Admission Requirements

• Eligibility requirements for degree- and non-degree-seeking credit students.
• If you have not enrolled in at least one credit-hour class at JCCC during the past two academic years, you will need to apply as a credit student at JCCC.
• Follow  additional admission instructions, if you are one of the specific types of students listed below. Some programs are selective admission and will require you to complete additional requirements.
• Refer to transcript requirements to determine if high school or college transcripts are required and the submission deadline.

Apply for Admission

Complete the Online Admission Application. After your notification of admission, you will be able to complete the remaining credit steps to enrollment.

Additional Admission Instructions

• High School Students - students who have not yet graduated from high school.
• Visiting or Concurrently Enrolled Students - students admitted at another college and also taking JCCC courses.
• International and Immigrant Students - students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Cooperative Programs - Missouri residents can enroll in selected career programs at JCCC and pay Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City rates. Johnson County residents can enroll in selected career programs at Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City and pay JCCC rates. 
• Foster Care - students who are in foster care or a ward of the court; refer to foster care information
• Brown and Gold - If you are a Johnson County resident and are 55 + years old, you can take advantage of our Brown & Gold membership and rates.
• Selective Admission Programs - Some programs have additional requirements for admission.
  • Cosmetology, Esthetics and Nail Technology
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Fire Science
  • Health Care Interpreting Certificate
  • Interpreter Training
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Mobile Intensive Care Technician (Paramedic)
  • Paralegal
  • Pastry/Baking Certificate
  • Polysomnography/ Sleep Technology
  • Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Care
  • RN Refresher

Check Your Student Email

• Check your student email account often after you have been admitted.

Current Address, Degree, Email and Phone Information

Complete the following two forms if you have made any changes to your address or degree or major since you have been admitted. Return the forms to the Student Success Center.

• Change of Name/Address (PDF) - Complete this form if we do not have your current name or address.
• Residency - information about address changes and residency determination.
• Degree Intent (Change of Major) (PDF) - Complete this form if you need to change your major, degree or certificate. Refer to the Major Code list to include on the Degree Intent Form.