Sponsored: Flexible class formats and cutting-edge facilities are just two tools this community college offers to shape futures in McHenry County and beyond.
McHenry County College (MCC) is the community’s resource for high-quality, accessible and affordable education.
With an ever-growing list of degrees and technical programs, the College has an option that’s perfect for everyone. Get started with just one online class, a career-ready certificate, an associate degree, or some college credits before continuing on to your next step, which could be a career or a four-year institution. Classes are available in a variety of formats and times to fit around other plans and commitments.
MCC is committed to bringing new opportunities to our community, such as the many exciting career paths that are launching from the new Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation. At the University Center in Woodstock, MCC is partnering with four-year schools to offer bachelor’s and advanced degrees right here in McHenry County.
MCC is also the area’s resource for:
• Lifelong Learning: Find community and noncredit courses at mchenry.edu/community.
• Corporate Training and Professional Education: Discover customized training and a variety of short courses, seminars and workshops at mchenry.edu/workforce.
•Small Business Development: Access no-cost individualized counseling, monthly workshops and courses, and entrepreneurial resources including assistance in obtaining funding at mchenry.edu/isbdc.
Popular degree and certificate programs at MCC include nursing (CNA to RN), culinary management, criminal justice, digital media, graphic arts, automotive technology, fire science, emergency medical technician, fitness instructor training, early childhood education and entrepreneurial agriculture.
Find more about MCC at mchenry.edu.
MCC Highlights
• Has a wide variety of transfer degrees, certificates, and career and technical education programs.
• Offers extensive student services, including more than 25 clubs and organizations, veterans services, tutoring, career services, mental health support and more.
• Financial aid resources include scholarships, payment plans, grants, loans and an overall competitive tuition rate.
• Students receive individualized attention from faculty, advisors and student success coaches.
• Maintains a robust Adult Education program that includes High School Equivalency (GED), citizenship and ESL classes.
New at MCC
• The Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation, opening in Fall 2024, will offer training in everything from HVAC and welding to robotics, manufacturing, engineering technology and more.
• At the new University Center at MCC, located in Woodstock, partnering universities offer bachelor’s and advanced degrees right here in McHenry County.
• MCC has recently added other facilities on campus, including the state-of-the-art Liebman Science Center, the Center for Agrarian Learning and an on-campus student farm.