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ECCC restructures orientation East Central Community College will once again offer five orientation sessions this summer for students planning to attend faJI classes. However, the day's activitie~ have been restructured to make them more student-friend Iy. Joe Killens, Vice President for until scores are received. He also said they may bring a copy of their ACT scores the day they register. "Students who do not have an ACT score on file or with them on Orientation day will be placed in Developmental Math and English classes," said Killens. ules for the fall semester, reserve or check the status of their donnitory rooms, and have photographs made for identification cards: Orientation also provides a great opportunity for students to become familiar with campus facilities and to meet with administrators, faculty and staff.

Student Services, said, "We are con– tinuing to streamline our Orientation process to better serve our students. Unlike the previous registration process where everyone began at the same time, students can now arrive any time between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to begin the registration process." "Depending on the crowd, we anticipate the process lasting a couple of hours. After completing registra– tion, students will be ready to start classes in the fall. The only addi– tional step will be to attend an Orientation meeting the first week of school or they may complete uie Orientation process on our website as soon as they complete registration." KHlens also reminds students that ACT sub-!>cores will continue to be used for placement in Math and English. Students who have not sent a copy of their ACT scores to East Central will be placed in Developmental Math and English

"However, schedules may be changed at a later date once the required score is on file. For students who have not taken the ACT, the College administers the test several times throughout the summer." Contact academic counselor Michael Alexander at 601-635-2111, ext. 231. for ACT information. Killens also reminds students that in order to receive MTAG (Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant) they must have taken the National ACT. To complete registration, students need ro have the following informa– tion on file in the Office of Admissions, Records and Research: ( 1) a completed application for admis ion: (2) an ACT score (aca– demic/technical students only; does not apply to vocational students); (3) official high school transcript; and (4) college transcript if a transfer student. During orientation. students rece1ve their approved class sched-

The only fee associated with ori– entation is a $5 charge to purchase parking decals. A tag number is required to purchase the decal. Killens added, "We will continue to serve the noon meal in Mabry Memorial Cafeteria and invite all stu– dents and parent!> to join us for lunch.'' Honors orientation will be held on Friday, June 3, for students who have a 21 or above ACT score, those selected STAR students, valedictori– ans and salmatorians and members of the Beta Club or other honor soci– eties. Additional orientation sessions are scheduled Saturday, June 18; Thursday, July 7; Wednesday. July 20; and Friday, August 12. For more information contact Student Services at 635-2111, ext. 375 or 205 or toll free 1-877-462- 3222.

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