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Miles Community College is located in Miles City, Montana. This history-rich region of southeastern Montana provides ample recreational opportunities such as fishing, hunting, river rafting, golf, theatre events, and concerts just to name a few. As a student at Miles Community College, you can count on a committed faculty and staff to help you reach your educational goals. Whether you are preparing to transfer to a four-year university or wanting to enter the workforce, we have a transfer degree or a career and technical degree to suit your needs.

Admissions

Miles Community College subscribes to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college, including an “open door” admissions policy designed to encourage all adults to continue their educations. Anyone over the age of 18 is admitted to the College if they have a high school diploma, GED, or satisfactory compass scores. Students can begin at their own level and continue at their own pace, part-time or full-time. For more information about enrolling at Miles Community College, contact the Admissions Office at 406-874-6100, 1-800-541-9281, or admissions@milescc.edu.

Financial Aid

Miles Community College encourages all degree-seeking students to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Completion of the FAFSA is required to qualify for the federal and state grants administered by Miles Community College. Over $1.1 million dollars in federal and state grants were disbursed to MCC students in 2010-2011. the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1 and MCC’s Federal code is 002528. For assistance with financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@milescc.edu, 406-874-6208, or 1-800-541-9281. For a current listing of college costs, please visit our website at www.milescc.edu.

Scholarships

MCC administers over $450,000.00 in scholarships to currently enrolled students, transfer students traditional and non-traditional students, and student athletes. These awards are intended to recognize scholastic and athletic excellence and support specific programs offered at the college. The scholarship deadline is March 15 for students beginning the fall semester and December 15 for students enrolling in the spring semester. Applicants must also have applied for admission to MCC.

Grow Eastern Montana

This is your opportunity to attend MCC and pay in-state tuition instead of paying out-of-state or Western Undergraduate Exchange(WUE) costs! Students who are residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Saskatchewan benefit from this program. Apply now to make your education more affordable.

MCC Cafe, Residence Life, Centra

MCC Cafe was remodeled in 2009. City Brew Coffee provides specialty coffee and drinks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials are offered as well as many grill and snack options. Comfortable environment exists with wireless internet and multiple televisions for viewing. Two living options are available that provide students with a safe, healthy, affordable living and learning environment: Pioneer Hall houses up to 124 residents in double and single rooms that have a shared private bathroom for every two rooms, The Lodges house up to 48 residents and offer apartment style housing. Each lodge has a central living space including a kitchenette, shared bathroom, and two individual bedrooms. Full time students enjoy free use of Miles Community College recreation center (Centra) featuring: weight training room, various aerobic training equipment, racquetball courts, gymnasium and all-weather track.

Student Support Services

We offer a wide range of resources to help all students succeed. There is bound to be a program, a support system, or an activity that is right for you! The Center for Academic Success offers free academic support services, including advising, counseling, and tutoring. Continuing education, workforce training, and personal enrichment classes are also available.

MCC Athletics and Campus Activities

MCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region IX. Intercollegiate sports are offered including baseball for men and basketball, cheerleading, golf, and rodeo for men and women. scholarships are available for all of these sports. Other campus activities are Ag Club, Honors Program, Multicultural Club, College Campus Ministry, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Student Senate, and Rodeo Club.

Distance Education

Miles Community College provides students access to distance education through online classes and interactive television (ITV). MCC offers over 95 online courses. Seventeen programs are offered 80% or more online. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science transfer degrees are available entirely online, presuming students have met course placement requirements. Online and ITV courses provide students with flexibility in scheduling and the opportunity to take classes from home.

Student Profile

Student Population: 550

64% Female, 36% Male

66% full-time, 34% part-time

49% Custer County Residents

44% Montana Residents

7% Non-Resident

61% Associate Transfer Degrees

39% Career Technical Degrees

Student:Faculty Ratio 12:1

Degrees offered at MCC

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Associate of Science (A.S.)

A.A. Elementary Education Emphasis

A.A. Equine Studies Emphasis

A.A. Paraprofessional – Elementary Education Emphasis

A.A. Paraprofessional – Secondary Education Emphasis

A.A. Physical Education Emphasis

A.S. Agribusiness Emphasis

A.S. Animal Science (Livestock Management) Emphasis

A.S. Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary) Emphasis

A.S. Biofuels Emphasis

A.S. Business Emphasis

A.S. Healthcare Informatics Emphasis

A.S. Insurance Emphasis

A.S. Pre- Engineering Technology Emphasis

A.S.N. Associate of Science in Nursing

A.A.S. Agriculture

A.A.S. Automotive Technology

A.A.S. Biofuels

A.A.S. Building Technology Management

A.A.S. Business Management/Insurance

A.A.S. Equine Studies

A.A.S. Graphic and Web Design

A.A.S. Medical Laboratory Technician

A.A.S. Networking and PC Maintenance

A.A.S. Office Administration and Technology

A.A.S. Radiologic Technology

A.A.S. Small Business Management

C.A.S. Agriculture

C.A.S. Automotive Technology

C.A.S. Building Technology

C.A.S. Entrepreneurship

C.A.S. Heavy Equipment Operations

C.A.S. Paraprofessional Education

C. Accounting

C. Customer Relations

C. Fundamentals of Business

C. Medical Receptionist

C. Phlebotomy

C. Sales and Marketing

Miles Community College is authorized by the state of Montana Board of Regents to offer the following programs resulting in the granting of an Associates of Arts Degree(A.A.), Associate of Science Degree (A.S.), Associate of Science in Nursing Degree (A.S.N.), Associate of Applied Science(A.A.S.), Certificate of Applied Science (C.A.S.), and Certificate(C.). MCC also offers courses that fulfill the 30-credit Montana University System Core, allowing students to complete lower division general requirements prior to transferring to another unit of the Montana University System.

If you have any questions visit or webpage www.milescc.edu or call us at 1-800-541-9281. Also check us out on Facebook.