Frequently Asked Questions

What are Huskins Courses?

Huskins courses are actual college courses that are scheduled and arranged specifically for high school juniors and seniors. The courses are scheduled during the high school students’ normal school day. Huskins courses are scheduled for first block or fourth block at the MCC Mooresville Center, Statesville campus, and at North Iredell High School.

What are the requirements?

Students must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school at Iredell-Statesville Schools or Mooresville Graded Schools. Students must take the college’s placement tests and meet the minimum placement test scores. Testing is scheduled through your high school contact (listed below).

Whom can I contact for more information?

Huskins High School Contacts
MHS – Julie Blocker
LNHS – Joanie Wintercamp
SHS – Rick Morrison
SIHS – Jim Williams
NIHS – Tina Gibson
WIHS – Alan Williams
MCC – Tara Cashion 704.978.5441

How much does it cost?

Tuition is FREE! Students are responsible for student fees (approximately $7.50 per class) and purchasing their own textbooks.

Is transportation provided to and from classes?

No; students are responsible for transportation, but many students carpool to and from MCC.

When do Huskins classes start and end?

All Huskins classes follow the official MCC calendar which means that fall classes usually start around August 12 or 13, about a week and a half before the high schools start class and usually end by the first week of December. Spring classes start around January 7 or 8 and usually end by the first week of May.

How can taking Huskins courses help me?

Huskins courses can benefit high school students in the following ways:

Tuition-free college education
Advanced undergraduate degree credit
Accelerated time to college-degree completion
An academic confidence booster
A taste of a collegial environment

How do I register for Huskins courses?

See the Huskins contact at your high school or call Tara Cashion at 704.978.5441.