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Welding and Cutting

Applications for fall 2026 are now open!

Northwest Mississippi Community College offers a two semester career certificate in Welding and Cutting  Technology at our Senatobia and Batesville campus. The curriculum includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), GAS Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). 

  • Locations: Senatobia Campus (Day & Evening), Batesville Campus (Day) 

  • Enrollment: Fall Entry Only  

  • Duration: Two Semesters 

  • Degree: Career Certificate (30 hours) 

Admissions to the college does not guarantee admissions to the program of study.

October - March Application Opens
October - March Submit Application and Requirements  
April Letters are sent (Acceptance, Alternate) 
June Orientation 
July 15th - August 1 (if accepted) Submit Negative 5-Panel Drug Screen 
August 1st - 7th Complete Registration (Failure to do so by August 7th forfeits seat)  
August Classes Start