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Take a Course

Whether you are interested in a specific course, or looking to ease your way back into a degree program, your journey starts here!

Interested in taking a course?

  • Non-matriculated study allows individuals who have not been formally accepted into degree-seeking program to take undergraduate or graduate-level credit courses 
  • See the links below regarding Spring 2024 course availability
  • Please contact the Registrar's Office if you have any questions or concerns about registering at 413-662-5216 or registrar@mcla.edu

Matriculated vs Non-Matriculated

What is the difference between a matriculated or a non-matriculated student and what does that mean for someone who wants to take a course at or through MCLA?

Anyone, regardless of their status, may take courses at MCLA. Undergraduate students can up to 24 credits before they must matriculate into a degree program. Graduate students can take up to six credits. 

Matriculated

Matriculated Students - have applied and been accepted to MCLA and are looking to start or complete their degree.

Non-Matriculated

Non-Matriculated Students - take classes but are not part of any degree program.


High School Students

MCLA provides dual enrollment and early college courses for high school students

Dual enrollment provides opportunities for Massachusetts high school students to take college-level courses for free and earn credit for high school completion and a future college degree. Interested students should contact their high school guidance counselor for more information. 

MCLA has partnered with Drury High School to provide students with the opportunity to earn up to 30 college credits for free before high school graduation. Learn more! 
 

 

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QUESTIONS? CONTACT US

Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
413.662.5575
dgce@mcla.edu