Regular Admission
First-Time Applicants
Readmissions
Transfers
Dual Enrollment
International Admission

Regular Admission

An applicant must submit the following to the Office of Admissions, 1156 College Drive, Summit, MS 39666:

1. Application for Admission (PDF)
2. A final official transcript of high school work (regular or standard diploma only) or GED scores which indicates date of graduation. A graduate of a high-school program that is not regionally accredited must submit a portfolio of documents showing readiness for college level class work; ACT scores are highly recommended. A transfer student must submit an official transcript from each college attended.
3. ACT scores are required for specific programs, but not required for admission into the college. Please check guidelines for specific programs. We recommend the ACT since it is used for placement purposes.

Special Circumstances:

Applicants who do not have a valid high school diploma or the GED equivalency diploma may be admitted to Carpentry, Heating and Air Conditioning, Truck Driving, or Welding if they meet the federal "Ability to Benefit" test requirements. Currently that requirement is Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Level A, Form 7 or 8.

Those students that do require taking the TABE test to enroll into select applicable programs are required to submit an application for admission to the Registrar’s Office in addition to the sufficient TABE scores prior to scheduling courses at Southwest MS Community College.

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First-Time Applicants

In addition to the regular admission requirements, a first-time student (a student who has never attended any college before) must attend an orientation session prior to the semester he or she wishes to attend Southwest Mississippi Community College. The student can make an appointment with one of the counseling offices by contacting the Academic Counseling Office 601.276.2005 or the Vocational Technical Counseling Office at 601.276.3722. More information pertaining to orientation can be found here.

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Readmission/Returning Students

An applicant who has discontinued attendance at Southwest Mississippi Community College for one semester or more (excluding summer school) must submit an updated admission application. If, in the meantime, the student has attended other colleges, the schools attended must send official transcripts to Southwest Mississippi Community College.

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Transfer Admissions

Any student wishing to transfer to Southwest Mississippi Community College from another college must meet regular admission requirements. If the educational institution is not accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) or another regional accreditation agency, the student must submit a high school transcript or GED equivalency to satisfy admission requirements.

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Dual Enrollment

For a student who wishes to attend college and is still enrolled in high school, it is possible to start his or her college education early. Students are allowed to attend classes on campus; additionally, most local high schools participate in our dual enrollment program by offering courses to the student body at their local high school.

In addition to the regular admission requirements, a letter of recommendation from the high school principal or counselor is required. The student must be in good standing and have a least 14 credit hours or units with a G.P.A. of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all high school courses. ACT Scores are required for dual enrollment students. Dual enrollment students are allowed to take a maximum of six semester hours per semester.

For all other admission situations, review the current catalog or call our office at 601.276.2001.

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International Admission

International students must meet the following admission requirements at least six weeks prior to enrollment:

1. Complete the Application for International Admission.
2. Complete the Affidavit of Financial Support for International Students and provide necessary supporting documentation.
3. Provide official secondary and/or college transcripts with the English translation and the evaluation of that coursework by a reputable American transcript evaluation service.
4. If English is not the native language of the student, a score of at least 61 on the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test). This requirement may be waived for international students who transfer from a regionally accredited university/college within the United States and who have completed English Composition (2 semesters) with a “C” or better in each course or by an interview with the Dean of Admissions.
5. Provide proof of medical insurance.

There are many reputable services in the U.S. which you may utilize including the following:

1. American Education Research Corporation, Inc., (AERC), P.O. Box 996, West Covina, CA 91793-0996, Phone: (626) 339-4404, Fax: (626) 339-9081, Web: www.CredentialsEvaluation.com. Evaluates and translates foreign credentials, degrees, and diplomas.
2. Education Credential Evaluators, Inc., P.O. Box 92970, Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970, Phone: (414) 289-3400, Fax: (414) 289-3411. Evaluates foreign educational credentials, degrees, and diplomas. Does not do translations of documents.
3. Global Credential Evaluators, Inc., P.O. Box 1904, Ocean Springs, MS 39566-1904, Fax: (228) 818-4487, Web: www.gcevaluators.com, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Evaluates foreign educational credentials, degrees, and diplomas. Does not do translations of documents.
4. International Education Research Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 66940, Los Angeles, CA 90066, Phone: (310) 390-6276, Fax: (310) 397-7686, Web: www.ierf.org, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Evaluates foreign educational credentials, degrees, and diplomas. Does not do translations of documents.
5. Josef Silny and Associates, Inc., 7101 SW 102 Avenue, Miami, FL 33171, Phone: (305) 273-1616, Fax: (305) 273-1338, Web: www.jsilny.com , Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Evaluates and translates foreign credentials, degrees, and diplomas.
6. Lisano International: Foreign Educational Credential Evaluation, P.O. Box 407, Auburn, Al 36831-0407, Phone and Fax: (334) 745-0425, Web: Lisano-INTL.com, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Evaluates foreign educational credentials, degrees, and diplomas. Does not do translations of documents.
7. World Education Services, Inc., P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113-0745, Phone: 1-800-937-3895 ext. 316, Fax: (212) 966-6395, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Prospective students should ask for a detailed (literal) report which provides an exact match with courses listed on the foreign credentials. Evaluations should be mailed directly from the evaluation service to the Office of Admissions, Southwest Mississippi Community College, 1156 College Drive, Summit, MS 39666.

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