Dual Enrollment at MCC
Start Your College Experience Early with Dual Enrollment!
Graduate with your associate degree and high school diploma at the same time.
Get the full college experience!
Our affordable Dual Enrollment offerings allow high school-aged and homeschooled students to complete college-level classes and gain transferable credit.
Explore a variety of subjects and classes not taught in your high school.
At MCC, Dual Enrollment offers:
- Reduced credit rate for college classes
- A choice of online or on-campus options
- Access to award-winning student support services
- Social opportunities with events, clubs, activities and campus jobs
- Program pathways to get ahead with your major
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which type of Dual Enrollment option is right for you?
- What are the steps for becoming a Dual Enrillment student?
- How do Dual Enrollment students access support services?
Get the answers to your questions using the menu below:
We offer four options for high school-aged students to earn college credit while earning their diploma.
For High School Students annd Homeschoolers
MCC’s Dual Enrollment allows you to take college-level classes and earn an associate
degree on our campuses with MCC professors and classmates.
Taking classes at your high school
With Concurrent Enrollment, you can take MCC college-level classes while at your high
school with your teachers and classmates.
Early College Program
Lowell High School and Nashoba Valley Technical High School students can take MCC
classes at the high school at no cost, earning both college and high school credit
for every completed course.
Early College Promise
For Lowell High School students who participated in Early College, you can continue
at MCC the year after you graduate at no cost to earn college credit and receive mentoring
and advising.
- Discuss your plans and review the application materials with your guidance counselor
or homeschool counselor.
- Attend a Dual Enrollment Information Session
- Fill out the following documents. You will need signatures from your high school officials
- Dual Enrollment Application
- English Multiple Measures Form and Math Multiple Measures Form - this will determine your eligibility for college-level courses
- Dual Enrollment Registration Form
- The Dual Enrollment per credit rate for Fall 2024 will be $126 - 50 percent of the in-state tuition rate.
- Submit your high school transcript or homeschool approval letter
- Submit your materials email Dual Enrollment or mail them to:
Middlesex Community College
Enrollment Management Center
33 Kearney Square
Lowell, MA 01852 - Register for your classes. You will have a meeting with an admissions counselor who can assist you with course selection.
Student Access and Support Services - Visit this web page to learn about support services for students and to begin the intake process
Student Engagement - Dual Enrollment students are encouraged to participate in our many clubs and organizations!
Honors Program Opportunities - The Commonwealth Honors Program is a state-wide Honors program that offers students the opportunity to study at a more advanced level.
During my time at MCC as a Dual Enrollment student, I’ve grown so much academically and professionally. I’ve learned how to meet deadlines and write essays under pressure. I’ve also learned public speaking and leadership skills. I’ve learned to take charge of a group and how to encourage my own success as well as the success of others. All of these skills and more that I’ve gained at MCC are absolutely crucial for my future academic and professional success.
Sohana Hasan - Homeschooled Student
I chose to come to Middlesex because I was looking to take more advanced courses than those offered by my high school. MCC has allowed me to grow academically and get involved with things I would not have been able to do at my high school.
Gautham Anoop - Dual Enrollment Student
My overall experience at MCC was amazing and really shaped who I am today. I always loved learning before I got to MCC, but MCC’s Dual Enrollment program helped me cultivate that love and channel it into action. I felt confident because of MCC and I feel as though I was able to create a solid path for myself.
Alicia Gentile - Dual Enrollment Student
“My experience in MCC’s Early College helped me reach my goals because I am an entire year ahead and I entered college prepared. By taking MCC’s Early College classes, I was able to save money and time that I can use for my future education. I found my experience with MCC to be unique and worth sharing.
Ivan Kim - Early College Student
I wanted to have more control over my education. I wanted to learn more than what the high school curriculum was providing. I also chose to come to MCC so that I could challenge myself during my junior and senior years of high school.
Eryn Rasmus - Dual Enrollment Student
With Concurrent Enrollment, you are getting affordable college-level classes done on a schedule that you are used to. It makes it easier to manage. These classes have helped me become more academically inclined at a faster rate.
Bridget Severino - Concurrent Enrollment Student
I thought this was a great opportunity to gain advocating experience and have an internship at the start of college. Through the program, I learned the importance of taking risks and reaching out for opportunities. If I didn’t take advantage of Early College, I wouldn’t be as eager to pursue higher education due to how expensive college is.
Nnadubem Ganobi - Early College Student
Contact Us!
Melissa Chandonnet
Director of Concurrent and Dual Enrollment
ChandonnetM@middlesex.edu
1-800-818-3434
Contact Us!
Kristie Faletra
Admissions Assistant Director
FaletraK@middlesex.edu
1-800-818-3434