Admissions
As an “open door” institution, Muskegon Community College welcomes applications from all who wish to attend. The information requested on the application is used solely to help us serve your educational needs more effectively.
Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to all courses and programs within the College. The special admission requirements to certain courses and programs may be obtained from appropriate sections of this catalog or by inquiring at the departmental office in question.
Students wishing to enter the Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Respiratory Therapy must submit additional applications. Applications for these programs may be obtained through meeting with an MCC counselor.
Orientation
Completing orientation is proven to help students attain a higher GPA and complete more credits. Because MCC is dedicated to helping all students succeed, orientation is mandatory for all new MCC students, transfer students, and returning students who have been out of college for three or more years. Early College students should speak with their Dean or Mentor regarding how to satisfy the orientation requirement. Students will receive an email with instructions for completing orientation after they have submitted an application for admission to MCC and received notification of acceptance.
The first part of orientation will cover what students need to know before registering for courses at MCC. At the end of this brief session, students will have the opportunity to sign up for workshops that further detail a variety of additional information and resources.
Change of Name or Address
You should promptly notify the Student Welcome Center of any change in name or address that occurs while you are enrolled at the College. Name changes must be made in person. Legal proof of name change is required (drivers license, marriage license, social security card, voter registration card). The data change request form can be found here: https://www.muskegoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Student-Personal-Data-Change-Request-Form_Secured.pdf. Please note that changing your address does not automatically change your residency.
Residency Policy
Determination of residency status is governed by the following:
To qualify as an in-district resident, you must have lived within the confines of Muskegon County for six consecutive months prior to the first day of classes for any semester.
To qualify as an out-of-district resident, you must have lived within the confines of the State of Michigan for six consecutive months prior to the first day of classes for any semester. If you have previously registered as a non- resident you may change to in-district resident status upon satisfying the requirements above. When recently married you shall be deemed an in-district or Michigan resident if your spouse satisfies the requirements above. Initial residency status shall be determined by the Office of the Registrar.
It is your responsibility to notify the Student Welcome Center, prior to the first day of classes for any semester, of any change in residence that would affect your residency classification. THE BURDEN OF PROOF LIES WITH YOU, THE STUDENT. The above applies only to American citizens, permanent residents and refugees. Required documentation is listed below. All documentation must have the address and required dates listed.
Michigan Driver’s License
OR
State-issued I.D.
ANDOne of the following:
Voter’s registration
Vehicle registration
Vehicle insurance
Property tax receipt
Property lease
Utility bill
Notarized verification from an in-district or Michigan resident stating that you have resided with him/her/them for at least six months prior to the start of the semester.
Residency Status for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Eligible Dependents
Residency is based on the location of the present domicile of the applicant with the six-month requirement waived if the applicant can provide any of the following documents. This waiver is extended to the dependents (spouse and children) of the person named on the Department of Defense 214 or 899 who reside at the same address, or to dependents who do not reside at the same address but are identified as a dependent per VA Benefit guidelines. Students seeking a military veteran residency waiver need not have lived in Michigan prior to military service.
Student shall provide one of the following:
Department of Defense 214, Separation from Active Duty Form
Department of Defense 899, Change of
Station Form, showing the Muskegon area as the duty station.
Department of Defense 899, Change of Station Form, showing a change of duty station for the head-of-household to an overseas destination or as the result of an emergency mobilization.
Eligible dependents can show relation through birth certificate, marriage license, VA benefit eligibility letter, or other official document dependent on verification by an MCC official.
Additionally, the following individuals shall be charged in-state tuition:
Any individual using educational assistance under either Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty Program), Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation), Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®), Chapter 35 (Dependents Educational Assistance), or Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill® – Select Reserve), of title 38, United States Code, and/or the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. § 3311(b)(9)) who lives in the State of Michigan while attending Muskegon Community College (regardless of his/her formal state of residence).
Student ID
A digital MCC student ID is required. After registering for courses, be on the lookout for an instructional email from ID123. If you have registered for courses and have not received the ID123 email, please stop at the Welcome Center to have it re-sent.
Full-time Student
If you are enrolled for 12 or more credit hours per semester, you are considered a full-time student. Note, however, earning the associate degree (62 credits) in four semesters will mean carrying an average of 15 ½ credit hours per semester. If you wish to graduate in two years you must carry more than the 12 credit hours each semester or plan on attending Summer sessions.
Part-time Student
If you are carrying fewer than 12 credit hours per semester you will be a part-time student. If you are enrolled for 9-11 credit hours per semester, you are classified as “three-quarter” time, and 6-8 credit hours per semester you are a “half-time” student. If you are applying for financial aid as a part-time student, you should consult the Financial Aid Office for details regarding how much help is available to you each semester.
Regular Admission
If you are seeking admission to Muskegon Community College, applications are available online at www.muskegoncc.edu/apply. Submit official high school or GED transcript and include ACT, SAT and/or MME scores. Transcripts are considered official when they are mailed directly from a high school to MCC, sent via email (directly from a high school to MCC) to admissions@muskegoncc.edu or by requesting them through a third party such as www.parchment.com or https://www.ged.com/. It is free to apply!
Returning Students
The following information is designed for students who have not attended MCC within the last three years or have earned a degree or certificate from Muskegon Community College. You will need to complete the following information:
Reapply to Muskegon Community College as a returning student. Your new and previous student information will be merged together. If you have changed any student information please fill out the Student Personal Data Change Request Form and submit it to the Student Welcome Center.
If you haven’t already, submit an official high school or GED transcript to MCC, which can be sent to us from a third party such as https://www.parchment.com/ or www.ged.com. Transcripts can also be emailed or mailed directly from your high school or GED testing center. Please send official transcripts to:
Or mail to:
Muskegon Community College
Attn: Admissions Office
221 S. Quarterline Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49442
High School Guests/Dual Enrollment Admission
High school students may be permitted to enroll as guests while still enrolled in high school. They must first submit an MCC online application identifying themselves as a high school guest, send a high school transcript with ACT, SAT and/ or MME scores to MCC’s Admissions Office, and complete a dual enrollment approval form found here: muskegoncc.jotform.com/242205530759051. A new completed dual enrollment approval form is required every semester.
A dual-enrolled student may have to complete Placement Testing. Please look at course prerequisites to determine if Placement Testing is required. Interested students should contact their high school principal or counselor for further information.
Early College Students
Early college blends high school and college in a rigorous yet supportive program, compressing the time it takes to complete a high school diploma and the first two years of college. For additional information please reach out to your Early College Advisor within your local school district or contact Val Shelby at 231-777-0217.
Transfer Student
If you attended another institution and plan to transfer credits to Muskegon Community College please complete the online application as a transfer student and have all official transcripts sent to MCC for an evaluation. All College transcripts must be sent directly to MCC. MCC will not accept transcripts hand delivered. Transfer students who wish to receive a degree from Muskegon Community College must complete no less than 30 or the last 15 hours at MCC and attain a 2.0 or better overall grade-point average. Transcripts should be sent for evaluation directly to:
OfficeoftheRegistrar@muskegoncc.edu
Or mail to:
Muskegon Community College
Attn: Registrar's Office
221 S Quarterline Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49442
College Guest Admission
Students attending other Colleges or Universities within the state may be admitted as guests by filing a Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application in addition to the online admissions application. Guests should develop a program of study with an advisor at their home institution to insure proper course selection and credit transfer. College Guest status must be renewed each semester.
Please follow the following steps to ensure an effortless college guest experience:
1. Apply for admission, indicate college guest as your program, and complete the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application.
2. Complete Part I of the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application by printing clearly or typing, then signing the application.
3. Ask an official at your current institution to complete Part II and submit the application to MCC’s Admissions office.
4. Consult your advisor at your primary institution to ensure appropriate course selection to meet your transfer requirements.
5. Register and pay for classes. Guest students pay all tuition and fees as they do not qualify for financial aid.
6. Request an official transcript be sent to your home institution after completion of the class.
Sponsorship Students
Students who are interested in attending MCC being sponsored by their employer should complete an application as well as a Sponsorship Authorization form. More info can be found here: www.muskegoncc.edu/admissions/become-a-student/employer-sponsored-students/.
Apprentice Student
Apprentice students need to complete the application as a community guest student. Regulation of the number of apprentices in any trade is a negotiated item in labor contracts or is set by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. It is not a decision of the College. In addition to applying for admissions, students will also need to submit a completed Sponsor Authorization Request Form each semester; www.muskegoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MCC-Sponsor-Form-Update-2023.pdf
Community Guest Admission
If you have not completed high school or the GED, or wish to take selected courses without the intent of earning a degree, diploma, or certificate, you may be admitted as a Guest (non-degree) applicant. As a Guest student you will be eligible to change to regular admission status upon submitting your high school transcript, GED test scores or appropriate test results to the Admissions Office. It is your responsibility to initiate the change to regular admission status. Additionally, Guest students are not eligible for financial aid.
International Student Enrollment International Students that would like to be considered for enrollment at MCC must submit necessary documentation, including official translated high school transcripts, proof of funds and English proficiency. The application checklist can be found at www.muskegoncc.edu/admissions/become-a-student/international-students/. Additional information can be obtained by emailing international@ muskegoncc.edu or calling 231-777-0599.
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Policy
Any legal resident of Muskegon County who is 60 years of age or older before the first day of the semester in which admission is sought, is eligible to receive a Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver. Interested senior citizens must:
1. Present a valid Michigan Driver's license or State ID to the Student Welcome Center for verification
2. Meet all MCC admission requirements
3. Meet all course requirements, which may include placement testing.
Senior citizens may register as degree seeking or auditing (non-credit seeking) students for courses on a space-available basis without payment of tuition. However, students will be responsible for the cost of supplies, course fees, registration fee, technology fee, and infrastructure fee. If degree seeking, students using the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver must meet the MCC degree requirements and are recommended to attend New Student Orientation. The Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver does not cover secondary admit programs, including Medical Assistant, Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy. This waiver cannot be applied retroactively; verifying documentation must be presented to the Student Welcome Center prior to the first day of the semester in which admission is sought.
Transcripts
High school transcripts are accepted electronically from a third party such as www.parchment.com, https://www.needmytranscript.com/ or mailed directly from the high school to MCC. MCC will not accept hand delivered high school or GED transcripts. SAT and ACT score reports downloaded by the student or sent directly from www.CollegeBoard.com are accepted. GED transcripts can be sent to MCC electronically via www.GED.com. College transcripts, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores must be sent directly to MCC from the awarding college and/or College Board/IB.