Admissions Information
at Mayland Community College
 The Student Development Office provides a variety of support services to prospective students and enrolled students. This section of our online catalog should answer basic questions about admissions and enrollment in College programs. Should you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us.
For specific information on admission to Mayland Community College, we invite you to visit our Admissions Website.
Topics covered in this Admissions section:
General Admission Requirements
Mayland Community College operates under the “Open Door” policy of the North Carolina Community College System. Instruction is open to any individual 18 years of age or older who is not presently enrolled in high school.
Requirements for admission to programs leading to an associate degree, diploma or certificate:
- High School graduation or state-approved equivalent education.
- Transcripts from high school and post-secondary institutions attended.
A student without a transcript by the end of the first semester of enrollment will not be eligible to enroll for the following semester.
- Completion of the Mayland Computerized Placement Test (Accuplacer) for students taking courses requiring reading proficiency, English and/or mathematics.
To enter diploma programs, a student must have either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Mayland Community College strongly encourages concurrent enrollment in our GED program for the following certificate programs that do not require high school graduation or state-approved equivalent education for initial enrollment:
The above programs are not eligible for Pell or other federal or state financial aid.
Admission Procedures
A person wishing to enroll in any curriculum offered by Mayland Community College should:
- Obtain an application form online here, from the Student Development Office, or from a local high school guidance office.
- Make an appointment to meet with an Admissions/Retention Advisor for assistance with the application, transcripts and placement testing.
- Submit the properly completed application form.
- Request that transcripts of previous educational experiences be sent directly to the Assistant Registrar.
- Take the Mayland Computerized Placement Test (Accuplacer). This is not an entrance exam. Its purpose is to determine proper course selection in math, English and reading courses.
- Receive notification by letter when all admission procedures have been completed.
- Meet with an assigned faculty advisor once the application is received.
Admissions Advising
 See our Admissions Page for more information on becoming a MCC student.
Each student seeking information about admission to Mayland Community College should make an appointment with an Admission/Retention Advisor (ARA). ARAs provide general information about the college offerings, assist with the application, transcript requests, and placement testing, as well as provide basic information about financial aid and scholarships. ARAs also refer students to other needed services, for example career counseling or personal counseling.
After students are admitted, the ARAs continue to serve as retention counselors if students need additional resources or support systems in order to achieve academic goals.
Special Admission Requirements
Health Sciences Program Policies
See application packets for specific admission requirements for Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing and Medical Assisting Programs. You can also see the Health Admissions Website for specific information.
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program is limited and based on a competitive ranking system. Students who have completed the application process and meet all requirements for admission will be placed in rank order according to the number of points accumulated. The admission requirements for the A.D.N. program include the following:
- Submit a current Mayland Community College application.
- Submit a program application specifically for Associate Degree Nursing.
- Submit a high school transcript or state-approved equivalent education diploma.
- Prove proficiency with previous college courses or achieve minimum scores on the placement tests in algebra, reading, and english. The placement tests must be taken within five years of application for admission to the
nursing program.
- Prove proficiency in chemistry and biology with either previous college course work or proficiency exam. Courses or exams must be taken within five years of application for admission to the nursing program.
- Achieve minimum passing score on the Nurse Entrance Test (NET).
- Have at least a 2.0 overall grade point average.
- Complete all algebra, chemistry, and biology courses within five (5) years prior to application.
- Any applicant who has a mental or physical disability or uses any drug to a
degree that interferes with his/her fitness to practice nursing may be denied
entrance into the nursing program, dismissed from the nursing program, or denied licensure.
- Effective for the fall semester of 2008, students must present a certificate as a Nurse Aide I from a community college continuing education or curriculum course or from a North Carolina high school healthoccupations class, and be currently listed with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings.
Advanced Placement Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program includes the above requirements and the following:
- Submit a current Mayland Application and an Advanced Placement ADN application form.
- Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Practical Nurse in North Carolina.
- Complete preparatory courses described in the application packet.
- Achieve acceptable scores on the National League of Nursing (NLN) Acceleration Challenge Exam.
- Provide documentation from a supervisor of at least six (6) months prior full-time employment, or one year part-time equivalent, as an LPN providing direct patient care in an acute care or a long-term care setting. This employment must have occurred within one (1) year prior to applying to the nursing program. Graduation from Mayland's Practical Nursing Program within six (6) months of admission is acceptable in lieu of employment.
- Submit current documentation of IV therapy certification through a continuing education program such as MAHEC or documented IV therapy competency through the employment setting. Graduation from Mayland's Practical Nursing Program within six (6) months of admission is acceptable in lieu of documented IV therapy competency.
Practical Nursing Program
Admission to the Practical Nursing Diploma Program is limited and based on a competitive ranking system. Students who have completed the application process and meet all requirements for admission will be placed in rank order according to the number of points accumulated. The admission requirements for the PN program include the following:
- Submit a current Mayland Community College Application.
- Submit a program application specifically for the Practical Nursing program.
- Submit a high school or state approved equivalent education diploma.
- Prove proficiency with previous college courses or achieve minimum scores on the Computerized Placement Test (CPT). The CPT must be taken within five years of application for admission to the nursing program.
- Achieve minimum passing score on the Nurse Entrance Test (NET).
- Have at least a 2.0 overall grade point average and a "C" or better in any previously taken non-nursing required courses.
- Complete all math and biology courses within five (5) years prior to application.
- Any applicant who has a mental or physical disability or uses any drug to a
degree that interferes with his/her fitness to practice nursing may be denied
entrance into the nursing program, dismissed from the nursing program, or denied licensure.
Medical Assisting Program
Students who have completed the application process and meet all requirements for admission will be placed in rank order based on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Submit a current Mayland Community College Application.
- Submit a program application specifically for Medical Assisting.
- Submit a high school or state approved equivalent education diploma.
- Prove proficiency with previous college courses or achieve minimum scores on the placement tests in math, reading, and English. The placement tests must be taken within five (5) years of application for admission to the Medical Assisting program.
- Prove proficiency in keyboarding and computers with either previous college course work or proficiency exams. Courses must be taken within five (5) years of application for admission to the Medical Assisting program.
- Have at least a 2.0 overall grade point average and a "C" or better in any previously taken required courses.
- Be free from any physical or emotional disability that would prevent the performance of safe medical assisting duties.
- Complete all computer, math, and biology courses within five (5) years prior to application.
- Obtain current CPR certification from a program approved by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
More information can be obtained from the Admissions/Retention Advisor for the Health Programs in the office of Student Development. You can also see the Health Admissions Website for specific information.
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
The requirements for admission to Basic Law Enforcement Training are:
- Students must be US citizens;
- Students must possess a high school diploma or GED certification;
- Students must pass a physical exam;
- Students must be at least 20 years old.
- Students must undergo a background check.
- Students must meet all certification requirements for law enforcement officers as set forth by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
Please see the BLET school director prior to enrollment in BLET.
Due to federal regulations, if you are in a certificate or diploma program then clock hour to credit hour conversions are required which could reduce the Pell amount awarded.
The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certificate program is a one-time, one-semester Pell award.
High School Dual Enrollment
Individuals between 16 and 18 years of age may be admitted to appropriate courses at Mayland Community College in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes and the North Carolina Administrative Code for Community Colleges. Admission requirements include joint approval of high school/home-school and Mayland Community College officials.
Students Transferring to Mayland
Students may be admitted with advanced standing by transfer from accredited colleges and universities and from previous programs taken at Mayland Community College. Transfer students must be eligible to return to the last institution attended. If the student is admitted, his or her record will be evaluated to determine the amount and type of credit to be transferred. However, at least one-fourth of the credit required for a degree must be completed at Mayland Community College. Any exceptions will be made by the President.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Students who plan to take one or more courses, but not pursue a degree, will be admitted after completing an application form and the MCC Computerized Placement Test for those taking courses requiring proficiency in reading, English and/or mathematics.
Students With Disabilities
Federal law prohibits Mayland Community College from making preadmission inquiries about disabilities. Information regarding a disability, voluntarily given or inadvertently received, will not affect an admission decision. If a student requires special services such as an interpreter or taped textbooks because of a disability, he/she should notify the director of S.O.A.R. or the Counseling Center at least six weeks in advance. This information will allow the College to prepare appropriate support services to facilitate learning. This information will be kept in strict confidence and has no effect on admission to the College.
Foreign Student Admission
 Mayland Community College (MCC) admits non-immigrant students with proper authorization through the Immigration and Naturalization Service. However, the College is currently seeking SEVIS approval.
Application for admission should be made at least two months prior to the semester in which an applicant plans to enroll. Non-immigrant students are treated as non-resident students with respect to tuition and fees. A nonresident of the United States who has resided in North Carolina for a 12-month qualifying period and has filed an immigrant petition with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service shall be considered a State resident for community college tuition purposes. The college cannot provide financial aid to foreign students; therefore, students must have sufficient funds to cover all living expenses, tuition and fees while attending the college. Student housing is not available on campus and foreign students are expected to make their own arrangements for housing.
- For foreign applicants seeking enrollment in distance education courses only, an application for admission and proof of prerequisite proficiency is sufficient for admission. Contact an Admission/Retention Advisor (ARA) for more information.
- The following items are required for students seeking educational visas:
A. Application for Admission and Resident Status Application:
The application form is provided by the college and should be completed and returned to initiate the admission process. To implement the in-state tuition provision we must obtain documentation of the filing of an immigrant petition (Form I 797, Notice of Action) provided to the petitioner from the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
B. Academic Records:
A certified copy of the original educational record, to include all previous academic experiences, is required. If the original copy of this record is written in a language other than English, then a certified copy of an English translation is required. All transfer students must provide copies of transcripts from previous institutions.
C. TOEFL:
The Test of English as a Foreign Language is required of all applicants, except those from countries where English is the only official language, or the applicant is a transfer student from an accredited United States college or institution with English transfer credit. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 500 written and 173 computer score.
D. Affidavit of Support:
A completed Form I-34, signed and notarized signature on financial resource statement is required of all applicants. The supporter must provide an official letter from his/her banking institution giving information on the types of account(s), balance(s) and length of time he/she has been banking with the institution. A minimum of $4,000 must be deposited upon admission to the college.
E. Report of Medical History:
A completed statement of medical history signed by a practicing physician is necessary. A record of updated immunization history.
F. Transfer Clearance:
A Transfer Clearance Form must be completed by all students who are currently residing in the United States for the purpose of attending school. The form must be completed, by the last authorized institution attended.
Upon receipt of all items listed above, an admission decision will be made and the applicant will be notified as soon as possible. If the decision is a positive one, then an US Department of Justice Form I-20 Certification of Eligibility will be prepared and forwarded with a formal acceptance letter.
Students are reminded that it is their responsibility to know the expiration date of their student visa, their personal passport and the completion date for their program of study as listed on their I-20.
International students are required to maintain their student status by completing classes on a full-time basis (12 credit hours each semester). Students requesting part-time status must have written approval from the Vice President of Student Development before carrying a part-time load of classes. Failure to comply with this regulation will place the student in an “out-of-status” situation that will result in mandatory reinstatement paperwork or travel. Specific and acceptable reasons for approved part-time status will be discussed on an individual and personal basis with the Vice President of Student Development.
Students who require additional time to complete their studies will need an extension of stay. They are required to present a typewritten memo from their academic advisor or dean stating the reason for the extension and a new expected program completion date. This memo must be on MCC letterhead. Telephone calls and/or handwritten memos are not acceptable. Failure to provide the required documentation before the current I-20 completion date will place the student in an ?out-of-status? situation. Although the processing regulations for students on F-1 visas vary, the department memo is required from all students.
Students entering the country on a B-2 tourist visa are not allowed to enroll in a complete academic program of study. They may take some credit classes not to exceed 15 credit hours. Students who enter the US on a waived tourist visa cannot convert their visa under any circumstances and will be required to exit the country, return to their home country and get the proper visa before they will be allowed to enroll.
Students are reminded that the Vice President of Student Development must sign their I-20 before any travel outside the US. Please do not wait until the last minute to have these documents signed. Reminder: This office will not rush process any requests for paperwork. You will need to allow the minimum amount of time (two-three days) for processing; depending on the type of paperwork you need from this office. It is our responsibility to allow for the appropriate amount of time to process paperwork.
Readmittance
Students re-entering after two semesters of non-attendance will be placed into the guidelines of the current catalog for graduation purposes.
Expelled or suspended students could be readmitted during a subsequent semester by completing a Justification for Readmission Statement, which will be reviewed by the Vice President of Student Development and Vice President of Instructional Services. Grounds for expulsion or suspension are found in the Student Conduct Code located in the Student Handbook or in the Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension System as described in this catalog.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to audit courses must follow regular registration procedures. They will be admitted to class only if there is room after students taking the course for credit are admitted. Audits are to be declared and noted during the first 5 days of the semester. After the drop/add period, a course designation may not be changed from credit to audit or from audit to credit.
Auditing students are charged the same tuition rates credit students are charged but do not receive credit for courses audited. They are expected to observe all attendance and other regulations. Hours taken through audits will not be included in determining enrollment status or eligibility for financial assistance.
Placement Testing
You can get more information on Placement Testing, including registration for a testing session, on our Admissions Website.
Most entering curriculum students, not having prior college credits in English or mathematics, will take the Computerized Placement Tests (Accuplacer) through the Admissions Office. The Accuplacer provides information on a student’s skill level in reading, English and mathematics and help determine the appropriate courses in these areas for the student’s chosen curriculum. The tests are untimed. If placement test scores indicate above average skill, a student may be allowed to exempt particular classes. If the scores indicate developmental work is needed, the student may be placed in skill-building classes. Credits for developmental courses do not count toward the required number of credit hours for graduation. If courses have been taken at another college, or if a student has taken the SAT or ACT test, or received Advanced Placement credits in high school, the Accuplacer may not be needed.
Transcripts, SAT, ACT and Advanced Placement scores need to be evaluated before a student takes the Accuplacer. Special testing accomodations are available to students with disabilities. The Support Options for Achievement and Retention (S.O.A.R.) Office is the area to notify in advance for special testing accommodations.
Special Notice
This Catalog contains a current description of Mayland Community College. It may be changed from time to time to carry out the purposes and objectives of the College. Important changes in fees, dates, programs and policies will be publicized to the student body and reflected in the next issue of the Catalog and the Catalog Addendum. It is not a contract.
This page updated
December 6, 2007
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