Register for Fall Courses at Middlesex Community College

In these unprecedented times, students need a plan in place to help them reach their goals and continue their education. Over 20 years ago, Middlesex Community College was one of the first in the state to offer online learning. In the two decades since, the college has designed award-winning online curriculums that allow students to interact with content, professors and their fellow students in immersive and meaningful ways. This Fall, MCC will run about 95 percent of courses online, which includes two accelerated eight-week sessions.

Try Middlesex on for size and – college students can get a better understanding of their path and earn transferable credits; high school students can gain college experience and take advantage of effective online learning platforms; and adult learners can go back to school and upgrade or learn new skills – all while staying healthy and safe at home.

MCC’s accelerated eight-week sessions cover the same content, maintain the same academic standards, and contain the same number of instructional hours as courses scheduled in the traditional 15-week semester. Students can earn credits in a variety of subjects, including English, science, history, social science, mathematics and more.

By finishing general requirements with MCC’s Mini-mesters, students will not have to put their education on hold. Students can then go directly into the workforce or transfer to a four-year college or university as a second semester freshman or higher – depending on how many credits they earn at MCC – all while saving thousands in tuition costs.

Middlesex will feature four modalities of teaching in the Fall:

· Asynchronous Online – students work independently while meeting deadlines, engage with materials and other students on their own schedules, and have on-going access to online resources, pre-recorded lessons and tutorials.

· Synchronous Online – students attend classes at specific dates and times while professors and students engage in live classes using a camera and microphone via a remote setting.

· Hybrid (Blended) – students complete coursework online and come to campus only to finish practical experiences in a safe and controlled setting while following MCC’s strict safety protocols and social distancing.

· In-Person – students come to campus for the entirety of the course in a safe and controlled setting while following MCC’s strict safety protocols and social distancing.

MCC understands that students need to feel financially stable and supported. In addition to freezing tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year, the college offers personalized financial aid counseling, payment plans and a supportive community to help keep students on track.

Middlesex is also offering incentives to help students continue their education. One incentive offers 50 percent off a first class to students who were laid-off due to COVID-19. The college is also offering 50 percent off one course to new students in celebration of the college’s 50th anniversary. Qualifying students must register by September 10.

Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/save for participation rule.

MCC’s Office of Admissions will host Virtual Drop-In Enrollment sessions every week to answer students’ questions regarding admissions, course placement and financial aid. These online sessions are held 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays. These one-stop enrollment sessions include staff from Admissions, Enrollment, Placement Testing, Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Advising.

For more information, contact admissions@middlesex.mass.edu or call 1-800-818-3434.

The Fall semester – including Mini-mester I – starts on Wednesday, September 9. Mini-mester II will run Monday, November 2 through Wednesday, December 23.

To learn more about the classes and opportunities MCC offers – and to register for Fall classes – visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/registration/ or call 1-800-818-3434.

Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, MCC has been a proven leader in online education for more than 20 years. We educate, engage and empower a diverse community of learners, offering more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses. Middlesex Community College: Student success starts here!