President’s Welcome

Welcome to the Lion family, and thank you for choosing East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) for your educational journey. Since 1927, EMCC has provided educational services to students. As President, my overall goal is to ensure that every student who chooses EMCC is provided many opportunities to succeed.

This college catalog will serve as an important reference and guidebook for each student’s journey at EMCC. Our dedicated faculty and staff are here to assist students on their mission. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to a recruiter, an advisor, a faculty member, or student services. Please familiarize yourself with the information within this catalog. Our overall goal is to help you choose the proper coursework that will lead to graduation in a timely manner.

College is a time for discovery and transformational growth and a place where students will find a path to lifelong success. EMCC provides a variety of opportunities for student enrichment and personal growth. Please consider joining a club or organization and participating in campus events at EMCC. This is a wonderful way to network, make friends, and join in with others who are on a similar journey.

Opportunity happens here!

D. Scott Alsobrooks, Ph.D.

President