Concurrent Enrollment

Congratulations on being a part of the Mesabi Range College Concurrent Enrollment Program! You have made a wise investment in your academic future by enrolling in college courses that are conveniently delivered at your local high school. MRCTC concurrent enrollment courses offer you challenge and rigor in areas of study that are a part of the curriculum in colleges and universities across the country. By successfully completing your concurrent enrollment classes at your high school, you are building a strong academic foundation that can be used to complete your educational program of choice, whether it is at Mesabi Range College or another post secondary institution.

Your Concurrent Enrollment instructors are committed to providing you a high quality, rigorous learning experience and work closely with college faculty to ensure that everything you do in the classroom meets the standards of excellence required by the College and the National Association of Concurrent Enrollment Programs (NACEP). Concurrent Enrollment is listed under the Minnesota State College and Universities (MnSCU) Board Policies as one of the Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) choices. This program was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1985 as a means to “promote rigorous educational pursuits and provide a wider variety of options for students.”

As a Concurrent Enrollment Program student, you are a full fledged Mesabi Range College student. I encourage you to visit our campuses to experience student life programs and all the services that are available to you. I’m sure you will enjoy meeting and interacting with the on-campus students, and our friendly and helpful employees! We are pleased you have chosen Mesabi Range Community & Technical College as an important part of your educational plan. I hope you view us as your college of choice after your high school graduation.

Best wishes on your educational journey. MRCTC is proud to be of assistance as you “lead the way” to a bright future!

Overview of the Program

MRCTC Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) believes in creating and fostering academic alliances between local high schools and the community college by delivering MRCTC college courses to qualified high school students at their own campus. This program provides a direct connection between the secondary and post-secondary institutions and an opportunity for collegial collaboration.

The purpose of CEP is to:

ease student transition from high school to college
encourage cooperation among educational professionals and institutions
increase public awareness of the college’s high academic standards
provide professional development and networking opportunities for educators
establish criteria to guarantee that post-secondary rigor is maintained in the classroom

The mission of CEP is to provide high-quality college courses to qualified high school juniors and seniors through an innovative and mutually rewarding partnership between MRCTC college instructors and regional high school teachers.