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COMMUNITY COLLEGES < 59<br />

Jamestown<br />

Community College<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Admissions<br />

Wendy Present<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Admissions<br />

Jamestown Campus<br />

525 Falconer Street<br />

Jamestown, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> 14701<br />

716.338.1001, 800.388.8557<br />

admissions@mail.sunyjcc.edu<br />

Cattaraugus County Campus<br />

260 North Union Street<br />

Olean, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> 14760-5901<br />

716.376.7501, 800.388.8557<br />

oleanadmissions@mail.sunyjcc.edu<br />

www.sunyjcc.edu<br />

Enrollment 5,102<br />

Traditional Freshmen: 1,124<br />

Men: 2,143 Full-time: 2,591<br />

Women: 2,959 Part-time: 2,511<br />

Most Popular Programs<br />

Business Administration; Humanities; Individual<br />

Studies; Math and Science; Nursing; Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

Piloting; and Social Sciences<br />

Faculty 378<br />

Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence<br />

in Teaching, Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Service,<br />

Scholarship and Creative Activities,<br />

and Librarianship: 62<br />

Campus<br />

JCC is a comprehensive community-centered college<br />

which meets the service area’s learning needs in<br />

diverse ways, including liberal arts transfer degree<br />

programs, career programs, community service,<br />

developmental education, and business and industry<br />

training. Characterized by a climate <strong>of</strong> informal<br />

interaction between faculty and students, JCC<br />

provides a working and learning environment that<br />

encourages growth and change, while maintaining<br />

high academic standards.<br />

Each year, approximately 50 percent <strong>of</strong> JCC<br />

gradu ates transfer to public and private four-year<br />

colleges. Articulation agreements, excellent advising<br />

and trans fer counseling, and a curriculum designed<br />

to facilitate transfer have helped students attain full<br />

junior status. Students in career-oriented programs<br />

find they can compete confidently in the job market<br />

after completing their degrees at JCC. An extensive<br />

library, tutorial center, and computer facilities contribute<br />

to the success <strong>of</strong> both transfer and careerminded<br />

students.<br />

Unique Features<br />

<strong>The</strong> Manufacturing Technology Institute, in cooperation<br />

with area industries, <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong> credit<br />

and non-credit courses in machine tool technology,<br />

mechanical technology, industrial maintenance, and<br />

welding technology.<br />

JCC’s AAS degree program in pr<strong>of</strong>essional piloting<br />

<strong>of</strong>fers students an opportunity to complete some<br />

coursework through Erie, Genesee, and Monroe<br />

community colleges.<br />

JCC’s new AS degrees in biotechnology and environmental<br />

science begin students on pathways to a<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> emerging career opportunities.<br />

JCC <strong>of</strong>fers six online credit degree programs,<br />

three online certificate programs, and a variety <strong>of</strong><br />

online non-credit courses.<br />

To Visit the Campus<br />

Interviews and tours are available weekdays from<br />

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prospective student athletes may<br />

make appointments with the athletic department.<br />

Contact the financial aid <strong>of</strong>fice for financial aid<br />

appointments.<br />

Jamestown Campus—From Buffalo and points<br />

north: Take I-90 from Buffalo to exit 59: Dunkirk/<br />

Fredonia. After leaving the toll booth, take a left on<br />

Rt. 60 and head south to Jamestown. Follow Rt. 60,<br />

approaching Jamestown.<br />

From I-86: Take exit 12. Turn south on Rt. 60<br />

toward Jamestown.<br />

Cattaraugus County Campus—From Buffalo and<br />

points north: From the NYS Thruway, take Route 400<br />

South. Route 400 South becomes Route 16. Continue<br />

following Route 16 South into downtown Olean.<br />

From I-86: Take exit 26 into downtown Olean.<br />

Admission Requirements<br />

<strong>The</strong> minimum requirements for admission to JCC<br />

are graduation from an accredited secondary school,<br />

possession <strong>of</strong> a high school equivalency diploma, or<br />

home-school documentation. <strong>The</strong> Scholastic Aptitude<br />

Test (SAT) and the ACT Assessment Test are not<br />

required for admission. JCC has endorsed the concept<br />

<strong>of</strong> Full Opportunity <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> and accepts the philosophical implications<br />

<strong>of</strong> that decision. This means the college has agreed<br />

to accept all applicants who are legal residents <strong>of</strong><br />

the sponsoring area, who are 18 years <strong>of</strong> age or<br />

older, and who are high school graduates.<br />

Evaluation Process<br />

JCC <strong>of</strong>fers an accessible education to all who can<br />

benefit from college-level experience; the admissions<br />

policy is consistent with this goal.<br />

Admission to certain programs is based on the<br />

student’s preparatory record and evidence <strong>of</strong> ability<br />

to meet program requirements.<br />

Full-time students whose prior record indicates<br />

serious deficiencies in certain academic areas may<br />

be invited to participate in JCC’s Developmental<br />

Studies program, which has been successful in<br />

preparing students to meet the challenges <strong>of</strong> the<br />

college experience.<br />

Recommendations <strong>of</strong> counselors, teachers, or<br />

employers are not required. Interviews are optional,<br />

unless requested. Campus visits are encouraged.<br />

Programs <strong>of</strong> Study<br />

JCC <strong>of</strong>fers 34 degree programs and 19 certificate<br />

programs. Online <strong>of</strong>ferings include six degree and<br />

three certificate programs.<br />

>AA in liberal arts and sciences: humanities, and<br />

liberal arts and sciences: social sciences.<br />

>AS in biotechnology, business: business administration,<br />

communication, computer science, criminal<br />

justice, engineering science, environmental science,<br />

fine arts: music, fine arts: studio arts, human services,<br />

individual studies, liberal arts and sciences:<br />

adolescence education, liberal arts and sciences:<br />

early childhood education, liberal arts and sciences:<br />

childhood education, liberal arts and sciences: math/<br />

science, media arts, and physical education studies.<br />

>AAS in business: accounting, business: business<br />

administration, computer information systems,<br />

criminal justice: police, human services, individual<br />

studies, information technology, mechanical<br />

technology, medical <strong>of</strong>fice technology, nursing,<br />

occupational therapy assistant, <strong>of</strong>fice technology,<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional piloting, public safety technology-fire<br />

science, and welding technology.<br />

>Certificates in computer-aided design and computer<br />

numerical control, corrections <strong>of</strong>ficer technology,<br />

digital audio production, digital graphic design and<br />

publishing, early childhood development, entrepreneurship,<br />

general studies, individual studies, information<br />

technology, law enforcement technology,<br />

machine tool technology, medical <strong>of</strong>fice technology,<br />

multimedia production, <strong>of</strong>fice technology, public<br />

safety technology-fire science, special studies, web<br />

design, welding technology.<br />

>One-plus-one programs in biological science, forest<br />

technology, health information technology/medical<br />

records, and land surveying technology.<br />

Accreditation<br />

>Middle <strong>State</strong>s Commission on Higher Education<br />

>National League for Nursing Accrediting<br />

Commission<br />

>Accreditation Council for Occupational <strong>The</strong>rapy<br />

Education<br />

Housing<br />

JCC’s Jamestown Campus <strong>of</strong>fers three residence<br />

halls <strong>of</strong>fering suite-style accommodations to 330<br />

students.<br />

Athletics<br />

JCC <strong>of</strong>fers intercollegiate competition in men’s and<br />

women’s basketball, soccer, golf, and swimming;<br />

men’s baseball and wrestling; and women’s volleyball<br />

and s<strong>of</strong>tball. All full-time students are eligible to<br />

participate. JCC is a member <strong>of</strong> the Western <strong>New</strong><br />

<strong>York</strong> Athletic Conference and Region III <strong>of</strong> the National<br />

Junior College Athletic Association. An intramural<br />

program <strong>of</strong>fers a range <strong>of</strong> seasonal programs and<br />

coed competition organized according to interest.<br />

Employment Services<br />

Current students and alumni can get assistance with<br />

job search techniques, job-related resources, résumé<br />

preparation, cover letter writing, interviewing skills,<br />

and career image. Services are provided on a oneon-one<br />

basis and through workshops and classes.<br />

Employers <strong>of</strong>ten contact the Counseling and Career<br />

Development Center’s employment development<br />

specialist to share available job openings. <strong>The</strong> Counseling<br />

and Career Development Center posts these<br />

job opportunities online and at the center.<br />

Demographic and Geographic Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>State</strong> Residents: 91.1%<br />

Chautauqua and Cattaraugus<br />

County Residents: 80.5%<br />

Out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> Residents: 8.9%<br />

Financial Aid Recipients: 80%<br />

African-American: 3.3%<br />

Hispanic/Latino: 5.3%<br />

Native American: 1.7%<br />

Asian Pacific Islander: 1.0%<br />

Special Programs<br />

>Early Admission (Pre-College Enrollment Program)<br />

>English Immersion Program<br />

>Honors Program<br />

>Study Abroad Program<br />

Application Services Center Participant? Yes

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