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General Admission Application

If you are a new student or transfer student, this application is for you unless you are looking for a nursing, dental, paramedic, veterinary or dual enrollment program. If so, scroll down to the see the specific application for those programs.

Our free online application takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and we do not require an essay or test scores! MWCC has rolling admissions, which means there is no deadline for the majority of our programs. In most cases, your application will be processed and you will hear back about your acceptance within a few days.

Online Application

 

Specific Program Applications

The Division of Access & Transition at MWCC offers several early college and dual enrollment opportunities to high school students. To learn more about the different programs, please click visit the Early College page here.  If you already know the program to which you want to apply to, please click on the specific program heading below:

 

Mount Wachusett Community College is pleased to offer the Early College Academy – Degree Track opportunity to motivated students who would like to get a jump start on college. The goal is to provide 20 high school students, per year, the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and an Associate degree while completing their junior and senior years taking courses at MWCC.

Learn more about early college academy – degree track

Apply to Early College Academy – Degree track 

Students enrolled at Athol High School, Clinton High School, Fitchburg High School, Gardner High School, Gardner Academy, Leominster High School, Leominster Center for Technical Education Innovation, Leominster Center for Excellence, Narragansett Regional High School, and Sizer School can apply for Early College Academy. Depending on the participating school, classes may be at the high school, at MWCC-Gardner or Leominster, online, or a combination of locations. For additional information, interested students should contact their guidance counselor at their school.

Learn More about early college academy 

apply to early college academy 

Mount Wachusett Community College welcomes students from around the world and is proud to support international and K-1 visa students as they pursue their educational goals. With small class sizes, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, MWCC provides an affordable and accessible pathway to higher education in the United States. Learn more about application requirements, visa information, deadlines, and the resources available to help international students succeed at MWCC.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION and Requirements

MWCC’s Pre-Healthcare Academy provides 2026 and 2027 high school graduates an opportunity to gain access into MWCC’s competitive health programs. Academy students who maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout the program may enter MWCC’s Dental Hygiene Degree (DHY), Veterinary Technology (VTE), or Nursing Degree (NU) during the fall of their second year. Students who have completed more than 15 college-level credits toward their intended program are not eligible to apply to the Pre-Healthcare Academy. Instead, they are encouraged to apply directly to the Selective Healthcare Program.

APPLICATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE Pre-Healthcare Academy

Earn college credits through Dual Enrollment courses at MWCC. This program allows you to earn credit toward a high school/homeschool diploma and college degree simultaneously, saving you time and money toward your college degree.

Dual Enrollment offers a unique true-to-life academic college experience, allowing the student to focus on courses that will be transferable to most two-year and four-year public and private institutions, while simultaneously completing their high school graduation requirements. Visit the Traditional Dual Enrollment page to learn more.

TRADITIONAL DUAL ENROLLMENT APPLICATION (PDF)

Selective Health Program Applications

Mount Wachusett Community College is an open-enrollment institution, but some academic programs have additional admissions requirements. These programs are known as Selective Programs.

If you are applying to a Selective Program, please follow the application steps below to ensure your application is complete and all required materials are submitted.

How to Apply:

  1. Complete and sign the application for your intended selective program. 
  2. Download and save your application with your name and program. Example: SamStoneNursingApp2026
  3. Submit a copy of your completed application along with all required supporting documents to Admissions. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents have been received. 

*Supporting documents include resume, official high school and college transcripts, and TEAS score report (if applicable).

Ways to submit:

  • In-Person: Admissions Office, 444 Green St, Gardner, MA 01440
  • Email: admissions@mwcc.edu
  • Mail: Admissions Office, 444 Green St, Gardner, MA 01440
  • Fax: 978-630-9554

Office hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday. You may also leave the printed application in the Admissions drop box outside the office. 
 
If you have any questions, please email us at admissions@mwcc.edu, or call us at 978-630-9447

First Steps to Apply to a Selective Program

  1. Attend a mandatory  Selective Health Information Session
  2. Watch the Health Compliance Overview video

Ready To Take The Next Step?

Your journey starts with a single step. We have all the information you need to move forward with confidence. Reach out today to learn more about life at The Mount and how to get started.