New Student Orientation
Meet with an advisor to review your educational plan, select courses, and receive information about registering for classes.
Welcome
Welcome to Jackson Community College and to YOUR welcome/orientation day information hub!
JCC is ever changing and growing and whether you are 18 or 48… first time college student or a returner… we believe attending an orientation is a first step in your success!
Top 10 reasons to make YOUR WELCOME DAY a priority:
- Able to meet new people.
- It’s an opportunity to gain tips from upper-class students!
- Locate buildings and classrooms before day 1
- First hand, you get to see how “this JCC” is not your parents' JCC.
- Able to network with campus and community organizations and local businesses.
- Refreshments provided!
- Meet College employees who can help you succeed in your upcoming year.
- Chance to win free stuff!
- It will be fun and informational
- It is a first step to a successful college career!
10 Great Things About Being a JCC Student
- Teachers care about you, they care if you succeed in class but also about your other classes. They know you by name.
- Small classes, you get that one on one attention from instructors.
- Opportunities to get involved: sports, on campus activities (campus clean up, bake sales), clubs (Student Government, Drama Club, Phi Theta Kappa, etc.).
- JCC offers many types of financial aid! Federal Pell Grants, work study program, JCC Foundation scholarships and much more!
- If you need help with classes and seek it out… you’ll get it! Don’t be afraid to ask. There are tutors, professors have office hours where you can ask for help. The Center for Student Success is also a great place to get help and meet people… their office is located in Bert Walker.
- Student Employment opportunities are available through Human Resources in the Potter Center.
- Staff members in Student Services (located in Bert Walker) are very helpful. They help with registering for classes, financial aid information, advisors.
- You don’t have to pay for a parking pass!
- If you want to live on campus… you can!
- JCC is a “real college…” with student life, campus housing, GREAT technology resources, the ability to check out a laptop while on campus….
How to register for an orientation:
- When scheduling classes ask your advisor about dates/times.
- If you have already registered for classes, please call 517.796.8425 and
a staff member
will assist you.
For Parents, Family and Friends:
We know that you too have questions about Jackson Community College, resources, tips, things to know, etc. At the same time your student is attending sessions, you can join our staff in a session dedicated to your needs and questions.
Orientation Dates and Times:
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 — 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, August 12th | 9:00 — 10:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, August 12th | 1:00 — 2:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, August 12th | 5:00 — 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 noon |
| Friday, July 31st | 1:30 — 3:00p.m. |
| Friday, August 14th | 2:00 — 4:00p.m. |
| Saturday, August 22nd | 9:00 — 10:30 a.m. |
If you have questions or need to cancel, they should do so by contacting Latisha Hurd in Student Services at 517.796.8539.
