I work full-time and need a school that understands that. A student review said: “Hinds has flexible scheduling. Evening classes, online options, multiple campuses.” Another said: “Professors are understanding if you communicate. They know students have jobs.” But another review warned: “Advising can be slow. You have to advocate for yourself.” I'm worried about balancing work, school, and life. For current Hinds students, how flexible is the schedule really? Can I build a degree mostly online? What's the workload like for someone working 40 hours?
Is Hinds Community College good for working students?
- Thread starter Luke
- Start date
Martin
New member
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2026
- Messages
- 6
Okay so here's my honest breakdown as someone who's done both Hinds and a university:
Good stuff:
Good stuff:
- Evening classes (5:30, 6:30, sometimes 7:30)
- Multiple campuses so you can find something close to work
- Online options are expanding every semester
- Professors usually get it if you're late once because of work
- Advising is slow. Like really slow. Email twice.
- Some online classes still have group projects (nightmare for working students)
- Registration can be chaotic
