Manchester Community College has an open admissions policy for graduates of approved accredited high schools, homeschool programs, or those individuals that possess a high school equivalency diploma (HiSET or GED). Admission to the College does not necessarily mean admission to all courses or programs.
The following rules will guide admission to the college:
- First priority for admission shall be given to residents of New Hampshire (defined as someone who has lived in NH for at least 12 months).
- Second priority shall be given to students qualifying under the New England Regional Student Program.
- Third priority shall be given to students not qualifying under the New England Regional Student Program or those not domiciled in the state. However, in highly competitive programs with limited enrollment, the Office of Admissions, while working as much as possible within the above parameters, may exercise discretion in admitting those applicants who best fit the needs and expectations of the department, the college and the local community.