McHenry County College (MCC) has postponed its “Meet MCC” open house event to Wednesday, April 9, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. due to potential severe weather on the original date. The event will take place at the College, located at 8900 US Highway 14 in Crystal Lake.
“Meet MCC” is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore available career paths, academic programs, and resources at the college. The event will feature faculty and staff from various academic programs, with over 100 representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Life, Access and Disability Services, and more.
“We are excited to welcome the community on April 9 to learn about the wide range of opportunities at MCC,” said Kristen Mueller, Director of Admissions and Recruitment. “Meet MCC offers a chance to connect directly with faculty, staff, and other students, ask questions, and discover how MCC can help you achieve your educational and career goals.”
The event is open to all students, including high school students, adult learners, and life-long learners. Attendees will learn about the variety of academic programs, as well as explore new opportunities such as earning a bachelor’s or advanced degree close to home through the University Center at MCC. Students can also take a closer look at the state-of-the-art labs in the Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation and learn about training in the skilled trades.
In addition to information about degrees and certificates, the event will feature the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Maker’s Space, virtual reality headsets for career exploration, food samples prepared by MCC Culinary students, and live student performances in art, theatre, music, and more. Information about high school dual credit, veterans’ services, scholarships, study abroad, athletics, and short-term skills programming will also be available.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can complete a free application during the event.