Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions | Programs of Study | College Cost | Paying for College
Registration | GO2ICC Portal | Student Activities

Admissions 

What are admission requirements for ICC?
High School Graduate
  1) Complete application for admission.
  2) Send ICC a copy of your high school transcript.
  3) Take the ACT.

College Transfer
  1) Complete application for admission
  2) Send ICC a copy of your college transcript

Fill out an Application for Admission Online.
May I visit campus, and how should I arrange for a visit?
Visits by prospective students are encouraged.  You may talk with students and instructors or sit in on classes.  Parents are welcome if they wish to accompany you.  To arrange a visit with a counselor, call 662.862.8260 for the Fulton campus and 662.620.5000 for the Tupelo campus.
 
Are credits earned at a community college of the same quality as those earned at a university?
Yes, and probably better.  Much smaller classes allow more individual attention.  Accrediting regulations for courses are the same for community colleges and universities.  Community college teachers concentrate on teaching rather than research.
 
How large will my classes be at ICC compared to a university?
Classes at ICC range from 20 to 40 students.  Freshman and sophomore level classes at a university may include more than 100 students.
 
Should I plan to attend college if I have not decided on a major?
Yes.  More than one-half of all freshmen who enter college have not decided on a major.  Maturity and college experiences tend to bring career decisions into focus.  At ICC, students have available the services of  modern Student Success Centers to help with decisions regarding a career and a major that is just right.
 
Do many students choose a community college?
Yes.  Nationally 55 percent of all freshmen attend community colleges, and in Mississippi, 70-74 percent of all freshmen attend community college.
 

Programs of Study   

What are the programs of study?
Academic - College transfer
Early Career - One or two year programs
Continuing Education
Adult Basic Education (ABE) / GED
 
 
Are employment opportunities good for students who decide on a two-year early career program?
Yes. Many high pay/high demand jobs in today's society do not require a four-year degree.  Community colleges maintain close relationships with businesses and industries for the placement of graduates into mid-level positions at good salaries.

College Cost    

What are the costs?
* Note: Full time status is 12 or more semester hours
Note: Books are approximately $350 per semester.
Click here for a listing of all Fees and Expenses.
 

Paying for College    

How can I pay for college?
Financial Aid*
Scholarships* (Academic, Athletic, Performance, Private Donor)
*Note: See our "Paying for College" page.
 
What is the best time to apply for scholarships and financial aid?
Apply early for scholarships.  Financial aid forms are available after January 1 each year.  Apply as soon after January 1 as possible.  Please note that private donor scholarships have an application deadline.
 
Can you use scholarship money to buy your books?
Yes, but only $225 per semester of scholarship money can be used.

Registration    

What is registration?
Registration is a process that includes the following steps:
1. Meeting admission requirements by submitting:
       a. Admission Application  --   Fill out a Application for Admission Online.
       b. ACT Scores *
       c. Official transcript (high school, college, or GED)
2. Meeting with your advisor/counselor to plan your schedule
3. Having your schedule entered by your advisor or student affairs staff or by entering it yourself on the GO2ICC portal..
4. Payment of tuition and fees by the deadline date.
* ACT requirement is waived for students age 23 and older.

When can I register?
Registration dates are published each semester in the class schedule and posted on this website.  Early Registration is a service to students that allows them to sign up for upcoming classes prior to Open Registration.  When students register early, there is a better selection of courses making it easier to customize a schedule.  Also, the registration process is simpler and requires less time of students.  Students are encouraged to register online.

Each summer, during June and July, ICC conducts Freshman Orientation for all entering freshmen under the age of 21.  Students in this category are required to attend Orientation, where they receive valuable information necessary for a successful first-year college experience, are assigned an advisor and plan their fall schedule.

GO2ICC    

How can I register online?
If you are a currently enrolled student, you have an option to register online.  You simply meet with your advisor (day student), obtain a list of courses, and instructions for online registration to register yourself online via the GO2ICC Portal.  More than 80% of ICC's students register online! 
https://www.iccms.edu/go2icc/

Student Activities   

How important is involvement in clubs, organizations, and campus activities?
Very important!  Such involvement improves leadership skills, helps students make friends, provides a source for use of leisure time and aids in adjustment to college.  All are important in the educational process.
 
How can I get involved on campus?
 
Athletics
Intramurals
Clubs and Organizations