Middlesex Community College

The Adult Learning Center (ALC) classes help students improve their literacy, mathematics, and computing skills in order to earn a High School equivalency credential, enroll in college, enter job training, or obtain employment. Students are assessed during registration to determine an appropriate level of instruction in each subject. The ALC staff and faculty are committed to helping all students improve their education and achieve their goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Please note: While many of our students enroll to improve their English skills as part of their academic and career goals, we are not an ESOL program.

Students must:

• be age 16 or older (if under 18, please bring an official letter of withdrawal from the last school attended)
• not be currently enrolled in school
• live or work in Massachusetts

• Daytime classes meet Tuesdays (in person), Wednesdays and Thursdays (online) from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
• Evening classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays online from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

The fall semester runs from September through December. The spring semester runs from January through May.
Classes are not held during public school vacations nor during the summer from June through August.

Students are expected to demonstrate a serious commitment to their educational and career goals and are expected to:

• Be punctual and attend regularly
• Be focused, participate in the classroom, and complete assignments
• Attend for at least one semester and possibly longer depending on their academic background and goals.
• Maintain high standards of personal behavior

Any students who have a pattern of tardiness, poor attendance, and/or are disruptive may be removed from the program.

All students must enroll or re-enroll each semester. Students must complete a registration form and take placement tests before they can attend classes. Students should register at the start of each semester in September and/or January. The program offers rolling admission during the fall and spring semesters if seats are available.

To enroll in classes or receive more information, please contact the Adult Learning Center.

• Classes are free!
• Students can receive academic and career advising services
• Students also have access to many Middlesex Community College resources including the library, fitness center, and tutoring services.