How To Apply & Register
Interested in taking a class at MC? Here is what you need to do next.
Credit students need to apply to the College and can follow the steps listed below. Credit courses are for those seeking a degree, whether it is a degree at MC or another school.
Noncredit students follow the WDCE registration process, which does not require an admissions application.
You can also view class schedules and programs.
Apply and Register Steps for New Credit Students
REQUIRED
- Complete the MC admissions application.
- Submit an official high school transcript. High school transcripts may be submitted electronically by high schools that use Naviance, or complete the Raptor Central Online Request Formnew window. We may request an official sealed copy of emailed transcripts for verification purposes.
General admission to Montgomery College is open to anyone who has either graduated from an accredited high school, satisfactorily completed the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination, or is at least 18 years of age and has left secondary school. Standardized test scores (e.g., SAT, ACT) are not required for admission but may be used to determine your course placement.
In cases where the validity of graduation information is in question, Montgomery College will request supporting documentation, including any of the following:
- Documentation from the secondary school to confirm the validity.
- Documentation from the relevant department or agency in the state or country in which the secondary school is located to confirm that the secondary school is recognized as a provider of secondary school education.
- An educational evaluation completed by an accepted credential evaluation agency
OPTIONAL
- Apply for financial aid.
- Apply for Disability Support Services (DSS) if needed. Students must self-identify and are encouraged to contact DSS as soon as possible after admission to the College.
- If you qualify for the Maryland Dream Act, complete the forms.
- Some programs at the College have additional admissions requirements and/or deadlines.
See each program for details:
- Health Sciences Programs
- Southern Management Leadership Program (formerly Hillman Entrepreneurs Program)
- Macklin Business Institute Honors Program
- Montgomery Scholars Honors Program
REQUIRED
- Claim your MyMC accountnew window (video). Go to MyMCnew window and click on "Claim Your Account." You will be prompted to enter your MyMC ID along with your M# (nine characters including the M). You can find your Student ID and M# in the letter that was emailed to the personal email address you listed on your application.
- Once you are logged in to MyMC, set up your Montgomery College email account by clicking on the email icon. This is the way MC will communicate with you.
- Based on your academic history, you may or may not need to complete our MC Guided Placement. Visit the Guided Placement page for information and instructions about this process.
REQUIRED
- Complete New Student Orientation (NSO). You must complete orientation before registering for classes.
- Meet with a counselor.
REQUIRED
Now, let’s prepare for the semester:
- Register for classes by logging in to MyMC, clicking on "Registration," then choosing the icon that says “Register for Classes.”
After completing your registration, print your schedule.
- You can also read about the steps to registration.
- Pay tuition and fees. You can make payments in full online or in person, by mail or by wire. Interest-free tuition installment plans and payment by third-party sponsors are also available. Find out more about Payment Options.
- Find out how to obtain your MC Photo ID.
- Obtain your parking permit.
- Purchase/rent your books from the MC Campus Store.
- Attend class!
Compare and Save on Tuition
For Montgomery County residents, your yearly MC tuition is about half the cost of public four-year colleges and universities.
Montgomery College
(in-county rate)
Maryland's public four-year schools
(in-state rate)
Maryland's private four-year institutions
(*based on an average of 30 credits per year for full-time students, 2022-2023)
Future Students
Get help navigating the admissions and enrollment process. Contact a recruiter, attend an information session, watch our video tutorials, and learn more in our resources for future students.
Special Admissions Audiences
- High School Students: Our Dual Enrollment Program allows select students to enroll in college courses while still attending high school.
- Visiting Students: Are you a student at another college or university? Take classes at MC to transfer back to your home school! See our resources for visiting students for the steps you should follow to enroll and register.
- International Students: Our International Coordinators work with students on every step of the admissions and enrollment process. For more information, see our Resources for International Students
- Veteran/Military Students: Montgomery College provides a welcoming environment for veterans and service members who are transitioning into college. See our Veterans and Military section for more information.
Transferring in and Returning to MC
- Returning to MC: Returning Montgomery College credit students do not need to complete the admissions application. See more about returning.
- Transferring to MC: Learn more about transferring.
- Credit for Prior Learning: You can earn credit and advanced standing for knowledge you've gained outside the classroom. Learn more about prior credit.
Important Dates by Session/Semester
- See all student dates and deadlines.
- See noncredit (WDCE) course offerings and schedules. WDCE classes run year-round with classes starting weekly.
- Registration open now
- September 3: Fall semester classes begin
- December 22: Official end of fall semester
- Class schedule available for viewing
- October 14: Registration begins for winter session
- December 23: Winter session classes begin
- January 24: Winter session classes end
- Class schedule available for viewing
- November 4: Registration begins for spring semester
- January 27: Spring semester classes begin
- May 18: Official end of spring semester
- TBA: Class schedule available for viewing
- TBA: Registration begins for summer session
- May 27: Summer session I classes begin
- June 16: Midsummer session classes begin
- July 7: Summer session II classes begin
- August 15: Official end of summer session
- April 8, 2024: Course offerings published online.
- April 5, 2024: Academic Catalog published online.