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Need More Information?Meridian Community College seeks to serve this communityin the best way possible. The people listed below can assistprospective students in accessing information. Inquiries maybe sent to :Meridian Community College, 910 Highway 19 North,Meridian, MS 39307-5890. The telephone number is601.483.8241 or toll free 1.800.MCC.THE.1. The fax numberis 601.484.8701 (Hardin Hall) or 601.484.8635 (Ivy Hall).General InformationHistory of Meridian Community CollegeFounded in 1937 as the “13th and 14th grades” at Meridian High School, Meridian Community Collegeis the only one of Mississippi’s 15 public community colleges to originate through the initiative of a localschool system. MCC began as the vision of Dr. H.M. Ivy (1884-1977), superintendent of the MeridianSeparate School District in the 1930s. The College, then known as Meridian Junior College, operated atMeridian High School until 1965 when the College moved to its present location.After the closure of T.J. Harris Junior College as a result of a federal court order to the Meridian PublicSchool System in 1970, more than 400 students and faculty joined the MJC campus from Harris that year.Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael ThompsonDean of Academic AffairsAdmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LaTonia ConnerMeridian Junior College made its final break with Meridian Public Schools by establishing its own districtAdmissions Specialistand Board of Trustees in 1980.Adult Education/GED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer WhitlockAdult Education DirectorAdvising/Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel RobertsonAs part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the College changed its name to Meridian CommunityAdvising and Retention DirectorCollege to more accurately reflect its mission and the diversity of opportunities it provides for a growingArts and Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susie Johnsoncommunity area.DirectorAthletic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sander AtkinsonAthletic DirectorDr. William F. “Bill” Scaggs became MCC’s first official president in 1968 and served in that capacityBusiness Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pam Harrisonuntil the fall of 1998. Under Dr. Scaggs’ leadership, the College engaged in an impressive capitalCFOimprovements program, adding several buildings to its physical plant and continuously expandingCampus Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LeAnne MotesCampus Life Directorits Career and Technical Education and academic programs. He guided the establishment of The MCCCareer and Technical Programs/Workforce Education . . . . . . .Foundation, and became one of the state’s leaders in educational technology. Upon Dr. Scaggs’retirement,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph KnightMCC’s baseball facility was named “William F. Scaggs Field” in recognition of not only his considerableAssociate Vice President for Workforce Solutionscontributions to the College, but also his abiding love for the national pastime.Career Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katrina GarrettCareer Center DirectorCollege Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leia HillMission of Meridian Community CollegeVice President for Institutional AdvancementMeridian Community College is dedicated to improving the quality of life of our local and globalDisabled Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gina Millscommunities by serving their diverse intellectual, cultural, and occupational needs through higherCareer and Technical Support Services CoordinatoreLearning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marie Robertseducation. We offer campus-based and distance learning experiences leading to certificates, associateDirector of Digital Teaching and Learningdegrees, and university transfer, as well as adult education, workforce training, and personal and culturalEvening Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ginger Crawfordenrichment which foster an appreciation for lifelong learning.Evening Services CoordinatorFinancial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nedra BradleyFinancial Aid DirectorAccreditationFitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wade HeggieMeridian Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsFitness Center DirectorCommission on Colleges to award the Associate in Arts and the Associate of Applied Science Degrees.Honors College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candace RainerContact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or callMath Division Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan Boothe404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Meridian Community College.English InstructorLibrary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug JerniganMCC holds membership in the American Association of Community Colleges, the Mississippi AssociationLibrary Directorof Community and Junior Colleges, the Mississippi Association of Colleges, and the Southern AssociationLifetime Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marmion FrancisCoordinatorof Colleges with Associate Degrees. Additionally, MCC is officially recognized by various occupationalMCC Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leia Hillaccrediting agencies; refer to specific programs of study for programmatic accreditation information.Vice President for Advancement andFoundation Executive DirectorPublications, Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay ThomasDirector of Public InformationRecruitment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon DeweaseDirector of RecruitingResidence Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calvin BennettHousing DirectorScholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren HamrickState Grants/Scholarships CoordinatorSingle Parent/Homemaker Services . . . . . . . . . . . . VacantCareer and Technical Support Services CoordinatorStudent Success Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lowell MartinSuccess Center DirectorTranscripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah OldhamRegistrarWorkforce Grants and Development . . . . . . . .Lucy Lamberthwww.meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 2020-2021 Catalog5Director of Workforce Grants and Development

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SECTION 2ADMISSIONS ANDREGISTRATION2020-2021A C A D E M I C C ATA L O GAdmission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Transfer and Non-Degree Admission . . . . . 9International Student Admission . . . . . . 10Dual Credit/Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Admission/Placement Testing . . . . . . . . 11Residence Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Advanced Placement Credit . . . . . . . . . 13eLearning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Withdrawing from MCC . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

AdmissionsMeridian Community College is committed toproviding excellent post-secondary educationalopportunities. MCC does not exclude fromparticipation in, deny the benefits of, or otherwisediscriminate against any person in any program oractivity of the College on the basis of race, religion,color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. This isin compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of1964; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 ofthe Higher Education Act; the Age DiscriminationAct of 1975; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, as amended; and the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).Home-schooled students must present an officialtranscript with a graduation date and a listingof specific courses completed from a recognizedhome school agency. If no such document isavailable, the parent of the home-schooledstudent may present an official transcript withthe date of graduation and with a notarizedsworn affidavit stating that the student’s recordis accurate and complete.Any correspondence or online courses usedto meet high school graduation requirementsmust come from an institution accredited bythe Distance Education Accrediting Commission(DEAC) or a state or regional accrediting agency.Students who are 21 years of age or older andwho do not have a high school diploma or HSEmay enroll in Meridian Community College bycompleting the application for admission andby making a satisfactory score on an Ability toBenefit test as designated by the U.S. Departmentof Education.General Admission RequirementsMCC ascribes to an “open admissions” policyconsistent with all appertaining laws.Students seeking admission to MCC must submitthe following: A completed Application for Admission. An official high school transcript from ahigh school accredited by a state or regionalaccrediting agency. The high school transcriptmust show the date of graduation and thehigh school principal’s signature. A studentmay present a high school equivalency(HSE) transcript from General EducationalDevelopment (GED), Test Assessing SecondaryCompletion (TASC) or High School EquivalencyTest (HiSET) in lieu of a high school transcript. A copy of their scores from a national AmericanCollege Test (ACT) or the ACCUPLACER test.ACCUPLACER is a computer-based test whichis administered in the Holladay Center foreLearning. Although a minimum score is notrequired for admission to MCC, test scores arerequired as they are used to determine courseand/or program placement.8Admission to the College does not insureadmission into a particular program ofstudy. Some of the programs of study arecompetitive and require additional screeningprior to program admission. Academic advisorsprovide students with admission criteria for eachprogram of study.The Admissions Office will inform each student inwriting of his/her acceptance to MCC.Mississippi Occupational DiplomaStudents who complete high school with aMississippi Occupational Diploma (MOD) areeligible for admission to Meridian CommunityCollege. Students with an MOD should be awarethat they are not eligible for Federal Title IVFinancial Aid. Students who complete high schoolwith an MOD are encouraged to earn a high schoolequivalency (HSE) and, therefore, possibly receivefederal aid. For more information about obtaininga HSE, contact a staff member at 601.484.8796at The Ralph E. Young, Jr. Center for Adult BasicEducation (directly across the street from MCCIvy Hall).ReadmissionMCC students who did not attend during theprior semester (not including summer terms)are considered readmission students and mustsubmit a new Application for Admission upontheir return to MCC. Students who attendedanother college since attending MCC must submitan official transcript from that college to theMCC Admissions Office. Academic standing ofreadmission students will be based upon theiracademic performance during the last enrollmentat MCC and/or another college. Readmissionapplicants are admitted in “good standing” or on“academic probation.” In order to be admitted in“good standing,” a student must have completedthe last semester of enrollment with a 2.0 gradepoint average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.Students seeking readmission to a Workforceprogram after a period of non-continuousenrollment may be required to prove currency andrelevancy of knowledge. The “Advanced StandingExamination” will be used to validate programcompetencies and currency and relevancy ofknowledge. When present, program readmissionguidelines also apply. Program faculty, inconsult with the appropriate dean, will evaluatetranscripted credit to determine the need forprogram competency evaluation.Declaration ofAcademic Fresh Start PolicySome students who have not attended MCC forat least four semesters (not including summerterms) may be faced with a deficit in quality pointsand a low GPA because of their prior academicrecord. Sometimes the deficit in earlier gradesis such that it prevents these students fromgraduating. The Declaration of Academic FreshStart Policy addresses this situation.Upon written request via the Declaration ofAcademic Fresh Start form and subsequentapproval, a student’s previous grades at MCC maybe eliminated from consideration in calculatingthe local GPA for graduation purposes. Theguidelines are: Academic Fresh Start is defined as theelimination from consideration of allwww.meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 2020-2021 Catalog

Admissions and Registrationinstructional (academic/career and technical)work completed at MCC prior to the point of reenrollment for the purpose of calculating localGPA and assessing graduation status except fordesignated saved credits up to a maximum of15 semester hours. Once Academic Fresh Starthas been declared, discounted work will not beconsidered toward calculating local GPA fromthat date forward except for approved savedcredits. No grades will be removed from thestudent’s academic record. A student who is granted Academic FreshStart will be allowed to save or bring forwarda maximum of 15 semester hours to be usedtoward graduation requirements. The decisionas to which classes will be saved and carriedforward must be made at the time AcademicFresh Start is declared. Credit will be awardedfor the saved courses, and the actual gradesearned will be included in GPA calculations. A minimum of four semesters (not includingsummer terms) must have lapsed fromthe end of the most recent semester ofenrollment at MCC prior to the AcademicFresh Start declaration. The student must complete a Declaration ofAcademic Fresh Start form with an advisor, andthe advisor will then submit the completedform to the Registrar’s Office. Academic Fresh Start can be declared onlyonce at MCC. Students will be advised that other colleges/universities to which they may transfer mayor may not honor the change in GPA resultingfrom a Declaration of Academic Fresh Start. Students who have had more than one foursemester lapse between periods of enrollmentmay elect to declare Academic Fresh Start forone or more of those periods, provided thatonce the Academic Fresh Start is established, itwill apply to all enrollments prior to that time. Students who are approved for Academic FreshStart will be eligible for academic honors andmembership in Phi Theta Kappa providedtheir subsequent GPA qualifies them for suchhonors.Transfer Ad

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 910 HWY 19 NORTH MERIDIAN, MS 39301 WWW.MERIDIANCC.EDU 1.800.MCC.THE. 1 ACADEMIC CATALOG 2020-2021. 1 ACADEMIC CATALOG TABLE OF. 2020-2021 . Important dates for Mississippi Virtual Community College (online) classes: Please refer to the MCC. eLearning webpage MSVCC dates. ACADEMIC CATALOG