MCC’s Express Registration Makes Attending College Easier

From meeting early on with advisors and staff members to making an informed financial choice, developing and following a plan to having a better choice of classes, there are a number of benefits to registering for Middlesex Community College’s Fall 2022 semester early. With MCC’s Express Registration, the college admissions process has never been easier.

“One of the best parts about being a community college is having the opportunity to make personal connections with students and their families from the first day they arrive at MCC to well beyond their time here,” said Jillian Freitas-Haley, MCC’s Assistant Dean of Admissions. “Our Express Registration Wednesdays allow prospective students to come to campus, meet with enrollment specialists, ask questions, and walk step-by-step through the admissions process.”

Starting on July 13, at 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, prospective students and their families can walk in to either the Bedford or Lowell campus to register for the Fall semester, learn about student support services, and tour the campuses.

Experts from the Office of Financial Aid will also be available to talk to students about their options. This includes going over how to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), decide on payment plans, and get a sense of how they can afford a college education.

Middlesex hosted its first Express Registration event on Wednesday, June 15 on both campuses. Over 100 students registered for classes and had the chance to meet with staff across the college to get them on track to start in Fall.

Learning early on about programs, support services and resources – and who can help them – provides time for students to develop a plan. Following a plan guides students through their time at Middlesex to their transfer institution or into the workforce.

Registering early for the Fall 2022 semester also allows students to decide which types of classes best fit into their schedules without worrying about classes filling up. MCC offers a range of on-campus, online, hybrid and hyflex courses for students to choose what works best for their time and learning styles.

Registering early also gives students the opportunity to register for one of MCC’s First Year Experience (FYE) courses. In addition to giving students a college credit, these courses introduce them to the campuses, transitions them from high school to college-level courses, and encourages them to engage in the community.

“The earlier on in the summer students are able to get set up with classes,” Freitas-Haley said, “the better prepared they will be come Fall!”