Steps to Applying for
Admission to Mayland

Here are the steps you need to follow to apply for admission to Mayland Community College:

New Students

• The Process
• Frequently Asked Questions
• NEW! Online Admission Available

The Process

STEP ONE

1. Download the application and transcript request form from the Registrar's Office here (You need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to access these forms. The Reader is a free download, which you can get here.
   
   
2. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader or cannot download these forms, you can request an application and transcript request form from your high school counselor, request one by mail, or pick one up from the Main Campus in Spruce Pine or at the Avery Campus in Newland or the Yancey campus in Burnsville.
   
   
3. Fill out the application and mail it to:
   Assistant Registrar
   Mayland Community College
   P.O. Box 547
   Spruce Pine, NC 28777
   
   
4. Care to apply for admission online? Through CFNC, you can now submit an application to us. For more information (and the online application), please visit here.
   
   
5. Fill out a transcript request form for the high school you attended and any college or colleges that you have attended.
   
   
6. If you did not graduate from high school, please send a copy of your GED scores.

STEP TWO

1. Make an appointment with an admissions advisor by either submitting the online form or calling 1-828-765-7351, ext. 222 or 1-800-4 MAYLAND for an appointment

STEP THREE

1. Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships through the MCC Financial Aid Office

STEP FOUR

1. Check out support services available to students through the Counseling Center and the SOAR Program. The Counseling Center can provide assistance regarding career, education and personal issues. The SOAR Program provides special educational opportunities to students who qualify.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to attend Mayland?
   
   Mayland Community College’s tuition and fees compare favorably with area colleges and universities:
   

   COST COMPARISON Mayland vs. Area Universities
   College	Semester Tuition	Annual Tuition	Cost Savings	Percentage of Savings
   MAYLAND Community College	$642.25	$1,284.50	--	--
   APPALACHIAN State University	$1,896.00	$3,792.00	$2,507.50	66%
   UNC-ASHEVILLE	$1,696.25	$3,392.50	$2,108.00	62%
   MARS HILL College	$7,315.00	$14,630.00	$13,345.50	91%

   
   Students saved between 62% and 91% by choosing MCC!!!
   
   
2. What’s the difference between a full-time and a part-time student?
   
   To be considered a full-time student, you must register for at least 12 credit hours. If you are registered for 11 credit hours or less, you are considered to be a part-time student.
   
   
3. Can I take classes in either the day or evening?
   
   Most college transfer courses are offered both day and evening, but several of the technical and vocational curriculum courses are offered either during the day or the evening, but not both. For example, nursing and medical assisting courses are offered only during the day, and welding and plumbing courses are offered only in the evening. Students often take both day and evening classes. You can find the latest curriculum class schedule here.
   
   
4. Will my courses transfer to another college?
   
   The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science are college transfer programs that enable a student to transfer to any of the 16 public four-year institutions in North Carolina and several private institutions. There are also partnership programs with several colleges where students transfer after completing courses with Mayland.

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