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Mississippi Delta Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Mississippi Delta Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Applications for admission to Mississippi Delta Community College should be submitted to the Registrar. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange to have his/her record of high school or college credits (mailed directly from the school to MDCC) and other documents required for admission submitted in advance of registration.

Admissions information may be obtained from Mary Peyton Rodgers, Greenwood Site Supervisor/Admissions Coordinator or Katie Jones, Counselor. Applications for admission and other forms and information are available through these contacts and can also be printed from the website.

MDCC is an approved institution for providing educational training for veterans and GI Bill students.  For more information, click here.

For complete admissions information click here.


Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act

The method with which Mississippi Delta Community College governs the distribution of student information is based on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 or FERPA. This Act, as amended, established the requirements governing the privacy of student educational records in regards to the release of those records and access to those records. This Act is also known as the Buckley Amendment.

For complete information click here.

Academic advising is provided by Katie Jones, Greenwood Counselor. After counseling, a check sheet/degree plan will be outlined with graduation and transfer to a four-year institution being the end goal.

ACT English and Math sub scores will be used for placement according to the following chart.

Beginning English and Reading 1-13
Intermediate English and Reading 14-16
English Composition I 17+

Beginning Algebra 1-15
Intermediate Algebra 16-18
College Algebra 19+

Class meets twice a week – 4 cuts
Class meets once a week – 2 cuts

Students may not withdraw until the announced 60% date. After that date, students should see their instructor about withdrawing from class. Those not completing proper withdrawal procedures will receive an F in the course.

The full campus bookstore is available to students via special delivery. The student provides a copy of their schedule stating book needs and supplies. Once financial aid is verified, the order is faxed and the order is delivered the same day.

The Business Office is the financial hub of Mississippi Delta Community College. This office is responsible for billing and processing of tuition and fee payments, third party billings, and the disbursement of excess financial aid and other funds.

The Business Office is located in the Boggs-Scroggins Student Center on the Moorhead campus. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

For a complete fee schedule/payment listing, click here.

In order to promote a safe, secure, and healthy work environment, an MDCC Campus Police Officer is on duty during all open hours.  In case of emergencies, please contact the Campus Police Emergency line at  662-246-8011.

Click here for the catalog/student handbook. This book contains complete information on policies regarding academics, programs, courses, grievance procedures, history of the institution, disciplinary action, and many other policies and procedures.

Mississippi Delta Community College offers academic, career, and personal counseling for students. Counseling supports the college’s mission by helping to alleviate barriers to student success. Katie Jones serves as an on-site counselor to help with your needs.

Contact
Katie Jones, M.Ed. School Counseling
662-453-7377
kjones@msdelta.edu

For complete information click here.

Click here for the Crisis Response Plan.  This plan was developed to help provide protection for the students, faculty and staff of the Greenwood Center.

If a student has a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office of Student Disabilities Services for information on appropriate policies and procedures.

Contact information
Darla Poole, MEd, NCC, CCC
Phone: 662-246-6361
Email: adacompliance@msdelta.edu

Students may register for eLearning courses at the Greenwood Center. eLearning courses are taught through Canvas at msdelta.instructure.com. For help navigating your eLearning course, contact the Office of eLearning at 662-246-6319.

For complete information click here.

For help with completing your FAFSA or general information about financial aid, contact Mary Peyton Rodgers, Greenwood Site Supervisor/Admissions Coordinator or Katie Jones, Counselor. Ms. Jones holds spring workshops to train students how to complete their FAFSA.

For complete information click here.

For help with logging in to the MyDelta portal (for student email, Canvas, Banner), visit the Information Technology section of the MDCC website.

MDCC’s Greenwood Center has a full service library to help with your research needs.

For complete information click here.

MDCC Alerts is the college notification system that sends instant alerts and time-sensitive messages via email and/or text to inform students of emergencies and campus closings. Registration is free and only takes seconds to complete. To register for campus alerts, text MDCCALERTS to the number 79516.  To register online or if you need technical support for MDCC Alerts, click here.

Phi Theta Kappa is a non-secret national honor society for community colleges.

Initial selection of candidates is made by a review of transcripts by society advisors. Candidates must meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Must be a full-time or part-time student enrolled in a program of study leading to an A.A. degree, A.A.S. degree, or a Technical degree and have completed one or more semesters with at least 15 academic/technical hours earned credit (intermediate, developmental, and remedial courses will not be considered)
  2. All students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better on 15 semester hours
  3. Transfer students must complete 15 hours through Mississippi Delta Community College before being considered for membership
  4. Exhibit superior scholarship and leadership, and show evidence of good character
  5. To remain in good standing, a student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average

Many Mississippi universities grant full or half-tuition Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships for transfer students!

Join in on the fun with a chili cook-off during homecoming week as well as other events.

Informative workshops for topics such as diabetes and heart disease are regularly offered.

MDCC is committed to creating and maintaining a community where students, faculty, administration, and staff can work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect, functioning in one accord, with institutional policies and procedures. A student may use the procedures as outlined in the Catalog/Student Handbook for instructional and non-instructional complaints.

To submit a complaint, click here to complete the online Student Complaint Form.

The Greenwood Center offers help with coursework through the use of peer tutors. In addition, any student has access to Brainfuse which is an online service offered to students free of charge through their Canvas account. Just click on the course with which help is needed, click on Brainfuse, and get the help you need from a credentialed professional. Click here for more information about Brainfuse.

 

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