Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegeStudent Guide

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Public Trade School in Perkinston, MS. Operating on a semester system.

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Perkinston, MS
8K+ students
@mississippigulfcoast.edu
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Student guide · Fall 2026 First 8-Week Term

The semester, explained for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 First 8-Week Term
Campus terms
11
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 First 8-Week Term runs Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

34 entries
  1. Summer 2026 Full Term
  2. Summer 2026 Second Term
  3. Fallmester 2026
  4. Fall 2026 First 8-Week TermRelevant now
  5. Fall 2026 Full Term
  6. Fall 2026 Online August 4-Week Term
  7. Fall 2026 Online August 8-Week Term
  8. Fall 2026 Online August 15-Week Term
  9. Fall 2026 13-Week TermFall 2026 Online September 13-Week Term
  10. Fall 2026 Online September 4-Week Term
  11. Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Term
  12. Fall 2026 Online October 4-Week Term
  13. Fall 2026 Online October 8-Week Term
  14. Fall 2026 Online November 4-Week Term
  15. Merrymester 2026-2027
  16. Spring 2027 First 8-Week Term
  17. Spring 2027 Full Term
  18. Spring 2027 Online January 4-Week Term
  19. Spring 2027 Online January 8-Week Term
  20. Spring 2027 Online January 15-Week Term
  21. Spring 2027 13-Week Term
  22. Spring 2027 Online February 4-Week Term
  23. Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Term
  24. Spring 2027 Online March 4-Week Term
  25. Spring 2027 Online March 8-Week Term
  26. Spring 2027 Online April 4-Week Term
  27. Maymester 2027
  28. Summer 2027 Online June 4-Week Term
  29. Summer 2027 First Term
  30. Summer 2027 Online June 8-Week Term
  31. Summer 2027 Full Term
  32. Summer 2027 Online July 4-Week Term
  33. Summer 2027 Second Term

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11 terms

B

BSU
Baptist Student Union, a prominent student religious organization on the Perkinston and Jackson County campuses.
Bulldogs
The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.

F

FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student-led organization active within the athletic departments.

P

Perk
The Perkinston Campus, the only MGCCC location offering on-campus residential housing.
Perk Trip
A term used by students from commuter campuses (JD or JC) when traveling to the Perkinston campus for games or events.
PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges with active chapters at MGCCC.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body on each campus.

T

The Caf
The main cafeteria located in the Food Service Center on the Perkinston Campus.
The Coast
A common shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to the college as a whole.
The Grill
The snack bar and quick-service dining area found in the student centers across various campuses.
The Rez
Common student shorthand for the Residential Life area and dormitories located on the Perkinston Campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
Banner
The self-service system used by students to register for classes, check financial aid, and view official transcripts.
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for all online course materials, assignments, and grades.
Gulf Coast ID
The mandatory student identification card used for library services, meal plans, and campus security.
JC
The Jackson County Campus located in Gautier.
JD
The Harrison County Campus, formerly known as the Jefferson Davis Campus; students still frequently use the old initials.
Late Start
Condensed 8-week courses that begin mid-semester, a popular option for students adding credits late.
MyMGCCC
The central web portal that provides single sign-on access to Canvas, Banner, and student email.
perk_up_caf
Perk Up Café
student_union_cafeteria
Student Union Cafeteria
The Bryant Center
The Tradition Center for Nursing and Allied Health, often referred to by its donor name.
The Perk
The Perkinston Campus, the college's original and residential campus.
Willis-Hancock
The A.L. May Memorial Stadium's Willis-Hancock Field, where football games and major events are held.

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Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 First 8-Week Term runs Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
11 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Perkinston for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Perkinston.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$850

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

7,000

City Transportation

Walkability

30

Bikeability

35

Public Transit

Regional demand-response transit

Nearest Airports

Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

67°F

Avg Snowfall

0.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Residence Hall Parking

surface_lot

Reserved for residents of specific halls.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

MGCCC Bulldogs Football vs. Coahoma Community College

August 27, 2026

A.L. May Memorial Stadium, Perkinston Campus

The MGCCC Bulldogs kick off the 2026 football season against Coahoma Community College.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

8 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Andrews Hall

Capacity: 198

Room types: double, triple

Bryan Hall

Capacity: 100

Room types: double

Canizaro Hall

Capacity: 80

Room types: double

George Hall

Capacity: 80

Room types: double

Graham Hall

Capacity: 206

Room types: double, triple

Mellinger Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: double

Moran Hall

Capacity: 96

Room types: double

Owen Hall

Capacity: 88

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@mississippigulfcoast.edu

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