Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements for New Students

Any person who has a high school diploma or equivalent, is at least 18 years of age, or can benefit from a program of study may be admitted to the College.

Admission to the College, however, does not mean admission to all courses or programs or guarantee financial aid. Students may be required to take preparatory work prior to entering MCC classes. The College reserves the right to evaluate requests for admission and to refuse admission to any applicant when considered to be in the best interest of the College.

Although the American College Testing (ACT) placement test is not required, if a student has taken the ACT within the last two years, he/she may have the scores sent to MCC or bring a copy of the score report when meeting with an advisor.

Reservation of Rights to Admission

The College reserves the rights to limit the number of students admitted to the College and/or to specific programs and to make decisions regarding admission to the College and to specific programs in accordance with any lawful criteria and/or procedures determined by the College or its officials whether such criteria and/or procedures are published or unpublished.

Admission to Specific Programs

In addition to the general admission procedures, some programs have specific requirements and a formal admissions process. Among the items generally considered in determining the eligibility of a student for admission to a program are educational and occupational experiences and other reasonable standards to ensure that the student possesses the potential to complete the program successfully. The College and programs reserve the right to deny admission to any student who would not be employable in their respective area of study.

The College may require a student to provide a medical statement from a physician or background check for admission to a specific program or when it is otherwise in the best interest of the student and/or the College.

A student who does not meet the requirements for a specific program might become eligible after completing appropriate work in developmental studies or prerequisite credit classes.

Admission of International Students

The following conditions apply to students holding an F-1 student visa seeking admission to the College:

• Immigration laws require the F-1 student to attend college as a full-time credit-seeking student.
• A student on a temporary visa is considered to be non-resident for purposes of tuition payments.
• The applicant is required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The applicant is responsible for making early arrangements for the test via online registration at www.ets.org or writing to:
  TOEFL
  Educational Testing Service
  Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
  Test results must be sent to MCC via TOEFL
  institutional code number 9621.
• After admission, students need to complete placement testing in order to determine appropriate placement in classes.
• The applicant is required to complete an international application for admission form.
• The applicant must provide an official high school transcript of grades to include a date of graduation. Any student transferring from another college or university in the United States is required to provide an official transcript and transfer form.
• The applicant is required to provide evidence of financial independence while attending MCC. This means the student must be able to prove to the College the student has the financial means to pay for all college and living expenses while at MCC.
• The applicant is required to be insured under a health and accident insurance policy as identified by the College. Call (402) 457-2281 or email internationalstudentsdepartment@mccneb.edu.
• Once accepted, students must register for 12 credit hours or more each quarter to stay in status.

For more information, visit www.mccneb.edu/international.

Admission for High School Students

In order to enroll at MCC, a high school student must:

• follow the enrollment policies and procedures of the College (i.e., assessment testing and prerequisite course work); and
• discuss enrollment with a parent/legal guardian and a high school official.

A high school student taking college courses for the first time should go to www.mccneb.edu and click on College for High School Students to view numerous options.

Transfer of Credits from Another College

A student who wishes to transfer credits from another college to MCC must provide official transcripts. To declare a program of study, call (402) 457-2400 or contact Student Services. To mail official transcripts for evaluation, contact the school and have the transcript sent to:

Metropolitan Community College
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 3777
Omaha, NE 68103-0777

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Status

Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours during a quarter are considered full-time students. Students enrolled in less than 12 credit hours during a quarter are considered part-time students.

A student wishing to enroll in more than 25 credit hours needs approval from a campus dean/executive director or Student Services director.

Enrollment Procedures

New Students:

• Visit a convenient MCC location or www.mccneb.edu to get more information about MCC and academic programs
• Complete a Basic Skills Assessment (if needed)
• Meet with an academic advisor by calling (402) 457-2400 to make an appointment
• Enroll in classes via phone registration at (402) 457-5231 or with an academic advisor or a counselor
• Pay tuition for classes

Current or Former Students
Online Registration via WebAdvisor:

• Visit www.mccneb.edu to access WebAdvisor.
• Enter User ID and password*
  *A User ID and password are required to access online registration. To obtain an ID, visit any Student Services.

WebAdvisor – WebAdvisor services include:

• Registration for credit and noncredit classes
• Grades and class schedules
• Requests for official transcripts
• Option to drop classes
• Address change form
• Account summaries by term
• Payment options
• Degree audits
• Financial aid information

Phone Registration:

• Call (402) 457-5231 or toll-free (800) 228-9553
• Have student ID ready
• Have course and section numbers or course synonym numbers available

Schedule changes are the responsibility of the student. The changes must follow College procedures and deadlines at all times. Academic advisors are available to assist students with schedule changes.

Change of Registration

The College provides specific timelines each quarter to change schedules. The following guidelines apply to course registration changes:

• Courses may be added after the first class session with instructor approval. Forms are available in Student Services. This does not apply to online courses.
• Changes and refunds are effective on the date the request is received. The eligibility and amount for a refund is automatically calculated by the date of the withdrawal.
• A student may withdraw from a course any time prior to the last day to drop a class section.
• Withdrawing from a course within the designated drop period results in a W that is recorded on the student's permanent record.
• Failure to withdraw from a class may result in the assignment of an F grade to the student's permanent record.
• Schedule changes are the responsibility of the student.

Course Cancellations

The College may find it necessary to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or other extenuating circumstances. Whenever possible, the course will be cancelled prior to the first class meeting, and the student notified. The student enrolled in a cancelled course will receive a full refund.

Transcripts

Transcript Retention

MCC retains the student's official academic records (transcript). Student financial aid records are retained for three years plus the current year.

Transcript Changes

The student who believes there is an inaccuracy on his/her official academic record (transcript) must contact Records. The transcript is the final, accurate record of academic accomplishment.

Transcript Requests

A transcript request form is available online at www.mccneb.edu/academics/transcript_request_form.asp. Transcript request options include:

• Requesting a transcript via the student's WebAdvisor account
• Faxing a completed transcript request form, Attn: Records, to (402) 457-2244

For additional information, contact Records at (402) 457-2353.

In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education's policy aimed at reducing the student loan default rate, the current or former student who is in default on his/her student loan is not entitled to official transcripts of grades or course completions.

Tuition

Classification

Students are classified for the purpose of assessing tuition.

Resident
A student qualifies to register for resident tuition rates at MCC if he or she is not an international student with an F-1 student visa and meets one of the following criteria:

• Has a Nebraska mailing address (P.O. Box not acceptable)
• Is a minor whose parents or legal guardian have a Nebraska mailing address (P.O. Box not acceptable)
• Is married to a spouse who has a Nebraska mailing address (P.O. Box not acceptable)
• Has attended or graduated from a Nebraska secondary school during the school year immediately prior to registration at MCC

Non-Resident
An individual who does not qualify for the resident tuition rates is considered a non-resident and his/her tuition assessed according to the non-resident tuition schedule.

Costs for Credit Classes*

Fees

*The College tuition rate is subject to change without prior notice by and at the discretion of the Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors.

**Afternoon Reduced Rate

Students enrolling in any on-campus credit course that starts between the hours of 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, will receive the afternoon reduced rate. This rate only applies to courses offered during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.

High School CollegeNOW! Student Tuition

Nebraska resident high school students enrolling in courses at MCC, including but not limited to, MCC Career Academies, dual credit, CollegeNOW!, and Bridge to Success programs, receive the CollegeNOW! high school rate.

62 Years of Age or Older

Students 62 years of age or older are eligible for reduced tuition rates for credit courses and reduced registration fees for noncredit courses unless otherwise stated. All other applicable costs for Continuing Education courses are assessed at the full rate.

Books and Materials

Students are expected to obtain books, supplies, and consumable materials needed for classes. In addition, some programs require the purchase of special items such as tools, camera, etc. A complete listing of special costs is available at Student Services.

Student Liability Insurance Program

Students enrolling in certain health occupations and Human Services programs requiring clinical practice, laboratory, or experiences that place the student in the position of providing patient care must be covered by a student liability insurance program. The specific policy shall be determined by the College with the cost paid by the student as part of the fee assessment upon initial enrollment in the clinical, laboratory, or patient care class.

International Student Health Insurance

MCC requires that all international students purchase a health insurance policy through the College. The insurance premiums will be collected by MCC prior to class registration for submission to the insurance company. Call (402) 457-2281 for more information or email internationalstudentsdepartment@mccneb.edu.

Delinquent Accounts

Students must meet all financial obligations each quarter by paying all money due to MCC including tuition, fees, fines, charges for unreturned library books, and any other financial obligations by the payment deadline. Students with delinquent accounts are not permitted to enroll in succeeding terms, are not entitled to transcripts, are not permitted to graduate, and, if currently enrolled, may be disenrolled.

Tuition Payment

After registration, students will be billed for their tuition a few weeks before the quarter starts. Tuition can be paid by credit card, check, cash, or deferred payment.

Credit Card

DISCOVER, MasterCard, and VISA credit card payment is accepted:

• In person at Student Services
• Via phone at (402) 457-5231, (402) 457-2405 or toll-free (800) 228-9553
• Online at www.mccneb.edu via WebAdvisor (student username and PIN are required for online payment)

Check

Make checks payable to Metropolitan Community College and include a student ID number in the memo. Send to:

Metropolitan Community College
Attn: Student Accounts
P.O. Box 3777
Omaha, NE 68103-0777

Note: Your cancelled check is proof of payment.

Cash

Cash is accepted in person at Student Services or the Business Office, Fort Omaha Campus, Bldg. 30. Do not send cash through the mail. The cash receipt is proof of payment.

Deferred Payment (FACTS Program)

MCC offers deferred payments through the FACTS Program offered by a third-party agency that allows students to make payments on their tuition for the quarter. For more information, visit www.mccneb.edu/currentstudents/facts.asp.

Refund Policies

Credit Courses

An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student's credit load may entitle the student to a refund. The eligibility and amount of a refund is automatically calculated by the date of the withdrawal. Amount of refund is based on number of sessions that met as of the withdrawal date to the total number of scheduled sessions for the course. For refund or account questions call: 402-457-2405 or 1-800-228-9553.

Students who feel individual circumstances warrant exceptions from this policy must submit a letter of appeal and documentation to a Student Services director located at any of the campuses or centers.

Students are responsible for dropping the course(s) if unable to attend. Non-attendance does not relieve the student from the obligation to pay.

Note: Changes in a student's schedule may have implications for the student's financial aid. Check with Financial Aid prior to any schedule changes.

Change of Address

All changes of address and telephone numbers should be reported to (402) 457-2400. Billing, refunds, and enrollment information from MCC are mailed to the latest address on file. Any information in a student's personal College record is considered confidential and is issued only upon written authorization by a student.

Transfer Agreements

MCC has worked closely with many four-year institutions to develop agreements that assure smooth transfer of courses and degrees. There are four types of these articulation agreements:

1. Associate-to-Bachelor's (A-to-B) Agreements

Associate-to-Bachelor's Agreements provide for completion of an associate degree in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree. Most, if not all, of the credits in the associate degree transfer to the four-year institution, often with the transfer student being awarded junior class standing. In order to take advantage of these agreements, students must complete the entire A-to-B curriculum and graduate from MCC.

2. Department/College-Based General Education Transfer Guides

General Education Transfer Guides list all of MCC's courses that satisfy four-year school's general education requirements. Some institutions have an institution-wide general education requirement. Other institutions' general education requirements vary depending upon the student's department or major. The Department/College-Based General Education Transfer Guides list the specific general education courses required for a student's intended major.

Completing all of the general education courses that transfer to a specific department or college does not mean the student will graduate from MCC with an associate degree. Students can complete nearly one-half of a bachelor's degree at MCC and successfully transfer those classes towards a four-year degree.

3. Program-Based Transfer Guides

Program-Based Transfer Guides list the courses that will satisfy admission requirements to specialized programs such as health or engineering. Guides contain both general education and major course requirements.

4. Course-by-Course Transfer Guides

Course-by-Course Transfer Guides list MCC courses that transfer to four-year institutions by identifying equivalent courses at the four-year institution. The guides are very useful if students desire to take a specific course at MCC for transfer to a four-year institution. To use the Course-by-Course Transfer Guides effectively, students need to know their specific four-year degree course requirements in order to determine if an equivalent transfer course is available at MCC.

Visit www.mccneb.edu/articulation for special transfer agreement information.

Credit Awarded As An Alternative To Attending Formal Classes

MCC may grant academic credit for the following:

• AP Program – high school advanced placement credit opportunity
• Credit for knowledge acquired through work experience
• Credit for a military service transcript
• Demonstration of proficiency in an MCC course through success on a course exam(s)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) – international high school credit opportunity
• Successful completion of national standardized exams (CLEP and DANTES)

Credit granted does not apply toward fulfillment of MCC's residency requirement for graduation.

Students with questions regarding awarding credit via an alternative to attending classes should contact Records at (402) 457-2353. Consideration for any alternative credit award should be mailed to:

Metropolitan Community College
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 3777
Omaha, NE 68103-0777

AP - Advanced Placement Program^® High School Credit Opportunity

The College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Program provides high school students with the opportunity to take college-level courses and exams and earn college credit or advanced placement. MCC may award college credit in fulfillment of program requirements. For consideration of college credit, a student will need to have an official exam score report mailed to:

Metropolitan Community College
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 3777
Omaha, NE 68103-0777

For more information about the AP Program, visit www.collegeboard.com/apstudents.

High School Advanced Placement through Secondary Partnerships

This partnership effort between secondary and postsecondary institutions is designed to prepare high school graduates to continue their postsecondary education in technically oriented careers and to enhance school-to-career transition. When course curriculum at the high school level matches college course curriculum, an articulation agreement is signed that allows for advanced placement into higher-level college courses. A student may be able to receive advanced placement through articulated courses by meeting the following requirements:

• Enrolling at MCC within two years of high school graduation
• Obtaining a grade of B or better in the course(s) to be considered for advanced placement
• Submitting an application with an official high school transcript to:
  
  Metropolitan Community College
  Attn: Secondary Partnerships
  P.O. Box 3777
  Omaha, NE 68103-0777

For more information, visit www.mccneb.edu/secondary.

Credit for Learning Acquired through Work Experience

Credit may be granted for learning acquired through work experience that parallels a student's program at MCC. Credit is not granted for courses in which a course proficiency test is available. The student should contact Student Services for information. Credit does not apply toward fulfillment of MCC's residency requirement for graduation. A fee will be charged.

Credit for Military Service

An individual who has completed basic training may be eligible to receive college credit. Credit granted for military service is not applicable toward fulfillment of MCC's residency requirement for graduation. Official military transcripts may be mailed to:

Metropolitan Community College
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 3777
Omaha, NE 68103-0777

Students may contact Records at (402) 457-2411 for information regarding procedures.

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

MCC may award college credit in fulfillment of program requirements. Students are encouraged to take subject exams. For consideration of college credit, a student will need to have an official exam score report mailed to:

Metropolitan Community College
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 3777
Omaha, NE 68103-0777

Course Proficiency Exams

A student wishing to demonstrate course proficiency may challenge selected credit courses by taking a proficiency examination. A student must be in good standing, be currently enrolled at MCC, not be enrolled in the course being challenged, and cannot have completed the course previously with a grade. A fee for each proficiency examination is payable at any MCC location prior to testing. The student should contact Student Services for information and application procedures. Credit granted may apply toward the student's current listed major only and will not apply toward fulfillment of MCC's residency requirement for graduation. Credit granted might not transfer to other institutions.

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

MCC may award specific course credit for subject examinations in fulfillment of current program requirements. For consideration of college credit, a student will need to have an official national exam score report mailed to:

Metropolitan Community College
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 3777
Omaha, NE 68103-0777

International Baccalaureate (IB) Program High School Credit Opportunity

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum leading to exams for students between the age of 16 and 19. MCC may award college credit in fulfillment of program requirements. Credit may be awarded by reports sent from the national IB office to Records after a student has transferred to MCC.

For consideration of college credit, a student will need to have an official exam score report mailed to:

Metropolitan Community College
Attn: Records
P.O. Box 3777
Omaha, NE 68103-0777

For more information about the IB Program, visit www.ibo.org.