Keep Learning
- Requiring facial coverings for all students and faculty while indoors and when participating in large outdoor gatherings.
- Physical distancing in all teaching spaces.
- Signage throughout all spaces reinforcing all policies and safety measures.
The details of our plans for mitigating the effects of COVID-19 are outlined here.
Please know that MGCCC is committed to supporting students during these extenuating circumstances. In addition to the information available here, be sure to do the following:
- Regularly check the College Updates page
- Check Canvas daily for communication from your instructors
- Check your college email account daily for updates from the College
- If visiting a campus, please follow the guidance provided in MGCCC’s Protocol for a Safe Environment.
Student Acknowledgement & Responsibility Pledge and COVID-19 Self-Report
Prior to the start of classes, all students are expected to sign and submit a “Student Acknowledgement and Responsibility Pledge.”
To report COVID-19 testing, exposure or symptoms, please complete the “COVID-19 Self Report.”
Please click on the button below to sign and submit the Student Acknowledgment and Responsibility Pledge.
Please click on the button below to report COVID-19 testing, exposure, or symptoms. You do not need to complete this form unless you are reporting COVID-19 testing, exposure or symptoms.
Health and Safety
All students are encouraged to conduct a self-screening daily prior to coming to campus. This should include an “at home” temperature check and a review of potential symptoms of COVID-19 including cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and a new loss of taste or smell. Students exhibiting potential symptoms of COVID-19 should refrain from visiting any campus or center and notify the college immediately.
MGCCC employees and students are required to wear face coverings when onsite. MGCCC has adopted the best practices on face coverings as recommended by the CDC. Face coverings must be worn indoors and in crowded outdoor gatherings.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for persons who cannot wear a face covering due to medical conditions. Students should request these accommodations via Student Support Services.
A thorough evaluation of all space on campus that could be used for in-person class instruction has been completed to ensure the college is meeting recommended social distancing guidelines.
All Campus Services cleaning staff have been trained on enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures.
Signage providing instructions on enhanced safety and health measures will be deployed across campuses. Floor markings will be used where needed to indicate proper physical distancing and flow of traffic in dining facilities, residence halls, and other points of ingress and egress.
In person attendance will be required for face-to-face courses. However, the instructor reserves the right to utilize HyFlex technology, as needed/allowable, during the course of the semester in accordance with the College’s official attendance policy found in the MGCCC College Catalog.
The College has developed plans for online and hyflex instruction. In-person, hybrid, flipped, and online determinations are made to best meet educational needs safely. Continuous remote delivery will be facilitated for all classes to ensure the ability for students to remain on their academic pathways even if they choose not to return to campus in the fall or in the event that the College must halt in-person instruction at some point during the course of the semester. Additionally, we will actively encourage students who may be feeling unwell to stay home rather than attend an in-person class given the availability of their course content online.
Students who test positive for COVID-19 and/or exhibit symptoms for COVID-19 will be required to follow the directive of their healthcare providers which may include a 10-day self-quarantine.
All residential students are required to secure in advance alternative quarantine living arrangements off campus in the event they test positive for COVID-19 and/or should they exhibit symptoms for COVID-19.
Unvaccinated students who come into close contact with COVID-19 positive cases will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days and self-monitor for symptom development.
Campus Life
Residence Hall check-in is scheduled for August 17, 2021.
Students who need a specific housing accommodation due to a COVID-19 related concern are directed to Student Support Services.
Housing and Residence Life will require face coverings in all common spaces. Signage will be displayed in the interior and exterior of buildings describing COVID-19 protocols and expected standards of behavior.
General Guidance
- Food Service Partners are trained in cleaning and serving protocol in accordance with CDC and ServSafe guidelines. All employees will wear face coverings and gloves.
- No self-serve food will be available. Numerous outside eating areas will be available to students.
- Face coverings will be required by all students and staff while moving about the dining halls and cafeteria and may be removed while seated and eating. This will be monitored and enforced by MGCCC employees.
- Customers must depart the Student Union after eating. This will be monitored by MGCCC employees.
- Hand sanitizer stations will be located at the entrance of the Student Union.
- MGCCC custodians will sanitize all public areas (tables, chairs, restrooms, etc.) in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Lobby area will be cleaned and disinfected twice daily by custodians.
Social Distancing
Social distancing, also called “physical distancing” will be required in all locations. To practice social or physical distancing:
- Stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people while moving through the facility.
- Social distancing stickers will be placed on floor to ensure students are the separated while in line.
We recognize the difficulty the COVID-19 crisis may place on the mental and emotional well-being of our students. Free and confidential counseling services are provided through Licensed Professional Counselors located on each of our three main campuses Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
If you would like to reach Student Counseling Services, please email one of our Licensed Professional Counselors:
Jackson County Campus – Lisa Hammons – lisa.hammons@mgccc.edu
Harrison County Campus – Dawn Buckley – dawn.buckley@mgccc.edu
Perkinston Campus – Paula Rainey – paula.rainey@mgccc.edu
In-person meetings and activities are permitted based upon appropriate capacity guidance from the MS Department of Health and/or CDC. Adherence to physical distancing requirements and use of face coverings in campus buildings and while participating in crowded outdoor gatherings are required.
Taking Courses Online
A general overview of taking college courses online can be found on the eLearning web page.
- Log into Canvas and check each of your courses for messages from your instructors, updates to your syllabi, and changes to your course requirements. If you have face-to-face classes, they may be moved online with new requirements. Take time to write in your planner or a notebook what your (altered) assignments are from now until the end of the term. Contact your instructors immediately with any questions or concerns you have, or if anything is not clear to you.
- Make a note of all of your instructors’ preferred methods of communication and their office hours.
- If you have disability accommodations, message your instructors in Canvas with any information or questions that you have regarding your transition to online. Questions about your accommodations can be emailed to the Special Populations Coordinators on each Campus.
- If you have any change in your circumstances and/or availability for your classes, communicate with your instructors immediately to let them know your situation and ask what you need to do to for course completion.
- Log into Canvas every day to check messages, announcements, discussion posts, and assignments.
- Check your MGCCC email daily to make sure you have not missed any important announcements about classes or MGCCC situations.
- Make sure your contact information is up to date in Web Services so that you receive all emergency notifications.
Canvas Videos for Students
Communicating with Student Services
Getting Information
The answers to most of the questions students have are readily available on our college website. We recommend all students with questions begin at the My Gulf Coast webpage where you can find information on:
- Academic Calendar
- College Catalog
- Student Handbook
- Web Services
- Student Email
- Canvas
- Business Services
- Financial Aid Forms
- Health Clinics
- Assessment Centers
- Learning Lab
- Library
Taking Action
We also recommend that you check your Web Services portal. Here you can find links that will allow you to take the following actions:
- Order Transcripts
- Apply for Nursing and Allied Health programs
- Apply for Graduation
- Check on your Financial Aid
- Drop and Add Courses
Should you not find the answer to your questions, we have implemented an online chat feature, and a Student Support Representative should be able to assist you.
We understand that some questions may be too specific in nature to be addressed by the general information on our website. In these instances, the College recommends sending an email to one of the offices below. A Student Support Representative or an Enrollment Specialist should respond to you within 24 hours.
See the Student Services Email Directory below for contacts. Please be sure to include your student number (M Number) on all correspondence.
Search by Service or Campus to narrow results.
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| Admissions | Jackson County Campus | jc.admissions@mgccc.edu |
| Admissions | Harrison County Campus | jd.admissions@mgccc.edu |
| Admissions | Perkinston Campus | perk.admissions@mgccc.edu |
| Admissions | George County Center | perk.admissions@mgccc.edu |
| Financial Aid | Jackson County Campus | jc.finaid@mgccc.edu |
| Financial Aid | Harrison County Campus | jd.finaid@mgccc.edu |
| Financial Aid | Perkinston Campus | perk.finaid@mgccc.edu |
| Financial Aid | George County Center | gc.finaid@mgccc.edu |
| Enrollment Services | Jackson County Campus | jc.enrollment@mgccc.edu |
| Enrollment Services | Harrison County Campus | jd.enrollment@mgccc.edu |
| Enrollment Services | Perkinston Campus | perk.enrollment@mgccc.edu |
| Enrollment Services | George County Center | gc.enrollment@mgccc.edu |
| Military Benefits Processing | All Campuses | va.benefits@mgccc.edu |
| Support Service Coordinators | Jackson County Campus | claudia.lyons@mgccc.edu |
| Support Service Coordinators | Harrison County Campus | aimee.mcgehee@mgccc.edu |
| Support Service Coordinators | Keesler Air Force Base | aimee.mcgehee@mgccc.edu |
| Support Service Coordinators | Naval Construction Battalion Center | aimee.mcgehee@mgccc.edu |
| Support Service Coordinators | AMTC | aimee.mcgehee@mgccc.edu |
| Support Service Coordinators | West Harrison | aimee.mcgehee@mgccc.edu |
| Support Service Coordinators | Perkinston Campus | shellye.smith@mgccc.edu |
| Support Service Coordinators | George County Center | shellye.smith@mgccc.edu |
Admissions
- All “Residency” and “Change of Personal Information” documents may be sent via email in a scanned PDF or jpg. format. All documents must be clear/full images of the specific document. Please see the email list above for the admissions office email of your MGCCC campus.
- All official transcript documents should be sent to the Admissions office by electronic format by the official institution or transcript servicer.
Financial Aid
- Please utilize your Web Services account to send in documents through the Verify My FAFSA link when possible.
- When uploading and sending a document via Verify My FAFSA or email, you can take a picture using your phone or camera with enabled WIFI. You can use a scanning app, documents tool on an android phone or your notes app on iPhone to scan a document as a PDF.
- Please be sure the page you are taking a picture of has all four corners of the page in view. You will also need to ensure that the picture is not blurry or cut off before you send it.
How to scan documents in the Notes app
- Open a new or existing note
- Tap the + icon and tap Scan Documents
- Place your document in the camera’s view
- Use the shutter button or one of the volume buttons to capture the scan
- If needed, adjust the corners of the scan by dragging, then tap Keep Scan
- Tap Save when finished scanning or continue on to add more pages
Visit an Enrollment Services Center
The Enrollment Services Center is located in the Student “U” Building. The building is marked on the map below.
The Enrollment Services Center is located in Dees Hall. This building is marked on the map below.
George County Center
The Enrollment Services Center is located in the Academic Building. This building is marked on the map below.
The Enrollment Services Center is located in the Student Services Center Building. This building is marked on the map below.
Schedule an Appointment with an Enrollment Specialist
Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is the MGCCC Cares Grant?
- The MGCCC Cares Grant is funded by the Higher Education Emergency Relief Act to provide eligible students with funds to offset costs associated with the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.
- How do I know if I am an eligible student?
- To be eligible for a CARES Grants
- You must have been enrolled in a least one traditional face-to-face class as of March 13 when the national emergency was declared. Students who were enrolled in all online courses at that time are not eligible for a grant.
- Must be eligible to receive Federal Student Aid.
- To be eligible for a CARES Grants
- How do I know if I am eligible to receive Federal Student Aid?
- If you filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you have demonstrated eligibility to participate in these programs. Students who have not filed a FAFSA but who are eligible to file a FAFSA may also be eligible. The criteria to participate in Federal Student Aid programs include but are not limited to the following: U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service (if the student is male); and a high school diploma, or equivalent. In addition, you must meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
- If I haven’t filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), can I file one now?
- Yes, a student may file a FAFSA for any available aid year to determine his or her eligibility for a CARES grant. If you are unable to complete a FAFSA, please contact one of the Financial Aid Offices using the email addresses above.
- Which FAFSA year application should I complete?
- Students may complete either the 2019-20 or 2020-2021 FAFSA. Students who plan to enroll in the Fall 2020 semester may wish to complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA to determine eligibility for other Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs.
- If I am an eligible student, how much money will I receive?
- The amount of each grant will be based upon a student’s expected family contribution (EFC) as determined by the Federal Department of Education.
- How will the grants be distributed?
- Grants will be distributed to students using the preferred method selected through the BankMobile Disbursements. If you have not selected a preferred method of receiving funds, visit the BankMobile website and complete the selection process as soon as possible.
- What can I spend the grant on?
- Students may use the grant to pay for any costs associated with the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child-care expenses.
- Grants may also be used to pay your current account balance or register for future classes.
- If I qualify, is there anything I need to do?
- Grants will be processed automatically for eligible students. However, grants will be distributed to students using the preferred method selected through the BankMobile Disbursements. If you have not yet selected a preferred method of receiving funds, visit the BankMobile website and complete the selection process as soon as possible.
The MGCCC Bookstores will begin Summer 2020 textbook issue on Tuesday, May 19th. Visit your campus of choice, and pick up your textbooks and other required instructional materials. Please note that all individuals are required to wear a face covering and to follow the 6ft social distancing guidance. Students will line up and be admitted in limited numbers.
- Hours of Operation:
Perkinston Campus – Monday – Friday 9am to 4pm
George County Center – Monday – Friday 9am to 2pm
Harrison County Campus – Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm with extended hours Thursday May 21st until 6pm
Jackson County Campus – Monday – Friday 9am to 3pm with extended hours Thursday May 21st until 6pm
- My home does not have reliable internet. How can I do online classes?
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- I have studios or labs. Can studios or labs be completed online?
- Your instructor will contact you with details about your coursework. Each course is different, so alternative course formats will be communicated to you by your instructor.
- I have never taken online courses before. What do I need to do?
- See the section on Taking Courses in an Online Environment.
Assessment Centers are reopening on a limited basis, and provisions for online proctored testing for certain tests have been made. Please visit the Assessment Centers page for more information on scheduling.
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- I live on campus. Can I return to my residence hall?
- The College has designated specific times for students to retrieve essential items from their room. For more information contact the Department of Residence Life at housing@mgccc.edu
- I depend on campus dining services for my meals. Are these services still open?
- At this time, all campus dining services are closed.
- Concerned about refunds on housing, meal plans, tuition, etc.?
- The College continues to monitor all aspects of the institution. At this point, no decision has been made on refunds.
- I left my belongings in my residence hall. Can I return to get them?
- The College has designated specific times for students to retrieve essential items from their room. For more information contact the Department of Residence Life at housing@mgccc.edu
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- I am registered with Student Support Services for accommodations. How will I receive those in an online environment?
- Student Support Services is reviewing all accommodations and will reach out to students as needed about the provision of accommodations through alternative formats. If you have any concerns, please reach out to Student Support Services.
- I am scared and don’t know what to do. Who can I talk to?
- MGCCC understands this can be a stressful time. If you would like to reach Student Counseling Services, please email one of our Licensed Professional Counselors:
- Jackson County Campus – Lisa Hammons – lisa.hammons@mgccc.edu
- Harrison County Campus – Dawn Buckley – dawn.buckley@mgccc.edu
- Perkinston Campus – Paula Rainey-paula.rainey@mgccc.edu
- MGCCC understands this can be a stressful time. If you would like to reach Student Counseling Services, please email one of our Licensed Professional Counselors:
- Will the Health & Wellness Centers be open and available to students?
- All Health & Wellness Centers will be closed until April 19. Centers may open after that day, please check our website regularly for updates.
- Will the Food Pantry & Clothing Closets be open and available to students?
- If students have nutrition needs, they can email Carin Platt on the Jackson County Campus at carin.platt@mgccc.edu or Dawn Buckley on the Harrison County Campus at dawn.buckley@mgccc.edu.
- If students have clothing needs, they can email Brandi Martino on the Jackson County Campus at brandi.martino@mgccc.edu or Dawn Buckley on the Harrison County Campus at dawn.buckley@mgccc.edu.
- Will Medical Analysis be open and available to students?
- Medical Analysis will be open normal hours to serve students.
- I am registered with Student Support Services for accommodations. How will I receive those in an online environment?
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- What if I get behind in my course work due to being sick?
- Students should communicate with their instructors via Canvas and/or student email regarding any issues or concerns they may have.
- How will grades be assigned if the College has to close for an extended period?
- The College has no plans to close at this time. However, if a closure is needed, we will communicate plans for assigning course grades at that time.
- Will the concerns over COVID-19 affect my graduation?
- The changes will not affect a student’s ability to graduate, and we do not expect any negative impact on academic progress or graduation status. The college continues to monitor developments and will continue to share information with students as adjustments are made.
- Has the registration process or deadlines changed for the Summer terms or for the Fall?
- Advisors will be available the week of April 13 to advise students via phone call, WebEx, or other technology-enabled formats. Registration will be open for summer and fall terms on April 20.
- What if I get behind in my course work due to being sick?
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- Has the deadline for the third payment been extended?
- Yes, the deadline for the third payment has been extended to April 19. However, we understand that these are trying times for many of our students, and we will work with you to develop a plan to help you stay in school. Students may also be eligible to receive financial aid due to a change in circumstances (See FAQ for Financial Aid below).
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- I have experienced a change in circumstances (i.e. loss of job) since I originally applied for financial aid. Can I apply for more aid?
- Yes. Contact your campus financial aid director for professional judgment opportunities to address things like lost income, job loss and unexpected medical expenses. If you have not applied for aid, complete the Free Application for Student Aid at https://fafsa.gov. Contact the Financial Aid Office if you need assistance or contact Get2College at https://get2college.org They can provide virtual assistance. March 31 is the deadline for completing the MS Aid Application for the HELP grant. Please complete this application as soon as possible and before March 31.
In addition, you may be eligible for an Alumni Foundation Scholarship. See the application at https://mgccc.edu/alumni/foundation-scholarships/
- Yes. Contact your campus financial aid director for professional judgment opportunities to address things like lost income, job loss and unexpected medical expenses. If you have not applied for aid, complete the Free Application for Student Aid at https://fafsa.gov. Contact the Financial Aid Office if you need assistance or contact Get2College at https://get2college.org They can provide virtual assistance. March 31 is the deadline for completing the MS Aid Application for the HELP grant. Please complete this application as soon as possible and before March 31.
- Will I still get my financial aid disbursements and refunds?
- Yes. Funds are distributed each Wednesday.
- Will my financial aid refund be delayed a week since we added another week for spring break?
- Yes, financial aid refunds will begin to be disbursed as classes begin.
- I am a student worker on campus, can I come back to work at my job?
- At this time, student workers should not report to work.
- I have experienced a change in circumstances (i.e. loss of job) since I originally applied for financial aid. Can I apply for more aid?
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Due the COVID19 Virus, all VA School Certifying Officials will not be on campus at this time. We remain committed to providing essential services to our students. Going forward, all communication will be done via email. Students needing to submit documents can scan them using a scanner, or an app on your smart phone, for android users, “Documents Tool,” and for iPhone users, “Your Notes” app. Please make sure all four corners are visible and the image is not blurry.
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- Lori Allemand – lori.allemand@mgccc.edu
- Harrison County Campus
- West Harrison Central
- Keesler Center
- Navy Base
- Gail Gable – gail.gable@mgccc.edu
- Bryant Center
- Shellye Smith – shellye.smith@mgccc.edu
- Perkinston Campus
- George County Campus
- Sheila Lowery – sheila.lowery@mgccc.edu
- Jackson County Campus
- Lori Allemand – lori.allemand@mgccc.edu
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Due the COVID19 Virus, most MGCCC employees including faculty, staff, and administration will not be on campus at this time. We remain committed to providing essential services to our students. Going forward, all communication will be done via email, phone or in an electronic meeting format.
Dual Enrolled Students, please contact you instructor or an Enrollment Services Center if you have questions or concerns.
Dual Credit Students, please contact the Assistant Deans of Instruction for your campus if you have questions or concerns.
Assistant Dean of Teaching and Learning
Harrison County Campus
Office: (228) 897-3822
Fax: (228) 897-3897
Email: jeremy.daughtry@mgccc.edu
Assistant Dean of Teaching & Learning
Jackson County Campus
Office: (228)497-7633
Fax: (228) 497-7815
Email: terri.sasser@mgccc.edu
Bobby Ghosal
Dean of Teaching and Learning
Perkinston Campus & George County Center
Office: (601) 928-6207
Email: bobby.ghosal@mgccc.edu
Collegiate Academy Students, please contact Rachelle Murphy if you have questions or concerns.
Rachelle Murphy
Assistant Director, Dual Credit & Collegiate Academy
Office: (228) 897-3712
Email: rachelle.murphy@mgccc.edu
- Will the Testing & Assessment Centers be open and available to students?
- All Testing & Assessment Centers will be closed until April 19. Centers may open after that day, please check our website regularly for updates.
- Will the Bookstore be open and available to students?
- See FAQ item Bookstore Information.
- Will the Library be open and available to students?
- All resources, with the exception of print, are available through the Library homepage https://mgccc.edu/library. To talk to a librarian, simply click the “Chat with a Librarian” box from 7:30am – 9:00pm Monday – Thursday or 7:30am – 4:00pm on Friday. After hours, click the same button to be directed to a 24/7 chat reference service provided through the Mississippi Virtual Community College. Orientation videos and tutorials are also available in Canvas. If you need more in-depth research help, reach out to us by email or through chat. Librarians can set up appointments with you for a consultation via video or an alternate online method. You can find contact information for all librarians on the library homepage.
- Will the Learning Labs be open and available to students?
- The physical Learning Labs are closed; however, Learning Lab instructors from each campus are available to make appointments with you if you need assistance in Math, Science, and Writing. Instructors can meet with you using video or an alternate online method. Go to the Learning Lab homepage and click on your campus to see specific instructions for how to enroll: https://mgccc.edu/learning-lab/. Each campus will also have resources such as handouts, videos, or instructional guides to assist you with your courses.
Should you have any concerns about gender discrimination, sexual misconduct, or be in need of accommodations or counseling services, resources are available. Compliance concerns related to sexual misconduct and gender discrimination can be sent via email to compliance@mgccc.edu or by using the Online Reporting Form.
The College Sexual Misconduct policy can be found here: Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Compliance Officer, Jocelyn Bays, can be reached via email jocelyn.bays@mgccc.edu or phone (601) 528-8735.
- Why did the College extend spring break for a week?
- MGCCC is being proactive in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. These actions are consistent with other colleges across the country and will allow faculty to make plans for courses to be offered online beginning March 30.
- Will we return to class on March 30?
- Classes will resume in an online or alternative format beginning March 30. Your instructors will reach out to you with specific instructions.
- How long will classes be offered online? Will we return to the classroom this semester?
- Classes will be taught online until April 17th. We are following local, state, and federal health guidelines and will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments if necessary.
- Will this week’s closure add more time to the semester?
- Currently, we do not expect the semester to be extended.