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Go to Class - Go to class and take your studies seriously. Ensure that you acquire your course syllabus from every class and know it. Keep it available! The syllabus is a guide for you to succeed in class. It will include important dates, important assignments, and other material pertinent to the class. |
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Be Informed. Read your Student Handbook. Ignorance of the rules and policies are not an excuse. When you enroll at ECCC, you agree to follow all rules and policies set forth by our Board of Trustees. Also, read the Daily Student Bulletin, which is published every day that class is in session during the Fall and Spring semesters. It is available in strategic locations on campus, or you can read it online. |
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My EC - My EC is a collection of your personal information, such as your grades, current schedule, account information, financial aid information, advisor, degree plan, and lots of other useful information. Your login should be your student id# and your password given to you once you have been accepted to EC. Please check announcements on My EC regularly! |
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Warrior Alert - Warrior Alert is a rapid communication system that sends messages to cell phones, e-mails, text messages, and land line phones used during a campus emergency. Student Services will gather cell phone information from you. As a student you may login to your Warrior Alert account and opt out at any time, but participation in the program is strongly recommended. Calls will only be made in imminent emergencies. During the registration period of each term, you will be receiving via your email account correspondence regarding your Warrior Alert login. Once you receive this, please login and update all your emergency contact information. |
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Email - We ask that you use your personal email address to communicate with EC. To update this address, please go to www.eccc.edu. Click on My EC. Click on the Personal Info link. Click on the Biographical Info tab. Click the pencil to edit your email address. Allow up to 36 hours for the email address to be updated in our system. If you do not have a personal email address, you will be issued an account and sent a letter a few days before classes start. |
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Network Password - After you have registered for classes, you are given a network (LAN) login account. This allows you to login to student accessible computers on campus. This is the same username and password used for My EC and Blackboard. If you change your My EC password, this password will get updated to the same password within 24 hours. |
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Blackboard - To access your classes online, you may go to www.eccc.edu and click on My EC. From there you may click on Blackboard. Your login should be your student id number and your My EC password. |
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eLearning - The community colleges in the state collectively offer online classes. You can get more information about these on the eLearning web page. These classes are a great alternative for someone who doesn’t have the time for the traditional classes, but they can be more difficult as it takes much discipline to succeed in online courses. Online students receive the same services that on-campus students receive. Contact sgray@eccc.edu or 601-635-6429 or cjenkins@eccc.edu or 601-635-6322 if you have concerns about these services or if you need more information on the Mississippi Virtual Community College. |
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Career-Technical Programs – East Central offers one- and two-year career-technical degrees, which allow you to go straight into the workforce. More information is available about these programs in the College Catalog and on the Career-Technical website. For more information, contact the Career-Technical Office at weason@eccc.edu or 601-635-6210. |
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Fees - A complete schedule of fees are listed in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. Fees are due at least one week prior to the first day of classes. The only fee that can be deferred is the meal plan (board) that is required of all students that reside on campus. Please see the student handbook to see the details of this deferment. **All fees are subject to change upon approval of the Board of Trustees. For questions about fees contact the Business Office at mvance@eccc.edu or 601-635-6209. |
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Financial Aid Programs - Students have an opportunity to participate in a number of Financial Aid Programs at the College. Please refer to the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and the Financial Aid Website for detailed information on these programs. The priority deadline for Financial Aid is April 1. However, the College will work with students throughout the semester. IF YOU ARE DEPENDING ON FINANCIAL AID TO PAY FOR YOUR ROOM, BOARD, TUITION, BOOKS, ETC, YOU NEED TO APPLY EARLY AND MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS IN ORDER BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS. If you wait until the last minute, you will be responsible for paying your fees up front and the College will then reimburse you toward the end of the semester. You cannot apply late in the summer and expect everything to be complete by the beginning of the semester. You will be required to complete a certain amount of hours with a certain GPA to continue to be eligible for financial aid. For questions concerning Financial Aid, contact Ms. Brenda Carson at bcarson@eccc.edu or 601.635.2111 ext. 378. |
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Work Study - The College participates in the Federal Work Study program. If you are interested, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and mark “work study.” For more information, contact or 601-635-6378. |
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Housing - East Central provides on campus housing for almost 600 students each semester. Students are encouraged to complete an Application for Housing and pay the $60.00 room deposit as soon as possible so you can live in your preferred residence hall with the person that you want to live with. Beds are reserved on a first come, first serve basis so make sure that your roommate completes their application and pays their deposit also. You must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours to live on campus. If you drop below 12 hours, you will have to move out. We also offer Honors Housing for sophomore female students with a 3.0 GPA or better. If you want to live in honors housing, you need to see Mr. Jon Peeples before Christmas of your freshman year. Follow the link of our Housing Information to learn more about campus housing. East Central also offers a very limited amount of married housing. For more information, contact Marcie Pinson at mpinson@eccc.edu or 601.635.2111 ext. 213. All residence hall rooms are equipped with wireless internet access and cable television. |
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Student Loans - The College participates in various types of loan programs. If you need to acquire a loan contact abradley@eccc.edu or 601-635-6380. Remember, loans have to be paid back, with interest, so do not apply for one unless you really need it! |
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Student Right to Know - In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, Public Law 101-542, November 8, 1990, as amended 1993, ECCC provides statistical data on its graduates and the Campus Security Report. For further information, contact Dean Miller at jmiller@eccc.edu or 601-635-6267or the Director of Admissions at dcase@eccc.edu or 601-635-6206 concerning the Right-to-Know Act. |
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Food Services - Valley Food Service provides food services for the College. Students living in the Residence Halls must purchase a 5-day or 7-day meal plan. Commuter meal cards are also available, or you may pay on a daily basis. See the Student Handbook for more information, or call 601-635-2979. |
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Parking – All students who drive to class on the Decatur Campus must have a properly attached decal displayed on their vehicle. Citations will be issued by security if you are parked illegally. Please ensure that you avoid parking in Handicap Parking, Faculty Parking, and the area on the east side of Clark-Venable Baptist Church near the S. Campus Gym. If you receive a ticket, pay it in the Business Office within 5 days, or the amount of the fine will double. The Decatur Police Department will also ticket cars illegally parked on roads that border the Campus. If you need a temporary decal, come by Student Services and acquire one free of charge. If you want to contest a ticket, you will need to appeal in writing to Dean Miller, jmiller@eccc.edu or 601-635-6267. You will need to attach a copy of ticket to your appeal. |
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Lost and Found - Located in Student Services. Contact drigdon@eccc.edu or 601-635-6205. |
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Noise - The worst problem on campus is noise from groups around classroom buildings and loud car radios. Please respect the rights of others! The fine for excessive noise is $50.00. |
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Student Regulations - Students who enroll at East Central are bound by the Rules and Regulations of the College. Please become very familiar with the Student Regulations and the A,B,C Offenses in the Student Handbook as well as the ECCC Dress Code! Students must have their ECCC I.D. visibly on them at all times. If you are asked by a school official (instructor, security guard, janitor, etc.) to surrender your I.D., you must give it to them. You will then be required to come to Student Services the next morning to see Dean Miller to retrieve your I.D. Dean Miller will investigate the situation and make a determination on whether an offense has occurred. Offenses can result in fines of $50.00 or $100.00 or removal from campus housing or expulsion from school. Contact jmiller@eccc.edu or 601-635-6267. |
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Probation and Suspension Policy - Please become familiar with the probation and suspension policy of the College. If you do not complete 67% of your classes each semester with a certain Grade Point Average (GPA), you could be placed on probation for a semester. If you fail to meet the requirements during your probationary semester, you could be suspended. Details can be found in the Student Handbook and in the College Catalog. If you have questions concerning this policy, please contact the Director of Admissions at dcase@eccc.edu or 601-635-6206. |
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Student Center - The Student Center is located in the Student Union. The center is made up of a Grill, the College Bookstore, Admissions, a lounge area, Fitness Center, and an Activity Center. Student Post Office Boxes are located in the game room. For more information, contact jmiller@eccc.edu or 601-635-6267. |
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Student Complaints - If you have a complaint about a policy, employee, or anything else about the College, you have the right to file an official complaint. Details are available in the Student Handbook. Contact the Vice President for Student Services at rlee@eccc.edu or 601-635-6375. |
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Attendance Requirements- (See the Student Handbook to read the detailed attendance policies.) In order to be successful in College, you must make every effort to attend class! There are two types of absences. An official absence is an absence where you are representing the College on official business. Unofficial absences are all other absences such as for illness. Each instructor will have different policy as far as whether or not you are allowed to make up work. You will be informed of this the first day of class. Generally, you are allowed to miss two times the number of times a class meets per week. For example, if a class meets three days per week, you can miss the class six times. On your seventh miss, you will be cut out of the class with a grade of W. If a class meets two times per week, you will be cut out on the fifth absence, etc. If you plan to withdraw from the class, you MUST do so before you cut out. There is a difference in a W that is the result of a cut-out and a voluntary W! Many of our Career-Technical Programs have an individual Attendance Policy for each class. If you are cut out of a class, you have the right to appeal to your instructor for reinstatement. You must do this within 5 days of cutting out. Documentation for why you missed is crucial. Do not miss class for any reason. You never know when you will have to miss! If you have questions about attendance policies, contact Randall E. Lee at rlee@eccc.edu or 601-635-6375. |
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Advisement Intervention Program – East Central has an award-winning Advisement Intervention program, which facilitates success. All full-time students are assigned to an advising group of staff who are an expert in your major. If you decide to change your major, please contact Admissions at 601-635-6207 or dcase@eccc.edu . If you are a Career-Technical Student, contact 601-635-6210 or lmckee@eccc.edu. You will be meet with your advisor once a semester and you are encouraged to develop a relationship. Your advisor will assist you, but it is up to you as an individual to ensure that you are taking the required classes. If you know where you will transfer to, acquire a copy of their catalog and ensure that you are taking what they require. |
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Withdrawal Procedures –Please be aware of the withdrawal process, which is located in the Student Handbook. To withdraw from a class, you will be required to see your instructor or advisor to begin the process. You will then need to see either a Career-Technical Counselor or an Academic Counselor. Your final step will be to take the Withdrawal Sheet to Admissions. For questions about withdrawing from college or dropping a course, please contact lhanna@eccc.edu or 601-635-6308. |
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Library – Burton Library offers a variety of library and learning experiences and services for all constituents regardless of location. The library collection consists of books, nonprint and periodical resources, electronic technologies and special collections. A valid ECCC I.D. card serves as a library card and must be presented when using the library. For library hours and other information, see the Student Handbook, or go to the Library Webpage. For additional information contact Mr Leslie Hughes at lhughes@eccc.edu or 601-635-6219. |
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Career Center – Career information is available in the Career Center located in the Eddie M. Smith Student Service building. Contact revans@eccc.edu or 601-635-6300. |
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Tom-Tom - EC’s campus newspaper, the Tom-Tom, is published several times each school year and gives students the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in many areas. Scholarships and college credit are also available. The newspaper and yearbook sponsor/advisor is Gennie Phillips-Odom (gphillips@eccc.edu or 601-635-6364). |
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Student Mailboxes - To receive mail on campus, you must rent a campus mailbox. These are located in the Activity Center. Mail will be placed in your box by noon each day. To rent a mailbox, pay the fee ($25.00 for the year, $13.00 for the semester) at the Business Office and bring the receipt to Mr. Randall Lee in Student Services. Mail will NOT be delivered to you if you do not have a campus mailbox. |
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Tutorial Services – If you need tutoring in any particular subject, please go to the Success Center on the second floor of Newton Hall. Don’t wait until you get so far behind! Individual tutoring and different computer programs that can assist you with succeeding in college are available. If you are interested in tutoring please see the director of the Success Center as many majors require a certain number of volunteer hours in tutoring. Contact mboulton@eccc.edu or 601-6346. |
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Steps to Remember -
1.Student I.D. Card – If you didn’t get your id made the day you registered for classes, please do so before classes begin. You will need your I.D. to purchase books and to eat if you are a dorm student or are purchasing a commuter meal card. Moreover, it is your “passport” to be on campus and must be worn visibly at all times.
2.Parking Decal – If you drive a vehicle on campus, you must have a parking decal displayed on the driver’s side front window. The cost is $10.00. You can acquire it in Student Services. You will need your Tag Number. “NO DECAL” tickets are $50.00! Spend the $10.00 up front!
3.Housing – Complete an application for housing and pay a $60.00 room deposit to the Business Office. Rooms are first-come, first- serve.
4.Financial Aid – Ensure you complete the process before August or be prepared to wait in long lines. Do not miss class waiting on financial aid.
5.Fees – Are due a week prior to the beginning of classes.
6.Textbooks – If you have not purchased your textbooks, please do so before classes begin. Call 601-635-6250. Your financial aid must be complete and in the system to use it for textbook purchases.
7.Student Handbook – Be familiar with all policies. Copies are available in Student Services and on the website.
8.Go to class! Absences are the number one preventive factor in college failure. Never miss a class and you should succeed. 9.Read the Daily Bulletin and Bulletin Board materials daily. |