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
Spring orientation sessions for the Summer 2025 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.
Additional summer orientation dates for the Fall 2025 semester will be posted soon.
Orientation
Scholars Orientation* and Orientation will be held April 21 & 22.
Sessions are not come-and-go, but are structured to give all new students helpful information about starting classes at MGCCC.
Register for Orientation Week
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Orientation Sessions for Spring Semester Classes
Perkinston Campus
Student Union
April 10, 21 & 22
All April orientation sessions are full.
Registration for new sessions will be available in June.
REGISTER
SESSION CLOSED
Harrison County Campus
Hospitality Resort Management Center
April 22
Morning and Afternoon Sessions Available
REGISTER
SESSION CLOSED
George County Center
Academic Building
April 21
All April orientation sessions are full.
Registration for new sessions will be available in June.
Afternoon Sessions Available
SESSION CLOSED
Jackson County Campus
Student Services Building
All April orientation sessions are full.
Registration for new sessions will be available in June.
April 15
Morning and Afternoon Sessions Available
Summer Orientation Sessions
Are Available for Registration
Prior to registering for an orientation session, the following MUST BE COMPLETED:
- You have submitted the Admission Application*
* Dual Credit/Enrollment students must update their admission application. - You have been accepted to MGCCC.
- You have received your student email and login information.
In order to ensure you get the most out of Orientation and are placed in appropriate courses, it is recommended that you submit the following prior to attending your session:
- ACT scores**
** You may take the Accuplacer placement test prior to orientation if needed. - Official Transcripts***
*** If you have taken Dual Enrollment Courses at another college then you will need to send those transcripts as well.
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.
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