• What is Orientation 2006?
• What if I cannot come this orientation?
• Freshmen Orientation
• Transfer Orientation
• Where should I stay?
• What is the cost?
• What should I bring?
• How do I signup for Orientation 2006?
• Should parents come?
• What if I still have questions?

Orientation is a time for new students to learn more about the university, the campus and the community. Our staff is trained to answer all of your questions and to talk to you about many of the exciting experiences that await you at MC. We strongly encourage all entering students to attend. You will have the opportunity to:

• meet with your advisor and register for classes;
• spend the night in a residence hall (Freshmen Only);
• get your Mississippi College identification card;
• learn of the wide variety of social, spiritual and academic activities available on campus;
• enjoy the hospitality of Mississippi College.

We know that some students have mission trips and other events planned during this time and will not be able to come to Orientation. We have planned a special orientation event for you when you arrive in the Fall. More information will be mailed to you if you decide to come on this date. You will have plenty of time with your advisor at that time during which you will be able to go through registration before returning MC students arrive.

Package for Freshmen

The Freshmen orientation is designed to assist Freshmen students in the transition from high school life to college life. This is a comprehensive orientation that will allow the freshman student to feel at home and a part of the MC Family.

Thursday, July 6 - Friday, July 7 or
Friday, July 7 - Saturday, July 8

Check-in Locations:

All students and parents will check-in in the Anderson Hall Foyer and then proceed to check-in in the residence hall.

*Check-in Time: 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on both Thursday July 7th or Friday, July 8th

Package for Transfer Students

If you are transferring with 12 or more hours from a community college or another university, we have designed an orientation just for you and your specific needs. Transfer orientation has been developed with only the Transfer student in mind. Special sessions will address your needs and inform you of important information for transferring students.

Saturday, June 24th

Check-in Locations:

All students and parents will check-in in the Anderson Hall Foyer

*Check-in Time: 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24th.

We encourage all freshmen to spend the night on campus. Residence halls that will be used are Chrestman and Whittington. You will need to bring linens (extra long twin), pillows, blankets, towels and any other personal items.

Roommates, for Orientation only, will be assigned at check-in. If you would like to room with a specific person that is attending Orientation, you may request that person on the registration form. This is not necessarily your permanent roommate for the Fall.

Below is a list of area hotels for parents. Parents and family members will need to make their own arrangements.

Holiday Inn Express: 601-924-0064
Hampton Inn: 601-925-9393
Econo Lodge: 601-924-9364
Days Inn: 601-925-5065
*Jackson Hilton: 601-957-2800
*(Located in North Jackson, about 20 minutes from campus)

The cost for Orientation is $65 per student, if reservation and payment are received by June 14th for Transfers and June 21st for Freshmen, and $75 per student if received after June 14th for Transfers and June 21st for Freshmen. All forms and fees must be returned no later than June 24, 2006, for Transfers and July 6, 2006, for Freshmen, or you must attend regular registration. The required fee will cover registration for Orientation, Orientation t-shirt, student lodging on campus, and food. The fee is the same for both those who stay on campus and those who do not stay on campus. Parents are also invited to come for all of the activities. There will be a $30 fee for each family member present to cover meals and materials.

It is important that all items to complete your application for admissions have been received by the Office of Enrollment Services before Orientation. Please bring any outstanding items with you if they cannot be sent prior to the orientation.

Orientation at MC is an informal time on campus; there is no need to dress up. Jeans or shorts will be appropriate attire, and you will want to wear comfortable walking shoes.

1. Complete the Orientation Registration Form found in the appropriate packet (Freshmen, Transfers). Please print. Freshmen: Please also print, complete and return the questionnaire for Freshmen students with your Orientation registration form.
2. Be sure that your form is received in the Office of Enrollment Services no later than June 20th for Transfers and July 1st for Freshmen.
3. Make check or money order payable to Mississippi College. Please be sure to send the correct amount. We cannot accept payment by credit card. All Orientation fees are non-refundable.
4. Mail all information and fees to Office of Enrollment Services, Attn: Orientation 2006, Box 4026, Clinton, MS 39058. All items must be returned in order to be registered for the orientation.
5. We must have a completed application for admission on file before you can attend Orientation and schedule classes. If you have not yet applied, please do so soon, before signing up for Orientation 2006.

Yes, we encourage all parents to attend. We have special sessions designed exclusively for parents in order that you can be oriented with Mississippi College.

If after reading through this information you should have any questions regarding Orientation 2006, please write or call your admissions counselor, or you may contact the orientation coordinator:

John Kelly, Orientation Coordinator
Enrollment Services
Box 4026
Clinton, MS 39058
Phone: 601-925-3800
Toll-Free: 800-738-1236
E-mail: orientation@mc.edu

Please note: This is not a form of acceptance by Mississippi College. Your official notification of acceptance will be sent by the Office of Enrollment Services when you have met all requirements. We must have a completed application for admissions on file before you can attend Orientation and schedule classes. If you have not yet applied, please do so soon, before signing up for Orientation 2006.