Mott community College

Mott Community College (MCC) is one of the most frequently searched colleges in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of United States colleges.

Mott is a public two year community college, based in Michigan. The school was established in 1923, and currently maintains a student body of more than 10,000 undergraduates each semester, in both credit and non credit courses.

Noteworthy MCC alumni include university president John Jasinski, aeronautical innovator Clarence Johnson, software company founder Scott Swedorski, and NBA player Justus Thigpen, among others.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC/NCA), through the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP).

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Above: The technology building of MCC in Flint, Michigan

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mott community College Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Mott Community College.

1. Where is Mott Community College?

The main campus of MCC is located in Flint, Michigan. However, the college also has campuses in Clio (a suburb located about 5 miles north of Flint), Fenton (a suburb located about 5 miles south of Flint), Lapeer (roughly 20 miles east of Flint), and Howell (about 50 driving miles southwest of Flint).

Here are the exact visiting addresses of the MCC campuses:

Main Campus

1401 East Court Street

Flint, Michigan

48503

Clio Campus

4082 West Vienna Road

Clio, Michigan

48420

Fenton Campus

2100 West Thompson Road

Fenton, Michigan

48430

Howell Campus

1240 Packard Drive

Howell, Michigan

48843

Lapeer campus

550 Lake Drive (#A)

Lapeer, Michigan

48446

2. What types of degrees are offered at Mott Community College?

MCC offers more than five dozen Associate degree programs, as well as at least 40 "pre-associate" and technical certificates.

3. What courses and programs are offered at Mott Community College?

Students enrolled at MCC can choose from many degree and certificate programs. Here are some of the occupational certificates available at Mott:

Accounting
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
Applied Technology
Automotive Technology
Baking and Pastry Arts
Business Administration
Business Management
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD)
Computer Information Systems
Computer Network Engineering
Computer Occupations Technology
Corrections
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Early Childhood Education
Electronics & Electrical Technology (Robotics)
Food Service Management
Graphic Design
Hair Salon Management
Histologic Technician
Industrial Technology
Marketing Management
Mechanical Operations Technology
Media Arts & Entertainment Technology
Music Technology
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Paramedics
Photography
Physical Therapist Assistant
Respiratory Therapy
Sign Language Interpreter Education
Small Business Management
Social Work Technician
Welding Technology

Here is a list of Associate degrees for transfer students at Mott:

Anthropology
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Communication
Economics
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Science
French
General Studies
Geography
Geology
German
History
Japanese
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Dental
Pre-Medical
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Arts

Above: The Bear sculpture on the Mott campus

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4. Who should attend Mott Community College?

MCC is an appropriate choice for people who live in or around Flint, Michigan, and want to save money on their college educations.

MCC also features many skilled trade certificate programs for people who want to join the workforce immediately after graduation.

5. Why attend Mott Community College?

Here are some good reasons to enroll at MCC:

MCC has an open admissions policy
MCC is a cost effective alternative to entering a university as a freshman.
MCC features six convenient Michigan campuses.

6. How much does it cost to enroll at Mott Community College?

According to the MCC website, the total student cost of tuition and fees to enroll at Mott is:

$137.60 per contact hour for in-district Michigan residents
$183.40 per contact hour for out of district Michigan residents
$261.40 per contact hour for out of state residents

Other fees may also apply. These may include application fees, administrative fees, course fees, technology fees, and others.

Financial aid may be available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and/or work study programs, to help students pay for their educations at MCC.

Above: The famed "Fab Lab" innovation workshop at MCC.

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7. How long does it take to earn a degree from Mott Community College?

For a full time student, it should take about two years to earn an Associate's degree.

Skilled trade certificates can take up to one year, although many certificates can be completed in less than one year.

However, all students at MCC attend the school part time. So, how long the process takes depends on the student's work load.

8. What is the Mott Community College campus like?

The main campus of MCC spans quite a few acres, and features many academic and administrative buildings. Campus resources include the C.S. Mott Library, the MCC bookstore, an event center, a science center, and an athletic complex, to name a few.

However, there is no on-campus housing available at MCC.

The award winning athletic teams at MCC are called the Bears. The school colors are black and gold. The MCC Bears play for the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA), as well as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Intercollegiate sports for men and women at MCC include

Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Softball
Volleyball
Wrestling

Among the numerous non athletic campus organizations at MCC are an Art & Design club, an American Sign Language club, a Ballroom Dance club, a Bass Fishing club, a Connoisseur club, an Environmental club, a Music club, a Travel club, and many others.

Shown above: Men's varsity basketball at MCC

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9. What is the Mott Community College neighborhood like?

Attractions within walking distance (less than a mile northwest) of the main campus in Flint include the Flint Institute of the Arts, the Flint Public Library, the Longway Planetarium, and the Sloan Museum, among others.

Less than one mile west of the MCC main campus is the University of Michigan at Flint, featuring all the conveniences a typical college town has to offer.