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Before applying, please note that MCC does not have on campus housing options.

International Student Services (ISS) welcomes applications from prospective F-1 students. The directions below outline the admissions process.

If you have questions, please contact us at iss@mccneb.edu.

Directions to Create an Account

  1. Create an account as a F-1 international student at mccneb.elluciancrmrecruit.com.
  2. Click on "Create an account!”.
  3. Under “Student Type”, select “International Student”.
  4. Under “International Student Type”, select the type that fits your situation:
    • “Change of status to F-1 Student”
    • “Prospective F-1 student outside the US"
    • “Transfer F-1 Student”
  5. Log into your “MCC Account”
  6. Anticipated Start term (Ex: Fall 2024)
  7. Academic Focus Area of interest: (EX: English as a Second Language, Health Professions)
  8. Create a password and create the account

Directions to Submit an Online Application

  1. Select “New application”
  2. Scroll down select “F-1 international applicant/application”
  3. Begin the application
  4. Under “Student Type”, select “International Student”.
  5. Under “International Student Type”, select the type that fits your situation:
    • “Change of status to F-1 Student”
    • “Prospective F-1 student outside the US"
    • “Transfer F-1 Student”
  6. Applicants must select an approved F-1 student program when completing the application. A list of eligible programs is provided below.
  7. Submit the online application for review
  8. After submitting your application, you will be required to provide proof of your English proficiency. You will receive an email outlining the accepted forms of documentation. If you do not currently have the documentation available, you may take our free ESL Accuplacer Proficiency assessment. You can also review all acceptable options in the "English Proficiency" tab below.

Approved F-1 Student Programs List

Associate Degree programs (AS, AAS, AA) typically take 2-3 years for completion.

Certificate of Achievement programs (CAS) typically take 12-18 months for completion.

ESL program (Non-degree) up to 18 months is allowed for completion.

Exact length of time is determined after the ESL Accuplacer placement test is completed during the admission process.

MCC Current Approved F-1 Student Programs
Active Programs Title Degree Typical Time to Complete
ACAAS Accounting (ACAAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
ACPCA Accounting Professional Certificate (ACPCA) CAS 12-18 months for completion
ICATT Advanced Manufacturing Technician (ICATT) AAS 2-3 years for completion
ARCTO Architectural Design Technician (ARCTO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
ARCED Architectural Engineering Design Technician (ARCED) AAS 2-3 years for completion
ARTAA Art (ARTAA) AA 2-3 years for completion
AASIT Associate Applied Science - Information Technology (AASIT) AAS 2-3 years for completion
ABAS1 Auto Collision Technology (ABAS1) AAS 2-3 years for completion
ACTCE Auto Collision Technology Certificate (ACTCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
ATMCE Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician (ATMCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
ATOAS Automotive Technology (ATOAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
BSAAS Business Administration (BSAAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
BSPCA Business Professional Certificate (BSPCA) CAS 12-18 months for completion
BSTAA Business Transfer (BSTAA) AA 2-3 years for completion
CETA2 Civil Engineering Technician (CETA2) AAS 2-3 years for completion
CEAEC Civil Engineering Technology - AEC Professions (CEAEC) AAS 2-3 years for completion
CTSAS Computer Technology Transfer - Computer Science (CTSAS) AS 2-3 years for completion
CTMAS Computer Technology Transfer - Mgmt. Info Systems (CTMAS) AS 2-3 years for completion
CBFCE Construction & Bldg. Science - Framing & Finishing Spec Cert. (CBFCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
CBCTO Construction & Bldg. Science - Construction Technology (CBCTO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
CBCMO Construction & Bldg. Science - Construction Mgmt. (CBCMO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
CJCNO Criminal Justice - Corrections (CJCNO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
CJLEO Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement (CJLEO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
ITCYO Cybersecurity (ITCYO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
DTDSO Diesel Technology - Diesel Service (DTDSO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
DTHEO Diesel Technology - Heavy Equipment (DTHEO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
DI2DO Design, Interactivity, & Media Arts - 2D Animation (DI2DO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
DI3DO Design, Interactivity, & Media Arts - 3D Animation & Games (DI3DO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
DIGDO Design, Interactivity, & Media Arts (DIGDO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
DIILO Design, Interactivity, & Media Arts - Illustration (DIILO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
DIWDO Design, Interactivity, & Media Arts - Web Design (DIWDO) AAS 2-3 years for completion
ETAAS Electrical Technology (ETAAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
EMAAS Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technology (EMAAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
BEGCE Entrepreneurship Generalist Certificate (BEGCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
ESLX Credit English as a
Second Language courses		 IIIII

Non-
Degree

 Up to 18 months
FOAAS Facilities Operations & Maintenance Technology (FOAAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
FDAAS Fashion Design (FDAAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
FPPCA Financial Planning Professional Certificate (FPPCA) CAS 12-18 months for completion
FSAAS Fire Science Technology (FSAAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
HACCE Heating and Air Conditioning Technology Certificate (HACCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
ADCCE Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate (ADCCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
HSGCE Human Services - General Certificate (HSGCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
HSGRC Human Services - Gerontology Certificate (HSGRC) CAS 12-18 months for completion
HSTAA Human Services Transfer (HSTAA) AA 2-3 years for completion
ADCAA Alcohol and Drug Counseling (ADCAA) AAS 2-3 years for completion
HSAA2 Human Services - General Human Services (HSAA2) AAS 2-3 years for completion
EMIET Industrial Electrical Technician Certificate (EMIET) CAS 12-18 months for completion
IDAS1 Interior Design (IDAS1) AAS 2-3 years for completion
LPRCE Legal Professional Certificate (LPRCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
LSPAR Legal Studies - Paralegal (LSPAR) AAS 2-3 years for completion
LSACE Legal Studies - Paralegal Accelerated Certificate (LSACE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
LATAA Associate in Arts (LATAA) AA 2-3 years for completion
LTCAA Liberal Arts/Academic Transfer - Creative Writing (LTCAA) AA 2-3 years for completion
LATAS Liberal Arts/Academic Transfer - Associate in Science (LATAS) AS 2-3 years for completion
DRAS1 Mechanical Design Technology (DRAS1) AAS 2-3 years for completion
DRTC1 Mechanical Design Technology Certificate (DRTC1) CAS 12-18 months for completion
ASNAS Nursing - Associate Degree (ASNAS) (RN) AS 2-3 years for completion
LPNCE Nursing - Practical Certificate (LPNCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
PSPTA Powersports & Outdoor Power Technology (PSPTA) AAS 2-3 years for completion
PTAS3 Photography (PTAS3) AAS 2-3 years for completion
PMCAS Precision Machine Technology - CNC Technology (PMCAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
PMTAS Precision Machine Technology - CNC & Tool & Die Technology (PMTAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
PHSMA Professional Health Studies for Medical Assisting (PHSMA) AAS 2-3 years for completion
PHPMO Professional Health Studies - Paramedicine (PHPMO)
(Must submit program change form and acceptance letter into the program
to ISS before the due date of each quarter)		 AAS 2-3 years for completion
PHAAS Professional Health Studies (PHAAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
PRTOD Prototype Design (PRTOD) AAS 2-3 years for completion
PBHCE Public Health Certificate (PBHCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
PWDCE Publication Writing & Design Certificate (PWDCE) CAS 12-18 months for completion
RPTAS Respiratory Therapy (RPTAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
ITAS2 Skilled & Technical Sciences Education Transfer (ITAS2) AAS 2-3 years for completion
UTAAS Utility Line Technician (UTAAS) AAS 2-3 years for completion
VDCC1 Video/Audio Communication Arts - Digital Cinema Certificate CAS 12-18 months for completion
VACS1 Video/Audio Communication Arts - Screenwriting Certificate (VACS1) CAS 12-18 months for completion
VSRC1 Video/Audio Communication Arts - Recording Certificate (VSRC1) CAS 12-18 months for completion
WELMO Welding Technology - Manufacturing Certificate (WELMO) CAS 12-18 months for completion
WELPO Welding Technology - Structural Certificate (WELPO) CAS 12-18 months for completion
WELSO Welding Technology - Structural Certificate (WELSO) CAS 12-18 months for completion
WEAAS Welding Technology (WEAAS) AAS 2-3 years completion

Other English Proficiency Options
  • English Composition 1 Course: If you have earned a grade of "C" or higher in a U.S. college-level Composition 1 course (or an equivalent English course), email your unofficial transcript to iss@mccneb.edu showing the final grade.
  • ACT: Send an official ACT score taken within the last 2 years to MCC from the ACT website
  • Select Metropolitan Community College. Our school code is: 2447.
  • The minimum score that can be accepted is a 12 on the ACT English Writing portion.
  • If you have a test score lower than this you may take our free ESL Accuplacer Test.
  • SAT: Send an official SAT score taken within the last 2 years to MCC from the SAT website.
  • Select Metropolitan Community College. Our school code is: 5755.
  • The minimum score that can be accepted is 263 on the SAT English Writing portion.
  • If you have a test score lower than this you may take our free ESL Accuplacer Test.

ESL Accuplacer Proficiency Scores

After your ESL Accuplacer test scores have been evaluated, and if you meet the minimum required scores, you will receive an email outlining the next steps in the application process. The email will include instructions for submitting supplemental items, along with detailed information about the requirements for each item.

Financial Affidavit

Statement Regarding Health Insurance

Application Deadlines

We do not accept late applications. All supplemental items and English Proficiency must be reviewed and met on your application by the deadline of each quarter. Please review our application deadlines carefully for each quarter. If your application is not fully completed by the last day of the deadline you will be directed to apply for the next quarter and your application will be withdrawn.

Application Due Dates Summer 2026 - Spring 2027
Quarter

Prospective F-1s Outside the U.S.
& Change of Status

 Transfer F-1s
Summer 2026 April 1, 2026 May 1, 2026
Fall 2026 July 1, 2026 Aug 3, 2026
Winter 2026 Oct 1, 2026 Nov 2, 2026
Spring 2027 Jan 4, 2027 Feb 1, 2027

Orientation and First Day of Classes
Orientation and First Day of Classes — Summer 2026-Spring 2027
Quarter Orientation First Day of Classes
Summer 2026 June 11, 2026 June 12, 2026
Fall 2026 Sept 3, 2026 Sept 8, 2026
Winter 2026 Dec 3, 2026 Dec 7, 2026
Spring 2027 March 4, 2027 March 8, 2027