Are you ready to enroll at MGCCC?
Register to attend an orientation session today!
We’re excited you’ve chosen to attend MGCCC! Below, you’ll find links to sign up for orientation, along with important information on what you’ll need beforehand, what to expect during the session, and who to contact if you have any questions.
Orientation Sessions Closed
Orientation sessions for the Spring 2026 semester are now closed. New students may visit an Enrollment Services Center to meet with an Enrollment Specialist and register for classes. This advisement session will fulfill the new student orientation requirement.
FAQ
All first-time college students are required to attend an Orientation session to finalize the process of becoming a Gulf Coast student!
- Students that are recent high school graduates that have not been enrolled in college previously.*
* If you have been enrolled in a dual credit or dual enrolled courses you will still need to attend an Orientation session. - Students that are recent homeschool graduates that have not been enrolled in college previously.**
** If you have been enrolled in a dual credit or dual enrolled courses you will still need to attend an Orientation session. - Students that have earned their high school credential but have not been enrolled in college previously.
Returning or transfer students are not required to attend an Orientation session. Returning or transfer students may go ahead and begin the enrollment process. High school students who wish to enroll in dual credit or dual enrollment courses before graduation should contact our Dual Enrollment Offices.
Orientation is an exciting time for students that are new to Gulf Coast! Orientation sessions are designed to provide students with an overview of the college and assist with building their course schedule. At orientation students will receive:
- Advisement from an Enrollment Specialist or Academic Advisor
- Registration PIN and assistance through the enrollment process
- A Campus Tour
- Information from Financial Aid
- Housing information if applying to the Perkinston Campus and the student has applied for housing
New students can also visit an Enrollment Services Center to meet with an Enrollment Specialist and register for classes. This advisement session with an Enrollment Specialist will satisfy the new student orientation requirement.