Welcome
Welcome to Jackson Community College. Our purpose is to help you achieve your goals! All of us care about your success in college courses and we want you to get the most out of your experience here.
While you are at JCC, take advantage of our many services including: Tutoring, Social Workers, Advising, Financial Aid, Library, Computers, Breakout rooms and study lounges, Service Learning, Student Employment, Career Placement, Student Activities, Athletics, and Campus View Housing.
We believe in you. We are here for you. Please let us know how we can help you succeed.
Thank you for choosing JCC!
Charlotte Finnegan
Dean, Student Services
General Information
New Student Enrollment Steps
- Complete an application (available at any JCC location or online)
JCC requires all applicants for admission to provide a copy of their driver’s license or state issued picture ID for verification of address/residency. It may be mailed to Jackson Community College, 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49201, faxed to 517.796.8446 or delivered to any JCC location. Students without an official picture ID that verifies the address will be charged the Out-of-State tuition rate. Documentation must be received prior to first day of the semester.
- Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA on the web worksheets are available at any JCC location. Track your submission and any missing documents under “My Documents” and accept your award online via e-Services.
- Take course placement*. Course placement assesses your skill level in writing, reading and math to ensure your success. For details call:
Jackson Campus 517.796.8425 JCC @ LISD TECH 517.265.5515 LeTarte Center, Hillsdale 517.437.3343 *Current ACT/SAT scores or successful completion of previous college courses may exempt you from JCC’s Course Placement requirement. For more information, contact the JCC location nearest you. If you are a student with a documented disability, contact the Center for Student Success 517.796.8415 to schedule an appointment to set up your accommodations.
- Meet with an academic advisor to discuss your educational goals and plan courses. Contact the JCC location nearest you for more information or to schedule an advising appointment.
- Register and pay for your courses. JCC accepts payment in the form of cash, check, credit card, financial aid or FACTS payment plan. Payment is due three days from day of registration or the first day of the semester, whichever comes first. After the semester has started payment is due at the time of registration. NOTE: You, the student, are responsible for dropping or paying for courses. Non-payment does not constitute an automatic drop from the course. If you stop attending or do not pay, you are responsible for officially dropping your course. Do not assume that you have automatically dropped for non-payment or for not attending.
- Attend an orientation session.
Get started the right way. Attend new student orientation to learn about student services, resources, college programs, transfer planning, and more.
Jackson Campus
To reserve a seat for orientation, please call 517.796.8425.
Wednesday, August 19th 9:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 19th 5:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20th 1:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 22nd 9:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. LeTarte Center, Hillsdale
To reserve a seat for orientation, please call 517.437.3343.
Thursday, July 23rd 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12th 9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12th 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12th 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. JCC @ LISD TECH
To reserve a seat for orientation, please call 517.265.5515.
Wednesday, July 22nd 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 31st 1:30 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 14th 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22nd 9:00 a.m. — 10:30 p.m.
Guest Students
Complete a Michigan Uniform Guest Application available at your home institution, any JCC location or online at the JCC web site (www.jccmi.edu). This application is valid only for the semester for which it is submitted. Prerequisites for courses must be met.
High School Guest Students/Dual Enrollment
JCC welcomes high school students with written permission from their principal and/or counselor and parent or legal guardian. High School Guest/Dual Enrollment forms are available from area high schools, all JCC locations, and online. Prerequisites for courses must be met.
International Students
For an international student admission packet contact JCC’s Enrollment Services office at 517.796.8425. Information is also available at JCC’s web site.
Mandatory Assessment
All new students, including guest and high school dual-enrollment students, must participate in our assessment process. Information from the assessment will help students and academic advisors select appropriate courses.
During their first semester, students must take prerequisites as indicated by assessments to ensure they possess a minimum level of skills and knowledge to succeed in their courses. Assessments may be one of the following:
- ACT or SAT scores
- Course Placement at JCC
- Assessments administered at other accredited colleges
- Evidence of successful college coursework
- PLAN or PSAT (only for high school guest/dual-enrolled students)
Students must complete prerequisites to ensure they possess a minimum level of skills and knowledge to succeed in their college courses. Prerequisites are met when students successfully complete prerequisite courses at a 2.0 or higher, or achieve sufficient score levels in Course Placement or other assessments. All students who are placed into ENG 080, ENG 085, ENG 090, MTH 095, MTH 098 & MTH 120 are also required to enroll in FYS 110: LifeMaps. This First Year Seminar course will help you learn the secrets to success in college, provide supportive services and resources, and assist you in developing an education and career plan.
Student Services
Visit Student Services, located in Bert Walker Hall, 1st floor, Jackson campus for your advising, financial aid, registration and cashier needs. You may also go to the JCC web site or the LeTarte Center, Hillsdale or JCC @ LISD TECH for comprehensive information about JCC programs and services.
Returning students in good standing may register online at www.jccmi.edu, click on e-Services, go to “Search and Register for classes.”
Hours of Operation
All students, current and new, may register in person at Student Services (Jackson campus), JCC @ LISD TECH and LeTarte Center, Hillsdale.
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Online registration is available daily from 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Registration
Advisors are available at all JCC locations to assist you with course selections. Make your choices early, and use the Student Education Plan (SEP), available through the JCC web site, to review your advisor's recommendations.
To register for courses, use the Registration form, available in this course schedule, from any JCC location, or at www.jccmi.edu/studentservices/forms.
- Register in person at any JCC location during registration times listed on the Academic Calendar.
- Mail the completed Registration form to:
Jackson Community College/Student Services
2111 Emmons, Jackson, MI 49201 - Fax the completed Registration form to 517.796.8446.
- Register online using e-Services (for returning students).
Prerequisite Policy
A 2.0 or “C” is a passing grade. Only courses with passing grades count toward graduation. Most other colleges transfer in only courses with passing grades. Many financial aid sources, including most employers, require passing grades. Additionally, earning less than a 2.0 in a course may result in not being able to participate in the next level of courses in a discipline which requires this course as a prerequisite. If you attempt to register for the next course sequence and have not passed the prerequisite course, you may be dropped from that course.
