Enrolling at Mount Wachusett Community College

Continuing Students | Noncredit Students | New Students
Submitting Your Registration Form | Campus Hours | Steps to Enrolling

Type of Student	How to Register	For Help
Continuing Student (credit) I have taken a credit course at MWCC in the last 12 months.	3 choices: Register online Use this mail-in registration form (PDF) Register with your adviser Tuition and fees must be paid in full at time of registration.	Call (978) 630-9238
Noncredit Student Noncredit courses do not earn credit toward a degree or certificate	Fill in this registration form: Noncredit registration form (PDF) If paying by credit card, you can also fax or phone in your registration. Tuition and fees must be paid in full at time of registration.	Call (978) 630-9238
New Student (credit) I have not taken a credit course at MWCC in the past 12 months.	Apply Online Some programs, have additional application components and deadlines. These include: Clinical Laboratory Science, Complementary Health Care & Massage Therapy Degree; Dental Hygiene, Massage Therapy Certificate; Nursing; Practical Nursing; Physical Therapist Assistant. After applying and being accepted, you will need to schedule placement testing, (978) 630-9244, and then meet with an academic advisor, (978) 630-9238, to select courses. See below for detailed "Steps to Enrolling."	Call (978) 630-9110

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Submit Your Registration by:

Mail

Attn: Enrollment Center
Mount Wachusett Community College
444 Green Street
P.O. Box 2000
Gardner, MA 01440

Fax (credit card only)

(978) 630-9554, Gardner
(978) 840-1231, Leominster

Phone

(978) 630-9238, Gardner
(978) 840-3221, Leominster

Or in person

Enrollment Center
(978) 630-9123

Steps to Enrolling at MWCC

Select from our list of associate degree or certificate programs, or simply take a couple of courses for personal growth or transfer. If you are undecided or are looking for a career change, our career counselors and academic advisers are available to help you through the process.

Step 1

Complete a college application! Hand deliver it to the enrollment center and we'll waive the $10 application fee. (See How to Apply for detailed information.)

Selective programs have additional application components and deadlines:

Complementary Healthcare & Massage Therapy Degree; Clinical Laboratory Science; Dental Hygiene; Massage Therapy Certificate; Nursing; Practical Nursing; Physical Therapist Assistant.

Step 2

REQUIRED ONLY BY SELECTIVE PROGRAM APPLICANTS – Submit proof of completion of high school or equivalency. Not required at this time if you are entering one of our General Studies Nursing tracks.

Step 3

Schedule placement testing appointment by calling (978) 630-9244. All incoming students must have their skill levels assessed in English, reading, and mathematics. Those students who have completed previous college coursework may be eligible to waive their placement testing by completing the Testing Waiver Form (PDF). For detailed information regarding placement testing and to view sample tests, visit the Student Success Center website.

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Step 4

Meet with an academic adviser to select your courses. Appointments available by calling (978) 630-9238.

Step 5

Although not required, consider applying for financial aid. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov or in our financial aid office. If you require assistance, contact our financial aid office at (978) 630-9169.

Step 6

Submit proof of immunization. Massachusetts law requires that students present a physician's certificate or school immunization records to be registered at an institution of higher learning (some exceptions may apply).

Some programs have additional immunization requirements:

Admissions
(978) 630-9110