfully completed an approved home school program in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws or the laws of their home state. Please click here to view the MCC Home School Policy. 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 Office of Admissions and Student Recruitment to make an appointment with an Admissions 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 Here 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 call 1-800-818-3434 to register.

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

Middlesex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

Programs with Special Admission Requirements

Health Division Programs

Health programs have additional admission prerequisites. Click here to view the admission requirements and apply. You may schedule a meeting with an Admissions Counselor in Bedford or Lowell to discuss your program of interest. *Current students should make an appointment with their academic advisor to discuss applying for a selective health program.

You will also need to send us your official transcripts to show the completion of specific course prerequisites for the program for which you are applying. Please see admission requirements for more information regarding which courses are required. If you have not completed the prerequisite courses for a particular Health program, you will be admitted to Liberal Studies with Health Pathway. Once prerequisites and additional requirements have been completed, you may apply to the Health Division program of choice by submitting the Online Admission Application.

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

Applicants to:

Dental Hygiene::
The deadline for Fall 2024 admission is February 1, 2024. All applicants must attend the required Overview of the Dental Hygiene Program Session.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.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography:
The deadline for Fall 2024 admission is February 1, 2024. All applicants must attend the required Overview of the DMS Program Session. 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: The deadline for Fall 2024 admission is February 1, 2024. All applicants must attend the required Overview of the Rad Tech Program Session. 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.

Nursing Associate Degree admission is on a rolling basis. Please attend the required Overview of the Nursing Program session early in the admissions process to ensure that you have completed all the necessary steps. The Nursing program is currently accepting applications from qualified applicants. Qualified applicants are admitted on a space-available basis as their applications, including all requirements, are completed.

Medical Assisting Certificate applicants must provide academic transcripts, and have qualifying college placement test scores. Priority consideration is given to qualified applicants who apply by the deadline. Fall admission the deadline is May 1st. Applications received after the specified date will be considered on a space-available basis. Currently accepting applications for Fall 2024.

Dental Assisting Certificate applicants must provide academic transcripts, and have qualifying college placement test scores. Priority consideration is given to qualified applicants who apply by May 1st. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. The Dental Assisting Certificate program is currently accepting applications for Fall 2024.

Dental Laboratory Technology Certificate and Associate Degree applicants must submit a complete application, and have met qualifying placement requirements. Priority consideration is given to qualified applicants who apply by May 1st. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. The Dental Lab Technology program is currently accepting applications for Fall 2024.

Medical Billing and Coding Certificate  applicants must submit a complete application and have qualifying college placement test scores. Applicants are admitted on a space-available basis as their applications, including all additional requirements, are completed. The Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program is currently accepting applications for Spring 2024.

Medical Laboratory Technology Associate Degree applicants must provide academic transcripts, and have qualifying college placement testing scores. Applicants are admitted on a space-available basis as their applications, including additional requirements, are completed. The Medical Laboratory Technology program is currently accepting qualified applicants for Fall 2024.

Other Special Admission Programs:

Digital Forensics Certificate Program

Applicants to the Digital Forensics Certificate program must meet one of the following conditions to be admitted to the program: A bachelor’s degree in any field or approval of the program coordinator for students with a minimum of three years of professional experience either in law enforcement or in a field related to information technology/computer science. 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 2024 semester.

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 2024 semester for the Paralegal Certificate and Associate Degree options.

Last Modified: 10/17/23