Apr 30, 2024  
2019-2020 Student Handbook 
    
2019-2020 Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

West Harrison County Center Section



West Harrison County Center
B STREET
Long Beach, MS 39560
228-563-2220

Students should read and be familiar with the information contained in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Student Handbook. Contained in the College Section is the Board of Trustees Policies which pertains to students. Of particular interest are the policies on Due Process in Student Discipline and Student Grievance Procedures. It is the responsibility of each student to carefully read and understand these policies. This section of the handbook contains supplemental information for specific procedures at the West Harrison County Center.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to students through the Financial Aid Office at the Jefferson Davis Campus. General financial aid information is available from the administrative office at the West Harrison County Center.

Lost and Found

Students who find items should turn them in to the Administrative Office or Security or to the instructor. Students may check with the Administrative Office concerning such items.

Parking

All vehicles entering the Center grounds are required to have a parking decal. Students may obtain decals in the Administrative Office. Reserved parking areas are provided for handicapped persons. Failure to register a vehicle or to respect parking areas may result in parking fines for these violations.

Parking Lot Protocol:

  • The speed limit on all areas of campus is 15 MPH
  • In all parking lots with diagonal parking slots, vehicles will park with the front of the vehicle facing the dividing line or curb. Backing into or pulling through into the space is a violation and you will be fined.
  • Pedestrians have the right – of – way throughout campus
  • Loud music while on campus will not be tolerated. Stereo music will be kept at a reasonable volume while operating your vehicle on campus.
  • No vehicles are to be parked on campus overnight without prior notification and approval by the Campus Police Office.

Refunds

(See Withdrawal Procedures )

Transcripts

Official copies of transcripts may be obtained through Web Services.

Emergency Procedures For Medical Emergencies/Disorderly Students

When possible, the following Emergency Medical Plan should be followed when a student, employee, or other person becomes injured or ill at the Center. Any person discovering a fire or other emergency situation should immediately notify their instructor, Campus Police and/or Administrative Office.  In the event a student is injured or becomes ill, instructors/staff should notify the Administrative Office and/or Campus Police immediately.

First aid kits are located in the Administrative Office. In the case of a serious accident, illness, or injury, it may be necessary for the person discovering the injury or illness to immediately call 911 and then notify school staff. All safety precautions should be enforced and the injured or ill person should not be moved until he/she has been checked. Emergency procedures should be followed as specified. Posted on the wall of each classroom and shop are maps for fire escape and procedures for severe weather.

Administration Building

Administrative Office
Adult Education
Classrooms
Conference Room

Career-Technical Building:

Welding Technology

Multipurpose Building

Coast Work Ready
Cosmetology
Massage Therapy

Transportation Building

Commercial Truck Driving

West Harrison County Center Map

Click here to view the West Harrison County Center Map .