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At Mountain Empire Community College, we offer a course structure that helps you maintain a balance between getting your degree and continuing your current lifestyle. Each of our semesters include long session and short sessions options. The short session courses include the same content as long session courses – the content is just condensed to fit a shorter time span.


 

 
1st Exam Day - December 12, 2024
 

 

  If your class meets: Your exam will be: Exam Code
Mon/Wed 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. DAY1-EX1
Mon/Wed 11:05 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. 11:05 a.m. – 1:05 p.m. DAY1-EX2
Mon/Wed 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. DAY1-EX3
Monday & Wednesday evening exams will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 
2nd Exam Day -  Friday, December 13, 2024

 

 

 

  If your class meets: Your exam will be: Exam Code
Tues/Thur 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. DAY1-EX1
Tues/Thur 11:05 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. 11:05 a.m. – 1:05 p.m. DAY3-EX2
Tues/Thur 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. DAY3-EX3
Tuesday & Thursday evening exams will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

3rd Exam Day -  Monday, December 16, 2024

 

 

 

  If your class meets: Your exam will be: Exam Code
Mon/Wed 9:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. 9:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. DAY1-EX1
Mon/Wed 12:50 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. 12:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. DAY1-EX2
Mon/Wed 3:40 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. 3:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. DAY1-EX3
Monday & Wednesday evening exams will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

4th Exam Day - December 17, 2024

 

 
 
 
If your class meets:
Your exam will be:
Exam Code
Tues/Thur
9:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
9:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
DAY1-EX1
Tues/Thur
12:50 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.
12:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
DAY1-EX2
Tues/Thur
3:40 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
3:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
DAY1-EX3
Tuesday & Thursday evening exams will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

 

All full-time and adjunct faculty are required to follow this schedule. Any deviations from the published exam schedule must be approved by the appropriate academic dean. Class exam times not listed above should be scheduled in consultation with the appropriate academic division dean.

Academic Catalog & Student Handbook

 The MECC Catalog is the official reference for the college’s academic programs, courses, and academic procedures. The MECC Student Handbook is a valuable resource for information on academic policies, academic support services, & more.

Academic Calendar

Stay up to date with important dates and events of the academic school year.

 

Advising

Contact with and advisor today!

MECC Online Bookstore

The MECC Online Bookstore, powered by TextbookX, operates completely online. Visit the website to order and ship your course materials to your home or to campus. Digital course material access information is emailed. The bookstore also sells branded merchandise, course supplies, and more.

Choose Your Path

Browse MECC's degree and certificate programs and find what's right for you and  take the next step toward a new career.

 Distance Learning/Online & Licensure Reciprocity

MECC has entered into a regional reciprocity agreement through NC-SARA to accept out-of-state students in our online programs and courses.

Enrollment One Stop

The MECC One Stop can help any new or returning student with applying, registering for classes, questions about financial aid, student records as well as direct you to other college resources when needed.

Orientation

Most web classes require some form of orientation. Orientation is used to give students important information about the course. The following are examples of different types of orientation that may be required.

 

Online Orientation 

Students must complete the online orientation module in Canvas by the course instructor’s stated due date.

 

Face to Face Orientation 

Orientation will be held on campus or via Zoom on a specified day, date, time, and room if held on-campus. If students are unable to attend orientation on the specified date and time, which varies by class, they need to contact the instructor.

 

Verification of Identity

Distance education courses may require the student’s identity to be verified for certain assignments. Mountain Empire Community College does not charge any additional fees for the purpose of verifying student identify. If external identity verification services are required, or if the student chooses to use such services, the student is responsible for any and all costs incurred.

 

Web Classes

Classes with section numbers that include a “W” are Web classes. In courses offered in this delivery format, all instruction is web based.

 

Web Asynchronous (WA) 

Students learn on their own schedule online while adhering to posted deadlines.

 

Web Synchronous (WS) – Students and faculty interact online on specific days/times using technology such as Zoom, Canvas, or Google Classroom.

 Compressed Video

Classes with section numbers that include “C” are Compressed Video classes. These are courses delivered via video to two or more sites. Students may be at a different location than the instructor.

 

Independent Study

Classes with section numbers that include “X” are independent Study classes. These are highly individualized, planned studies.

 

Hybrid

Classes with section numbers that include an “H” are Hybrid classes. These classes require students to attend class on-campus less often by utilizing on-line components that can be completed at home.

 

Hybrid Asynchronous (HA) – Students learn on their own schedule while adhering to posted deadlines, with some in-person sessions required on-campus.

 

Hybrid Synchronous (HS) – Students and faculty interact online on specific days/times using technology such as Zoom, Canvas or Google Classroom, with some in-person sessions required on-campus.


 Class Section Information

This indicates one of several sections of the same course but reflects different days, times, instructors and locations.

Academic Calendar

Blended

B

Summer First Short Session

D

Summer Second Short Session

E

Hybrid

HA1-HA9, HS1-HS9

Lab

L

Summer Long Session

T

Night Class

N1-N9

Compressed Video

C1-C9

Web Classes

WA1-WA9, WS1-WS9

3 Week Session 

3W1-3W3

Day

01-09

Lee County 

21-29

Scott County

31-39

Wise County

41-49

Norton City

51-59

Dickenson County

61-69

8 Week Session

81-82

Off-Site

91-99

Independent Study

X1-X6

Shared Services Distance Learning (SSDL),

Shared with other Virginia Community Colleges

SV

 

 

On-Campus Rooms

Face to Face classes are assigned a classroom by building. If your classroom has one of the letters in front of the number, that will be the building where your class is located; for example: G101, D242, R117, P218:

D-Dalton-Cantrell Hall G-Godwin

P-Phillips-Taylor Hall H-Holton

R-Robb Hall

 

Off-Campus Locations

Details will be announced in class by instructor.

Off-Campus Locations

Clinical location will be announced in class

CLIN

Center for Workforce and Innovation of Appalachia

CWIA

Dickenson County Community Hospital

DCCH

Dickenson Center for Edu. & Research, Clintwood

DCER

Gate City High School

GCHS

Holston Valley Medical Center

HVMC

Indian Path Medical Center

IPMC

John Tyler Community College

JTCC

Lee County Career Center

LCC

Lee Health and Rehab

LH/R

Lee High School

LHS

Norton Community Hospital

NCH

Offsite

OFF

Pioneer Center, Duffield

PC-D

Ridgeview High School

RHS

Ridgeview Pavilion

RIDG

Scott Co. Career/Technical Ctr

SCO

Southside Virginia Comm. College

SVCC

Southwest Va. Comm. College

SWCC

To Be Announced

TBA

Virginia Highlands Comm. College

VHCC

Wytheville Community College

WCC

Wise County Career and Technical Center

WCT

 

 TBA

TBA is the acronym for To Be Announced. The college uses this term when a classroom, instructor, or days/times are unknown. Students may ignore the TBA listed for online courses because there are no days/times or classroom assigned to those classes (this is a system default). If you are registered for a face to face course and it has TBA listed for any of those fields (classroom, instructor, or days/times), your instructor or a representative from the scheduling academic division will contact you via your student e-mail.

 

Days of the Week

Face to face classes may meet any day of the week. If you have registered for a face to face class, you will see the days of the week listed below on your schedule:

Days of the Week

Monday Mo
Tuesday Tu
Wednesday We
Thursday Th
Friday Fr
Saturday Sa
Sunday Su

 

Paying for College

Apply for financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

 Graduation Information

Graduation application will be accepted for the Fall 2024 semester October 1 , 2024 – December 1, 2024.

Getting Into a Canvas Course

Watch a detailed video on how to access your course in Canvas.

Student Activities

Student Activities works to provide experiences that enhance the learning environment and contribute to a sense of community among students at MECC. Student Activities sponsors campus events, hosts field trips to local points of interest, provides education to improve quality of life, and supports student leadership and civic engagement.

Student Clubs & Organizations

All clubs are open to any current MECC student. Most organizations have membership qualifications; see below for more information. The Student Services office, located in Holton Hall, is responsible for coordinating and implementing the policies and procedures pertaining to the operation of campus organizations and activities.

Get Involved

Summer Regional Governor’s School is open to rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in the counties of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson, and the City of Norton who have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students can earn up to 6 credits at NO COST!

Governor's  School

 Inclement Weather

College schedule­ule changes due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Sign up for text alerts to receive announce­ments of schedule changes.

Sign Up for LastPass

LastPass is a secure password manager that stores all of your usernames and passwords in one safe place, called a vault.  A LastPass Premium account is available at no cost to currently enrolled MECC students.

 MyMECC

Once you’re logged into MyMECC, you’ll have access to Canvas, SIS (Student Information System), your student email account (Gmail & Google Drive), Quick Search Library Catalog, Navigate and more.

 Microsoft Office 365

Use VCCS email address as the username (example: jy60@email.vccs.edu) and their MyMecc password to log into Office 365 site. If login is not successful, then please reset your MyMecc Password.

Mountain Empire Community College’s Mountain Music School is a week-long event dedicated to the preservation and continuation of Appalachian music and culture. Located in Big Stone Gap, Va., the school provides opportunities for students age 10 and up to experience traditional old-time music with fun and supportive instruction.

Mountain Music School

Note Taking & Study Skills

We want you to be a successful student while at MECC. Research has shown that students who take notes perform better on tests than students who do not (Rhamani & Sadeghi, 2011). Study skills and note taking are skills – which means you can learn something new or improve your current skill set by practice.  Since there are multiple ways to study and take notes, take some time to find out what works best for you and for each of your classes. On this page are multiple free resources for you to use. If you would like more information, please contact The Learning Center to schedule some time to meet with a tutor to help enhance your study skills!

 

Prior Learning Credit

Tests and other diagnostic techniques are administered to determine when the student has met the established course objectives. The length of time a student takes to complete the developmental courses depends primarily upon the student’s entering ability and the student’s strength of motivation to succeed. Many students can master these skills during the first 15-week semester; others may need to take a year or more of developmental coursework. In all cases the primary goal of the developmental course is to offer students an opportunity to master the basic academic skills necessary for success in regular college courses.

Project Amelioration

Training opportunities for individuals in active recovery and those who have been deeply affected by substance abuse.

 

Respondus Lockdown Browser

If you take online tests at home, your instructor may require that you use Respondus Lockdown Browser to take a test.

Search For Your Class

Search through the online catalog and find the class you are looking for each semester.

Single Stop is an online screening tool that can estimate what supplemental resources (governmental, local, and at MECC) students might be eligible to receive. These may include emergency funds, employment assistance, food and housing needs, and many other services. To complete the Single Stop screener, please visit http://app.singlestop.org/vccs/mountainempirecc.  A case manager will help students connect with additional on-campus and external services and resources.

 Sign Up For Text Alerts

Receive text messages to your cell phone about schedule changes & emergency alerts.

Mission Statement for the Center for Student Outreach & Success 

The Center for Student Outreach and Success (SOS) will endeavor to identify and reduce barriers to success in order to retain, encourage, and advocate for students at Mountain Empire Community College.

The SOS Center staff are here to help all students with the college process.  If you have questions, need a schedule made, or just don’t know who to go to, please stop by and let one of our staff help you!

 

College Success Coach Program

The College Success Coach program was developed by Mountain Empire Community College in alignment with the Virginia’s Community Colleges Chancellor’s College Success Coach Initiative. This program is intended to increase student persistence and attainment of success. College Success Coaches empowers students to achieve their educational goals by providing them with encouragement and support, identifying on and off campus resources, and by collaborating with faculty and staff to identify and reduce barriers to success.

 

Who We Are

Dawn Harper - College Success Coach

    dharper@curbside-limo.com

 276-523-9104

Nikki Anderson - College Success Coach

 nanderson@curbside-limo.com

276-523-9105

 

 

Location

The SOS Center is located in Holton Hall (H107) beside the grill. The center is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

 

Student Forms

Forms regarding Admissions, Financial Aid, Program Applications, Dual Enrollment, Work Study & more can be found by clicking button above.

Talent Search

MECC’s ETS program serves students in grades 7th – 12th in the following schools: Central High, Eastside High, JI Burton High, Lee High, Ridgeview High, Thomas Walker High, Twin Springs High, and Union High. MECC’s Educational Talent Search provide information on college admissions, financial aid, financial literacy, support for SAT and ACT exams, tutoring, mentoring, and college prep services.

Workforce Solutions

Join the workforce and get the certifications you need to succeed.

Request Transcript

Mountain Empire Community College has partnered with Parchment.com to deliver secure electronic or paper transcripts to you. To request a transcript, follow the link below to either create a new account or sign in through Parchment.com. 

Tutoring Services

MECC’s Student Support Services is a 100% free service funded by a grant through the US Department of Education. All of our services are FREE to qualifying MECC students. For students who do not meet the qualifications for the federal program, services are available via the Parallel Tutoring program funded by the MECC Foundation.

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Veterans Affairs

Click button above for more information about recorders available to Veterans.

Wampler Library

Visit the Wampler Library located on the second floor of Robb Hall.