Spring is officially here, but we have our sights set on summer session at Johnson County Community College. Summer classes are the perfect opportunity for students to get a jump on earning a degree or certificate and meeting their educational goals.
Perks of summer classes
There are many benefits to summer courses at JCCC:
- Work ahead: Students who are working toward a degree or certificate can use summer session to get ahead – and stay ahead – in their program coursework.
- Full- and short-term sessions are available: JCCC offers summer classes that span eight weeks or four weeks, so students can choose class start times that work with their schedule without taking up their entire summer.
- Take advantage of affordable tuition: Students and their families have many financial obligations. JCCC offers a quality education at an affordable tuition rate, so students can earn a degree without incurring unnecessary debt. Additionally, JCCC offers students, even for summer session, many scholarship, grant and work study opportunities to help pay for college.
- Flexible class options fit into any schedule: Convenient online, face-to-face and hybrid classes allow students to maximize their time and create schedules that work for them.
- Small class sizes: JCCC’s small classes give students more personalized learning experiences and increase engagement and collaboration opportunities with peers.
Key summer session dates
Enrollment for the summer session opened earlier this month. As summer approaches, here are some key dates to keep in mind:
- May 2: New and readmitted students are encouraged to apply by this date to ensure enrollment by the start of the summer semester.
- May 27, by 6 p.m.: Summer payment deadline – all students who enroll before this deadline must pay tuition by 6 p.m. or risk being dropped from classes. (Web enrollment reopens at 9 p.m.)
- June 2: First day of summer session classes for the full 8-week session and the first 4-week session.
- June 30: First day of the second 4-week summer session.
- July 24: Last day of summer session.
Full academic calendar details for summer session are available on JCCC’s website.
Students can take their college credits with them
Current JCCC students aren’t the only ones who can take advantage of our flexible summer session. These classes are also perfect for out-of-town students who are home for the summer.
JCCC has transfer agreements with more than 60 local and regional four-year colleges and universities. This means that students can get a head start on — or continue working on — a bachelor’s degree at JCCC for a fraction of the cost and then take those class credits with them to a four-year school.
Assistance is available at every step of the academic journey
Many resources are available to help students with enrolling for summer classes, transferring credits, staying on track for graduation, and more. Check out our student resources webpage for helpful information.
