MC Online
Online. Anytime. Anywhere. Join the more than 21,000 students a year taking classes online at MC. Our online coursesnew window, degrees and certificates give you the convenience of flexible scheduling combined with the same academic rigor and affordability of our on-campus offerings.
MC’s online courses are taught by expert faculty specially trained in online teaching.
Our robust support system for online learners includes online counseling, advising, tutorials, and more. You're also welcome to use our on-campus resources and facilities anytime.
Recognitions
- Ranked #20 in Best Online Community Colleges in the U.S.new window (and #1 in Maryland) by Value Colleges (2024).
- Ranked in Newsweek’s Top Online College Listnew window (2023).
- Ranked the Best Online Community College in the State of Marylandnew window by Premium Schools.
- Ranked #1 in Best Community Colleges in Marylandnew window by Intelligent.com (2022).
- Ranked #1 in Best Online Associate in Computer Science Programsnew window by Intelligent.com (2022).
- Ranked #9 ("Best for Cybersecurity") in Best Community College Online Programsnew window by Intelligent.com (2022).
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Online Learning Right for Me?
Online learning requires active pursuit of education. No one will be sending you anything to get started and keep up. Like with any course, you'll need to stay disciplined and on track throughout the semester in order to succeed. Our Online Learning Pre-Assessment Tool will help you determine your level of readiness for taking online courses. This easy, informative quiz takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses so you can become a more successful online student.
Can I Earn an Associate's Degree Online?
Yes. MC offers many fully online associate's degrees. The online programs follow the same curriculum as the traditional degree programs and are taught by expert faculty trained in online learning. In addition, MC offers several fully-online certificate programs.
How Much Does It Cost?
Tuition for online and blended courses is exactly the same as for regular on-campus courses at MC, and you can apply for financial aid. See current tuition ratesnew window and information on how to apply for financial aidnew window.
See All Online Learning FAQsFour Types of Education Modalities
In-person course formats offer the intimacy and familiarity of face-to-face learning and allow interaction among all those present.
This course format is the most flexible and easiest to implement, with one exception: training on-campus professors to make the shift to fully online classes. Because this has been done since the advent of online classes from campus-based institutions, many faculty have experience with doing this efficiently. Online classes offer all of the advantages of virtual education, including the ability to learn anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Self-paced study as well as the integration of virtual tools and online resources are just a few of the advantages. However, active learning with hands-on experiences are typically more difficult online, especially for students who learn best by doing.
Hybrid formats split time between on-campus and virtual environments. The hybrid format is not the same as the HyFlex format. Students attend on-campus classes at designated times and engage in virtual learning activities, which may be synchronous or asynchronous, at others. In this modality, coursework is intentionally designed to be delivered virtually for specific activities and in-person for others. For example, lectures are delivered via Zoom or other videoconferencing tools while learning activities, such as a labs/active learning projects, are delivered in-person.
The HyFlex (hybrid flexible) course format is designed to accommodate individual students’ preferences for in-person or online learning, and to approximate the in-person experience for those who chose the online option. Instructors must build a course that originates in the classroom and is broadcast for online learners, with open expectations as to how students will attend. Each class is held on campus but is also recorded for synchronous (live) and asynchronous (available when student is ready) delivery online. Essentially, the intent of HyFlex is to offer an equivalent experience regardless of selected modality of participation.
Out of State Students
As a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), Montgomery College is approved to offer distance education courses to students in all NC-SARA states. As a student of an NC-SARA institution, you have expanded access to educational offerings and better resolution of student complaints in SARA states. To date, only California is not an SARA state; therefore Montgomery College cannot offer distance classes to students in this state. Questions should be directed to MC Online at 240-567-6000.
See the complete listing of State Contact Information for Online Students (PDF, 
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Workforce Development and Continuing Education Online Courses
MC's Workforce Development and Continuing Education division offers a wide variety of noncredit online courses to fit your budget, your schedule, and your learning style.
