COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
AND RELATED POLICIES

General Policy on Admissions

The colleges of Eastern Iowa Community College District operate under an open admissions policy. All individuals above mandatory high school attendance age are welcome to apply for admission, even if they have not completed high school. Admission to the college does not necessarily ensure admission to all programs offered by the college. EICCD reserves the right to guide the placement of applicants through assessment, interviews, and past academic achievements.

EICCD does not discriminate in its admissions and education policies or its practices on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, age and/or non-job-related handicap or disability.

The colleges reserve the right to deny admission, readmission or re-enroflment to individuals considered detrimental to the best interest of the college community.

A student may take up to six hours of credit without providing high school or previous college transcripts. However, in order to be admitted officially to a degree or certificate program, or to receive financial aid or veterans' benefits, each student must meet the total admission requirements of the college and the program.

Application Procedure

1. A prospective student should submit an application for admission.

2. The prospective student's most recent high school transcript or GED scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information on assessment procedures.

3. If the prospective student has earned college credit previously, all official college transcripts should be forwarded to the Admissions Office. Requests for transfer credit evaluation must be made to the College Registrar.

How to Register for Classes

1. Complete an MCC application and bring it in or send it to the Admissions Office. Students enrolling for more than six semester hours must send the most recent high school or GED transcript to the Admissions Office. College transcripts will also be required in some cases. Check with the Admissions Office before requesting college transcripts.

2. Call the MCC Skills Center at 319-288-6056 to make an appointment to take the COMPASS test. This test takes approximately two hours to complete. There is no charge. COMPASS results are used by the counseling staff to advise you in selecting the appropriate levels for your first classes at MCC. (Note: Although all incoming students are expected to take the COMPASS test, equivalent college work can sometimes substitute for the test. Call an MCC counselor to discuss your academic background.)

3. After taking COMPASS, schedule an appointment with an MCC advisor. During the advising session, the counselor will share your COMPASS scores with you and suggest appropriate course work.