Middlesex Community College has signed agreements with many area high schools which permit eligible high school juniors and seniors to enroll in general fund supported credit courses at no cost. In order to participate in the college's High School Partnership Program, students are expected to have at least a "B" average, be in the top 20% of their class, and have the written recommendation of their principal or designated representative. Students must also submit an admissions application, an official high school transcript, and a High School Partnership application form. High School Partnership applicants are also required to take the Basic Skills Assessment. For additional information on the High School Partnership Program, contact the Admissions Office, 860-343-5719.

Middlesex Community College has articulation agreements with eighteen secondary institutions. The Tech Prep Program enables high school students to enroll in articulated high school academic, business and technology courses for possible college credit. Upon successful completion of high school courses, Tech Prep students may earn up to fifteen college credits for their high school courses of study. For additional information about the Tech Prep Education Program call 860-343-5762.

Other high school students who demonstrate sufficient academic ability and maturity may be considered for enrollment in credit courses as a non-degree seeking student. Students in this category must pay tuition. In addition to the admissions application, students must also present an official high school transcript, a letter of recommendation from their principal or designated representative, take the Basic Skills Assessment, and meet with the Director of Admissions to discuss the feasibility of their admission.

All high school or home schooled students must have appropriate placement scores, satisfy course prerequisites and meet with the Director of Admissions prior to registering for courses. Following high school graduation, students may either have earned credits applied to degree requirements at Middlesex or have the credits transferred to another college.

Applicants may request a personal interview at any time by contacting the Admissions Office (860-343-5719) for an appointment. High school students seeking early admission to Middlesex, all home-schooled students as well as individuals interested in certain selective degree programs (see list under Admissions) are required to have an admissions interview as part of the enrollment process.