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Getting started at MCTC is easy.

MCTC offers a vast array of liberal arts and sciences and career programs where you can graduate with a certificate, diploma or two-year degree. Day, evening, and online classes, and full and part time programs make an education at MCTC accessible for students of all ages and working students.

Arts and Sciences

MCTC's outstanding liberal arts and sciences programs provide students with a solid foundation in a liberal arts or sciences education with more than 35 areas of study for transfer into four-year degree programs.

Career Programs

You may also choose from more than 60 innovative career and occupational programs to gain the skills you need to find employment in a wide variety of professional and technical occupations.

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At MCTC, the most diverse college in the state of Minnesota, you will learn in a comfortable, welcoming environment filled with people of all cultures and backgrounds. You will find friendly, experienced faculty who offer instruction in small classroom settings and helpful staff members with the information and support you need to succeed.

Visit our campus

Get Started sessions are held Mondays at 5:00 p.m., and Thursdays at noon in our Student Services Center (T.2200). No reservation is needed. Call 612-659-6200 for more information.

A safe and welcoming campus community

MCTC is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming campus community for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

MCTC takes safety and security very seriously. Our public safety operations feature an accessible public safety desk and office, an escort service, and state-of-the-art equipment including interior and exterior cameras, call boxes located throughout campus, and a public address system. MCTC also employs a full time health and safety specialist.

Creating a campus climate that is safe and welcoming for people from all walks of life is part of MCTC's mission. We work hard to ensure that everyone who walks through our doors feels comfortable and is treated with respect. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated at MCTC.

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