Admissions & testing Information
Application and Admissions Process
Degree-seeking students must present proof of high school graduation or high school equivalency diploma. Minimum age of 18 with or without a high school diploma.
Complete the NC Residency Determination and Mitchell Community College admission application below.
(Your username and password will be the same for both steps of the application)
Once an admission application has been processed students will receive official communication from the Admissions Office via email and mail that includes information about the next steps in the admissions process.
Application processing time is approximately 24-48 business hours.
Residency Appeal and ReconsiderationThe in-state tuition rate applies to students determined by the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (NCRDS) to be residents. Students classified as nonresidents must pay the out-of-state rate. Students who have been initially classified as nonresidents for tuition purposes have the right to appeal to the NCRDS.
Complete your NC Residency Determination Forms!
This MUST be done first because you’ll need the Residency Certification Number you get when you complete this step. Click the button below to visit the NC RDS website to complete the forms. Please be sure to write down the Residency Certification Number when it is assigned.
Fill out the Mitchell Community College Application
Do you have your Residency Certification Number? GREAT! You are ready for step two. Click the button below to visit the CFNC website and complete the Mitchell Community College application.
Submit official copies of transcripts or records from high schools and all postsecondary schools attended, or acceptable high school equivalency scores. If an associate degree or higher has been earned, high school transcripts/high school equivalency scores are not required.
Official transcripts may be sent via mail to either campus’ admissions office, or via a secure, third-party transcript service to admissions@mitchellcc.edu. High school transcripts may also be requested through cfnc.org at no charge (student must know HS Student ID # to request a transcript through this method).
High School Graduates
In order to be admitted as a degree-seeking student, applicants must present official transcripts from a public, private, or home school that is recognized under state law at the time of graduation.
Online high schools must meet the additional requirement of being accredited by a recognized accrediting agency at the time of graduation. A list of recognized accrediting agencies may be found on the following websites:
High School Equivalency Students
In order to be admitted as a degree-seeking student, applicants must present proof of high school equivalency diploma.
High school equivalency transcripts may be requested through diplomasender.com.
Meet with an Admissions Specialist to discuss placement needs and next steps. Appointments may be scheduled through the following link:
Registration Dates
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on each of the priority days listed below. All Mitchell curriculum courses have section codes that are specifically formatted to let you know the location, length, and delivery method of your course. To review the section code definitions and view examples, please open this link: Section Codes List (external link).
Priority 1: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 – Veteran Students
***Registration will be unavailable at noon on Friday, April 28 for month-end processing. Registration will open back up at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 1.***
Priority 2: Monday, May 1, 2023 – Current students with 30+ hours earned – All Career and College Promise students
Priority 3: Thursday, May 4, 2023 – Current students with up to 29 hours earned – All new and returning new students
Registration for Fall 2023 is open through August 13, 2023. Drop/Add is August 14 through August 16, 2023.
Priority 1: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – Veteran Students
Priority 2: Monday, November 6, 2023 – Current students with 30+ hours earned – All Career and College Promise students
Priority 3: Thursday, November 9, 2023 – Current students with up to 29 hours earned – All new and returning new students
Registration for Spring 2024 is open through January 7, 2024 . Drop/Add is January 8 through January 10, 2024.
Priority 1: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – Veteran Students
***Registration will be unavailable at noon on Friday, March 29 for month-end processing. Registration will open back up at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 1.***
Priority 2: Monday, April 1, 2024 – Current students with 30+ hours earned – All Career and College Promise students
Priority 3: Thursday, April 4, 2024 – Current students with up to 29 hours earned – All new and returning new students
Registration for Summer 2024 is open through June 2, 2024. Drop/Add is June 3 through June 4, 2024.
Testing & Assessment Center
Whether you are a new student, a current student, or a community member, Mitchell Community College Testing Centers offer a professional setting for you to take an assessment or an exam. We currently have Testing Centers at both our Mooresville and Statesville campuses. We are committed to providing you with quality proctoring support from qualified and fully trained staff. Through our Testing Centers, we offer many different testing and assessment services, including:
The Office of Admissions will help students determine if they need to take the placement test. If placement testing is needed, the Office of Admissions will provide students with a link to sign up for a testing appointment. Please contact the Office of Admissions at (704) 978-5493 for further information.
Important Test Information
- Bring a current photo ID.
- You’ll need to have access to your personal email for setting up your placement test account. Please know your email password or be able to access your email on a mobile device.
- Phones must be turned off. All personal items will be stored in a designated secure area.
- The test is not timed, but may take up to 4 hours. You may choose to split the test over two testing appointments.
- Calculators, pencils, and scrap paper are provided.
- ·Student will receive their results upon the completion of the test.
- If disability or special testing accommodations are needed, you must contact Marks Elder, Accessibility Services Coordinator at (704) 878-3364 or melder@mitchellcc.edu.
Learn More About Placement Test Waivers and Access Study Materials (Opens in new tab)
Students applying to Allied Health programs must meet all minimum requirements as set forth by their respective programs of interest.
The TEAS exam is administered to Mitchell Community College students for programs that require the TEAS exam.
A limited number of in-person proctoring sessions will be offered in Fall 2020. Most TEAS examinations will be proctored online. Please note the location of your exam when registering.
The Nursing and Paramedic to Nursing programs require students to take the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) as one component of their minimum requirements. Students taking other programs (Dental Hygiene, Surgical Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Radiography, etc.) not offered by Mitchell Community College should see Academic Advisor obtain the TEAS signup link.
Allied Health entrance exams require an appointment. Seating is limited, advanced planning is highly suggested to meet program deadlines; please do not wait until your deadline month to schedule a test. The Huskins Library offers TEAS textbooks https://mitchellcc.edu/library and online resources https://mitchellcc.edu/library/online-practice-tests. Please visit www.atitesting.com for textbooks, online practice tests, etc.
TEAS exam scores are one part of the criteria used for the selection process of determining students accepted into the healthcare programs.
The TEAS exam measures a student’s abilities in the following academic areas:
Reading
Mathematics
Science
English and Language Usage
Things to Know About Taking the TEAS
Before your test date, create an ATI TEAS Student Account at www.atitesting.com and bring your ATI username/password.
You are required to arrive on time or you will need to reschedule the appointment.
A Photo ID is required (driver license, passport, military ID, student ID).
As a private testing site that serves Mitchell students, you will not need to prepay before your test day. Please bring a personal or prepaid Visa/MasterCard, etc. to pay the $65 administration fee to the ATI website. Mitchell does not collect or accept money for ATI.
No cell phones, smartwatches, personal calculators, or other electronic devices are allowed in the Testing Center.
Total test time is 209 minutes (which is 3.48 hours). However, to account for the instruction time plan to be here for four (4) hours.
Mitchell Community College has an open-door admission policy for applicants who are high school graduates, are at least 18 years of age or whose admission eligibility conforms to North Carolina law and North Carolina Community College system directives. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to amend the local admissions policy within the parameters permitted by the state of North Carolina and the State Board of Community College Code. Admission to the college is open without regard to race, creed, disability, national origin, sex or age to any student who meets the age or graduation requirements. Some degree programs have specific requirements for admission. These requirements are available from the program head, department head or Student Services counselor.
T’Sha Harrison, Director of Admissions and Testing
tharrison@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 978-5440
Jessica Anderson, Admissions Specialist
janderson@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 978-1351
De’Angelia Huggins, PT Admissions Specialist/49ernext
Liaisondhuggins@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 878-4262
Crystal Howell – Senior Admissions
SpecialistChowell2@mitchellcc.edu
(704) 978-1349
