EMCC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

EMCC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

HIGH SCHOOL, GED, OR HOMESCHOOL GRADUATES

1. Complete and return an Application for Admission
2. Submit National ACT or SAT scores (if under the age of 21 or required by program).
3. Submit one (1) of the following final/official transcripts:

A. Official high school transcript which must include graduation date and school seal or signature of school official
B. An official GED transcript with satisfactory scores
C. An official Home School transcript with graduation date from a recognized home school agency and signed by an official of that agency, or an official transcript signed by a parent with a notarized sworn affidavit stating that the student’s record is accurate and complete. The transcript must show all courses completed, grades earned, and number of units. Course descriptions may be required.

If the high school transcript is from a school that is not accredited, the prospective student must present an official GED transcript with satisfactory scores or submit an ACT composite of 20 or higher.

Occupational Diploma students must also present an approved portfolio.

STUDENTS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED OTHER COLLEGES

1. Complete and return an Application for Admission
2. Submit an official transcript from the last college attended (Athletes are required to submit ALL transcripts)

If the student plans to graduate from EMCC, ALL college transcripts are required.

3. Must be eligible for immediate readmission to the last college attended. Once admitted to EMCC as a transfer student, academic standing will be based on your work at EMCC.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

STUDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL

1. Complete and return an Application for Admission
2. Submit ACT scores
3. Submit an official transcript from the high school currently attending which includes the school seal or signature of school official. Upon graduation from high school, submit a final/official transcript with graduation date and school seal or signature of school official
4. Meet the following requirements to attend East Mississippi Community College while attending high school

A. Must be attending high school and enrolled in high school courses
B. Must have completed a minimum of fourteen (14) core high school units.
C. Must have a 2.5 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale on all high school courses, as documented by an by an official high school transcript; a home schooled student must submit a transcript prepared by a parent, guardian, or custodian with a signed, sworn affidavit to meet this requirement.
D. Must have an unconditional written recommendation from their high school principal and/or guidance counselor. A home schooled student must submit a parent, guardian, or custodian’s written recommendation to meet this requirement.

Credit earned during dual enrollment periods is recorded on the college transcript and may be released to another institution or used for college graduation requirements only after the student has received a high school diploma.

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East Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Mr. Mickey Stokes, Vice President for Student Services
Davis Administration Building
P.O. Box 158
Scooba, MS 39358
662-476-8442
mstokes@eastms.edu