Admission Requirements
Choose a student classification for more information about admission requirements.
- New student - students who have never attended Madisonville Community College as a degree-seeking student. If you took classes as a high school student, you are still considered new.
- Returning / readmit student - students who previously attended Madisonville Community College or another KCTCS institution but were not enrolled during the past semester (excluding summer).
- Visiting student - students who regularly attend college elsewhere but are enrolling at Madisonville Community College for one semester before returning to their parent college.
- Transfer student - students who regularly attend college elsewhere but are enrolling at Madisonville Community College for purposes of earning a degree.
- High school student - students currently enrolled in high school who wish to take college level courses
- Non degree-seeking student - students who will be taking college courses but are not pursuing a degree
New student
In order to be admitted to Madisonville Community College, you will need to submit / complete the following to the Madisonville Community College Admissions Office prior to August 8, 2008 for fall admission:
- Application for admission
(154 K) or apply online (Requires $5 application fee) - ACT, Asset or COMPASS test scores
- Be sure to keep a copy on hand for your personal use. You will need a copy in hand when you register for your classes. See your counselor for ACT information or call (270) 824-1701 or (270) 824-1702 to schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS test at the Madisonville Community College Assessment Center on our Technology Campus.
- All students are required to take the COMPASS test unless ACT scores exempt them. You may be exempt from COMPASS if you have ACT scores of 18 or above in English, math, and/or reading or have successfully completed college-level English and math courses. An 18 composite on the ACT does not exempt you from all sections of the COMPASS. Selective admission programs may require COMPASS or other test scores for program admission. Students who do not submit test scores will be considered non-degree seeking and, as a result, will not be eligible for financial aid.
- No student will be allowed to register without appropriate test scores.
- Final high school transcript or GED
- Transcript(s) from any other college(s) attended
- Please note: you must request that our Registrar’s Office evaluate your transcript credit, once received by MCC Admissions, in order to transfer any coursework to MCC.
- Attend First Semester Experience session.
- Students must contact the Career and Academic Planning (CAP) Center in order to reserve their First Semester Experience session date. Call (270) 824-8621 for more information.
Please note: Admission to Madisonville Community College does not guarantee acceptance into academic programs with selective admissions. Please contact the program coordinator for more information about specific admissions policies.
Returning / readmit student
In order to be admitted to Madisonville Community College, you will need to submit / complete the following to the Madisonville Community College Admissions Office prior to August 8, 2008 for fall admission:
- Application for admission (154 K) or apply online (Requires $5 application fee)
- ACT, Asset or COMPASS test scores
- Be sure to keep a copy on hand for your personal use. You will need a copy in hand when you register for your classes. See your counselor for ACT information or call (270) 824-1701 or (270) 824-1702 to schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS test at the Madisonville Community College Assessment Center on our Technology Campus.
- All students are required to take the COMPASS test unless ACT scores exempt them. You may be exempt from COMPASS if you have ACT scores of 18 or above in English, math, and/or reading or have successfully completed college-level English and math courses. An 18 composite on the ACT does not exempt you from all sections of the COMPASS. Selective admission programs may require COMPASS or other test scores for program admission. Students who do not submit test scores will be considered non-degree seeking and, as a result, will not be eligible for financial aid.
- No student will be allowed to register without appropriate test scores.
- Final high school transcript or GED
- Transcript(s) from any other college(s) attended
- Please note: you must request that our Registrar’s Office evaluate your transcript credit, once received by MCC Admissions, in order to transfer any coursework to MCC.
Registration information and dates
Please note: Admission to Madisonville Community College does not guarantee acceptance into academic programs with selective admissions. Please contact the program coordinator for more information about specific admissions.
Visiting student
In order to be admitted to Madisonville Community College, you will need to submit / complete the following to the Madisonville Community College Admissions Office prior to August 8, 2008 for fall admission:
- Application for admission (154 K) or apply online (Requires $5 application fee)
- ACT, Asset or COMPASS test scores
- Be sure to keep a copy on hand for your personal use. You will need a copy in hand when you register for your classes. See your counselor for ACT information or call (270) 824-1701 or (270) 824-1702 to schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS test at the Madisonville Community College Assessment Center on our Technology Campus.
- All students are required to take the COMPASS test unless ACT scores exempt them. You may be exempt from COMPASS if you have ACT scores of 18 or above in English, math, and/or reading or have successfully completed college-level English and math courses. An 18 composite on the ACT does not exempt you from all sections of the COMPASS. Selective admission programs may require COMPASS or other test scores for program admission. Students who do not submit test scores will be considered non-degree seeking and, as a result, will not be eligible for financial aid.
- No student will be allowed to register without appropriate test scores.
- Final high school transcript or GED
- Letter of permission from your home college
- Completed Transient Student Statement
Registration information and dates
Please note: Admission to Madisonville Community College does not guarantee acceptance into academic programs with selective admissions. Please contact the program coordinator for more information about specific admissions.
Transfer student
In order to be admitted to Madisonville Community College, you will need to submit / complete the following to the Madisonville Community College Admissions Office prior toAugust 8, 2008 for fall admission:
- Application for admission (154 K) or apply online (Requires $5 application fee)
- ACT, Asset or COMPASS test scores
- Be sure to keep a copy on hand for your personal use. You will need a copy in hand when you register for your classes. See your counselor for ACT information or call (270) 824-1701 or (270) 824-1702 to schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS test at the Madisonville Community College Assessment Center on our Technology Campus.
- All students are required to take the COMPASS test unless ACT scores exempt them. You may be exempt from COMPASS if you have ACT scores of 18 or above in English, math, and/or reading or have successfully completed college-level English and math courses. An 18 composite on the ACT does not exempt you from all sections of the COMPASS. Selective admission programs may require COMPASS or other test scores for program admission. Students who do not submit test scores will be considered non-degree seeking and, as a result, will not be eligible for financial aid.
- No student will be allowed to register without appropriate test scores.
- Final high school transcript or GED
- Transcript(s) from any other college(s) attended
- Please note: you must request that our Registrar’s Office evaluate your transcript credit, once received by MCC Admissions, in order to transfer any coursework to MCC.
Registration information and dates
Please note: Admission to Madisonville Community College does not guarantee acceptance into academic programs with selective admissions. Please contact the program coordinator for more information about specific admissions.
High school students
In order to be admitted to Madisonville Community College, you will need to submit / complete the following to the Madisonville Community College Admissions Office prior to August 8, 2008 for fall admission:
- Application for admission (154 K) or apply online (Requires $5 application fee)
Early Admission Form
- ACT, Asset or COMPASS test scores
- Be sure to keep a copy on hand for your personal use. You will need a copy in hand when you register for your classes. See your counselor for ACT information or call (270) 824-1701 or (270) 824-1702 to schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS test at the Madisonville Community College Assessment Center on our Technology Campus.
- All students are required to take the COMPASS test unless ACT scores exempt them. You may be exempt from COMPASS if you have ACT scores of 18 or above in English, math, and/or reading or have successfully completed college-level English and math courses. An 18 composite on the ACT does not exempt you from all sections of the COMPASS. Selective admission programs may require COMPASS or other test scores for program admission. Students who do not submit test scores will be considered non-degree seeking and, as a result, will not be eligible for financial aid.
- No student will be allowed to register without appropriate test scores.
- Current high school transcript
- You must have a "B" average or better in order to take classes.
(108 K)
Registration information and dates
Non degree-seeking student
In order to be admitted to Madisonville Community College, you will need to submit / complete the following to the Madisonville Community College Admissions Office prior to August 8, 2008 for fall admission:
- Application for admission (154 K) or apply online (Requires $5 application fee)
- Final high school transcript or GED
Non degree-seeking students are not eligible to receive financial aid.