MWCC Welcomes You

We made it easy for you to apply to MWCC

Take a look at Step 1 and find your student status. It is important to read through this information and get it right. If you don’t choose the correct status for yourself, you will delay the processing of your application. We want to help you get started at MWCC as quickly as possible! Our online application for admission will only take you about 20 minutes to complete.

Step 1: Find your student status...	Step 2: Choose Your Application Method
Are you a New Student? I have not attended MWCC or any other college/university. Or, I have been a dual enrollment student at MWCC.	Click here to apply online. It's quick and easy.
Are you a Transfer Student? I have attended college/university elsewhere and will request a transfer evaluation as part of my enrollment process.
Are you a high school/home school student? I am applying to attend MWCC to either transfer credits back to my high school to meet graduation requirements or for additional academic challenge.	PDF of high school/home school application.
International? I am applying to attend MWCC as an international student and have the college issue me a DHS I-20 form. International student requirements	PDF of international college application. Print, fill out, and mail. Online application coming soon.
Re-Admit OR Non-degree? I have attended MWCC previously, Or, I intend to take classes not leading to a degree/certificate program.	PDF of Quick Admit application. Print, fill out, and mail. Online application coming soon.
MWCC reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran.

Printed applications must be mailed to:

Enrollment Center
Mount Wachusett Community College
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
978-630-9110

MWCC offers open admissions and applications are processed in the order they are received. This means that most programs do not have an application deadline, but we suggest submitting your application well in advance of the semester in which you wish to enroll. You can then complete assessment testing in a timely manner and benefit from the best selection of courses.

General Admissions

MWCC has an open admissions policy; all individuals who have at least one of the following qualifications are welcome to enroll in non-selective programs on a space available basis:

• Diploma from accredited high school
• General Education Development (GED) certificate
• HS Diploma or GED or ATB (Ability to Benefit) AND College-level credits earned at other accredited colleges/universities
• International students who meet college and federal requirements

Selective Programs

Admission to MWCC does not guarantee admission to all programs. Based upon their assessment results and program objectives, students may be admitted conditionally and required to take developmental and/or prerequisite courses. In addition, special admissions requirements have been established for selective programs which require that students possess prior college level skills and knowledge.

These include: Clinical Laboratory Science, Complementary Health Care/Massage Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Steps to applying to selective programs:

1. Students interested in a selective program must complete required prerequisites before applying to the program. Start by filling out a general application (see above);
2. you will be accepted as a “General Studies” students until prerequisites are completed;
3. then apply to the selective program of your choice.

Contact the enrollment center (978) 630-9110, email admissions@mwcc.mass.edu for more information.