Dual Enrollment
Participating in Dual Enrollment will allow you to take college classes while you are in high school!
What are the benefits of Dual Enrollment at Muskegon Community College?
- Get a head start on earning college credits.
- Experience the college environment and learn what is expected and how to navigate the process before you’re a college freshman.
- Muskegon Community College’s credits transfer easily.
- Save a ton of money! Your high school often pays for your tuition. Sometimes even books and fees as well. Check with your high school to see what they will cover.
Click the tabs below to see the appropriate checklist for each enrollment type.
- Dual Enrollment for High School & Partnership Students
- Homeschooled Dual Enrollment
- Summer Dual Enrollment
- Classes After Graduation
- Self-Pay Dual Enrollment
If your high school or partnership will cover the cost of your classes, follow the checklist below.
Meet with Your Counselor
Meet with your high school counselor to discuss your interest in dual enrollment and find out your next steps. Dual enrollment starts with your counselor — you need permission from your school to attend Muskegon Community College. Your school counselor will verify which MCC classes you are approved to take and work with your high school schedule.
Apply to MCC
When completing the application, select Dual Enrollment as your admit type and High School Guest as your program. Click here for more information on how to apply.
Submit High School Transcript & Test Scores
- Have your high school submit your high school transcript to admissions@muskegoncc.edu
Complete a Mandatory Dual Enrollment Orientation
Please complete your orientation prior to the beginning of the semester you plan to attend classes. For more information on orientation, click here.
Log into your MyMCC
Learn how to log into your MCC account by clicking here.
Complete the Dual Enrollment Approval Form
The Dual Enrollment Approval Form is specific to the semester you want to attend. The approval form is due at time of registration. The approval form will allow us to bill the high school or partnership. If a completed approval form is not on file at the time tuition is due, MCC will send the student a notification to pay and drop the student from classes. For instructions on how to complete the approval form click here.
Before starting the form you must have your MCC Student Number and a parent/guardians email address.
Register for Classes
You are responsible for registering for the classes that have been approved by your high school counselor. Be sure to complete and submit the dual enrollment approval form before or at time of registration to avoid getting dropped from classes. A completed approval form is signed by all parties. You can learn how to register for classes here or view this PDF with instructions.
Get Your MCC Student ID
Visit the Orientation page for information on how to obtain your MCC student ID.
Get Your Books!
- Please check with your high school counselor to see if your high school will be paying for your books.
- For instructions on how to view and pre-order the textbooks needed for your class, click here.
Prepare for Success!
- Check your MCC email daily!
- Make sure you know the MCC academic calendar for start dates, holiday breaks, and other important information.
- Check out resources to help you be successful.
If you are homeschooled and you will cover the cost of your classes, follow the checklist below.
Start the Conversation
Meet with the person that oversees your homeschool curriculum to discuss your interest in dual enrollment.
Apply to MCC
When completing the application, select Dual Enrollment as your admit type and High School Guest as your program. Click here for more information on applying.
Submit High School Transcript & Test Scores
- Have the person who oversees your high school academic work submit your high school transcript to admissions@muskegoncc.edu
Complete a Mandatory Dual Enrollment Orientation
Please complete your orientation prior to the beginning of the semester you plan to attend classes. For more information on orientation, click here.
Log into your MyMCC
Learn how to log into your MCC account by clicking here.
Complete the Dual Enrollment Approval Form
Complete the Dual Enrollment Approval Form that is specific to the semester you want to attend. The approval form is due at time of registration. The approval form will allow us to bill the high school or partnership. The approval form will allow us to bill accordingly. If a completed approval form is not on file at the time tuition is due the student will be dropped from classes.
For instructions on how to complete the approval form click here. Before starting the form you must have your MCC Student Number and a parent/guardians email address.
If you belong to a Partnership, please use the form found under the Dual Enrollment for High School & Partnerships tab in Step #6.
Register for Classes
- You are responsible for registering for the classes you intend to take.
- If you belong to a partnership, be sure to register for the classes that have been approved by them and complete the form found under the High School & Partnerships tab.
- You can learn how to register for classes here or view this PDF with instructions.
- You can also view payment options for your courses under the Self Pay Dual Enrollment tab, if your courses are not covered by a partnership.
Get Your MCC Student ID
Visit the Orientation page for information on how to obtain your MCC student ID.
Get Your Books!
- If you belong to a partnership, please check with them to see if they will be paying for your books.
- For instructions on how to view and pre-order the textbooks needed for your class, click here.
Prepare for Success!
- Check your MCC email daily!
- Make sure you know the MCC academic calendar for start dates, holiday breaks, and other important information.
- Check out resources to help you be successful.
If you are a senior and looking to take dual enrollment during the summer semester, follow the checklist below.
Apply to MCC
If you are new to MCC, please click this link to apply. When completing the application, select Dual Enrollment as your admit type and High School Guest as your program.
Submit High School Transcript & Test Scores
- Have your high school submit your high school transcript to admissions@muskegoncc.edu
Complete a Mandatory Dual Enrollment Orientation
Please complete your orientation prior to the beginning of the semester you plan to attend classes. For more information on orientation, click here.
Log into your MyMCC
Learn how to log into your MCC account by clicking here.
Complete the Dual Enrollment Approval Form
Complete the Dual Enrollment Approval Form that is specific to the semester you want to attend. The approval form is due at time of registration. For instructions on how to complete the approval form click here.
Before starting the form you must have your MCC Student Number and a parent/guardians email address.
Summer 2024 Dual Enrollment Approval Form
Register for Classes
- You are responsible for registering for the classes you intend to take.
- You can learn how to register for classes here or view this PDF with instructions.
Get Your Books!
For instructions on how to view and pre-order the textbooks needed for your class, click here.
Prepare for Success!
- Check your MCC email daily!
- Make sure you know the MCC academic calendar for start dates, holiday breaks, and other important information.
- Check out resources to help you be successful.
For more information on how to take classes at MCC after you graduate high school, follow the checklist below.
Apply to MCC
If you plan to attend MCC after graduation, please reapply to MCC and select a program of study.
- Reapplying will close out your current dual enrollment application and open a degree seeking application.
- You will still have the same student number and username for your MyMCC.
- If you have questions or need help, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@muskegoncc.edu or call (231) 777-0366.
Become a Student for Admission
Click here to follow the easy, 6-step checklist for becoming a student for admission at MCC.
Self-pay dual enrolled students must pay tuition and fees by the payment due date or at the time of course registration.
MCC payment options:
- Pay online through your MyMCC
- Set-up a payment plan
If you have questions, please contact the Cashier’s office at (231) 777-0249.
Have Questions?
For application help and general questions about dual enrollment, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@muskegoncc.edu or (231) 777-0366.
For placement testing help, please contact the Testing Center at testingcenter@muskesgoncc.edu or (231) 777-0394.
