Whether you are a full-time student, a part-time working student, the first in your family to go to college, an older adult, right out of high school, or taking classes for personal interest, we are here to help you. It is our goal at MECC to prepare you for meaningful employment or for successful transfer to a four-year college or university. The faculty and staff at MECC are here to help you become a successful college student. We encourage you to use the services and programs and seek out information that will assist you.
Have your class schedule available during the first week of classes. The classes you are registered to take are listed in the Student Information System, which you access through MyMECC. On the first day of class, be sure to have a printed or online copy of your class schedule handy so you’ll know the date, time, building and room number of your classes. The letter which precedes the room number designates the building in which your class is held: G=Godwin Hall, H=Holton Hall, D=Dalton-Cantrell Hall, P=Phillips-Taylor Hall, R=Robb Hall.
To access your student email, Canvas, and the Student Information System, visit MyMECC. MyMECC is located at the top right corner of the MECC homepage at www.mecc.edu.
Access Your MECC Email
To access your MECC Email, log in to MyMECC with your username and password, and select the “Gmail” link.
Access Canvas
Don’t worry if you do not see your credit classes listed in Canvas before the first day of class! Your class schedule in the VCCS Student Information System is considered your official list of credit classes for which you are registered. Access your schedule through MyMECC, and you’ll see all the classes for which you registered. Credit classes show up in Canvas either on the first day of the class or within 48 hours after registering.
Mountain Empire Community College recognizes that the safety of its students and employees on College property, or when engaged in college-authorized functions, is a fundamental responsibility. Faculty, Staff and students are encouraged to exercise proper care in using any apparatus, and in moving from one area to another.
The College further recognizes and is committed to providing a safe environment in the operation of all courses and College functions. Through the combined efforts of the Board, the administration, the faculty, staff, and students, the College’s Safety Program provides an “on-going” process to promote and reinforce safety regulations. A complete list of safety procedures is outlined in the MECC Lab Safety Policy Manual.
Use the VCCS portal to search for your class.
View a detailed map of the Mountain Empire Community College Campus.
Click buttons below for FAFSA information regarding high school seniors.
FAFSA ID Flowchart - Department of Education
FAFSA Workshop Information Sheet
Students will gain information about financial aid, degrees and academic planning, campus resources, navigating online systems, and take a campus tour. Completing FOX Orientation will be another step towards completing your college degree.
Visit the RACE 1: Regional Adult & Career Education Website and take the first steps to get your GED.
All MECC students must register for a student ID. You can obtain your student ID at the Wampler Library in Robb Hall.
Advising and Testing
The Office of Student Services provides advising and testing services. Click here for more information on testing. The Office of Student Services is located in Holton Hall or call 276-523-7488.
Tutoring and Academic Assistance
The TRIO Learning Center provides academic support services to students who meet eligibility requirements. Services include: tutoring, mentoring, transfer assistance, career counseling, personal counseling, academic skills development (study skills, test-taking skills, etc.) and informative seminars.
Disability Services
MECC provides services to students with documented disabilities. For more information, visit the Office of Student Services in Holton Hall or call 276-523-9108.
Veterans Assistance
MECC programs are approved for enrollment of qualified veterans, survivors, dependents and certain reservists. For more information on services available to veterans and their families, call 276-523-9028 or visit the Veterans web page.
Transfer Assistance
MECC provides assistance to students planning to transfer to a four year college. Visit the Transfer webpage, the Office of Student Services in Holton Hall, or call 276-523-9106.
Career Assistance
MECC offers student career counseling to help students determine their career goals and/or college major. Assistance includes computerized career assessments, career planning, employment preparation, resume development, interview and business etiquette, job search strategies, and more. To schedule an appointment, visit Career Services located in the Office of Student Services in Holton Hall or call 276-523-9106.
Technology Assistance
Canvas Help – Email Canvas Support or call 276-523-7488 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Student Information System (SIS), Student Email, Log-in, Password or Username Assistance – Technology Assistance
Dual Enrollment allows high-achieving students the opportunity to meet the requirements for high school graduation while simultaneously earning college credit. Learn more about available resources, scholarship opportunities and contact information for each high school's career navigators.
For your safety and convenience, we strongly recommend that you sign up for our emergency alert system. It will notify you quickly with an email and/or text about MECC closings due to inclement weather or about emergency situations.
The Testing Center is located in the Office of Student Services in Holton Hall, coordinates testing services for new and continuing students which include administering the Virginia Placement Test (VPT); TEAS; courses through SSDL or cooperative programs.
Mountain Empire Community College’s Workforce Solutions provides state-of-the art workforce training and services to individuals, businesses, industries, and government agencies. As an active member of the community, Workforce Solutions collaborates with regional employers on an ongoing basis to maintain a competitive workforce in today’s global economy.
MECC’s Wampler library is located on the second floor of Robb Hall. Visit the library to obtain a library card, as well as access the material and research you need for courses. Library resources are available online at the library website.