All students making applications to a School of Nursing and Health Professions program at MGCCC are required to obtain a clear or acceptable Criminal Background Check from Bryant Hall at the Tradition Center.

For the complete detailed instructions on the Criminal Background Check procedure and the Student Background Check Information Form, please download and review the Criminal Background Check Policy.

1. Begin the Criminal Background Check process by reviewing the Criminal Background Check policy, schedule an appointment, and print out the Student Background Check Information Form and bring it to Bryant Hall with a valid government issued driver’s license/ID.
2. Appointment days are Monday – Thursday 9:00 am. – 11:30 am and 1:30 pm – 3:45 pm by appointment only. No walk-ins. Arrive 10 minutes before appointment.
3. After completion of scheduled appointment at the Tradition Center visit one of the main campuses business offices (Perkinston, Harrison, Jackson, George County) to complete payment between the hours of Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:15 pm. The cost for fingerprints is $65.
4. Once payment has been received visit the campus police to submit to fingerprinting. Individuals should bring their (A) Authorization form received from the Tradition Center, (B) paid receipt from the business office, and (C) valid state driver’s license/ID. No pictures on phones, or copies/print out of driver’s license/ID.
5. Individuals will receive notification from the Tradition Center via student email when “clear” results are ready for pick up. Only the student listed on the background check may retrieve their results with a valid state driver’s license/ID.
6. Individuals with “unclear” background checks will be notified by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Office by mail to submit additional documentation. Please contact Bryant Hall at the Tradition Center at 228-267-8637 for more information.