Southwest Mississippi Community College

SMCC Academics

There is no accelarated degree program at SMCC, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. SMCC accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, SMCC has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation		X

Reminder: SMCC may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At SMCC?

SMCC has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with SMCC directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at SMCC

When choosing a major, SMCC students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at SMCC.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Southwest Mississippi Community College

Does SMCC Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ SMCC offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does SMCC Offer Online Classes?

✅ SMCC has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does SMCC Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ SMCC offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does SMCC Have An Honors Program?

❌ SMCC does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does SMCC Require Internships?

❌ SMCC does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While SMCC does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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