What Panola College buildings will be open this fall? 

All Panola College buildings will be open regular business hours (Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 7:30 am to 12:30 pm.
 

Will the campus be returning to in-person and residential operations this fall? 

Fall 2020 will be an on-campus semester with as much in-person instruction and residential occupancy as restrictions of space, health, and safety allow. Many of the courses offered will be offered in both in-person and online options to allow students the option that best fits their needs.
 

When will the fall semester take place? 

The dates for the fall semester have not changed and will begin on August 19th. Important dates for the fall 2020 semester may be found online .
 

Will students return to campus after Thanksgiving break? 

After much research and consideration, Panola College determined students will not return to campus after Thanksgiving.  All course instruction will be done virtually after Thanksgiving and final exams will be taken remotely. On-campus housing and food service will remain open for students who wish to return. 
 

Will there be a December 2020 graduation?

Yes. Panola College will stream a virtual commencement ceremony for its December 2020 graduates on December 10. Students will not participate in person but will have the opportunity to have a photograph shown during the ceremony. We are inviting all December graduates to attend a photo session with our campus photographer in a provided cap and gown. Cap and gowns will be disinfected between each student. Pictures will be provided to graduates for free. Graduates will receive dates for photograph sessions when applying for graduation. We hope this photo opportunity, as well as December’s virtual ceremony, will help to make our graduates feel special despite the pandemic.
 

How does the CARES Act funding work?

Panola College received a total of $1,507,332 in April 2020. Half of the amount received, $753,666, was designated for student emergency grants, with the other half for assistance to the College’s COVID-19 related expenses. Based on grant requirements, students were able to apply for funds from April 22 to May 22. As of June 15, 2020, all funding to students had been distributed, and 771 eligible students received emergency aid.