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Registration Open for Upcoming 2026 Academic Terms at
JCC - Summer,
Fall, and Winter
Published: April 14, 2026 at
05:00 p.m.
By: Press Release
from Jefferson Community College
Registration Open for Upcoming 2026 Academic Terms at
JCC - Summer, Fall, and Winter
Watertown, N.Y. –
Prospective students interested in starting or continuing college at
Jefferson Community College (JCC) can register for upcoming 2026 academic
terms including summer session, fall semester,
and winter session. Registration is open!
Summer session consists of
condensed courses that can be completed in 3- to 8 weeks with varying class
times. The earliest session begins May 26, 2026. Most summer session
classes are offered in a variety of online formats, with
the exception of in-person lab science classes. Summer session
classes wrap up by August 7, 2026.
Fall semester classes –
both full semester and early session (8-week) classes begin August 24,
2026. The application window is open for scholarships through the Jefferson
Foundation and the Excelsior Scholarship Program. The Jefferson Foundation
awards over 250 scholarships annually to students with awards ranging from
$100 up to the full cost of tuition. The Excelsior Scholarship provides
free tuition to students from families earning $125,000 or less. To start
the financial aid process, students, including adults returning to higher
education, should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). The FAFSA application window is currently open. Fall semester
courses are offered in multiple formats to fit today’s busy schedules:
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Online asynchronous (no set meeting time, students submit work according to
the deadlines set in the course syllabus)
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Online synchronous (live virtual classes)
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Hybrid (a combination of online and on-campus instruction)
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In-person
Winter session consists of
condensed courses offered online beginning December 14, 2026, and wrapping
up by January 15, 2027.
Jefferson offers
more than 50 academic and workforce training programs and services to help
students succeed. Prior learning credit is awarded for military and
professional experience. Individuals who have been out of college for three
years or more and have a GPA below 2.0 may request an academic fresh start.
Furthermore, Jefferson offers on-campus childcare for children aged 18
months to 5 years through Campus Care, a New York State-licensed facility.
Financial aid may be available to cover childcare fees, making it easier
for parents to pursue their education.
To apply for
admission, active-duty military should contact the JCC office on Fort Drum
at (315) 786-6566. New, transfer, and family members of military-affiliated
individuals should contact Enrollment Services at (315) 786-2347 or submit
the free online application to get started. Current JCC students can
register for classes online through MyJCC. Course
offerings and schedules are available for viewing on the college’s website
at www.sunyjefferson.edu.
Applying for admission is free!
Summer Session
2026
- Special session classes begin May 26,
2026.
- Eary Session (4-week classes): June 1, 2026 -
June 29, 2026
- Full Session (8-week classes): June 1, 2026 –
July 28, 2026
- Late Session (4-week classes): July 6, 2026 –
July 31, 2026
- Summer session wrap
up by August 7, 2026.
Fall Semester
2026
- Early Session (8-week classes): August 24,
2026-October 15, 2026
- Full semester: August 24, 2026
- Late Session (8-week classes): October 19,
2026-December 11, 2026
Winter Session
2026
- Full Session (4-week classes): December 14,
2026-January 15, 2027
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About Jefferson
Community College
Established on
November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first
institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New
York (SUNY), Jefferson offers more than 50 associate degrees, certificates,
and microcredentials for career preparation and
transfer. The college also provides local access to bachelor’s and advanced
degrees through partner institutions; lifelong learning through workshops
and seminars; business and industry training; community-based research;
forums for the productive discussion of ideas and regional issues through
the Center for Community Studies; and cultural enrichment opportunities
that serve the entire tri-county region—Fort Drum’s military installation
among them. Jefferson, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education, currently serves approximately 2,400 students, many of whom are
service members and their families. Visit www.sunyjefferson.edu for
more information.
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