COUNTY: Winter registration begins at Mercer

New students, current students at Mercer County Community College and visiting students home on winter break will have an opportunity to catch up or get ahead by earning college credits during the Winter Sessio

WEST WINDSOR — New students, current students at Mercer County Community College and visiting students home on winter break will have an opportunity to catch up or get ahead by earning college credits during the Winter Session at the college, now open for enrollment.
   Students can choose from a variety of general education requirements, including classes in English, mathematics, communications, history, psychology and foreign languages.
   Onsite classes are available in four-week sessions at the West Windsor campus or students can study at home or on the go through six-week sessions with MercerOnline.
   In addition to the winter session, registration for spring semester courses is open. Registration is available in person and online for both sessions at www.mccc.edu/enroll.
   The start date for the winter session on-campus and online classes is Dec. 18 with spring semester classes starting Jan. 21. Most later-starting spring classes begin Feb. 25.
   The college offers 70 associate degree and 30 certificate programs, many in career areas with projected job growth, including health professions, education, business, law enforcement and computer technology.
   Through the University Center at Mercer, students who complete their associate degree are eligible to transfer into bachelor’s degree programs offered on the Mercer campus through partnerships with William Paterson University, Rutgers University, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Felician College.
   The college also offers assistance with financial aid, academic counseling, tutoring and career services. Payment plans are available.
   For more information, visit www.mccc.edu/finaid.