Jefferson Community College in Watertown, NY, is part of the SUNY (State University of New York) system.
The school is officially designated as a full-opportunity academic institution, and, as you might expect, admissions are not influenced by an applicant’s race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
Applicants are expected to have a high school diploma or equivalent, but students without a GED also have options.
According to BestGEDclasses, a website that offers free GED resources and tips, many students want to get into college without a high school diploma or a GED. So let’s take a look at how to get into Jefferson Community College without a GED.
Who Qualifies?
As the school states: “Admission is available to individuals whose personal and potential qualifications or academic records indicate that they could pursue in a successful way one of the school’s academic programs.”
SUNY Jefferson Community College is a Jefferson County-sponsored institution, so residents of Jefferson County receive preference in the admissions process, though the school also accepts applications from students in other New York counties and other states.
Students Without a High School or GEDÂ Diploma
Applicants wishing to enroll in Jefferson Community College’s academic programs but did not complete their high school education, and don’t also have a high school equivalency TASC or GED credential, or went to a high school that’s not recognized by the state’s Education Department, may also complete a free JCC application form and submit it to the school’s Admissions Office.
These applicants must demonstrate that they meet the CPT (College Placement Test) academic standards.
Applicants who have submitted this application form will be contacted by the school and asked to schedule the College Placement Test and a subsequent admissions interview. So even if you don’t have a GED, you may qualify to enroll in Jefferson Community College’s academic programs!
The school has an excellent reputation in Nursing, and its other programs are top-quality, ranking among the best in New York State.
Admission Requirements
Admission to Jefferson Community College’s study programs is to be determined by an applicant’s academic preparation.
All applicants must have graduated from a state-recognized high school, hold a TASC or GED high school equivalency credential, or pass the College Placement Test.
IEP (Individual Education Program) diplomas do not count toward JCC’s admissions criteria unless the college certifies that the applicant meets all admissions requirements, such as successfully completing New York State’s Regents Tests, as determined by the school.
High School Students
Students currently enrolled in high school may complete Jefferson Community College’s free application form and ask their high school to send their transcripts to SUNY Jefferson Community College.
If you have already graduated from high school, you can also submit the school’s free application form, contact your high school, and request that they send your official transcript to Jefferson.
GED (General Education Development) diploma holders should submit a copy of their GED score transcript by mail or in person, attached to their admissions application. You can find SUNY Jefferson’s application form at www.sunyjefferson.edu.
Transfer Students
Students who attended a different school and want to transfer credits to Jefferson must follow the same application procedure as first-time post-secondary students.
They (or their former schools) must submit their official high school and college transcripts directly to JCC’s Admissions Office. JCC will not grant transfer credit unless they receive official transcripts.
Readmission
Students who previously followed SUNY Jefferson’s academic programs and are in excellent standing may re-enroll, but if they haven’t attended school for six years or more, they must reapply. If not, they can contact the school’s Enrollment Services to schedule a registration appointment.
Readmission (when Dismissed)
A student who was dismissed academically and has not attended another school in the past six months may ask for readmission. He or she must, however, develop a full success plan (set up in cooperation with one of the school’s study advisors) before registering for classes.
Admission for a Second Associate Degree
If a Jefferson Community College graduate wants to earn a second degree from Jefferson, he or she needs to submit a new application to be admitted to the other degree program. Please note that financial aid could be affected by the studies students have already completed.
SUNY Jefferson Community College
1220 Coffeen St, Watertown, New York 13601
SUNY Jefferson Enrollment Services, Room 6-010
Jules Center, Bldg. #6
1220 Coffeen St, Watertown, New York 13601
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu