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New Students

New full-time students are required to attend a new student group advising and eRegistration session. While new part-time students are not required to attend a group advising and eRegistration session, it is highly encouraged.

Full Time Group Advising

1. Be sure you have completed the new full-time student admissions steps first.
2. Obtain your JJC login information (ID and password) if you have not already done so at the password help page.
3. Login and view the new student presentation.
4. After viewing the presentation, you will be asked to login once more, to select a group advising and eRegistration session. Please note that group size is limited.
5. Print a certificate verifying your group advising and eRegistration session selection.
6. At the new student group advising and eRegistration session you selected, please plan to remain for 2-1/2 hours to complete the entire group process.

You must bring the following:

• A copy of your COMPASS test results
• Your JJC username and password
• The certificate verifying your reservation for the group session
• A photo ID
• A copy of your high school transcripts (if registering for a college-level math course)

New Part-time Students

Part-time students may register for courses without attending a session. Students choosing to register on their own will not receive counselor assistance in selecting courses. If you wish to use this option, please see the registration page.

1. Be sure you have completed the new part-time student admissions steps first.
2. Obtain your JJC login information (ID and password) if you have not already done so at the password help page.
3. Login and view the new student presentation.
4. After viewing the presentation, you will be asked to login once more, to select a group advising session. Course recommendations will be made at this session and students can then self-register. Please note that group size is limited.
5. Print a certificate verifying your group advising session selection.
6. At the new student group advising and session you selected, please plan to remain for 1 1/2 hours to complete the entire group process.

You must bring the following:

• A copy of your COMPASS test results
• The certificate verifying your reservation for the group session
• A copy of your high school transcripts (if registering for a college-level math course)

Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences Specialized Intake Process

Students pursuing these majors must contact the department to complete their New Student Orientation Process. See the Horticulture Sciences Department or Agriculture Sciences Department for more information.