1. Apply for Admission to the College — (see Admission  for complete information).
   • Select the Future Students link on our website at www.middlesex.mass.edu or call 1-800-818-3434 to request an application.
   • Make an appointment to see an academic counselor in the Academic, Career & Transfer Center to talk about your goals and possible major program of study — (see Admission  for academic planning information).
   • Once we receive your application, we will send you an admission letter and forms that you will need to return to us.
   • Apply for financial aid — (see Financial Aid  for complete information).

2. Schedule your College Placement Test Appointment
   • Log on to www.middlesex.mass.edu or call 1-800-818-3434 (see Admission  for testing information).
   • You may not have to take the test if you have previously completed college-level coursework in English and mathematics.
   • In order to be eligible to participate in a specific academic program and/or enroll in credit classes, students must achieve a minimum score of 33 out of 120 on the reading portion of this test.

3. Register for Classes
   • Admitted Students Enrolling in Day Classes:
     Make an appointment to attend a Getting Started Academic Advising and Registration session at www.middlesex.mass.edu or by calling 1-800-818-3434.
      
   • Five Easy Ways to Register for Evening and Weekend Classes:

Bedford campus: Student Information Center in the Enrollment Center, Room 118
Lowell campus: Student Information Center in the City Building, 33 Kearney Square, Ground Floor

4. Take Care of Business
   • Make arrangements to pay your tuition and fees — (see Cost of Attendance  for complete information).
   • Ways to pay your bill include: The MCC payment plan, check, credit card or financial aid — (see Financial Aid  for complete information, including scholarship information).