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CONSIDERING MAYLAND?

Trying to make a decision on where to attend college this fall? We invite you to consider Mayland Community College. We have information on MCC, including what it's like to be a Mayland student, plus information on how to apply, frequently asked questions, and success stories.

VIsit the Admissions Website.

JULY 25
2ND MOTORCYCLE RUN

The second annual Mayland Community College Foundation Motorcycle Run is set for July 25, 2009. Riders will enjoy a circuitous route beginning and ending at Mayland Community College. Good food, great music, and lots of fun await riders. A video of last year's Run is available on YouTube here.

A benefit to raise money for scholarships and the American Cancer Society, the run is sponsored by the Mayland Community College Foundation. For more information about the Run, please visit its official page.

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Mayland

Click on a reason to learn more!
1. You're a person, not a number
Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor who will help you adequately plan to reach your educational goals, assist you as you develop a comprehensive Student Success Plan that encourages self-reflection and fosters goal formation, and serve as your partner to ensure your success. Our classes are small, and your instructors will also guide you along the way in order to help you succeed.
2. Locations close to you
You can receive a quality education right outside your own back door and remain close to your friends, family, and work.
3. The price is right
MCC's cost per credit hour for in-state students is $42.00. This could result in a substantial savings over two years , and we offer many scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
4. Transfer to other colleges
Our agreements with top universities and colleges make transferring effortless, and research has shown that transfer students excel at a higher rate than students who began at the university. We also have a transfer coach on staff to help with your transition.
5. Prepare for a great career
With over 37 curriculum programs, we offer something for everyone. We offer diploma, certificate, and degree programs, and we have a career counselor who can help you select a job that's right for you.
6. We create success
Mayland has helped numerous people become successful. Just look at the stories highlighted on our "Creating Success" page. Will you be our next story?
7. Student leadership opportunities
We offer student leadership opportunities such as participating in the Student Government, serving as a Student Ambassador, and having your voice heard through focus groups.
8. Help when you need it
We offer extensive support services including free tutoring and career, personal, or transfer counseling. We also offer additional support for students with disabilities, first generation college students, or other special needs.
9. Open-door admissions
Anyone with a desire to learn can attend MCC. We do not require SAT or ACT scores, but you will need to take our placement test to ensure that you are in the appropriate courses necessary for your success.
10. A Learning College

We emphasize the lifelong learning skills of...

  • Personal and professional reflection
  • Decision-making
  • Interdependence
  • Technical communications
  • Personal responsibility

Summer Break is June 29-July 3

MCC is closed for students July 29-July 2. The College is closed for the July 4 holiday Friday, July 3.

Fall advising starts July 6!

New and returning students must meet with their advisors sometime during the weeks of July 6-10 and July 13-17 to prepare to register for fall classes.

For information on fall classes, click the button below:

FALL CLASS SCHEDULE

REGISTRATION FOR FALL IS JULY 20-24, 2009.

Students may register for classes in person on the MCC Main Campus in Spruce Pine July 20-23. Online registration will be available 24 hours per day during the period July 20-24.

Please note there are important changes for students this fall. Learn more here.

Please contact Student Development if you have any questions.

For more information about admissions at Mayland Community College, visit our Admissions Website.

Important changes for students this fall

New and returning students to Mayland this fall will find several changes in registration, paying for classes, and enrolling in classes.

Paying for Classes

When you register for fall classes during Priority Registration Week (July 20-24), please note that you must now pay for your classes OR have your Pell Grant awarded by August 4th. Pending Pell awards will NOT qualify as payment for classes.

So, to make sure you get your Fall, 2009 classes, follow these steps:

  1. BE PREPARED. Submit your FAFSA for financial aid early
  2. SEE YOUR ADVISOR. Fall advising dates are July 6-10 and July 13-17
  3. GET REGISTERED. Priority Registration for the fall is July 20-24.
  4. PAY FOR YOUR CLASSES. The deadline for payment is AUGUST 4.

New! E-Payments!

You can now pay for your classes online through LEO. Just log in to your LEO account and select e-payment. You can use Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.

New Attendance Policy

IMPORTANT: All students must attend the first session of a class or they will be dropped from the class. If you can't attend the first class meeting, you must contact your instructor in order to remain enrolled in the class.

Continuing Education summer schedule
now online

The summer class schedule for MCC's Continuing Education, Small Business Center/HRD, and Lifelong Learning in Mayland departments has been released and is online. Visit the Continuing Education page for details and to register for classes online. We also have a downloadable version of the schedule in Adobe PDF format.

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Sandy Pierce honored with
teaching award

Photo of Sandy PierceMCC math instructor Sandy Pierce has been named the 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award winner. Pierce teaches math classes both online and in-person, and has been a pioneer in developing podcasts of her lectures for students to download to iPods and other media devices or watch online via a computer.

She goes on to compete for the state community college Excellence in Teaching Award in Raleigh. Congratulations Sandy! We're rooting for you!

MCC success story: Jessica Cox

Jessica Cox PhotoMCC graduates are creating their own successes. We invite you to learn more about these remarkable people and their accomplishments.

Jessica Cox had worked for five years in the furniture industry in Spruce Pine, when she was told she was losing her job. The Ethan Allen plant where she was employed closed its doors, leaving Cox with the question of what to do next. Read more...