Metropolitan Community College

Metropolitan Community College
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Metropolitan Community College
PO Box 3777
Omaha, Nebraska 68103-0777
USA
Telephone: 402.457.2422
Fax: 402.457.2616
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Metropolitan Community College (MCC) is a comprehensive community college with eight locations in the Omaha metro area in eastern Nebraska. MCC is committed to serving the educational needs of the community by creating lifelong learners, enhancing the quality of life and building a prosperous future. Providing quality and affordable education is at the core of MCC's values.

Each year more than 49,000 credit and non-credit students attend MCC as traditional, second career and lifelong learning students and benefit from the personal attention, quality and care of a smaller institution. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15-to-1 and an average class size of 16 students per class, students receive the individual attention needed to achieve their goals. To further assist students with achieving their goals, MCC offers learning communities - student groups organized around classes, programs, interests and educational goals. Each separate learning community serves a different purpose but share one goal - to help students succeed in fulfilling their goals.

Admissions

MCC offers easy access to higher education with an open enrollment policy. Anyone 16 years or older may register for classes. SAT and ACT scores are not required to enter MCC; free assessment testing is available at each location to place students into classes that meet their individual educational needs.

International students looking to enroll must be is granted an F-1 visa and be qualified to pursue a "full course of study" at an academic or language institution authorized to admit international students. A "full course of study" means all undergraduates must be enrolled in twelve credit hours or more each quarter. A full list of application materials and forms to enroll at MCC can be found online at www.mccneb.edu.

Flexibility

MCC recognizes the busy schedules of students and offers courses during days and evenings, on weekends, on DVD/video, online via the Internet or in a blended format of on campus and online activities. Add that to a quarter system that allows students to start four times a year (March, June, September or December), and MCC is an even more convenient solution to a student's educational needs.

Academics

The College houses more than 100 quality programs of study, both occupational and academic. MCC offers one- and two-year degree programs, general support courses, classes for business and industry and continuing education courses in the following areas:

Arts
Business/Office Careers
Computing/Electronics
Culinary Arts and Management
Horticulture
Health Careers
Industrial/Technical
Public Service
Professional Skills
Transfer Programs

Learning experiences at MCC have expanded over the years adapting to the trends, challenges and growth of each segment of the marketplace. MCC offers excellent education to meet the needs and trends of current business and industry. MCC faculty members all have bachelor degrees, master degrees, achievements or specialties in their field of teaching. Many come directly from industry to teach at MCC as a part-time instructor ensuring that students receive quality, up-to-date instruction in each program area. The MCC faculty believe in the integrity of each student and guarantee everyone the opportunity to master a chosen field.

Each year, MCC educates a potential workforce that can compete globally. To assist this workforce, MCC offers internships and practicum programs where students apply their learning at local businesses to help them later enter the workforce with confidence. The Career Network Centers further assist students with locating jobs, making career choices and polishing their résumés, cover letters and interview skills.

For individuals seeking education beyond an associate degree, MCC's academic transfer programs and degrees provide students with the opportunity to take advantage of its affordable, quality education while working toward a bachelor's degree at a four-year institution. MCC students have transferred credits nationwide.

Student Services and Life

The excellent MCC experience continues with many services for its students. Students have free access to many services to enrich their academic experience. Such services include:

hundreds of computers available for student use
three main libraries
email accounts for students enrolled in credit classes
easy parking
academic advising
disability support services
assessment testing
tutoring and academic resource
math and writing centers

Students also have access to student housing. For $395 a month, students have a furnished room shared with 2-3 students. The housing fee includes weekday food services, laundry facilities on site, Internet access, shared commons area with telephone access on each floor, parking and 24-hour on campus security.

While attending MCC, student life activities are encouraged for well-rounded college experiences. Students can participate in clubs, organizations, ambassador programs, intramural sports, concerts, special interest speakers, art shows and many other opportunities that are a part of MCC's vibrant student life.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

Visit the web site of Metropolitan Community College.