Collegiate Academy
Students enrolled in MGCCC’s Collegiate Academy program have the opportunity to earn their associate’s degree while simultaneously completing their high school diploma. Their coursework is a blend of dual credit, dual enrollment, and online classes. Special admission is required to participate in this program.
What Students Can Anticipate
- A customized educational experience tailored to the student’s intended major and career goals.
- An opportunity to get a head start on earning a college degree while simultaneously completing a high school diploma.
- A smooth transition to college within a flexible, supportive, and academically enriching environment with positive role models, aids their adjustment to college-level standards.
- Participation in regular high school activities, such as athletics, clubs, band, etc. while also scheduling their college classes to fit seamlessly into their routines.
- Earning a minimum of 60 college credits and/or industry certification credentials.
- Developing a strong connection with a community of learners, along with increased maturity, independence, and enhanced life skills as part of the program.
Program Requirements
To enroll in the Collegiate Academy program, students must meet the following requirements:
Academic
- Students must be classified as an incoming high school junior.
- Students must have a minimum unweighted high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Career & Technical (CTE)
- Students must be classified as an incoming high school junior.
- Student must have a minimum 2.0 unweighted grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 grading scale.
All students must also meet the additional requirements below:
- Submit an unconditional written recommendation from your high school principal or guidance counselor.
- Demonstrate appropriate, responsible, and respectful behavior on the high school campus.
- Demonstrate the maturity to cope with the challenges and relative freedom of a college environment.
How To Enroll
For more information on how to enroll in the Collegiate Academy program, please reach out to the Collegiate Academy representative at the campus in your high school’s service area.
Schools
- East Central High School
- Gautier High School
- Homeschool* Students
- Moss Point High School
- Pascagoula High School
- Saint Martin High School
- Vancleave High School
Point of Contact
Colleen Hanna
colleen.hanna@mgccc.edu
(228) 522-1416
*Homeschool students can attend any campus
Schools
- D’Iberville High School
- Gulfport High School
- Harrison Central High School
- Homeschool* Students
- Long Beach High School
- Pass Christian High School
- West Harrison High School
Point of Contact
Aaliyah Dock
aaliyah.dock@mgccc.edu
(228) 897-3945
*Homeschool students can attend any campus
Schools
- Homeschool* Students
- Stone High School
Point of Contact
Heather Holliman
heather.holliman@mgccc.edu
(601) 928-6207
*Homeschool students can attend any campus
Schools
- Antioch Christian Academy
- George County High School
- Homeschool* Students
Point of Contact
Will Overstreet
william.overstreet@mgccc.edu
(601) 766-6434
*Homeschool students can attend any campus