Become a Summer-Only or Non-Degree Credit Student

Enroll in a summer course, explore a new topic, or reignite an old passion: take college credit courses as a non-degree student. Single coursework options are available each semester: summer, fall, and spring.

Follow these steps if you are attending MCC for the first time.

• Step 1: Talk to Your Home College Advisor to Choose the Right Classes

  Consult your current advisor for course recommendations, then meet with an MCC advisor or view our transfer info to finalize your plan.

• Step 2: Explore program options, ask questions, and get application support
  1. New Student Enrollment Coaches are available for support. Email a New Student Enrollment Coach or call (815) 479-7732 with questions about classes or assistance with the application process.
  2. Explore programs
  3. Explore credit courses
• Step 3: Finalize Your Course Placements

  You must complete course placement before registering for English, math, certain science classes, and other courses. You can find details on placement and prerequisites in each course description.

  • Talk to a New Student Enrollment Coach. They will tell you if you need to take a placement test for your classes and show you the fastest way to get it done.
  • You should complete your placement tests before attending orientation or meeting with an advisor. This helps you pick the right classes when you register.

  Visit the Placement Webpage to review placement methods and score criteria.

  You can meet the placement requirements with at least one of the options listed below:

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) (high school and college): Cumulative GPAs are added to student records once the Admissions office receives high school transcripts. College transcripts must be officially evaluated before a college GPA can be used for placement. Refer to the 'Submit Transcripts' details above for instructions.
  • ACT and SAT scores: You do not need ACT or SAT scores for admission, but you can use them for course placement. If you took these tests within the last five years, you can submit your scores in one of three ways:

    • Email your scores to the Admissions Office.

    • Upload a downloaded copy of your score report directly to the "Supplemental Items" section of your MCC application portal.

    • Request official scores from the College Board or ACT.

  • Advanced Placement (AP) Scores: For AP test scores to be counted as college credit, they must be official. Request official Advanced Placement (AP) scores from the College Board.
  • Dual Credit: Dual credit courses completed at MCC will already be posted on your MCC record – no action needs to be taken. To send dual credit completed at a different institution, follow the "submit college transcripts” process.
  • Other Credit for Prior Learning: visit Transfer to MCC – Credit for Prior Learning. 
  • Placement tests through the MCC Testing Center: Placement Tests are free and available to all accepted students, available weekly, Monday-Friday. Learn about test options and schedule a test.
• Step 4: Register for Classes

  Register for classes online or in person in Registration, A258.

  You'll need your myMCC username and password to register online. For support with accessing your MCC student username and password, call the IT Help Desk at (815) 455-8457 or visit the Learning Commons, A212.

  See step-by-step instructions and watch helpful videos about registering for credit classes through Student Planning.

  You may need to register in person if your course has prerequisites.

• Step 5: Pay Your Tuition and Fees

  Explore options for paying for college: payment plans, financial aid, scholarships, and more.

• Step 6: Request Your Transcript

  After you finish your course, order your official transcript via Self-Service or in person at Registration Services.