Perkinston Campus Section

Guide to Campus Services for Students

(What, Who & Where)

Intercollegiate Athletics

The Intercollegiate Athletic Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is consistent with the college mission by contributing to the educational development of individual student-athletes. Through training and competition, student-athletes gain discipline and opportunities for social, moral, and personal development.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College maintains a highly successful athletic program. The Bulldogs, as the college athletic teams are known, compete in the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges in football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, softball, golf, men’s tennis and women’s tennis. These competitive teams have won state, regional, and national championships in recent years with many students being named as All-American.

Student-athletes who participate in intercollegiate athletics must comply with the existing rules and regulations of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges and the National Junior College Athletic Association. Therefore, all student-athletes must fulfill college admissions requirements and remain in good academic standing in order to participate in intercollegiate athletics.  It is the goal of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College athletic department to provide our student-athletes with the resources necessary to ensure their success while both at our institution and their future destination.

Intramural Sports

Recreation contests are held under the supervision of the supervisor of wellness and recreation, and the games are conducted at various times of the day. Sign-ups for intramural activities will occur at announced times during the semester.

Fitness Center

The Wellness Center is located inside the Barry Mellinger Student Center. The facility includes a weight room, a circuit training room, and a state of the art cardio theatre. The area also includes a multipurpose room which is available for volleyball, basketball, table tennis, and other activities at advertised times throughout the semester. The Fitness Center is free to all current students who present a valid Student ID.

Other Pertinent Information

Bookstore

The campus bookstore is located in the Student Center. Its main function is to provide textbooks for students as part of the college textbook rental system. In addition, the bookstore sells various supplies, supplementary course materials and novelty items.

Hours of operation

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday

Student Post Office

Student mail can be received on campus in the Weeks Hall Student Center from the attendant on duty. To receive mail, use the following address:

Student Name
MGCCC
PO Box 248
51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573

Cafeteria & Meal Plan

The cafeteria is located in Heidelberg Hall. Serving hours will be as follows except during holidays and campus closings:

A minimum five day meal plan must be purchased to live on campus. State law requires that shoes must be worn at all times in the cafeteria.

Updating Personal Information

During the course of your enrollment, your mailing address and legal name should be maintained appropriately. To update your address, please log into Web Services and access the “Update Mailing Address” under the Personal Information tab. Change of name requires legal documentation. Please see the Director of Admissions & Records in Stone Hall (2nd Floor) for additional information.

Identification (I.D.) Cards

Students are issued I.D. cards during the registration process. Students are required to carry I.D. cards on their person at all times while on campus or when attending a campus-sponsored activity off campus. A $10.00 charge will be assessed for replacement cards. Students must pay replacement fee at the Business Office (Dees Hall). To obtain Replacement I.D., please visit Campus Police.  Students are required to present I.D. cards upon the request of any College Official. Students living in a residence hall must have their I.D. activated in the office of Residence Life located in the Stone Hall 1^st floor.

Learning Resources Center (LRC)

The Learning Resources Center (LRC) on the Jackson County Campus includes the Library, Learning Lab, and Media Center. The LRC provides services and resources that support the aims and objectives of the college, the individual needs of the students, and the courses and teaching methods of the faculty.

The Library provides a well-selected collection of print and electronic resources to support the educational programs of the college. A professional staff of librarians assists with the use of resources conducting library orientations and bibliographic instruction sessions to individual students and to classes upon instructor request. Electronic Resources include over 80 databases with access to millions of full-text articles, over 600,000 electronic books, and thousands of videos available to all students, faculty, and staff. Laptop computers available for student check-out are also provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

JC Library Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer hours may vary

The Learning lab is available to help students improve their skills in English, math, science, and other areas as needed.  One-on-one contact with caring and qualified instructors, computer-assisted and video instructions, and a variety of audio-visual materials support this effort.

JC Learning Lab Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Summer hours may vary

The Media Services Center supports student events, instructional needs, and all campus-wide events requiring sound or audio-visual equipment.

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