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Do finals have you feeling overwhelmed?

Finals Countdown

We’ve got you covered! Join your fellow Cavaliers for The Finals Countdown, a series of events leading up to finals week designed to help you relax and recharge.

The stress is real, we’ll help you deal!

Don’t Delay—Write Today!
Mon. May 4 – Fri. May 8 | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.* | Writing Center, LIB first floor
One-on-one assistance gives your project the “write” stuff
*open until 9 p.m. Mon. – Thu.

Bob Ross Week
Mon. May 4 – Fri. May 8 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | CoLab (OCB 100)
Take a break and paint a few happy trees

Study Time at the Lounge
Mon. May 4 and Mon. May 11 | 9 – 10 a.m. | Student Lounge (GEB 151-154)
Stay focused in your very own calm, quiet, productive environment

OHEC Pancake Feed for Finals
Mon. May 4 | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. | OHEC
OHEC students! Fuel up before your finals with a hearty pancake breakfast

Guided Meditation
Mon. May 4 | 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. | CoLab (OCB 100)
Calm the chaos with this quick mental reset

Pilates Fusion
Mon. May 4 | 1 – 1:45 p.m. | GYM 007
Strengthen your body the joint-friendly way

Field Day Finale
Mon. May 4 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Fountain Square/Student Lounge
Compete or cheer on classic outdoor games like dodgeball, sack races, and tug of war

Tai Chi
Mon. May 4 and Wed. May 6 | 2 – 2:45 p.m. | GYM 007
Create mental calm through a series of slow flowing movements and breathwork

Wellness Walk
Tue. May 5 | 2 – 2:30 p.m. | GYM 003/Fieldhouse
Take a break and stretch your muscles with us

Dance Party Fitness
Tue. May 5 | 3 – 3:45 p.m. | GYM 007
Move and groove to a blend of Latin and international dance styles

Dirty Soda Bar
Tue. May 5 | noon – 3 p.m. | CoLab (OCB 100)
Add some flavor to your study session and mix up your own concoction

Cav Craze
Wed. May 6 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | COM Plaza/Fountain Square
Your favorite spring semester celebration is back!

Step & Tone
Wed. May 6 | 1 – 1:45 p.m. | GYM 007
Build endurance with a fun, retro fitness class

Iced Coffee Bar
Thu. May 7 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | CoLab (OCB 100)
Need a boost? Recharge and refuel

Crafternoon
Thu. May 7 | noon – 3 p.m. | Cav Central
Unleash your inner artist—fold origami, color, create bookmarks, and more!

Yoga Flow
Thu. May 7 | 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. | GYM 007
Start your morning with physical poses, breathing techniques, and mindfulness

Reading Workshops Series: Annotation
Thu. May 7 | 2 – 3 p.m. | OCB 335
Learn helpful strategies for your reading-heavy courses

Intramurals - Volleyball
Thu. May 7 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Fieldhouse
Serve, set, and spike with us

Stop Day and Pancake Breakfast
Mon. May 11 | 9 a.m. – noon | Stacks Café
Fuel up before your finals with delicious, fluffy pancakes

Good luck, Cavaliers—you’ve got this!

Visit the Student Engagement Desk, SC 1st floor, and find a friendly face ready to be your guide to campus life and activities. Open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or call at 913-469-3807.

Students speaking to helpful people at the Student Engagement Desk

Connect with your Cavalier family—it all starts here!

Your student ID card is your ticket to on-campus connection. Get your ID card before the semester starts and take advantage of all that JCCC has to offer; available at two locations.

  • Student Engagement Desk, the lime green desk on the first floor of the Student Center (SC). Open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Second floor of the Billington Library (LIB). Open days, evenings and weekends. See semester hours
Use your student ID on fun activities and free resources on and off campus:

Talk with the Student Activities team at the Student Engagement Desk. They can help you with:

  • Directions and campus maps
  • Printing a copy of your class schedule
  • Finding discounted tickets for community events including the Designer Showcase, Haunted Houses, Kansas City Royals, Renaissance Festival and Sporting KC
  • Upcoming student events and how to get involved at JCCC
  • Loading funds on your JCCC ID

Meet other Cavaliers—check out these campus hot spots:

Cavalier spirit comes to life on campus!

Get connected, stay connected—you belong at JCCC. Check out our popular annual events where you can find friends, food and fun:

Welcome Week: First week of class each semester

  • Start the semester off right with events designed to get you in the school spirit.

Cav Kickoff: Second Wednesday of the fall semester

  • Our August introduction to life as a Cavalier! Discover ways to get involved and meet new friends.

The Finals Countdown: Week leading up to finals and stop day

  • Get academic support and recharge with cool experiences happening every day.

Cav Craze: First Wednesday in May

  • Celebrate a successful school year in May with fun activities, prizes and events.