Collegiate Academy
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
| Item | Academic Program Cost | Career & Technical |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | Not Applicable | Not 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.
Schools
- East Central High School
- Gautier High School
- Homeschool* Students
- Moss Point High School
- Ocean Springs High School
- Pascagoula High School
- Saint Martin High School
- Vancleave High School
Point of Contact
Brandi Fayard
brandi.fayard@mgccc.edu
(228) 497-7752
*Homeschool students can attend any campus
Schools
- D’Iberville High School
- Gulfport High School
- Harrison Central High School
- Homeschool* Students
- Long Beach High School
- Pass Christian High School
- West Harrison High School
Point of Contact
Enrollment Services
hcconenroll@mgccc.edu
(228) 896-2536
*Homeschool students can attend any campus
Schools
- Homeschool* Students
- Stone High School
Point of Contact
Heather Holliman
heather.holliman@mgccc.edu
(601) 928-6207
*Homeschool students can attend any campus
Schools
- Antioch Christian Academy
- George County High School
- Homeschool* Students
Point of Contact
Will Overstreet
william.overstreet@mgccc.edu
(601) 766-6434
*Homeschool students can attend any campus