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Welcome to JCCC's Fall 2026

Welcome Weeks - the o in welcome is a smiley face

JCCC Welcome Weeks Aug. 26 – Sep. 9

 

Welcome Week Information Table and Games

Mon. Aug. 24 and Tue. Aug. 25 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Fountain Square
Welcome to JCCC! Kick off your first day with fun games, wayfinding assistance, and friendly faces ready to help you feel right at home.

Night Owl Welcome Tables

Mon. Aug. 24 and Tue. Aug. 25 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. | GEB 2nd floor by the stairs
We’re excited to welcome our evening students! Kick off your first day with fun games, wayfinding assistance, and friendly faces ready to help you feel right at home.

A Cherry Good Time Social

Wed. Aug. 26 | 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | COM Plaza
Cool off and celebrate the start of the semester (and National Cherry Popsicle Day) with free cherry popsicles and good vibes during Welcome Week. Enjoy cherry-themed treats with photo ops and fun games.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Championship

Thu. Aug. 27 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Fountain Square
Join us for a friendly Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! Show off your skills, meet new people, and compete for fun prizes in a laid-back, welcoming vibe.

Clubs on the Lawn

Fri. Aug. 28 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Fountain Square
Challenge friends to games and enjoy delicious snacks while meeting club members and discovering ways to get involved on campus.

Student Life Open Houses

Tue. Sep. 1 and Wed. Sep. 2 | GEB 117, GEB 151 and 154, GEB 153
Open House hours | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Special food offerings | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Welcome to the Open House event kickstarting Fall 2026! Visit the Center for Student Involvement (GEB 117), Student Lounge (GEB 151 and 154), and Student Basic Needs Center (GEB 153) and get to know your on-campus resources.

Ice Cream Social

Wed. Sep. 2 and Thu. Sep. 3 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Student Lounge (GEB 151 and 154)
Melt away the heat with delicious ice cream and meet new friends, ambassadors, and student senate representatives.

Cav Kickoff

Wed. Sep. 9 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | COM Plaza & Fountain Square
JCCC’s favorite semester tradition has arrived! Spend your day discovering the opportunities that will set you up for a fun and successful Cavalier experience. Browse our beautiful COM Plaza and find enriching clubs and organizations where you can make friends for life. Get to know our academic departments and visit with 4-year university representatives. Enjoy the yummy food, team building activities and giveaways—the best way to get your semester started!

We can’t wait to meet you! Go Cavs!

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.