JONES UpClose - Jones County Junior College

JONES UpClose
ORIENTATION PACKET
www.jcjc.edu

Welcome from the Office of Recruitment at Jones
Dear Student,
The Office of Recruitment welcomes you to Jones UpClose. We
hope you will learn everything you need to know about Jones to help
you in your transition to college. This orientation packet will be your
guide to college life and help assist you with any questions you may
encounter.
As a new Bobcat, you will receive our excellent resources and
services available to students while enrolled at Jones. Today is
dedicated to registering for classes and gaining all the knowledge
needed to be a successful first year student. At Jones, we strive to see
all our students excel and reach their full potential. We hope you enjoy
your Jones experience and please let us know if we can assist you in
any way.
Sincerely,
Office of Recruitment
PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK)
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is one of many
exciting organizations at Jones County
Junior College. Being involved in campus
organizations offers great advantages
to students. Opportunities to travel,
community project work, and listening to
amazing guest speakers are among the
many benefits of being involved.
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor
society for two-year colleges, promoting
scholarship, leadership, service, and
fellowship. Eligibility for membership in
PTK is based on a grade point average
of 3.5 for all college work completed
before selection. During the semester
preceding selection and the semester
of selection, students must be enrolled
in a minimum of 15 semester hours of
academic courses. Membership in PTK
ensures members transfer scholarships
to over 700 colleges or universities.

Welcome from the Student Government Association (SGA) President
On behalf of the entire student body and the Student Government Assoication, I want to
welcome you to Jones County Junior College. To those of you joining us for the first time, it is my
privilege to welcome you to the Jones family. The next few years of your life will be filled with
excitement, adventure, learning, and growth. Jones is a great place to experience all of these
things.
DePaul Foxworth
SGA President
2012-2013
Jones offers students an opportunity to achieve their dreams at an affordable cost. Not only
will you have the chance to receive a quality education at Jones, but you will also experience a
true college atmosphere around campus. As President of the Student Government Association
(SGA), I lead the executive body of the Student Association (all students) and serve as a voice of
the students of JCJC. This leadership role allows students the opportunity of participating in the
institutional decision making process of the college through the SGA
I want to strongly encourage you to get involved in one of the many organizations when you get
to Jones. Going to College is more than just going to class. You only live once so get involved in
order to make your college experience a more rewarding one. I hope your time at Jones is a time
in your life where you discover a lot about yourself. If the SGA can assist you in making your time
at Jones more beneficial, please feel free to let us know.
May God bless you with a successful year. Go Bobcats!
Sincerely,
DePaul Foxworth
Welcome from Recruiting and Student Government Association

Jones OneCard Services
The Jones Student ID Card, or “OneCard”, is an essential component of the college living and learning environment at JCJC. Your OneCard
identifies you as a privileged member of the JCJC community. Learn more about our OneCard services and Bobcat Bucks!
OneCard Services
eRefunds and student payroll
Get Online NOT In Line with eRefunds. Sign up on
the JC Portal to receive financial aid disbursements
and student payroll electronically on your prepaid
Money Netword Discover account.
Access and JCJC Funds
Free access pass to the fitness center, health clinic,
athletic events, the library and more! Also, you can pay your student fees
online.
Bobcat Bucks - Buy on the fly when you deposit funds into your account.
Book Voucher - access financial aid for bookstore purchases.
Pre-paid meal plans for residents. Door access for female residents.
Bobcat Prints - Printing made easy.
All these services are available through your OneCard! If you haven’t
received yours or if you have questions, come see us at the OneCard office
or email us at onecard@jcjc.edu.
What Are Bobcat Bucks?
“Bobcat Bucks” is an optional JCJC OneCard account, giving you the ability
to Swipe and Go. Use Bobcat Bucks to purchase the things you need on
and around campus. There are no fees and no minimum balance. You can
manage your account online by logging into Blackboard. There you can
purchase Bobcat Bucks, view your transaction history, or use Bobcat Bucks
to pay your fees online.
How do I buy Bobcat Bucks?
Online
Log into your Blackboard account. Select the OneCard tab at the top. Then
click Card Deposit. Major credit cards accepted.
Guest Deposits. Found on the JCJC OneCard web page. Allows friends and
family to deposit funds with any major credit card.
transfer funds from financial aid on the JCJC Portal. Self-Service > Campus
Finances > Bobcat Bucks Transfer.
In Person
The JCJC Business Office accepts cash, check, and credit cards.
What do I do if I lose my card?
You can log on to Blackboard 24 hours a day to report your card as lost
or stolen. This will immediately stop anyone from accessing your Bobcat
Bucks account. If you do not have internet access, call (601) 477-4035
during normal business hours.
How do I pay my fees online?
Log into Blackboard and select the OneCard tab at the top. Then click Pay
My Fees. Select Make A Payment and enter the amount you would like to
pay. Payment will be processed from your Bobcat Bucks account.
What do I do if I lose my card?
You can log on to jcjc.blackboard.com 24 hours a day to report your card
as lost or stolen. This will immediately stop anyone from accessing your
account. If you do not have internet access, call (601) 477-4035 during
normal business hours.

Student Success Center (SSC)
Student Success Center Team
HOURS:
LOCATION:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
First Floor
Terrell Tisdale Library
Andrew Sharp SSC Director 477-4198
Julie Atwood Assistant Director, SSC 477-4053
Jacquelyne Barnett SSC Counselor 477-4083
Sandy Hendrix SSC Counselor 477-4026
Diane Williams Director of Non-Traditional Student Services 477-5439
Gena Prince Student Information Specialist 477-4257
Sherry Chancellor Student Information Specialist/Tutoring Services 477-4184
Cynthia Bush Program and SSC Events Coordinator / Instructor 477-4841
Choosing a Major:
Student Success Services
• Class Scheduling
• Individual Counseling
• Tutoring
• Studying or Research Assistance
• Library and Media Services
• Non-Traditional
Student Assistance
• University Transfer Assistance
While attending Jones, there are two different career options, that you can chose between
to guide you into the major of your choice.
ACADEMICS The first is an academic career path that includes professional type
majors such as engineering, nursing, business, education, and others. These courses are
university-parallel.
CAREER TECH / VOCATIONAL The other is career technical or vocational programs that
provide students with specific skills in order to go into the workforce after completion.
IMPORTANCE OF DECLARING A MAJOR Jones has placed an importance on declaring
a major in order to help students stay on track for graduation. One way that students can
get help with the decision is by taking an interest inventory during Jones Up Close. This
inventory will match the students’ interests with specific careers or majors.
Jones OneCard • Student Success Center • Choosing a Major

JC Portal
The JC Portal is a web based
information system that allows
students to enroll in classes, print
schedules, view grades, view
financial accounts, and more. The
JC Portal may be accessed from on
or off campus. Go to www.jcjc.edu
and click on Jones Dashboard. The
JC Portal link is located on the right
side of the screen.
Your ID and password are assigned
when you complete the admissions
application.
The JC Portal link is located on the
Jones Dashboard
User ID:
Your User ID for the JCPortal begins with a “W” (UPPERCASE) plus your
seven-digit Jones ID number.
Example: John Smith ID # 0100456 – User ID= W0100456.
Password:
Your initial password is the first two letters of your first name (UPPERCASE),
first two letters of your last name (UPPERCASE), and the last four digits of your
college ID.
Example: John Smith 0100456 - password = JOSM0456.
Important: Please change this password as soon as possible.
A password must be at least eight characters.
The password cannot be the same as your ID.
The password is case-sensitive. (Check your Caps Lock key)
Portal Password Assistance
JCPortal passwords expire after 60 days of inactivity OR three
unsuccessful login attempts with the wrong password. To
get a new password for JCPortal login, use the Forgot your
password? link to have a new password emailed to you or
contact the Information Technology ( IT) Help Desk
at (601) 477-4160.
Portal Help
If you need
additional
assistance from
the college,
contact the
Information
Technology ( IT)
Help Desk at (
601) 477-4160 or
Julie Atwood
in the Student
Success Center at
(601) 477-4053.
Login to the JC Portal with your
User ID and Password using the
directions on this page.
More information about the JCPortal can also be
found at www.jcjc.edu/studentservices.

Self-Registration Guide
The JC Portal is used to complete
self-registration for students. Use the
directions below for self-registration
assistance.
Go to www.jcjc.edu
Click on Jones Dashboard (upper right
corner),
Then click on JCPortal
Key in your User ID
User ID:
Your User ID for the JCPortal begins with
a “W” (UPPERCASE) plus your seven-digit
Jones ID number.
Example: John Smith ID # 0100456 – User ID= W0100456.
Password:
Your initial password is the first two letters of your first name (UPPERCASE), first two
letters of your last name (UPPERCASE), and the last four digits of your college ID.
Example: John Smith 0100456 - password = JOSM0456.
Login to the JC Portal to complete
self-registration for course scheduling.
Once you are successfully
logged in for Self-Registration:
1. Click on Self Service.
2. Click on Student Center.
3. Click on Enroll.
4. Select the appropriate semester/term.
5. Click on Continue to the right of enter class number.
6. Click on Add a Class.
7. In the boxes listed under Class Nbr, key the four digit
class number for that class. Click Enter.
8. Click on Next and repeat step if registering for more
than 1 class.
9. Click on Proceed to Step 2 of 3 once all classes have
been entered.
10. Confirm classes and click on Finish Enrolling.
11. Log out.
Errors:
If you receive “Errors “ there will be a red X in the Status
column. Please call 601-477-4149 for help if this occurs.
Success: If it says Success, click on My Class Schedule
and Print.
Important: Please change this password as soon as possible.
A password must be at least eight characters.
The password cannot be the same as your ID.
The password is case-sensitive. (Check your Caps Lock key)
JC Portal Instructions • Self-Registration Guide

Blackboard
Jones Blackboard is an electronic course management system
that allows students to access course material online. Both
traditional and eLearning classes utilize the Jones Blackboard
system.
Jones Blackboard Login Instructions:
Go to www.jcjc.edu or jcjc.blackboard.com
Click on Jones Dashboard (upper right corner),
Then click on Blackboard
Enter your username and password.
Username: Your username is the first letter of your first name plus your full last name and
last 4 digits of student id number. Example: jsmith1234
Password: Your password is the last 4 digits of your social security number. Example: 1234
Login Assistance
If you have problems logging in, immediately contact the eLearning office at 601-477-5454 or
the 24/7 Helpline at 1-866-361-8969.
Blackboard Tabs
Class Listings - Once logged in, click the “JCJC Student” tab near the top left of the screen.
Your class(es) will be listed. Click the course title to access the materials.
Check Your Email - Email is the primary means of communication for all online classes and
will be sent to your JCJC email account.
Attendance - Online attendance is required weekly through Blackboard as determined by
your instructor (ex. assignments, quizzes, discussion board.)
Textbooks - Online textbook information can be found by clicking, MSVCC then
“Print Student Profile” at www.jcjc.edu/elearning.
Summer 2012
Online - Semester Calendar
May 29
July 11
July 24
August 20
November 2
November 30
Spring 2013
Online - Semester Calendar
January 15
March 29
April 29
Online Classes Begin/
Access Course
Last Day to Withdraw
Grades Due
(Grades will post after July 29.)
Fall 2012
Online - Semester Calendar
Online Classes Begin/
Access Course
Last Day to Withdraw
Grades Due
(Grades will post after Dec. 9.)
Online Classes Begin/
Access Course
Last Day to Withdraw
Grades Due
(Grades will post after May 9.)
FOR ONLINE COURSES: Midterm and final exams
are given at dates determined by each instructor.

Proctor Exams
Check your online class for the proctor testing dates set by your instructor. Proctor
testing appointments can be seen on each calendar day in Appointment Plus. Each
day may be different so to ensure that proctor testing times are available, check
Appointment Plus for more testing time information. During busy mid-term and
final exam testing, proctor testing hours will be extended.
For more information on proctor testing times and schedules, click “Proctor Exams”
at www.jcjc.edu/elearning.
Password Assistance and Rules
Passwords must have the following:
1. At least 8 characters
2. At least one upper case letter
3. At least one lower case letter
4. At least one number
5. Cannot contain your name
Visit the eLearning section of the
Jones website for proctor exam scheduling.
6. Cannot be the same as your user name or
contain your user name
7. Cannot be a rearrangement of the letters in
your username
8. Must be a unique password each time you
reset it. Password cannot be one you have
already used.
If you need further assistance, please call the eLearning office at 601-477-5454.
Note: We cannot retrieve your current password; we can only reset it to a new "strong" password.
BlackBoard • Online Course and Exam Schedule • Proctor Exams

Requirements for students who first entered JCJC Fall 2007 or later
CORE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
Hours Hours Hours Hours
Completed Currently Completed Currently
(passed) Enrolled (passed) Enrolled
________ ________Orientation (2 hrs) 3 hours Fine Arts chosen from:
________ ________English Composition I (3 hrs) ________ ________Art Appreciation
________ ________English Composition II (3 hrs) ________ ________Art History
________ ________Public Speaking (3 hrs)
________ ________Music Appreciation
________ ________College Algebra or higher Math (3 hrs) ________ ________Music Survey
(Real Numbers will not count here)
________ ________Music Theory I
8 hours lab sciences chosen from: 9 hours Social Sciences chosen from:
________ ________Environmental Science ________ ________Western Civilization I*
________ ________Principles of Biology I
________ ________Western Civilization II*
________ ________Principles of Biology II ________ ________American History I*
________ ________General Biology I
________ ________ American History II*
________ ________General Biology II
________ ________ Human Growth and Development
________ ________Botany
________ ________ World Geography
________ ________General Zoology
________ ________ American National Government
________ ________ Zoology I
________ ________ State and Local Government
________ ________ Zoology II
________ ________ Intro. To Sociology
________ ________ Anatomy and Physiology I
________ ________ Marriage and Family
________ ________ Anatomy and Physiology II
________ ________ Social Problems
________ ________ Microbiology
________ ________ Psychology
________ ________ Chemistry Survey
________ ________ Economics I
________ ________ General Chemistry I
________ ________ Economics II
________ ________ General Chemistry II
________ ________ Physical Science I
________ ________ Physical Science II
These are the core requirements for graduation.
________ ________ General Physics I
________ ________ General Physics II
A student must have 64 hours passed and a grade
________ ________ General Physics IA
point average of 2.0 or above on all JCJC work as

________ ________ General Physics II
A student must have 64 hours passed and a grade
________ ________ General Physics IA
point average of 2.0 or above on all JCJC work as
________ ________ General Physics IIA
well as a 2.0 when combined with any transfer credit
________ ________ Organic Chemistry I _______applied towards graduation.
________ ________ Organic Chemistry II
Any student requesting an exception from these
6 hours Humanities chosen from: requirements based on the curriculum of a senior
________ ________American Literature I
college MUST make prior arrangements with
________ ________American Literature II
the Registrar.
________ ________British Literature I
________ ________British Literature II
* History classes can be counted as either a humanity
________ ________Traditional Grammar
or a social science but not both
________ ________Spanish I
________ ________Spanish I
LIST ALL ELECTIVES
________ ________Spanish I
________ ________Spanish II Class Hours
________ ________Spanish III
________ ________Spanish IV
________ ________Old Testament
________ ________New Testament
________ ________Philosophy
________ ________Western Civilization I*
________ ________Western Civilization II*
________ ________American History I*
________ ________American History II*
________ ________World Religions ____________________________ _______
________ ________World Literature
Total should be equal
to 24 or more hours.
NOTE: Developmental courses will not count towards graduation requirements unless explicitly specified for a particular curriculum.
Career and technical students working toward an Associates degree in Applied Science or Certificate
should see their advisor for graduation requirements
Graduation Requirements

JCJC Email
Students at Jones are provided with a free email account which is located at www.jcjc.edu under the Jones Dashboard link.
JCJC uses your jcjc.edu email as the primary means of communication with you. You will receive important information about school events, policies,
financial aid information and more. Try to develop a habit early of checking email regulary. As with all computer use associated with JCJC, students are
responsible for compliance with the college’s Electronics Use Policy. The policy is available online and in the Student Affairs Office.
Email Login Instructions
1. Go to www.jcjc.edu and click Jones Dashboard,
then click Email.
2. Enter your User
Name and your
Password:
Your User Name is:
first initial of first name,
full last name, and last
4 digits of your Jones
ID number.
Example: John Smith
ID 0100456
User ID: jsmith0456
Your Password is:
Your initial password is the first two letters of your first name
(UPPERCASE), first two letters of your last name (UPPERCASE),
and the last 4 digits of your college ID.
Example: John Smith ID 0100456
Password: JOSM0456
Forwarding Your Jones Email to a
Personal Account
Students have the option
of forwarding messages
from their Jones Gmail to
another personal email
account for convenience.
Note: This is only an
option. Email will always
be available from the Jones
Dashboard.
Instructions:
1. Login to your Jones
account, click Settings at the top right of the screen,
2. Click Forwarding and POP/IMAP. Click the button that says, Forward a
copy of incoming mail to, then enter your personal address.
3. Click Save Changes. Then, send a test email to your Jones account to
ensure it works.
Protect Your Privacy
Once you log in, you should change your password to something that you
can easily remember. To protect your privacy, don’t share your password
with others. Remember to keep it in a safe place.

Faculty Advisement for Students
All students have faculty advisors with whom
they meet with periodically. Advisors assist
students with: schedule planning, career
information, referring students to proper
sources for information, and encouraging
academic endeavors. Students retain their
advisors for the duration of enrollment at
Jones.
Students wishing to change majors should do
so online at www.jcjc.edu then clicking on
Current Students and Request Change of Major.
Drop/Add Process:
Students may make changes to their schedule (drop/add classes) free of charge via the
JC Portal anytime between pre-registration and the beginning of classes. Beginning
the first day of class, students who want to make changes to their schedule must:
1. Complete a drop/add form in the Student Success Center
2. Get the signature of the instructor(s) for the dropped/added class
3. Return the form to the Student Success Center to process the transaction
NOTE: Students will be charged a $20 drop/add fee per transaction for making
schedule changes after the first day of class.
To drop online courses after classes have started, students must contact their online
instructor to complete the withdrawal process.
Withdrawal From College
The permanent record of a student withdrawing from the College is not complete
until they have officially withdrawn. The correct procedure is to consult with the
Student Success Center to secure and complete an official withdrawal form. The
withdrawal will then become part of the student’s permanent record.
Students who leave school without following this procedure will be subject to
all applicable tuition and fees. Students should withdraw in person and see that
their withdrawal forms are signed by the proper officials. However, in extenuating
circumstances, students may withdraw via email.
WITHDRAWAL FROM A SINGLE CLASS
Students wishing to drop a class (withdraw) should make an appointment to see their
advisor. The advisor will review the student’s academic plan and if it is determined to
be in the best interest of the student, the advisor will submit the withdrawal request.
There is no charge for following the proper withdrawal procedure to drop a class.
Jones Email • Faculty Advisement • Drop/Add Process • Withdrawal from College

Business Office
The Business Office is located on the second floor of the
Administration Building in Room 242.
Normal hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday and 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Friday.
Prompt and accurate settlement of all accounts is expected of all
students. Payment plans for fees may be set up by contacting
the Business Office at (601) 477-4010.
Students who do not pay fees by the due date will be terminated
as students. These students cannot receive an official transcript
of credit earned and
cannot register for other
PAYMENT DUE DATES
classes until fees are
paid.
Full Time
Part Time
A student who is
requesting a transcript
of credit, but has unpaid
fees, must pay the full
amount owed in cash
to the Business Office
before the transcript can
be released. All unpaid
fees are subject to
collection.
August 1 $180.00 $100.00
August 15 $180.00 $100.00
September 1 $415.00 $200.00
October 1 entire balance due entire balance due
REFUND DATES
Regular 100% 08/15/2012
Regular 50% 08/30/2012
WWW 100% 08/21/2012
WWW 50% 09/05/2012
Hybrid courses are coded as Regular session
JCJC Bookstore
Bookstore Hours
of Operation
8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Friday
Bookstore hours are
extended during book
rush; however, the
Bookstore observes all
school holidays.
Bookstore Buyback Policy
Students are required to have student ID. A student may sell
textbooks to the College Bookstore. Students
having unpaid fees are not permitted to receive cash from the sale
of books. However, the Bookstore will
issue a credit to the student’s account in the Business Office for the
amount of sale.
Textbook Return Policy
Full cash or financial aid credit is issued only during the first week
of the summer semester and during the
first two weeks of the fall and spring semesters. All books will be
considered “Used” after these dates.

College Standards
Since the founding of Jones County Junior College, high standards
of conduct have characterized Jones students.
A student enrolling in the College assumes the obligation to
become acquainted with the rules and regulations, and while on
the campus of Jones, is expected to conform to the standards of
conduct set by the College. Violators of these standards of conduct
will be subject to disciplinary action.
College Code of Conduct
The College Code of Conduct may be found in the Student
Handbook. It is the responsibility of the student to read and
understand this code.
The broad purpose underlying student discipline is to order college
living in such a way that the interests of the College community as a
whole and of the individual members are best served.
The College’s responsibility extends to the conduct of all students
enrolled in the College. Students apprehended and proven guilty
of serious or repeated violations of college standards may receive
a maximum penalty of dismissal from the College. Students who
register at the College agree to conform to its regulations and
policies.
A student is subject to the laws of the community and state and
enrollment as a student in no way relieves him of this responsibility.
The fact that civil authorities have imposed punishment will not
prevent the College from protecting its own educational purposes
and community by taking suitable action against the student under
college regulations.
Parking on Campus
All students wishing to operate or
park a motor vehicle, motorcycle,
or bicycle on Jones campus
grounds or roads must register
their vehicle with the Office of
Student Affairs within 48 hours of
first bringing the vehicle on college
property.
Automobile decals are required
and the decal sticker shall be
displayed on the automobile
windshield. Any other local will
void decal. A $25 fee will be
charged for failure to properly
display your decal. Students
requiring a second decal will be
charged a fee.
Dorm Students are required to park
in the designated housing parking areas near the halls until 1:00 p.m.
Parking is open on campus after 1:00 p.m.
Commuter students may park in any remaining legal parking areas
not marked as dorm.
Normal fines for violators are $25. Fines for illegally parking in
handicap spaces are $75. Parking violators are also subject to towing
and/or immobilization. A complete list of Motor Vehicle Regulations
may be found in the Student Handbook.
Business Office • Bookstore • College Standards • Parking on Campus

Frequently Asked Questions
Do parents have access to student information?
The Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of education records and establishes the
right of students to review their records. Any student enrolled at Jones
Junior College assumes the rights formerly accorded parents unless he/
she is a dependent under section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1954. Jones Junior College assumes that all students are independents
unless otherwise notified by the student within five (5) calendar days
after the completion of the registration process.
Is class attendance mandatory?
Regular class attendance is a requisite if students are to succeed in their
classes. All students are expected to attend class meetings regularly
and promptly. When absences become accessive, the student will be
withdrawn from that class with a “W”.
(Please refer to the Student Handbook for specific information on
absences.) The student may appeal to the Office of Student Affairs for
readmission. The Dean will either render a decision or the appeal will be
sent to the Student Affairs Committee. All appeals for re-entering must
be made immediately.
What types of scholarships are available?
Scholarships are available to Jones students from a wide variety of
sources. The following is a list of some of the sources available to our
students:
ACT - Academic Excellence - Career and Technical Excellence – Junior
Miss/Miss Hospitality - Service scholarships include annual staff/
newspaper, athletics, band, cheerleader, and choir. These are based on
tryouts, auditions, and number of scholarships available.
How much does it cost to attend Jones?
For current fees, please refer to Tuition and Fees on the JCJC website at
www.jcjc.edu.
Do parents receive copies of
student grades?
No. Students are notified of mid-term
and final grades through the JC Portal
located on the JC web page.
What are the differences between
grants, loans, and scholarships?
Scholarships and grants are both
considered “gift-aid” awards. In
other words, they do not have to
be paid back. On the other hand,
loans require future repayment. All
scholarships, grants, and loans have
certain requirements. For more
information on the types of financial
aid available at Jones, go to Financial
Aid on the Home page or contact the
Financial Aid Office at 601-477-4040.
What are the major causes of poor
academic performance?
According to the American College Health Association, the top 5 reasons
for poor academic performance are:
Excessive Absences • Stress• Sickness - (Cold, flu, sore throat, etc.)
Concerns about family and friends • Relationship difficulties
Who advises students on class schedules?
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor with whom he/she will meet
periodically. Advisors assist students by helping to plan a schedule, by
providing career information, and encouraging academic endeavors.
Students retain their advisors for the duration of enrollment at
Jones. Students wishing to change their majors should email a request to
studentservices@jcjc.edu.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012-2013
Fall Semester, 2012
August 13-14
Faculty & Staff Orientation
August 14
Registration from 1-6 pm. Residence Halls open
August 15
Day & Night classes begin
August 17
Last day to register for traditional / online classes
August 20
Online Classes begin
August 20-21
Days to drop/add online classes
August 21
Last day for schedule changes
September 3
Labor Day Holiday (Night classes meet)
October 5
Midterm grades due
October 8
Fall Break (Night Classes Meet)
October 17 Pre-registration begins for Spring 2013
November 16
Residence halls close at 3 pm for holiday
November 19-23
Thanksgiving Holidays
November 25
Residence halls reopen at 1 pm
November 30
Online grades due
December 10-13
Final Exams
December 14
Final grades due by 12pm
December 15-January 7 Christmas Holidays
Visit www.jcjc.edu for campus events.
Spring Semester, 2013
January 8
Registration from 1-6 pm. Night Class begin
Residence Halls open
January 9
Day classes begin
January 11
Last day to register for traditional and online classes
January 14
Online Classes begin
January 15-16
Days to drop/add online classes
January 16
Last day for schedule changes
January 21
MLK Holiday (Night classes meet)
March 1
Midterm grades due
March 11-15
Spring Holidays
March 20 Pre-registration begins for Summer 2013 and Fall 2014
March 29
Good Friday
March 28
Last day to withdraw from online classes
April 29
Online grades due
May 6-May 9
Final Exams
May 10
Final grades due by 12pm
May 10
Graduation
Summer
Semester,
2013
SESSION 1
May 28
May 29
June 24
Registration and Night Classes Begin
Day Classes Begin
Session 1 Ends
SESSION 2
July 8
August 1
August 2
Day Classes Begin
Session 2 Ends
Graduation (Friday)
Frequently Asked Questions • Academic Calendar 2012 - 2013

Jargon
1. FULL TIME – a student who is enrolled in 12 or more semester
hours.
2. PART TIME – enrolled in less than 12 semester hours
3. REGISTRATION – the act of enrolling in classes for a semester
4. EARLY REGISTRATION – planning classes with your academic
advisor and making out your schedule during the early
registration period
5. COLLEGE READINESS CLASSES – classes designed to
prepare the student for college – level classes (ex. Intermediate
Algebra, Intermediate English). These classes do not count
towards graduation.
6. JCPORTAL – a web based information system that allows
students to enroll in classes, print schedules, view grades, view
financial accounts and more. Students should get in the habit
of using the JCPortal on a regular basis.
7. BLACKBOARD – an electronic course management system
that allows students to access course material online. Both
traditional and online classes utilize the Blackboard system.
8. ELEARNING – Jones’ program of distance learning through
online classes.
9. MAJOR – the academic area in which students choose to
study/pursue a degree.
10. PRE-REQUISITE – a course which must be successfully
completed before the student may enroll in a particular class.
Ex. English 1113 (Composition I) is a pre-requisite to English
1123 (Composition II).
11. CREDIT HOURS – the basic unit of measure for college credit.
In most cases, the number of credit hours for a course is equal
to the number of hours it meets in one week. (Ex. A three –
hour course usually meets three hours per week.)
12. CODE OF CONDUCT – statements concerning the conduct
of Jones students, which if found in the Student Handbook.
Students who register at the College agree to confirm to its
regulations and policies. Violation of the Code of Conduct
would subject students to disciplinary actions.
13. PTK – (PHI THETA KAPPA) – the international honor society
for two – year colleges. Eligibility for membership in PTK is
based on a grade point average of 3.5 for all college work
completed before selection. Students must be enrolled in a
minimum of 15 semester hours during the semester preceding
selection and the semester of selection.

Emergency Text Messaging System
Jones County Junior College strives to provide a safe
learning environment for our students, employees, and
visitors.
As a part of this effort, JONES is equipped with a textmessage
and email emergency alert system. Students
may enter two cell phone numbers and two email
addresses. (We suggest using parents or spouse as
second phone number and email.)
EMAIL LINK
All enrolled students are entered into the alert
system using telephone information provided on the
Admissions Application. A link to the system will be
emailed to students at the beginning of each semester
giving login instructions for updating information.
The system will be used only for school closings,
emergency situations, monthly tests and important
registration messages. We urge students to take
advantage of this service.
Football Schedule 2012
Date Opponent Location Time
Thu., Aug. 30 Holmes Ellisville 7:00 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 8 Northeast Ellisville 7:00 p.m.
(Hall of Fame)
Thu., Sept. 13 Pearl River* Poplarville 7:00 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 22 MS Gulf Coast* Ellisville 7:00 p.m.
Thu., Sept. 27 Copiah-Lincoln* Wesson 7:00 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 6 East Central Ellisville 3:00 p.m.
(Homecoming)*
Thu., Oct. 11 Hinds* Raymond 6:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 20 Southwest* Ellisville 3:00 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 27 Northwest Senatobia 2:00 p.m.
*denotes South Division game
Jargon • Emergency Text Messaging System • 2012 Football Schedule

FALL 2012 EXAM SCHEDULE
Monday, December 10, 2012
A period (7:30 MWF)....................................7:00 - 8:50
C period (9:30 MWF)................................. 9:00 - 10:50
E period (11:30 MWF).............................11:00 - 12:50
G period (1:30 MW)......................................2:00 - 3:50
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
B period (8:30 MWF)................................ 8:30 - 10:20
D period (10:30 MWF)............................10:30 - 12:20
F period (12:30 MWF)..................................1:30 - 3:20
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
2 period (8:30 TTH).................................... 8:30 - 10:20
3 period (10:00 TTH)...............................10:30 - 12:20
5 period (1:00 TTH).......................................1:30 - 3:20
Thursday, December 13, 2012
1 period (7:00 TTH) ......................................7:00 - 8:50
4 period (11:30 TTH)................................. 9:00 - 10:50
6 period (2:30 TTH).................................... 12:00 - 1:50
All vocational examinations will be given Thursday, December 13, 2012, at 7:30 a.m.
Any variation from this schedule should be cleared through the Vice President for Instructional Affairs.
Evening Exam Schedule
Wednesday Evening Classes.................................................................................Monday, December 10, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening Classes......................................................................................Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Monday Evening Classes.................................................................................Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Evening Classes......................................................................................Thursday, December 13, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Jones County Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons
have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies: (ADA/ Section 504) Pam Brownlee, ADA Coordinator, Jones County Junior College, 900
South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437, 601-477-4122; (Title IX) John M. Carter, Title IX Coordinator, Jones County Junior College, 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437, 601-477-4161.
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