Advising for New Students

Do your best to prepare a draft plan - your advisor will expect that you have done this before you meet, with the understanding that your plan may not be perfect. Bring this plan, along with any questions you have, to your advisement meeting. This is a learning process and your advisor is there to help! If you need help drafting a plan, attend a Get Connected Session with your success navigator.

1. Log into Self Service Banner through MyJCC and go to your Student Records. View Placement Information to find your initial course placement for English and math. View Your Advisement Transcript to access your previously earned JCC credits, including any transferred coursework.
2. View your program requirements and sample first semester for the major you are pursuing (scroll down on the page to view the semester layout). 
3. Create a possible list of classes, using the English and math courses suggested in your placement information, along with other courses from your program’s semester map. 
4.  Browse Classes in Self-Service Banner to see your options (make sure to choose your correct campus).
5. Write down the times, days, and CRNs (course reference numbers) for your course choices. Your draft schedule may not be perfect the first time around - but do your best!
6. Keep your transfer plans in mind when drafting a schedule. Information on transfer planning can be found on the Transfer From JCC page.

Fall 2025 advisement and registration is underway. Request an appointment now and you will be contacted to schedule an appointment with an advisor.

Final registration days are Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22. Walk-in advising will be available 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on these days at the Jamestown and Olean campuses. Check in at the campus Success Center.

• Academic calendar
• Advisement syllabus
• Change your major/advisor
• Course schedules
• Resources for career planning
• Resources for transferring from JCC