Monday, July 23, 2012

MSCC’s Final New Student Orientation Session for Fall Set for Aug. 2

Mid-South Community College will conduct its final New Student Orientation session for the fall semester on Thursday, Aug. 2, 1-5 p.m., in the Wilson Conference Center in Magruder Hall.

Students may register online by clicking on the Orientation Sign-In Summer 2012 link on MSCC’s home page, www.midsouthcc.edu, or by calling the Learning Success Center at (870) 733-6766. All participants will receive a custom-designed MSCC T-shirt.

Mid-South’s fall classes are scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 20, and regular registration will be held Monday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Aug. 7, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

New Student Orientation will provide an in-depth look at the college and will also give students an opportunity to meet knowledgeable and helpful representatives from campus organizations, student support offices, and academic areas.

Students who think they might need financial assistance to pursue higher education should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before attending NSO. For help completing the form or for questions about assistance, please call the Financial Aid Office at (870) 733-6729 or email finaid@midsouthcc.edu.

Orientation provides new students to MSCC with an opportunity to meet classmates, to visit with an academic advisor who will assist in course selection for the upcoming semester, and to tour the campus to become familiar with the buildings, services, and surroundings.

All students who have not attended college since graduating from high school or since earning high school equivalency certification are required to participate. Concurrent students (who took college classes while in high school) who have not attended a postsecondary institution since their high school graduation are also required to attend.

To be eligible to participate in New Student Orientation, students must have applied to MSCC and received a letter confirming their acceptance. Other required documents include immunization records, an official high school transcript or GED® certificate, and a copy of placement test scores (ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or ASSET).

Students who meet all of the enrollment criteria will work with an advisor or advising team to develop a class schedule for the fall semester.

Transfers and non-degree seeking students (those students who are just taking classes for personal enrichment or to transfer to another college or university) are not required to attend New Student Orientation but are welcome to participate.

For more information on New Student Orientation and/or training and educational opportunities at the college, please call the Admissions Office (870) 733-6728.

A comprehensive, accredited community college, MSCC continues to offer one of the lowest tuition rates in the region. At only $80 per credit hour for Crittenden County residents, Mid-South is an educational bargain for students seeking one-year certificates, two-year degrees, and transfer courses.

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