MCC Admissions
Mayland is part of the 58-campus North Carolina Community College System, and we partner with area colleges and universities to offer transfer options to our students. We also operate satellite campuses in Newland (Avery County) and Burnsville (Yancey County).
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Programs of Study
What Can You Study at MCC?
The Division of Instructional Services at Mayland Community College is committed to providing quality educational experiences for students and the communities we serve. Our instructors use the latest technologies to open doors for learning and giving students options on when and where they want to study. Our programs give hands-on experiences to students, preparing them for success in the workplace or for transfer to another college or university.
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Health Careers
Nursing & Medical Assisting
Demand for jobs in healthcare industries is strong, and you can work in a variety of facilities after completing your education and licensure (if necessary).
Learn more about program offerings, admission requirements and deadlines concerning:
Associate Degree Nursing
Practical Nursing
Nursing Assistant &
Medical Assisting
by clicking here
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Cost
Attending MCC is affordable!
Attending college can be a big financial commitment. You have to pay tuition, for books and supplies, food and housing, transportation, and other expenses. It can add up quickly.
Mayland Community College is an excellent value when compared to 4-year colleges and universities.
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Mayland Community College's Financial Aid Office is committed to assisting students with the costs of attending college. Scholarships, grants, part-time work, and childcare are a few types of aid available to qualified students. There is an application process for financial aid. We encourage all students to apply for financial assistance.
Read more on the Financial Aid portion of the MCC website.
2012 Nursing Admissions Packet
The Practical Nursing Program is no longer accepting new students. The PN Program may be restarted in the future pending changing market factors. Please contact the school for additional information.
A full admissions packet for Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing at Mayland Community College is available here.
Important Info about Practical Nursing
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Review the list of Admissions Requirements for the Nursing Program below. The semester by semester program of study and list of prerequisite courses is available here.
The Practical Nursing Program is a one-year diploma program (three semesters). Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physician's offices.
Admission to the PN Program is based on a competitive process. Therefore, interested students must complete the following admission requirements.
Admission Requirements for the PN Program
• High school or state-approved equivalent education diploma.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Student must be free of any mental or physical disability or drug that may interfere with fitness to practice nursing.
• Contact Dean of Health Sciences if ever convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, excluding minor traffic violations.
• ENG 111, Expository Writing, or 96 on Accuplacer placement test.
• RED 090, Improved College Reading, or 83 on Accuplacer placement test.
• MAT 080, Intermediate Algebra, or 55 on the arithmetic and 75 on the algebra sections of the Accuplacer placement test.
• Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) at Mayland Community College. The TEAS is a multiple-choice test divided into four subsections: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English.
• Hold at least a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Any previously taken biology or math/algebra course must be completed with at least a "C" within five years of application for admission to the nursing program.
Students who have completed the application process and meet all requirements for admission will be placed in rank order according to the points accumulated. This ranking will determine each applicant's status as either conditionally accepted or as an alternate.
RANKING POINTS
Each applicant must receive a minimum of 50 total points to be accepted into the PN Program. Points can be received for:
• Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score.
• Being a resident of Mitchell, Avery, or Yancey County.
• Prior healthcare experience or high school Allied Health Sciences II within the last five years.
• Completing Basic Anatomy & Physiology (points based on GPA in course).
• Completing Anatomy & Physiology I and/or II (points based on GPA in course). Any A&P courses previously taken must have been completed within the last five years.
• Completing CIS 110, Introduction to Computers, with a "C" or better within five years of admission.
• Cumulative GPA from last higher education institution attended, or unweighted high school GPA.
• Attending a PN admissions workshop.
Students interested in applying to the Practical Nursing Program at MCC should request an admissions packet and apply between December 15 – March 24.
Students interested in applying to the Associate Degree Nursing Program at MCC should apply between December 15th, 2011 - March 25th, 2012
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Contact Matt Crump, Health Programs Admissions Advisor
828-765-7351 ext 235
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