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1 Pub. ENROLLMENT SERVICESH inds Community Col lege is accredited by the Commission on Col leges of the Southern Association of Col leges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) Telephone number to award the Associate of Arts Degree, the Associate of Applied Science Degree, and career and technical Campus Academic/Technical Center3925 Sunset DriveJackson, MS Health Center1750 Chadwick DriveJackson, MS Campus3805 Highway 80 EastPearl, MS Campus 608 Hinds Box 110 0 Raymond, MS Campus34175 Highway 18 WestUtica, MS 39175-9599 Campus755 Highway 27 SouthVicksburg, MS >>>>>1 2018 ADMISSION GUIDEC helia ThompsonUtica Campus UsToll free ..1-800-HindsCCAdmissions .. 2 Athletics .. Office .. : Raymond Campus Raymond Academic .. Raymond Career/Technical .. Jackson-Academic/Technical Center .. 58 Jackson-Nursing/Allied Health Center .. Rankin Campus.

2 Utica Campus Utica Academic .. Utica Career/Technical .. Vicksburg-Warren Campus .. Learning .. Support Services .. 10 District Adult Education Center .. Enrollment .. Aid .. Testing .. Program: Rankin .. Raymond .. : Raymond .. Utica .. Support Center .. Recreation .. Services .. Learning .. compliance with the following: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr.

3 Debra Mays-Jackson, Vice President for Administrative Services, 34175 Hwy. 18, Utica, MS 39175, Dr. Tyrone Jackson, Vice President for Student Services & Title IX Coordinator, Box 1100 Raymond Campus (Denton Hall 221), Raymond, MS 39154, , see us! What better way to get to know Hinds than to come for a visit. Tour any of our six locations. Please contact a recruiter to schedule an HutchinsHigh School HarrisRecruiting Coordinator/High School SarrettRecruiter/Scholarship MahaffeyNursing/Allied Health BrownAdult CurtisIn-House Recruiter/Enrollment UsSince 1917, Hinds Community College has been offering a quality education that is accessible and affordable. Whether you are just beginning college or returning to school after a number of years, Hinds can help you reach your educational to chooseGet Admitted Apply online at Submit admission 6-7 Get Financial Aid 9 Get into classes To register for your classes , simply come in person to see a Counselor who will advise you & help you select your coursesPg.

4 14 Log in Login to your student account at Check your Hinds email & admissions status Manage your financial aid, balance, class schedule & morePg. 8 Get ready for the first day of classes ! Be sure to take care of the following so you are prepared for success at Hinds:o Login to your account regularly to manage your student information and check your Hinds email. Your Hinds email is the official method of communication for all college Have your student ID badge made before classes begin. Bring a picture ID badge, an additional form of ID and your class schedule to any Hinds campus. Get details at Purchase your textbooks at your campus bookstore. Bring your student ID, another form of ID, and your class schedule. Online students may purchase books at the Raymond Campus or online at For more textbook information, visit Some courses use an ebook and/or online resources, which will be embedded within Canvas, our online learning platform.

5 The cost of the ebook and resources are added to your tuition and fees at the time of Purchase a parking decal at your campus business office. Bring your Student ID and car tag information. (Online-only students do not need a parking decal.)o Find out where your classes are located at the steps in the Checklist for Success at Prep for Success Residence Life Residence Halls are offered on the Raymond & Utica Campuses. Apply early! Submit your housing application and $50 room reservation 15 Your way to Pay A payment deadline is published every semester at You must make payment arrangements by the deadline to keep your 13 Prep for Success Take care of business before classes start, such as getting your student ID badge, your textbooks & logging into your student 16 Welcome Home!Residence halls are offered on our Raymond and Utica campuses. Living on campus will put you in the middle of the action for the full college experience, while allowing you the chance to live with new friends and make great memories.

6 Living on campus means easy access to classes , learning resources, free tutoring, recreational facilities, athletic events and LifeHousing Checklist:o Apply for admission to Hinds, and you will receive your HindsNet ID in the Submit a housing application online at You will need your HindsNet ID to Pay the $50 room reservation fee (non-refundable) when you submit your online housing application. You will need to use a debit or credit Before the semester begins, you will receive a letter in the mail with orientation and move-in instructions. Students must attend a mandatory Residence Life Orientation before moving into their room. 15o Move in! Before the semester begins, you will be able to move into your residence hall after you complete all of the following: 1. Register for 12 or more credit hours 2. Show proof of full payment for tuition, room, board and other fees 3. Attend a Residence Life OrientationThe Priority Deadlines are June 15 (fall semester) and November 15 (spring semester).

7 However, dorms fill on a first come, first serve basis, so students are encouraged to apply really mean transfer students who complete articulated programs can transfer to Mississippi s colleges and universities, or Hinds will provide up to nine additional credit hours, Your PathACADEMICS Take the same core coursework at Hinds that you would in your first two years at a university but for a fraction of the cost! Plus, after earning 62 academic credit hours, you can earn your Associate of Arts degree (AA) from Hinds. Students taking academic courses at Hinds for two years before transferring to a public or private university will save an average of $18,600 in tuition costs alone. Your academic courses at Hinds are guaranteed to transfer! We maintain a close working relationship with all of Mississippi s public and private universities to make sure your credits transfer. A formal articulation agreement exists between the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Community College Board to help you map out your courses at Hinds so that your credits are guaranteed to transfer.

8 Check out the Mississippi Articulation Transfer Tool at Choosing a college major can be a big decision. Maybe you ve known for years what you want to pursue. Maybe you are still undecided. That s okay. We are here to help you find your path and stay on you are ultimately pursuing a bachelor s degree from a four-year college or university, then academics will be your path at Support ServicesHinds Community College provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Disability Services staff members verify eligibility for accommodations and work with eligible students who have self-identified and provided current documentation. Students with disabilities should schedule an appointment with the designated Disability Services staff member on their respective campus to establish a plan for reasonable, appropriate classroom accommodations. Jackson Campus/ATC Krisisty Wagner Jackson Campus/NAHC Cooper McCachren Rankin Campus Tiffany Gaskin Raymond Campus & Online Courses Mark Palmer Utica Campus Tara Johnson Vicksburg-Warren Campus Raina Deer completing your admission requirements, you are ready to select your classes !

9 Registration for classes takes place before the fall, spring, and summer terms each year. First-time Hinds students must visit with a Hinds counselor at any of our six locations. A counselor will advise you and help you register for classes . When registration opens for the semester you would like to begin at Hinds, we invite you to come to any Hinds location to sign up for classes . No appointment is necessary. View the registration dates for the upcoming semester at see a counselor for registration, you must first:1. Submit an application for admission online at Submit or bring with you to the counseling offices your ACT scores, Accuplacer scores, or a college & Placement Hinds uses ACT or Accuplacer scores to place first-time college students in the appropriate classes . First-time college students who have not had the ACT must take the Accuplacer, a free placement test given each week in a computer lab at all Hinds campuses. To find a test time, visit You may also study in advance for the Accuplacer at into classes For college transfer students, a counselor will advise you based on previous college course work.

10 If you have successfully completed three credit hours of English and three credit hours of Math, test scores may not be required. Students not ready for college-level coursework will first take developmental courses, which could require additional time to complete an associate s s that guarantees that employers will be satisfied with the entry-level skills our career and technical students attain in their field of study, or Hinds will provide an additional nine credit hours Career and technical programs can be one to two years in length. These programs may result in a Career Certificate, Technical Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree. Hinds offers nearly 80 career and technical program options, which give you hands-on training for a specific profession. After completing a career or technical program, you are ready for the workforce! You do not have to continue to a university to complete a bachelor s degree. However, some Mississippi universities have specialized bachelor degree programs in applied science or applied technology specifically for career and technical graduates.