Thursday, April 16, 2026

Students at every stage of their educational journey—from graduating high school seniors to returning adult learners—are invited to register for fall semester classes at Muskegon Community College beginning April 20, 2026.

This fall signals a significant moment for higher education along the Lakeshore, with expanded access through the Muskegon Area Promise and the launch of new and reimagined academic programs designed to meet today’s workforce demands.

Available for the first time, Muskegon Community College is offering a new one-year Data Science certificate program designed to equip students with in-demand skills in data analysis, automation, and emerging technologies. The program can be completed in just two semesters and features a newly developed course focused on artificial intelligence.

The college is also unveiling a reworked Electrical Engineering Technology degree, redesigned to better align with current industry needs and prepare graduates for careers in advanced manufacturing, automation, and electrical systems.

Meanwhile, MCC is delighted to announce the Muskegon Area Promise no longer includes a high school grade point average (GPA) requirement for eligibility, broadening access for students across the region. The expansion also introduces a retroactive scholarship for graduates from 2015 through the present. In addition, all Promise Scholarship recipients are eligible for a $500 per semester allowance for books, supplies, and required course materials, with a maximum annual total of $1,500.

“When you combine broader access through the Promise with programs built around today’s technology, it creates real momentum for students and for our entire community, ” said Dan Rinsema-Sybenga, Dean of Academic Affairs. “There has never been a better time to enroll at MCC than there is right now.”

MCC offers more than 70 programs and areas of study, including high-demand fields such as business, computer information systems, CNC, and health services—programs designed to lead directly to in-demand careers across West Michigan.

To get started, prospective students can apply at https://muskegoncc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Create