Next Steps

You must complete placement testing in math before registering for classes unless you qualify for an exemption.

File for financial aid as early as possible. You can file your FAFSA and the JCC general scholarship application any time after October 1 prior to the year you plan to start classes.  File by January 1 for priority consideration for grants and scholarships with limited funding. Be sure to list JCC’s federal school code of 002869 and TAP school code 2085.

An advisement preparation session (APS) provides you with the tools you need to prepare for your advisement and registration. We will go over your course placement, your program requirements, advisement-related terminology, and your responsibilities in the advisement process. After completing an APS, you will be able to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to register for classes.

• Part-time students are not required to complete APS, but are welcome to do so.

Types of APS

• Accepted Student Day: You will attend an APS and schedule courses all in one day. You can also take a placement test, tour campus, and visit with student services offices. Space is limited, so register early!
• Online APS: An online session will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. After you complete the session, you will be contacted to discuss your needs, academic and career goals, and to register for courses.

You must complete the mathematics placement test before completing an APS. If you are attending an Accepted Student Day, math testing may be scheduled the same day, prior to the session. If you have previous college credit for a college-level math course, or have passed a calculus or precalculus course in high school, you are exempt from the math placement test.

After you complete the APS, you will be scheduled to meet with an advisor in your academic area and register for courses. If you are undecided, you will meet with a counselor who can help you to clarify your educational and career goals.

Full-time students must meet with an advisor before registering for courses each semester. Part-time students are encouraged to seek advisement, but are not required.

The most current registration dates, forms, and information can be found per semester with the credit course schedules.

After you have scheduled your first semester, you'll register for new student orientation, which will help you transition into collegiate life at JCC.

If you are a New York state resident, you must submit a valid certificate of residence every academic year in order to receive the in-state tuition rate.  Certificates are accepted by the business office in person or by mail.

Registering for classes creates a financial obligation with the college. The financial responsibility agreement (FRA) explains your financial liability with the college. In order to confirm your registration, you are required to complete and submit the FRA each semester by logging into Self-Service Banner and viewing your student bill.

Turn in your immunization records to the health center as soon as possible to avoid a $25 fine.

Housing is available at JCC’s Jamestown Campus.

• Accessibility Services - Call 716.338.1251 for assistance with accommodations.
• Textbooks - Textbooks are required for most classes and are not covered in the tuition.
• Transportation - Make sure you have reliable transportation for the semester and a back-up plan if you are depending on others for rides to class.
• Paperless billing - Check your student bill in Banner. JCC supports a paperless, greener environment by not mailing paper billing statements.