General Admission Requirements

Mayland Community College shall maintain an open-door admission policy to all applicants who are high school graduates, who have completed state approved equivalent education, or who are at least 18 years of age. Emancipated minors shall be treated the same as applicants 18 years old or older. All students wishing to enroll in Mayland Community College shall meet the following requirements for admission to programs leading to an associate degree, diploma, or certificate:

1. High School graduation or a state approved equivalent education.
2. Completion of a properly completed MCC Application for Admission, which can be obtained from mayland.edu or CFNC.org.
3. Complete the online interview and determine residency through the Residency Determination Service (RDS).This can be completed through a student’s CFNC account when applying for admission.
4. Submission of transcript from high school or state approved equivalent education.
5. Submission of transcripts from any post-secondary institutions attended.
6. Meeting with a MCC Admissions/Retention Advisor.
7. Completion of the MCC Placement Test (NCDAP) or proof of college readiness for students taking courses requiring proficiency in Reading/English and/or Mathematics.

Mayland Community College strongly encourages concurrent enrollment in its Adult Education program for the following certificate programs, which do not require high school graduation or state-approved equivalent education for initial enrollment:

• Manicuring Nail Technology
• Welding Technology, Basic & Advanced
• Special Credit

To complete diplomas in the above programs, completion of a state approved equivalent education is required.

Individuals under 18 years of age, who have not earned a high school diploma or a state approved equivalent education, may be admitted to appropriate courses in state approved programs at Mayland Community College. These students must meet requirements set forth by the State and must meet all required pre-requisites through previous college credit or Mayland Community College’s placement procedure.