About Coahoma Community College

The ninety-nine acre campus lies in an agrarian setting along Clarksdale-Friars Point Road near the Mississippi River, which forms the western boundary of Coahoma County.  Bordered on the east by a quiet and picturesque lake, the school site is conducive to wholesome recreation as well as to serious study.

• Mission Statement
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LOCATION

Coahoma Community College, located in Coahoma County, Mississippi, about four miles north of the city of Clarksdale, is easily accessible from four major highways: U.S. 61, U.S. 49, Miss. 6, and Miss. 1.

• Campus Map
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ACCREDITATION

Coahoma Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree, and certificates in career education. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Coahoma Community College.

ADMINISTRATION

• Office of the President
• Board of Trustees
• College Administrators
• Committees/Functions & Memberships

TRADITION

• Mascot: Tiger
• Colors: Maroon & White
• Alma Mater: "Coahoma, Coahoma"

COMPLIANCE POLICY

Coahoma Community College ascribes as an “open admissions” policy consistent with all appertaining laws.

Coahoma Community College embraces the philosophy that students be provided the opportunities for learning experiences such as developmental courses, counseling, and tutorial assistance that will help individual students to succeed in achieving their educational goals.

Coahoma Community College utilizes relevant diagnostic instruments to determine the strengths and needs of students in order to assure the selection of the most appropriate program options to assure student success.

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Educational Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Board of Trustees of Coahoma Community College has adopted a policy assuring that no one shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in any program, activity, or employment of the College.