Southwest Mississippi Community College provides academic, career, and continuing education, meeting the diverse needs of the population at a reasonable cost.
At Southwest, our dedicated faculty and staff are here to support you every step of the way on your academic journey. Our students consistently transfer to top universities and graduate with higher GPAs than peers who began at four-year institutions or other community colleges.
We’re proud to host several active honor societies, led by engaged faculty mentors. Our career and technical program graduates are making an impact both locally and across the country.
With smaller class sizes and affordable tuition, our faculty are deeply involved in teaching—more so than at many other institutions—ensuring you get the attention and value you deserve.
Ready to take the next step toward a brighter future? Whether you’re interested in academic transfer, technical training, or a career-focused program, we’ll help you find the right path. Southwest is your best next step!
Academic Affairs
At Southwest, our goal is for every student to leave better prepared—academically, personally, and professionally—than when they arrived. While many think first of the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom, our dedicated and caring faculty work hard to ensure students receive a meaningful and supportive education.
But learning at Southwest goes far beyond academics. Lifelong friendships are formed here, and leadership skills are developed through campus involvement and real-world experiences. Students grow in maturity, responsibility, and a sense of community.
We also help students make smart financial choices. By offering a high-quality education at an affordable cost, our graduates earn their associate’s degree without taking on student loan debt.
At Southwest, you’re not just earning a degree—you’re building a foundation for a successful, well-rounded future.
Matt Calhoun
Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
SACSCOC Liaison
601.276.3718
Distance Learning
Southwest Mississippi Community College participates in the Mississippi Virtual Community College, a consortium of our fifteen Mississippi community colleges. Through this consortium, we are able to offer our students additional course options.
To schedule an online class, you must first complete the admissions process. Once the admissions process is complete, you may contact your advisor for assistance in selecting classes.
Most SMCC courses are ebook-only courses and require a Cengage Unlimited subscription, which is included in your tuition if you are an SMCC student. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain textbooks for online classes that are taught by another community college. The information describing the textbook can be found on your Student Profile.
Make sure that you login to your course the first week of classes, even if you do not have your textbook yet. Instructors will drop students for non-attendance. You will be required to take at least one proctored test for each online class.
Proctored Exams
- The lab is in Kenna Hall, room 211, on the top floor.
- Please complete the Proctoring link on the left navigation within each of your online classes in Canvas at least 24 hours in advance to schedule your exam.
- You will need to bring a photo ID.
- Any forms or emails submitted to the Test Proctors after the testing hours for the day have ended will not be answered until the next day.
For more information, please contact Jude O’Rourke at 601-276-5852 or jorourke@smcc.edu
TESTING HOURS
Monday-Wednesday
8:30am – 3:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday
8:30am – 12:00pm
ALLOW YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME. We must close at these times whether students are finished testing or not.
