First-Time College Student? Welcome to Your Next Chapter. 

Whether this is your first-step for life after high school, furthering your career, or making a career change, this is an exciting time—and we are thrilled you’re considering MCC.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, have questions, or need some assistance, we are here to help. Whatever your goals may be, you can count on MCC to help prepare you for a successful future. At MCC, our students are our purpose; we are always here to help.

Schedule an in-person appointment with a friendly and helpful admissions representative today. For the best possible experience, please select the appointment location that best represents your needs.

  • Schedule an Appointment with a Brighton Admissions Representative. Appointments can be held at the Brighton Campus, Zoom, or by phone.
  • MCC Friday Meet Ups! Each Friday at 1 p.m., take the opportunity to explore the MCC campus in a small setting with other students. These weekly mini-information sessions create a tailored experience of MCC, a tour of campus, and the chance to meet with someone in admissions. Designed for current or recent high school students, but anyone is welcome to attend, including parents. (Time changes to 10 a.m. during summer hours, May 24 throughout all July.)

We're ready to help you!

Admissions
Building: 1, Room: 211
(585) 292-2200
admissions@andadoor.com

Get to Know MCC, Step by Step

Here are the steps to get through the admissions process at MCC quickly and easily. We also have helpful, friendly staff in our Admissions Office who can help to guide you through all the ins and outs of applying to college. If you want help choosing a career path, the team at our Career Services can assist you.

Take an even closer look at MCC by checking out our Majors and Programs. Each is led by a team of award-winning professors dedicated to teaching, offering an unmatched value in college education.

If learning remotely better fits your situation, you’re in luck. MCC also offers several online options that mirror our on-campus learning experience.

And if you’re planning to move on to a four-year school, check out MCC’s unique transfer programs. You’ll find out just how valuable your MCC education can be.

Majors & Programs 
Online Learning

When you’re ready, we’d love to take you around one of our campuses. A current MCC student will show you what life at MCC is like, and show you our classrooms, labs and learning centers, sports facilities and residence halls. You’ll also meet some of our exceptional professors and staff, and get an answer to every single one of your questions, like “how on earth do I apply for financial aid?”

Want a more one-on-one approach? Contact us online or give us a ring at (585) 292-2200 so we can make an appointment for you to come in, sit down with one of our admissions counselors, and map out how MCC will be the perfect college for you.

However you look at it, we can’t wait to have you here!

Visit MCC Locations & Campus Maps 
Tours & Events Calendar

You’re almost here! There are just a couple more steps. Create an account and complete your online application. Here are a few things you’ll want to do when you apply:

  • Choose your preferred major (don’t worry, you can always change your mind)
  • Have your high school transcripts sent directly to MCC:
    Admissions Office
    Monroe Community College 
    P.O. Box 92808 
    Rochester, NY 14692-8908

And, as always, you can connect directly with us or (585) 292-2200.

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Interested in financial aid? Of course you are. We offer many options that make one of the best academic values in the country even better. Learn more about loans, grants and MCC scholarships by visiting financial aid for first-time students.

Tuition & Financial Aid