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• ICC convocation features motivation and a special visit

  Itawamba Community College’s 2022 fall convocation Wednesday included not only state-of-the-college and motivational information but a special visit by members of the IJC first graduating class.             Rev. Roy and Doris Ryan of Tupelo accepted “keys” to ICC and reminisced about their two years at IJC, where they met. Their visit was the beginning of a year-long commemoration in observance of ICC’s Diamond Anniversary, which will be officially celebrated next September 1.             Faculty, staff and administrators packed the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium in the college’s first in-person convocation since the onset of the pandemic. They heard not only the Ryans’ story but also how Juanita Floyd, “a scared little girl,” overcame significant obstacles in her life to eventually become CREATE Foundation’s Vice President of Finance and Administration.             In her “You Be The Difference” presentation, Floyd shared how at the age of 14 in the summer of 1969, she survived 10-15 minutes underwater at Tupelo apartment complex swimming pool, numerous car accidents and other misfortunes. “I should not be standing here today,” Floyd said, “but the Lord had other ...
• ICC schedules Spring Preview Day, Mar. 25

              High school juniors will have an opportunity to learn about student life at Itawamba Community College during Spring Preview Day, Mar. 25, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus.             The schedule includes arrival and check-in, 8:15-8:50 a.m.; welcome, 9 a.m.; preview expo, 9:15 a.m.; and optional lunch at the dining hall, noon. A campus tour is optional.             The Spring Preview Day will include information about ICC’s academic, health science and career education programs, and participants can interact directly with faculty within the areas. The preview expo will enable prospective students to visit with programs, offices, departments and student organizations to learn more about academic and student involvement opportunities.             According to Jake Hartfield, director of recruitment and orientation, Spring Preview Day is designed specifically for high school juniors to learn about all aspects of student life; however, high school seniors who have not visited ICC before may attend. High school counselors who are interested in attending the event as a large group should email jchartfield@iccms.edu instead of completing the ...
• ICC schedules registration opportunity, orientation sessions beginning in November

  Adult learners, transfer students and those who are being readmitted can register for the 2023 spring semester at Itawamba Community College beginning Nov. 16. December 22 high school graduates will have an opportunity to register during special orientation sessions, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., at the Tupelo Campus.             “Orientation for December graduates is a valuable first step toward a successful college career, and ICC offers it at no cost to provide the best start for our students,” said Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation. It is an opportunity for students to learn about ICC, schedule their classes, take their ID photo and begin to prepare for the college transition. Area graduates can register now at iccms.edu/orientation. More information is available at orientation@iccms.edu.             Adult learners and both transfer and readmitted students should visit the Advising Centers at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses to register any time from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays except for Nov. 21-25 (Thanksgiving week) through Dec. 15.             “Early registration will enable adult learners and both transfer and readmit students to schedule classes ...
• ICC schedules 2020 spring open registration

              Open registration at Itawamba Community College has been scheduled for the 2020 spring semester.             Dates and times include Jan. 6 and 7 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Fulton Campus, Jan. 6 from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Jan. 7 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Tupelo Campus. Locations are the David C. Cole Student Services Building at the Fulton Campus and the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus.             It is possible to register for spring semester classes through Jan. 14 for full-term traditional classes and January eight-week traditional and eLearning terms; and Jan. 17 for full-term eLearning classes, but a late registration fee of $15 will be assessed. However, class selection could possibly be limited.             Traditional day classes begin Jan. 8, and eLearning classes, Jan. 13.             Individuals who have earned some college credit but insufficient hours for a degree can receive information about the statewide Complete2Compete initiative during a scheduled open registration session, which is designed primarily for returning adult learners, on Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Tupelo Campus in ...
• ICC schedules orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2021 spring semester

             Itawamba Community College has scheduled orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2021 spring semester.             Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for Nov. 18, Dec. 10 and Jan. 6, 7 and 8, by registering at iccms.edu/orientation. Options include the Fulton and Tupelo campuses, and students can attend a session regardless of the location they plan to attend in the spring. However, all students, including adult learners, are invited.             “Among the advantages of attending an orientation session are scheduling classes early and choosing from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors and possibly completing the process before graduation from high school,” said Dr. Melissa Haab, dean of enrollment services. “The sessions will also provide an opportunity for adult learners to connect with an adviser and to make the transition to college less intimidating.”             During the spring semester, students may choose from five instructional delivery methods, including face-to-face, face-to-face/online hybrid, face-to-face/ZOOM hybrid, ZOOM only and online.             ICC orientation is mandatory ...
• ICC schedules 2021 spring open registration

              Itawamba Community College has scheduled open registration for the 2021 spring semester.             Options include Jan. 6 from 4-7 p.m., Jan. 7 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Jan. 8 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Academic and Student Center at the Tupelo Campus; and Jan. 7 and 8 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Advising office on the second floor of the David C. Cole Student Services Building at the Fulton Campus.             Traditional full-term day and first eight-week classes begin Jan. 11; and eLearning full-term and first eight-week classes, Jan. 19.             Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the orientation sessions, which are scheduled for Jan. 6, 7 and 8, by registering at iccms.edu/orientation.             Financial aid is available, as well as adult learner scholarships.             Academic, career education, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule, which includes both day and evening classes at Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. Instructional delivery methods include face-to-face, face-to-face/online hybrid, face-to-face/ZOOM hybrid, ZOOM only and online. Students may attend classes ...