Application Procedures

All applicants must submit a completed Application for Admission, online or in person, for the program they intend to pursue (Note: Nursing applicants must submit a separate application for Nursing, even if they have been previously admitted to Liberal Arts or another program). It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required documents, including official transcripts, are received by the Office of Admissions on or before the established deadline (when applicable). Incomplete files will not be reviewed for admission.

Documents should be mailed to:
Manchester Community College
Office of Admissions
1066 Front Street, Manchester, NH 03102-8518

First-Time Matriculating Students

(first-time students seeking admission into a certificate or degree program) 

Follow the application procedures outlined and:

  • We strongly encourage you to submit official transcripts from all secondary institutions previously attended, as well as any applicable testing scores (SAT, ACT and AP) for placement purposes, including proof of completion of high school or its equivalent.
  • Meet or exceed all specific program requirements for the selected program of study as outlined in the program description in the curricula section of the catalog.

Home-Schooled Students

MCC encourages applications from students who are home schooled. While the nature of home schooling is inherently unique to each student, the college requires appropriate documentation to determine admission. Applicants are expected to meet the same general and specific admission requirements (or their equivalent) as other applicants and to document the academic work they have accomplished. Home-schooled students should follow the application procedures outlined above and submit one of the following:

  • A list of courses taken and grades earned and/or portfolio of work accomplished
  • GED/HISET or other testing for placement purposes, if applicable 

Transfer Students

Follow the application procedures outlined above and:

  • Submit official transcripts from the institutions of higher learning previously attended.
  • Students with a conferred associate’s degree or higher may submit either their college or high school transcripts.
  • Meet or exceed all specific program requirements for the selected program of study as outlined in the program description in the curricula section of the catalog. For more information on transferring college credits to MCC, see pages 15–17. 

Readmitted Students

Matriculated status is maintained by successfully completing one course per academic year. Students unable to maintain this requirement who wish to re-enroll must seek readmission. Students are advised that they will have to abide by any new admission requirements for specific programs. Students should also note that there is no guarantee of readmission, as courses or programs with limited enrollments may not be available. Students seeking readmission must:

  • Submit a completed Application for Admission
  • Submit additional documentation as required by the Office of Admissions
  • Meet or exceed all specific program requirements for their program of study as outlined in the program description in the catalog

Non-Matriculating Students

Non-matriculating students are individuals interested in taking a limited number of courses without pursuing a degree or certificate program. Non-matriculating students are not eligible for financial aid. Those registering as a non-matriculating student must:

  • Meet any prerequisites for the selected coursework
  • Pay and register for classes