Visit the Utica Campus
Welcome to the Utica Campus
We are proud to maintain an HBCU designation at this historic campus!
Campus tours from May through August are limited, as all incoming freshmen planning to begin in Fall 2026 are encouraged to attend New Student Orientation! If you are not enrolling at Hinds this fall or you cannot attend one of the New Student Orientations, you may book a campus tour appointment below
- Outside of New Student Orientation, tours are available by appointment only.
- Appointment Address: 34175 MS-18 West, Utica, MS 39175, Enrollment Center (Room 120) in Walter Washington Hall.
- Check-In: Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time to find parking and check in at the Enrollment Center front desk inside Jenkins Hall. If you will be more than 10 minutes late for your appointment, we invite you to reschedule your tour so you don’t miss anything!
- Parking: Visitor parking is available in front of the Enrollment Center (Jenkins Hall) and in front of Cain-Cochran Hall.
- Viewing a housing showroom in Heritage Hall is included as part of your campus tour.
Academic Programs
The Utica Campus offers a variety of academic classes. Academic classes are liberal arts classes that generally make up the first two years of any bachelor’s degree. Following an academic plan of study is designed to help you complete an Associate of Arts degree, as well as assist you in a seamless transfer to a university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. So, whether you plan on pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Kinesiology, Social Work, Biology, Engineering, or literally more than 200 degree programs, then Academics will be your path at Hinds!
Career/Technical Programs
- Automotive Technology
- Barber/Stylist and Barber Instructor Training
Carpentry Technology - Clothing and Fashion Design
- Collision Repair Technology
- Cosmetology and Cosmetology Instructor Training
- Culinary Arts Technology
- Early Childhood Education Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Entertainment Industry Mechanics
- Software Engineering Technology
- Radio/Television Production and Broadcasting Technology
- Welding and Cutting Technology
HBCU Life
Life at our HBCU campus is rooted in connection, growth, and culture. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find a community where leadership is encouraged, support is always within reach, and history shapes every step forward. From the classroom to spirited events like Bulldog Fest, Coronation, and Founder’s Week, Utica offers a place where you truly belong. Come visit our Utica Campus and experience how we honor our proud legacy while building a bright future together. See ya at the U!
Campus Life
- Residence Halls
- Wellness Center
- Intramural Sports
- Men’s and Women’s Basketball
- Choir
- Cheerleading
- National Technical Honor Society
- Mississippi SkillsUSA
- Fab Lab
- Student Government Association and additional student clubs
- Phi Theta Kappa and additional scholarship organizations
- Student Union
- Cafeteria
- Pizza Hut
- Student Success Center
- Math Lab
- Writing Center
- Library
- Utica Institute Museum
- Transportation to Campus
- Disability Support Services