Mississippi Christian University (formerly Mississippi College)
Clinton, Mississippi
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1826🔗 www.mc.edu
Mississippi Christian University's Clinton campus, the oldest college in Mississippi since its 1826 founding as Hampstead Academy, centers on Nelson Hall, its 1948 administrative building and auditorium, with freshman women housed in Mary Nelson Hall, a community-style residence hall near the dining hall.
Enrollment
4,068
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,017
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 14 - August 15, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
45%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Move-in occurs immediately before Welcome Week begins each fall. Recipients of the university's Leland Speed Scholarship, which provides full tuition for Mississippi residents, are required to live on campus, contributing to significant demand for renovated halls in recent years. This specific date should be confirmed directly with the Office of Residence Life (residencelife@mc.edu, 601-925-3359) closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 14 - August 15, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Mary Nelson Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Mississippi Christian University (formerly Mississippi College)'s website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Welcome Week (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 15 - August 18, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$11,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Mississippi Christian University (formerly Mississippi College).
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