At MGCCC’s Collegiate Academy, motivated high school students can earn their associate’s degree while completing their high school diploma. Through a mix of dual credit, dual enrollment, and online courses, students get a head start on college, saving time and money.

What Students Can Anticipate

  • A personalized academic plan based on the student’s intended major and career goals.
  • An opportunity to earn college credits while completing a high school diploma.
  • A smooth, supported transition into college-level coursework and expectations.
  • Continued participation in high school activities (athletics, clubs, band, etc.) with college classes scheduled to fit their routine.
  • The ability to earn at least 60 college credits and/or industry certifications.
  • Strong connections with peers and mentors, promoting maturity, independence, and essential life skills

Program Requirements

To enroll in the Collegiate Academy program, students must meet the following requirements:

Academic

  • Students must be classified as an incoming high school junior.
  • Students must have a minimum unweighted high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Career & Technical (CTE)

  • Students must be classified as an incoming high school junior.
  • Student must have a minimum 2.0 unweighted grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 grading scale.

In accordance with Mississippi Department of Education guidelines, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in their MGCCC coursework to remain eligible for concurrent enrollment courses.

Cost of Attendance

ItemAcademic Program CostCareer & Technical Program Cost
Registration feeNot ApplicableNot Applicable
Tuition$100 per credit hour up to 15 credit hours per academic year.$125 per credit hour up to 15 credit hours per academic year.
Resource Fee$20 per credit hour$20 per credit hour

How To Enroll

For more information on how to enroll in the Collegiate Academy program, please reach out to the Collegiate Academy representative at the campus in your high school’s service area.

Degree Options

View Collegiate Academy Degree Options

Contact
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