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Taking Classes Independently

Students can take classes independently through our CollegeNow! or Kickstart Online programs. These courses enable you to earn college credits on your own at low to no cost. Students are responsible for books, fees, and tools costs.

Choosing Your Class

If you want to take classes this year but aren't sure where to start, the courses listed below are generally transferrable to most colleges and programs. You should always check to make sure classes you take independently are not offered for college credit. Most colleges will not accept grades lower than a "C" for transfer credit. 

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CollegeNow! classes start in September (fall), December (winter), March (spring), and June (summer) and usually last 10 weeks. Courses are offered in-person, online, and remote.

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Kickstart Online classes have limited options each semester, and courses last 16 weeks. Registration is offered at a first-come, first-served. You can find the annual schedule (usually posted mid-April) at http://mccneb.edu/kso.

General Education Courses

ENGL 1010: English Composition I

MATH 1425: College Algebra*

POLS 2050: American National Government

ECON 1000: Macroeconomics

PHIL 1100: Critical Reasoning

HMRL 1010: Human Relations Skills

HIST 1110/1120: World Civilizations

Foreign Languages*

COMS 1110: Public Speaking

ARTS 1110/1120: Art History

MATH 1410: Statistics

GEOG 1020: World Geography

SOCI 1250: Introduction to Anthropology

BIOS 1010: General Biology

HUMS 1110: Origins of the Humanities

SOCI 1010: Introduction to Sociology

PHYS 1010: Applied Physics

Interest Area Courses

BSAD 1000: Introduction to Business

ECON 1000: Microeconomics

FINA 2230: Business Finance

REES 1000: Real Estate Principles

EDUC 1110: Introduction to Professional Education

LAWS 1000: Introduction to Legal Studies

CRIM 1010: Introduction to Criminal Justice

INFO 1499: Computer Science I

INFO 1011: Project Management

ARTS 1000: Drawing

PSYC 1120: Human Growth & Development

SOCI 1050: Sociology of Healthcare

SOWK 1010: Introduction to Social Work

HIMS 1120/1130: Medical Terminology

PSYC 1010: Introduction to Psychology

HLTH 1510: Foundations of Public Health

HLTH 1200: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Registering for a Course

Once you've chosen your program and class, follow the registration directions for your program below.

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Find Your ID Number

If you have taken a dual credit or career academy course through MCC before, you have an existing ID number. You can find your ID number by logging into your application account with a personal email address or by calling our main office at 531-622-2400. 

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If you've never taken a class at MCC before, create an application. Use a personal email address to create your account. For student type, choose the "High School" option. For start term, choose the first option available. Once you complete your application, you will receive an email with your MCC ID number, usually within two business days.

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Enter Your Registration Information

CollegeNow!

Enter your MCC ID number and demographic information on the top section of the registration form.

Find the correct section number for your course in the current schedule (https://tiny.cc/metrocourses). Your section number will indicate to our registration team if you are taking the course remotely, online, or in-person.

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Guide to Finding Your Course Section

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Once you find the correct section number, enter the course information in your CollegeNow! form. 

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Sign and date the bottom of your form. Save the completed form to your device. 

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NOTE: If you are taking this class for high school credit, you must first receive approval from your high school counselor and schedule a meeting with Alyssa Wiese

Kickstart Online

On the first page, type in your MCC ID number and demographic information. Sign and date the bottom of the page.

On the second page, checkmark (X) which course(s) you want to take in the first column. If you are unsure which course would be best for you, review your Education Guide or contact Alyssa (awiese@mccneb.edu).

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Ensure you have entered all your information correctly. Then save the completed form to your device.

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Submit Your Registration Form

CollegeNow!

If you are taking your CollegeNow! class for high school credit, email it to Alyssa Wiese (awiese@mccneb.edu). If you are taking it for college credit, send your form to the registration office via email. 

Kickstart Online

Since Kickstart Online forms are only open to high school students, you must submit your form to the Secondary Partnerships office to complete registration. 

Additional Registration Resources

If you are planning to transfer your courses or degree to another college, be sure they will transfer properly. These guides are a good place to start. Remember that transfer guides are not intended to replace college advising. Always double-check transferability with your intended college of attendance. 

General Education Classes at Local Colleges & Universities

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