Mississippi Delta Community College

Hwy 3 and Cherry St, Moorhead, MS

History

Mississippi Delta Community College, located in Moorhead, Mississippi, was founded in as Sunflower Junior College in 1926 in connection with Sunflower Agricultural High School. The college earned its accreditation two year later, and began offering more and more classes as enrollment continued to grow. The name of the school was changed to Mississippi Delta Junior College in 1960 to reflect its expanded role and service area, and once again in 1989 to the current name to demonstrate its evolved role as a comprehensive community college. The school was supported financially by the communities it served until 1995, when the state took over and added foreign and out of state enrollment possibilities to the school.

Academics

Mississippi Delta Community College offers a number of programs aimed at assisting students pursue their goals and interests. Career training and technical programs provide education in a given field, and provide the development of skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals.  Courses are taught in both traditional classroom and simulated settings, with such simulated environments used to develop the practical experience necessary for mastering necessary skills while under the supervision of experienced specialists and instructors. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates competency.

Individuals working toward academic transfer will complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university to transfer earned credits and complete the final two years, eventually earning their bachelor's degree. Students transferring to public schools in Mississippi will be able to do so with ease through agreements in place that assist in admission if certain academic prerequisites are met. Individuals transferring to out of state or private schools will have to meet the varying transfer requirements of individual schools and should consult with a counselor to develop a curriculum that assists in matching such requirements.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• Commercial Truck Driving
• Phlebotomy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to apply to Mississippi Delta Community College will have to complete an admissions application, supply all previous transcripts, provide standardized test scores if available and take a placement exam prior to registration if necessary. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum, and should participate in orientation to familiarize themselves with the campus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used by the school to determine the extent of a student's financial need and their aid program eligibility when constructing a financial aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.