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Stop for a few seconds.Close your eyes. Now dream.Dream where you would love tobe in five years. Ten years.Is it actually possible to get there?The answer is a resounding YES!Your first step toward gettingthere is MWCC.We’ll keep your dream alive.

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Take the first step.Begin your future here.You’ll immediately feel that Mount Wachusett

Community College is you. That’s because we are truly

a community. Friendly, eager to help, close-knit. You’ll

meet wonderful new friends. You’ll work with caring

faculty and staff who want you to excel. Our small

class sizes ensure your involvement and your success.

We thrive on diversity and so will you. We’ll challenge

and inspire you. We’ll help you discover your academic

potential and professional niche. MWCC is a place

to learn about yourself. It’s the springboard to your

future. Call (978) 630-9110, or stop by to schedule

a campus visit.

www.mwcc.edu

MWCCat a GlanceAnnual Credit Enrollment: 5,987Full-time: 47%Part-time: 53%Female: 67%Male: 33%Average age: 28Under age 18: 1%18-19: 22%20-24: 32%25-34: 21%35-49: 19%50-65: 5%

Students with previouscollege experience: 67%

Degree-seeking studentsreceiving financial aid: 49%

Average class size: 15

right at homeat MWCC

You’ll feel

From your first day at MWCC, you’llknow you belong here. You’ll feelcomfortable, encouraged, and stimulated.You will dream and begin to achieveyour goals.

Daniel M. Asquino, Ph. D.President

The Promise of aFresh BeginningMWCC is your opportunity for access. As a community

college, MWCC offers open admission to anyone with

a high school diploma or equivalent, and you can get

started quickly. At MWCC, you gain access to college-

level academic and career education, certificates, and

associate degrees. You have the choice of transferring

to a bachelor’s degree program or moving directly into

a career. You’ll also find affordable education here—

costs that are significantly lower than those of private

colleges and universities.

It’s About Opportunity

“Attending ‘The Mount’ is one of the greatest things

that has happened in my life. I have learned to care

and stand up for what I believe in without any

reservations. I have come to realize that everything

in this world isn’t perfect, but if we all work

together, we can come pretty close to perfection.”

-Isaura Luna

MWCC Student Trustee, 2006-2007

Community College

Advantage

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The

Discover andexplore thehidden potentialin yourself.

Teachers and Scholars:Mentors and FriendsMWCC classes are small and highly interactive. So, you’ll

get to know your classmates. You’ll enjoy one-to-one

relationships with your professors. You’ll feel comfortable

jumping into class discussions. You’ll gain real-world

experience through service learning, internships, and

working with the latest technology. You will immerse

yourself in the thrill of learning.

Caring faculty

Ask MWCCalumni whatmade thedifference forthem andmany will tellyou how acaring, dynamicprofessor sparkeda lifelong passionfor learning.

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FlexibleAt MWCC, you’ll find plenty of

options to fit your schedule: day,

evening, weekend, online, and

accelerated courses. Campuses are

conveniently located in Gardner,

Leominster, and Devens. You can

learn at your own pace through

independent study and self-directed

modular learning. You can even get

credit through the College Level

Examination Program (CLEP) or

life experience.

Stretch Your Mind.Launch a Career.Learn and Grow.Choose from over 40 degree and certificate programs

designed to advance you toward your goals. Equip

yourself with quick training for a new career. Gain solid

academic preparation for transfer to a four-year college

or university. MWCC faculty specialize in making

education work for all different types of learners:

students unsure about a major, adults returning to

school, and honors students.

ConvenientTake an online class and your

classroom can be as close as your

home computer. Do your

assignments and study at home

at times convenient to you. You’ll

communicate with your instructors

and classmates via email. Through

Massachusetts Colleges Online,

you can choose courses from

15 community colleges and nine

state colleges that share their online

courses and programs throughout

the state and beyond.

academicsExceptional

At MWCC, You Willbe PreparedAssociate degrees prepare you for a career or transfer

to a four-year college or university. Attending full time,

you may complete the required twenty or more courses

in as little as two years. You may also attend part time

at your own pace. Many students have work or family

responsibilities and take slightly longer to complete

their coursework.

Certificates are ideal for quickly acquiring training

to launch a new career, strengthen current skills, or

pursue an interest. You may complete the required eight

or more courses in as few as two semesters full time,

or part time at a pace convenient for you.

Certificates

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Associate Degreesand

CertificatesAutomotive Technology (ATC) *Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing (fall 2008)Business Administration (BUC)Business Skills Enhancement (BSE)Complementary Health Care (CHC)Computer-assisted Accounting (CAA)Computer Graphic Design–Print (CGDC)Computer Graphic Design (CGD)–Web Design (CGWC)Computer Service Technician (CST)Early Childhood Education (ECE)Emergency Management (EMC) (fall 2007)Fitness Leadership and Exercise Science (EXS)Human Services Technician (HSC)Law Enforcement Certificate (CJLC)Massage Therapy (MTC) *Medical Office (MOC)Networking Technology (NTC)(Leominster campus only)Paralegal (PLS)Phlebotomy (PLB)Practical Nurse (PN) *Small Business Management (SBC)

Not all degree or certificate programs can be completed in the evening.The college reserves the right to add, revise, or withdraw programs.

Other OptionsHonors ProgramsEnglish as a Second LanguageEmergency Medical Technician Training (EMT)Plebotomy Certificate of Completion (PLB)

Associate DegreesArtTraditional Program (RT)Professional Track (RTP)

Automotive Technology (ATD) *Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing (BTC)Broadcasting & Telecommunications (BCT)Business AdministrationCareer (BAC)Transfer (BA)

Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) *Complementary Health Care (CHD) *Computer Graphic Design–Print (CGD)Computer Graphic Design–Web Design (CGW)Computer Information Systems (CIS)Criminal JusticeLaw Enforcement Concentration (CJL)Corrections Concentration (CJCD)

Dental Hygiene (DHY) *Early Childhood EducationCareer Concentration (ECC)Transfer Concentration (ECT)

Fire Science Technology (FS)General Studies (GS)Business Concentration (GSB)Computer Technologies Conc. (GSC)Human and Social Services Conc. (GSHS)Other career tracks available (see college catalog)

Human Services (HS)Liberal Arts and SciencesLiberal Arts (LA)Liberal Studies (LAS)• Communications Option (LAC)• Elementary Education Concentration (LAEL)• Fitness Leadership and Exercise Science Conc. (LAX)• History/Political Science Concentration (LAHP)• Theatre Arts Option (LAT)

Manufacturing TechnologyPlastics Technology Concentration (Nypro, Inc.) (PT)

Medical Assisting (MAS)Natural Resources (NRD)Nursing (NU) *Paralegal Studies (PLD)Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) *

Program Priority Deadlines

Automotive Degree (ATD) andCertificate (ATC)

June 1

LPN Bridge Program to Nursing(Advanced Placement)

March 1

Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) February 1

Complementary Health Care/Massage (CHD) March 1

Dental Hygiene Degree (DHY) February 1

Nursing (NU/NUE) February 1

Massage Therapy (MTC) March 1

Practical Nursing (PN) May 1 for the Devens campus program thatbegins in September. August 1 for the Orangecampus program that begins in January.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Next class to be accepted for September2008 with a deadline of March 1, 2008.

* Admission to this program is selective. Prospective applicants must complete additional application components and must beevaluated for acceptance. Space is limited and the process is competitive. See individual program pages for more information.

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Honors ProgramHonors Program students study and learn in an

exceptionally challenging learning environment,

maintaining a 3.3 quality point average (QPA) and

completing high-level coursework. They benefit from a

learning community with small class sizes, teacher-student

mentoring, and team-taught interdisciplinary courses.

Honors students receive a tuition waiver during their

final semester, special recognition at graduation, and

designation on their transcripts.

MWCC Honors students have transferred to:

Bentley College, Boston University, Clark University,

Mount Holyoke College, Northeastern University,

Regis College, Smith College, Wellesley College,

University of Massachusetts, and other Massachusetts

state colleges, to name just a few. After graduating

from MWCC, most enter these colleges as

juniors, many with full or partial scholarships.

Commonwealth Honors ProgramAll MWCC Honors courses are transferable as

Honors courses within the Massachusetts public higher

education system. Honors Program graduates are

guaranteed acceptance into Honors Programs at these

senior institutions.

It’s About Achievement

"MWCC gave me the foundation I needed tomake a drastic career change. I decided totake the academic challenge of joining theHonors Program. Two years later, I am aregistered nurse with an associate’s degree. Iam excited to continue my education and feelprepared for the challenges that lie ahead. Theeducation and motivation I received fromMWCC is far more rewarding than I could haveever imagined."

-Kristy WebsterNursing and Honors Program graduate, 2006

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Top Quality Educationthat’s Affordable!Starting at MWCC is your affordable alternative to escalating college

costs. You can save hundreds, even thousands of dollars by earning

your associate’s degree at MWCC, and then transfering to the college or

university of your choice. MWCC associate degree courses parallel

those you would take during the first two years at most four-year

colleges and universities.

Two years hereTwo years there

Four years at a four-year college (estimated cost)Institution Tuition & Fees Room & Board Total

• 4 years at a stateuniversity

$38,376 $ 27,952 $ 66,328

• 4 years at a privatecollege

$135,544 $42,880 $178,424

• 2 years at MWCC,then 2 years at astate university

$27,438 $13,976 $41,324

$25,004 in savings!

• 2 years at MWCC,then 2 years at aprivate university

$75,170 $24,740 $99,910

$81,062 in savings!

Two years at MWCC + two years at a four-year college (estimated cost)

A New CareerIf immediate career entry is your goal,

MWCC’s career programs can prepare

you for high-demand careers. Some

businesses and organizations employing

MWCC students are:

Abbot Bioresearch Center, Inc.

Allmerica Financial Corporation

Athol Memorial Hospital

Fallon Clinic

Gardner Athol Area Mental Health

Association (GAAMHA)

HealthAlliance

Internal Revenue Service

LaChance Center for Nursing

and Rehabilitation

Montachusett Opportunity Council, Inc.

New England Business

Services, Inc. (NEBS)

Nichols & Stone

North Central Human Services

Orchard Hills Athletic Club

Richard A Cella Law Offices

UMASS Memorial Health Care

Verizon

Workers Credit UnionPopulartransfer choicesBridgewater State College

Fitchburg State College

Framingham State College

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Mount Holyoke College

Salem State College

Smith College

University of Massachusetts

Wellesley College

Westfield State College

Worcester State College

And many more!

Transfer to aprivate collegeIf you’re looking to transfer out-of-state

or to a private institution, MWCC has

articulation agreements to make this

process simple. These allow you to

transfer seamlessly to the college of

your choice with two years’ credit.

Some examples include Hesser College,

New England College, and

Charter Oak College.

Transfer to apublic collegeTo qualify for the Joint Admissions

program, students must graduate from

MWCC with an associate’s degree in a

Joint Admissions-eligible program with

a minimum QPA of 2.5. Qualifying

students are guaranteed acceptance to

Joint Admissions-eligible programs at

participating state colleges and

universities. Joint Admissions simplifies

the transfer process and rewards

students who earn good grades.

Through the Tuition Advantage Program

(TAP), students who qualify for Joint

Admissions, and graduate with a 3.0

QPA, will receive a 100% tuition (not

fees) discount at UMASS Amherst, and

a 33 1/3% tuition discount (not fees)

at the other Massachusetts colleges and

universities. Students can save

approximately $400 to $1700 in

tuition for up to two years.

LibraryThe library enriches your educational

experience with over 50,000 volumes,

156 magazines, 12 newspaper

subscriptions, and access to materials

from many other libraries. Its online

research resources allow you to instantly

access newspapers, journals, magazines,

and e-books. The library also provides

access to computers, printers, software,

scanners, and other equipment you

need to be successful in your courses.

Visit http://library.mwcc.edu.

Everyone Needs aHand Now and Then.Here’s Yours.Your success at MWCC is our success. Whatever help you

need—academics, career choices, financial or personal

concerns—MWCC faculty and staff will be there for you.

Just about everyone at MWCC calls upon one of our

assistance programs at one time or another. That’s exactly

as it should be. Friendly, caring, and expert support for

students—in all aspects of their college experience—

this is the hallmark of MWCC.

Academic AdvisingYou’ll be paired with an adviser who

will work with you throughout your

program, helping you select courses

based on your academic abilities and

building an education plan to ensure

you’ll achieve your goals.

AcademicSupport CenterStudents, at all levels of academic

achievement, drop in the Academic

Support Center for free tutoring and

assistance with their coursework and

study skills.

Visions ProgramThis program offers vital support for

students from families where neither

parent has earned a four-year college

degree, from limited-income

backgrounds, or who have disabilities.

Students can receive career and personal

counseling, tutoring, academic and

transfer advice, and participate in

cultural and recreational activities.

The Visions Program is an educational

opportunity TRIO program funded

by the US Department of Education.

Visit http://visions.mwcc.edu.

you need it

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Help where and when

Students withDisabilitiesMWCC is fully accessible. Services

and accommodations for those with

physical and learning disabilities

are arranged through the counselor

for students with disabilities.

The adaptive computer lab, equipped

with assistive technology, helps

students with disabilities achieve

academic success. Visit

www.mwcc.edu/services/disability.

Involvement is FUN!Be sure to set aside some time at MWCC for just plain fun.

You can choose from plenty of on-campus activities, clubs,

and organizations. Develop your leadership skills by

participating in student government or student clubs,

listen to music and hang out with friends at a student

barbeque, or check out a theatre performance or art exhibit.

Workout at the fitness center, which full-time students

can use for free. It has exercise equipment, a weight room,

swimming pool, racquetball and tennis courts,

indoor and outdoor running tracks, and more—

visit http://fitnessctr.mwcc.edu. Because we know you

lead a busy life, we’ve scheduled community time,

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays,

and Fridays, so you can participate in club meetings

and attend college events.

Enjoy on-campus

Spread yourwings at MWCC.Act in a play,help a child tolearn, developyour leadershipskills, makenew friends.

activities

Student Clubs andOrganizationsALANA (African, Latino, Asian,

& Native American)

Art

Campus Crusade for Christ

CATS (Campus Activities Team

for Students)

Computer Information Systems

Computer Graphic Design

Dental Hygienist

Freshman Nursing

Green Society

Human Services

i Publications (literary magazine)

International

Mature Adults Returning

to College (MARC)

Mount Observer (college newspaper)

PRIDE (People Rising in Defense

of Everyone)

Sophomore Nursing

Student Government Association

Honor SocietiesAlpha Beta Gamma Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa International

Honor Society

Civic Engagementand Service LearningHelp improve the lives of others as

you gain valuable skills, network with

professionals, and build your resume.

Civic engagement is active participation

in public life for the good of the

community. Service learning combines

community service and classroom

learning. It emphasizes critical, reflective

thinking, and personal and civic

responsibility.

How can youget involved?Past student projects have included

helping new mothers cope with the

challenges and joys of parenting,

working with children at an early

childhood education center, improving

the environment, organizing food drives

for homeless shelters, and lobbying

government officials on important

issues. Learn as you research, identify,

and report on rare and endangered

species; teach senior citizens computer

skills; or mentor at-risk youth.

Depending on your major and your

interests, the possibilities are limited

only by your imagination!

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valueFirst-Rate Education.Terrific Savings!MWCC quickly becomes the first choice for many when

they calculate the cost of a private college or living away

from home. Typical costs for a full-time student for

one semester (based on a 12-credit course load for a

Massachusetts resident):

Tuition and Fees: $1,704

Registration Fee: $20

Technology Access Fee: $35

Student Activities Fee: $20

Total Estimated Cost: $1,779

Health insurance*: $833 (September-August)

$558 (January-August)

Excellent educationis within yourmeans. Take aclose look at MWCC,the affordablealternative.

a great

* The Massachusetts Universal Health Law requires that all students attemptingnine or more semester hours have health insurance offered by the college. Thismay be waived if your own (or your parental or spousal) insurance providesyou with comparable coverage.

Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Certaincourses have additional laboratory, equipment, and materials fees.Based on 2006-07 rates.

Financial AidMWCC is committed to helping reduce

economic barriers to higher education.

The financial aid office provides

information about student aid programs

and assists eligible students to access

these programs. Federal, state, and

college financial aid programs are

available to MWCC students. Grants

and scholarships are “free” financial

assistance programs available for some

individuals. All students are eligible for

the college payment plan and most are

eligible for low-interest student loans.

How to applyComplete the Free Application for

Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) at

www.fafsa.ed.gov online or on paper.

Apply as soon as possible after

January 1 for the upcoming

academic year.

Additional forms will be sent to you

once the college receives your FAFSA

results. Once returned, your financial

aid eligibility will be determined.

Awards are based on the student’s

eligibility, financial need, fund

restrictions, and availability. For more

information, see the college website

www.mwcc.edu or call (978) 630-9169.

To be eligibleyou must…1. Be accepted to the college in a degree

or certificate program

2. Be a US citizen or permanent resident

3. Demonstrate financial need by

completing the FAFSA

4. Maintain satisfactory academic

progress according to college policy

5. Not be in default on a previous

student loan or owe a financial aid

refund to the government

Main Campus - Gardner444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440-1000

(978) 632-6600

Leominster Campus &Corporate Training Center100 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453

(978) 840-3221

Devens Training CenterSherman Square, 100 Jackson Road, Devens, MA 01434

(978) 630-9569

Main Campus –GardnerFrom Fitchburg and Points East:

Route 2 West to Route 140 North

(Exit 24B) in Westminster. Exit sign

reads “140 North to Winchendon and

Ashburnham.” Proceed three miles on

this route. You will pass through two

traffic lights. Proceed one-half mile past

the second light and take a left turn

onto Matthews Street. The college

entrance is one mile on the right.

From Western and

Central Massachusetts:

Route 2 East to Route 140 North

(Exit 24) in Westminster. Turn left at

the end of the exit ramp. Proceed

three miles on this route. You will pass

through two traffic lights. Proceed

one-half mile past the second light

and take a left turn onto Matthews

Street. The college entrance is

one mile on the right.

From Worcester and Providence:

I-190 North from Worcester. From

I-190, take Route 2 West to Route 140

North (Exit 24B) in Westminster. Exit

sign reads “140 North to Winchendon

and Ashburnham.” Proceed one-half mile

past the second light and take a left

turn onto Matthews Street. The college

entrance is one mile on the right.

From Points North:

Route 12 South to Route 140 South.

Bear right onto Green Street. The

college is one-half mile on the left.

Leominster Campus& CorporateTraining CenterFrom Points East:

Route 2 West to Exit 31B – Route 12

North. At the end of the exit ramp,

go right. At the set of lights, take a right

onto Erdman Way. The campus is

located in the second building on the

left (red brick building) across from

the Four Points by Sheraton Leominster

Hotel. Drive to the rear of the building.

From Points West:

Route 2 East to Exit 31B – Route 12

North. At the end of the exit ramp,

go right (you will cross over Route 2).

At the set of lights, take a right onto

Erdman Way. The campus is located in

the second building on the left (red

brick building) across from the Four

Points by Sheraton Leominster Hotel.

Drive to the rear of the building.

Devens CampusFrom Route 2:

Take Exit 37. You will be on Jackson

Road. Follow Jackson Road through the

Givry Street Intersection. Immediately

on your right is the Sherman Square

parking lot. Park in this lot. Follow the

walkpath between the buildings to the

fourth covered entrance on the left (the

main entrance is on the opposite side of

the building from its street front).

AccreditationMount Wachusett Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools andColleges, Inc. Several associate degree programs have additional industry-specific accreditations.See individual program information in the college catalog for details.

Notice of Non-discriminationMount Wachusett Community College seeks to provide equal educational and employmentopportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin,gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Política de No-DiscriminaciónMount Wachusett Community College es un patrono con igualdad de oportunidades y nodiscrimina en base a raza, credo, color, religión, origen nacional, género, edad, estado militar,impedimento físico o mental, orientación sexual, estado civil ó información genética.

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