A student who is registered for a course for which he/she does not wish to receive credit. The audit student is not required to take examinations; otherwise, participation and attendance in class is the same as that of a credit student. The tuition and fees for auditing a class are the same as the amounts when taking the course for credit. Certain curricula, because of special requirements, have no courses open for audit. A student auditing a course must inform the instructor during the first class session. The student must notify the Registrar during the first week of the semester.
A senior citizen (age 65 or older) may audit a course section without payment of any required tuition or registration fee on a space-available basis. Senior citizens shall pay the applicable self-supporting fee for enrollment or registration into a self-supporting course section. A Senior Audit form along with official proof of age are required and must be completed with the course instructor(S) and turned in to the Registrar prior to the 10% census date of each audited course section.
A student who has earned fewer than 32 semester hours of credit.
A student who is registered for 12 or more semester hours credit.
A student who is registered for 1-11 semester hours credit.
A student who fails to meet the minimum academic requirements set forth by the College. Any student on probation must earn a sufficient GPA set forth in the College Catalog to avoid academic suspension. The student is required to consult with a counselor and may be required to take a reduced academic load or additional preparation.
A full- or part-time student who enrolls prior to completion of pre-admission or assessment requirements. When the student has fulfilled all requirements, he/she will be enrolled in good standing. The student must fulfill all requirements by the end of his/her first term or he/she may not be allowed to reenroll. Special considerations for extenuating circumstances beyond the end of the first term requirements may be waived by the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services.
A curriculum student enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the purpose of obtaining a degree, diploma, or certificate at a rate of pursuit to ensure timely graduation.
A student who has earned 32 or more semester hours credit.
A student who registers for credit courses to meet an individual educational need, but who has not expressed the intent to complete a given curriculum. If a Special Credit student decides to complete a given curriculum, he/she must submit a Change of Information Request and meet regular admission and assessment requirements. Special Credit Students are not eligible for financial assistance or veteran educational benefits.
Students enrolled through the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act must contact Disability Services at 910-898-9619. For more information regarding Disability services please contact the MCC Counselor, MCC_counselor@montgomery.edu or visit our website at https://www.montgomery.edu/services-support/disability-services-and-support-for-students/
Homeschool students must provide (1) proof of registration with the NC Department of Non-Public Education (2) an official homeschool transcript including annual results received on nationally standardized tests. If these criteria cannot be met, homeschool students may pursue their High School Equivalency certificate or Adult High School diploma.
High School Students
Career & College Promise Program
The Career & College Promise (CCP) program provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities for eligible North Carolina high school students in order to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. The College Transfer pathways allow high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to complete some of the core general education courses typically required during the first two years of a four-year degree. The Career Technical Education pathways allow juniors and seniors the opportunity to enroll in MCC certificate programs related to high school career clusters. Some pathways are also available to freshmen and sophomores who meet the specified requirements. For more information regarding this program please refer to Part VIII Career and College Promise Catalog in this manual or visit our website at https://www.montgomery.edu/programs-courses/career-college-promise/.
Montgomery County Early College Students
The Montgomery County Early College (MCEC) is housed on the MCC campus. It is a public high school operating under the authority of Montgomery County Schools. Students enrolled in MCEC programs attend high school and college classes as they work toward a high school diploma and an associate degree. More information about the Early College will be found on the Montgomery County Schools website.