Expanding Access to Online Courses
The Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC) connects all 15 community colleges in a statewide course exchange, allowing students to take online classes from any participating college while remaining enrolled and fully supported at their home college. Through this collaboration, students access a wider selection of courses, receive local advising and student services, and earn credit directly from their home institution, while provider colleges deliver the online instruction through Canvas.
Participating in the Course Exchange expands your opportunities by connecting you to hundreds of online courses across Mississippi.
- Enroll at Your Home College: Register as usual through your local community college.
- Browse Statewide Courses: Use the Exchange to find classes offered by participating colleges.
- Take the Course Online: A provider college delivers the instruction through Canvas.
- Get Support Locally: Your home college provides advising, financial aid, and student services.
- Earn Credit at Your Home College: Credits for Exchange courses are awarded through your home institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions:
- How do I register for a shared MSVCC course?
You register through your home college, just like any other class. Advisors can help you find and select Exchange courses.
- Why should I register for an MSVCC course?
- More Options: Access courses not available at your home college.
- Flexibility: Fit classes into your schedule with online convenience.
- Local Support: Get advising, financial aid, and services from your home college.
- Shared Quality: All courses meet statewide standards for instruction and support.
- Will financial aid cover these courses?
Yes. Since you enroll through your home college, all financial aid and billing are handled locally.
- Who provides the instruction?
The provider college delivers the online course through Canvas.
- Where do I get help if I have problems?
Even if you take courses from another college, your home college remains your point of contact for support—advising, financial aid, tutoring, library access, and more.
- Will my credits transfer back to my home college?
Yes. Credits for MSVCC courses are always awarded through your home institution.
- Do I need a separate login for courses from another college?
No. All of your courses, whether from your home college or another provider, are housed in your home college’s Canvas account. You’ll only need one login ID to access everything.