Middlesex Community College works with high schools in our service areas in many ways. We welcome high school students, parents, and high school guidance counselors to connect with us and explore student options.
Students interested in taking courses while in high school should start with the high school guidance office to discuss their interests.
When students pursue college after high school graduation, they are already ahead and can enjoy the benefits of saving time and money toward their degree or certificate program, either here at Middlesex, or at another college or university.
High School Resources
Middlesex has selected the following resources to support incoming high school students and guidance counselors prepare for college success.
- Video Series – How to be a Successful College Student
- High School Counselor Enrollment Guide PDF
- High School Counselor Enrollment Guide PDF
Five ways Middlesex works with high school students:
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phone: CONTACT US
Location: Founders Hall, Room 153
Hours: Mon. Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Tuesdays: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Phone: 860-343-5719/ 866-526-6008 (toll-free)
Fax: 860-344-3055
Email: Mx-EnrollmentServices@mxcc.commnet.edu
Enrollment Services is the office where students apply to the college and register for courses. Additionally, the following services are housed here:
- Maintain all transcripts
- Serve students requesting official transcripts
- Certify that students have met all course and degree requirements prior to graduation
- Oversee Veteran Affairs
Student Success Spotlight
START EARLY, FINISH EARLY
Middlesex Community College offers eligible high school students from the area to enroll in college courses and receive credit. Victoria Domkowski of Middletown did just that.
In fact, Victoria earned her associate degree in general studies in August 2020, after graduating from Middletown High School in June 2020.
Back when Victoria was a high school sophomore with honors, she was seeking more variety in her classes. In the fall of 2018, her high school guidance counselor suggested she attend the freshman seminar course at Middlesex. These courses are designed to transition students to academic life, build skill sets to support their studies, and introduce students to majors and careers as part of their professional development.
In the Spring 2019 semester, Victoria enrolled in English and psychology courses at Middlesex and continued with science and criminal justice classes in Fall 2019 semester. She also completed the Certified Nurse Aide program that summer.
“Taking the CNA course gave me confidence,” Victoria said. “It allowed me to work clinical hours at a convalescent home, giving me an opportunity for first-hand experience in the medical field.”
After she became a full-time student, Victoria said she received good advice from her chemistry professor, Kimberly Thomas. Professor Thomas helped guide her on deciding what major to pursue for a future career in the medical field.
Before the pandemic forced all classes online in the spring of 2020, Victoria was taking four college courses—all on campus. But she said she had “no complaints” about the transition to online classes via Webex.
She even attended the college’s virtual Commencement ceremony in May 2020, prior to completing her final summer courses in calculus and Spanish to officially earn her associate degree.
Now that Victoria has explored many academic subjects during her early college experience, she wants to become a doctor. She is grateful for the direction from Emily Canto, Middlesex career counselor, for what classes are needed to pursue a medical degree.
“I enjoy school,” said Victoria. “If you don’t know what you want to do, explore your options at Middlesex. It’s also a less expensive option.”
During her time at Middlesex, Victoria also worked at the front desk for the College Information and Communications Center (CICC) in Founders Hall.
Victoria is planning to earn a four-year degree in biology and has applied to the University of Connecticut.
