Handbook

Welcome to Martin Community College!At Martin Community College, our mission is simple and powerful: to create an environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that empowers you to…

Mission StatementMartin Community College seeks to build better futures by providing affordable, accessible, quality educational programs and workforce development in a student-centered environment in order to meet the community’s needs.Globalization and Diversity Mission StatementCreating and maintaining a quality educational environment…

Founding (1967–1968) The N. C. General Assembly initially authorized Martin Community College as Martin Technical Institute during the 1967 session. Exercising authority given by state lawmakers, the State Board of Education contracted with the Martin County Board of Education to…

Philosophy Martin Community College is a public comprehensive community college serving primarily residents of Martin County and segments of Bertie County. The College provides quality post-secondary curriculum programs leading to an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied…

Martin Community College maintains an open-door admission policy to all applicants who are legal residents of the US and who are either high school graduates, at least 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor.For curriculum programs, applicants are admitted…

General regulations in this catalog pertain to all students. Below are special conditions for enrollment of veterans.AdmissionThe Department of Veteran Affairs requires that no eligible veteran will be certified until all admission requirements are met. To meet admission requirements, the…

Admission to a curriculum program is based on criteria developed to ensure students have a reasonable chance of success in their program. When evaluations of applicants’ records indicate a lack of readiness in English or math, applicants will be required…

Self-discipline is an essential element of individual growth and development. Accordingly, students are expected to display the qualities of courtesy and integrity which characterize the behavior of mature individuals. Academic Standing Students’ academic standing shall be determined under the rules…

The abuse and use of drugs and alcohol are subjects of immediate concern in our society. These problems are extremely complex and ones for which there are no easy solutions. Illicit drug use and the abuse of alcohol are dangerous…

Student Records and Privacy Students have access to their academic records at Martin Community College. Academic records for curriculum students are housed in the Registrar’s Office and can be viewed by the student by scheduling an appointment with the Registrar.…

Student Grievances The purpose of MCC’s Student Grievance Policy is to assure students that their grievances will be considered in a fair and rapid manner and in a non-threatening atmosphere. Students have the right to grieve when they have reason…

Smoking Smoking is prohibited by students, staff, faculty, and visitors in all campus buildings, facilities, and vehicles owned by Martin Community College and/or the State of North Carolina. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. Phone Calls Except in cases…

Campus Security Act of 1990 In accordance with the Campus Security Act of 1990 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998 (referred to as the “Clery Act”), MCC publishes a Campus Security…

Small Business Center The Martin Community College Small Business Center supports the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses by being a community-based provider of training, counseling, and resource information. Training sessions are offered in a wide…

Martin Community College attempts to assist students in meeting their financial needs to complete their educational goals. Coordination of all financial aid services is handled by the Student Services Division of the College, which also serves as a referral agency…

Tuition In-State and Out-of-State Tuition Rates are set by the North Carolina General Assembly and may change without notice. Check our website for tuition rates. Currently students pay per credit hour up to a maximum of 16 credit hours. Hours…

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Student Academic Responsibility Students are responsible for the proper completion of their academic program; for familiarity with all requirements of the MCC College Catalog under which they intend to graduate; for maintaining the grade point average required for continued enrollment…

Repeat of Courses Veterans and eligible dependents may not repeat courses for veterans’ benefits in which a grade of A, B, C, D, or AR was made. Adjustments and Terminations It is the veteran’s responsibility to notify the certifying official…

Graduation Requirements Curriculum students are scholastically eligible for graduation when they have (1) satisfied the specific requirements of the program in which they are enrolled, (2) have paid all outstanding debts to the College, and (3) have a major GPA…

Academic Progress Students are required to meet the academic standards of both their program of study and the College to remain in good standing. Students who experience academic difficulty may be placed on warning/probation. Warning/Probation Minimum grade point average of…