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We are proud to have an open admission policy.

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Our Admissions team helps make the application process easy. Make an appointment in-person or online to learn more about program options, potential transfer credit awards, special requirements, the MCC experience, and more!

To apply, please note:

  • A high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (such as a GED or HiSet) is required*
  • SAT scores are NOT required
  • There are some prerequisite requirements to enter select programs
  • Send your high school and college transcript(s) to transcripts@middlesex.edu or mail to:
    Middlesex Community College
    Enrollment Management
    33 Kearney Square
    Lowell, MA 01852

 We also encourage you to visit and take a tour.

Programs with Special Admission Requirements

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 Fall 2025 semester.

Applicants to the Paralegal Certificate program are required to submit an official transcript for an Associate or a Bachelor's degree to be admitted. Note: The Paralegal Studies Career and Transfer Associate degree do not require a previous degree. We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester.

Health Division Programs with Special Admission Requirements

The health programs at MCC have specific admission requirements and the number of students admitted to these programs is limited. Health programs have additional admission prerequisites. Please click below to review specific program requirements. Once prerequisites and additional requirements have been completed, you may apply to the Health Division program of choice by submitting the Online Admission Application.

You will also need to send us your official transcript(s) to show the completion of specific course prerequisites for the program for which you are applying. Please see admission requirements below 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.

Some health programs require you to attend a mandatory overview session:

If you have questions after you have attended an overview session, we encourage you to set up an appointment with an admission counselor or call 1-800-818-3434 for more information. A counselor can assist you in developing a plan toward meeting the admission requirements for these programs.

What do I need to apply to the Dental Assisting Certificate program?
  • Requirements to Apply:
    • Eligibility for ENG 101 English Composition I
    • Eligibility for Math Module 80 in Preparation for College Math, or above
      • Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework, or high school transcripts.
    • Graduating high school with cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher or the equivalent
  • Review: Dental Assisting Program Information & Admission Requirements
  • Apply: Submit an online application by clicking on this link: Middlesex Community College Admission Online Application
  • Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by May 1st. Applications received after May 1st will be considered on a space-available basis.

If you have not met the requirements for Dental Assisting:

What do I need to apply to the Dental Hygiene Program?

  • Requirements to Apply:
    • Completion of college Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs, with grades of B (83%) or higher within the last 5 years
    • Completion of college Chemistry with lab (CHE 131 or comparable), with grades of B (83%) or higher within the last 5 years
    • Eligible for ENG 101 English Composition I and MAT 177 Statistics
      • Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework, or high school transcripts.
    • Cumulative 2.7 GPA or higher
    • Three completed Health Program Recommendation Forms
      • Recommendations must be from individuals who can evaluate your performance in a work or classroom setting and cannot be from relatives and family members. One recommendation must be from a faculty member.
    • A current resume
    • Attendance at a Dental Hygiene Overview Session
  • Review: Dental Hygiene Program Information & Admission Requirements
  • Apply: Submit an online application by clicking on this link: Middlesex Community College Admission Online Application
  • Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to completed applications, including transcripts, Health Program Recommendation Forms, and resumes, received by February 1. Final Admissions decisions will be made by end of April.
  • Special Note Regarding Residency: Non-Massachusetts residents will be admitted on a space-available
    basis only.

If you have not met the requirements for Dental Hygiene:

What do I need to apply to the Dental Laboratory Technology program?

Requirements to Apply to the DLT Certificate:

  • Eligible for ENG 092 or higher and Module 5 in Preparation for College Math (Algebra I level) or higher
    • Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework, or high school transcripts.
  • Completion of high school OR college Chemistrywith lab
  • Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher

Requirements to Apply to the DLT Associate Degree:

  • Eligible for ENG 101 English Composition I and MAT 177 Statistics
    • Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework, or high school transcripts.
  • Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher

Review the Dental Laboratory Technology Program Information and Admission Requirements

Apply by completing a Middlesex Community College Admission Online Application What to do if you have not met the requirements for Dental Laboratory Technology?

What do I need to apply to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program?

  • Requirements to Apply:
    • Completion of college Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs, with grades of B (83%) or higher within the last 5 years
    • Completion of college Physics, with a grade of C (73%) or higher within the last 5 years
    • Eligible for ENG 101 English Composition I and MAT 177 Statistics**
      • Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework, or high school transcripts.
      • **Students taking Physics at Middlesex need to be eligible for MAT 195 Precalculus for Engineering and Science
    • Cumulative 2.7 GPA or higher
    • Three completed Health Program Recommendation Forms
      • Recommendations must be from individuals who can evaluate your performance in a work or classroom setting and cannot be from relatives and family members. One recommendation must be from a faculty member.
    • A current resume
    • Attendance at a Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Technology Overview Session 
  • Review: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Information and Admission Requirements
  • Apply: Submit an online application by clicking on this link: Middlesex Community College Admission Online Application
  • Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to completed applications, including transcripts, Health Program Recommendation Forms, and resumes, received by February 1, 2025. Final Admissions decisions will be made by April 2025.
  • Special Note Regarding Residency: Non-Massachusetts residents will be admitted on a space-available
    basis only.

If you have not met the requirements for Diagnostic Medical Sonography:

What do I need to apply to the Medical Assisting Program?

  • Requirements to Apply:
    • Eligible for ENG 101 English Composition I and placement above or completion of
      Preparation for College Math Modules 1-4
      • Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework, or high school transcripts.
    • Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Review: Medical Assisting Program Information & Admission Requirements
  • Apply: Submit an online applicationby clicking on this link: Middlesex Community College Admission Online Application
  • Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by May 1st. Applications received after May 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.
If you have not met the requirements for Medical Assisting:

What do I need to apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology program?

  • Requirements to Apply:
    • Completion of college General Biology BIO 131, with a grade of C (73%) or higher within the last 5 years
    • Completion of high school or college Chemistry, with a grade of C (73%) or higher within the last 5 years
      • Note: Applicants with previous college coursework in Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry may be eligible for a waiver of the required course prerequisites, upon review of official transcripts.
    • Eligible for ENG 101 English Composition I and MAT 177 Statistics
      • Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework, or high school transcripts.
    • Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Review: Medical Laboratory Technology Associate Degree Information & Admission Requirements
  • Apply: Submit an online application by clicking on this link: Middlesex Community College Admission Online Application
  • Deadline: Admission to Medical Laboratory Technology is on a rolling basis. Students who have
    completed their application are admitted in order by the date their application is complete. Although there is no
    deadline, applicants are encouraged to apply by May 1, as space is limited.

If you have not met the requirements for Medical Laboratory Technology:

What do I need to apply to the Nursing program?

    • Attend the required Virtual Nursing Overview Session. This LIVE, virtual session is offered over Zoom. Please click here to sign up. Session dates are posted monthly.
    • Completion of college Biology with lab with a grade of B (83%) or better within the last 10 years
      • Note: As an upper-level college Biology class, college Anatomy and Physiology with lab may be used to fulfill this requirement
    • Completion of high school OR college Chemistry with lab, with a grade of C (73%) or better within the last 10 years
    • Eligible for ENG 101 English Composition I and MAT 177 Statistics
      • Students must show they are ready to take collge-level English and college-level Math. Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework, or high school transcripts.
    • Cumulative 2.7 GPA or higher
    • One completed electronic Health Program Recommendation Form
      • The recommendation is submitted through the application. There is not a separate form. The recommendation should be from an individual who can evaluate your performance in a work or classroom setting and cannot be from relatives and family members. 
    • Completion of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) - Nursing with a minimum score requirement of 60% in each section (Reading, Math, Science, and English), taken within the last 12 months from a valid testing site.

      • We can accept TEAS scores taken on-campus at Middlesex Community College. We also accept TEAS scores taken on-campus at any public Massachusetts community college part of the state system (this excludes Quincy College).

      • Middlesex Community College does not combine or round scores.

      • Students can take the TEAS three times within the calendar year. When retesting students must wait 45 days between testing dates.

If you have not met the requirements for Nursing:

Already applied?

Check which gen-ed Nursing classes you can start working on:

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is an exam designed to assess the academic skills and knowledge of individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The exam covers four main subjects: reading, math, science, and English language usage.

What am I being tested on? 

The TEAS is divided into four sections. We look at your score for each of these sections

Reading - Specific content covered:
Key ideas and details (15)
Craft and structure (9)
Integration of knowledge & ideas (15)
Math - Specific content covered:
Numbers and algebra (18)
Measurement and data (16)
English and Language Usage - Specific content covered:
Conventions of standard English (12)
Knowledge of language (11)
Using Language and Vocabulary to Express Ideas in Writing (10)
Science - Specific content covered:
Human anatomy & physiology (18)
Biology (9)
Chemistry (8)
Scientific reasoning (9)
 
How long is the test?
There are a total of 170 multiple choice questions that take approximately 209 minutes to complete. The use of calculators, dictionaries or other aids is not permitted. The four areas are divided as follows:
 
Reading
45 questions
55 minutes
 
Mathematics
38 questions
57 minutes
 
English and Language Usage
37 questions
37 minutes
 
Science
50 questions
60 minutes
 
Does MCC offer TEAS tutoring?

Yes! TEAS tutoring is available at ACE. You can select one of the following options.

Option 1 – FREE online TEAS prep workshops via zoom to MCC students

Option 2 – Individual TEAS tutoring appointments in all subject areas are available by request

Please email ACE if you have any questions about tutoring.

TEAS Study Guides

The Library has multiple copies of the TEAS study guide available at the Lowell and Bedford campuses.

Please email MCC Libraries or call 781-280-3708 or 978-656-3004 if you have any questions about study guides.

How will I know my TEAS score?
Students receive their individual TEAS score reports immediately upon completion of the exam. Students can also access their score reports by logging into www.atitesting.com
 
Can I take the TEAS more than once?
The TEAS can be taken up to three times in a calendar year. Students must wait 45 days between each testing date.
 
What is the timeframe requirement for the TEAS?
The test MUST have been taken within 12 months (one year) of applying to the MCC Nursing Program. Scores that are older than a year at the time of submitting your Nursing application will not be accepted.
 
What is the cost of the TEAS?
The cost to take the TEAS at Middlesex is $111. The cost is paid upon registration at atitesting.com. Cost varies from institution.
 
If you are financially unable to pay this fee, please complete the TEAS Fee Waiver Request Form in your MyMCC portal or contact financialaid@middlesex.edu to see if you qualify for a fee waiver.
 
What do I need to know for my TEAS testing day?
To be admitted to your testing session, you will need to present proper photo identification, such as a driver’s license, passport, or green card.
 
Bring your ATI Log-in Information. Test takers who do not have their ATI username and password will not be able to take the exam.
 
You are allowed to the bring two sharpened No. 2 pencils with attached erasers. No other writing instruments are allowed.
The test will begin and end at the scheduled time. If you arrive late, you may take the test, but the time will not be extended beyond what was scheduled.
 
Please schedule your appointment carefully and make every effort to attend. Should unforeseen circumstances occur that prevent you from attending on your scheduled test date, you will only be allowed to reschedule one additional time.
 
How do I submit my TEAS score?
If you take the TEAS at Middlesex, your scores will be automatically added to your student file at no cost.

We are currently encouraging all LPNs to apply to Fundamentals due to reduced wait time, seat availability and guaranteed admission for qualified applicants. Please review the Nursing requirements and email Nursing Admissions to confirm you are a good candidate for Advanced Placement before moving forward with either of these options.

We do not have a LPN to RN bridge program. We have two options to allow LPN students to start in an advanced semester in our Nursing program. Applicants must meet all the RN admission requirements listed above, as well as the following semester requirements:

Option I: Advanced Placement into Second Semester

This option is open to all licensed LPNs.

  • Completion of ENG 101, PSY 101 and BIO 231. BIO 231 must be completed with a C or better in the last 5 years.
  • Successful completion of the National League for Nursing Acceleration Challenge (NACE) with a 75% or better. The exam must be taken on campus at Middlesex and students only have one opportunity to take the exam and meet the score requirements.

Option II: Advanced Placement into Third Semester

This option is only open to LPNs who have graduated from Greater Lowell Tech, Shawsheen Tech and Assabet Valley Tech with a 83% average or better within the last 5 years. Applicants must submit official LPN transcript to transcripts@middlesex.edu.

  • Completion of ENG 101, PSY 101, ANT 101, BIO 231 and BIO 232. BIO 231 and BIO 232 must be completed with a C or better within the last 5 years.
  • Successful complation of the Pharamcolgy requirement. This requirement can be completed by taking the NLN Pharmacology exam on campus at MCC and earning a 73% or better OR enroling NUR 160 with explicit permission from the Admissions and Nursing Departments.

What do I need to apply to the Radiologic Technology program?

  • Requirements to Apply:
    • Completion of college Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs, with grades of B (83%) or higher within the last 5 years
    • Eligible for ENG 101 English Composition I and Statistics MAT 177
      • Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework, or high school transcripts.
    • Cumulative 2.7 GPA or higher
    • Three completed Health Program Recommendation Forms
      • Recommendations must be from individuals who can evaluate your performance in a work or classroom setting and cannot be from relatives and family members. One recommendation must be from a faculty member.
    • A current resume demonstrating customer service skills or experience
    • Attendance at a Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Technology Overview Session 
  • Review:
  • Apply: Submit an online application by clicking on this link: Middlesex Community College Admission Online Application
  • Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to completed applications, including transcripts, Health Program Recommendation Forms, and resumes, received by February 1, 2025. Final Admissions decisions will be made by April 2025.
  • Special Note Regarding Residency: Non-Massachusetts residents will be admitted on a space available
    basis only.

If you have not met the requirements for Radiologic Technology:

 

*More information regarding our admission policy:

  • Students who graduated from a Mass. high school in 2003 or later must meet MCAS requirements
  • All homeschooled students are eligible to apply with a completed approved home school program in accordance with Mass. General Laws or their home state
  • Admission to some programs is competitive due to a limited number of openings

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.