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High school students can earn college credit before finishing high school through JCCC’s College Now program.

Enroll in College Now See the College Now Enrollment Guide

Why choose JCCC for credit courses during high school?

College Now is the concurrent enrollment (or dual credit) program at Johnson County Community College. High school students who participate in the College Now program take high school courses that also bear college credit. According to the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), concurrent enrollment students gain exposure to the academic challenges of college while in their supportive high school environment.

JCCC’s College Now courses are a great way to get ahead and stay ahead — saving you time and money.

Many College Now students take core courses that fit into the Associate in Arts (AA) degree because the AA is designed for students who plan to eventually earn a bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university.

EXCEL IN CTE (formerly Senate Bill 155) – High school students who are interested in certain trades or technical fields aim to take Excel in CTE courses. CTE stands for Career and Technical Education. The passing of SB 155 by the Kansas State Senate ensured that Excel in CTE courses are free to high school students who meet JCCC Kansas residency requirements for enrollment.

KBOR SEAMLESS TRANSFER - The state of Kansas has a designated system that allows courses to seamlessly transfer from one institution to another if an equivalent course is offered at the receiving institution. Courses that are part of the KBOR Systemwide Transfer (SWT) are indicated on each high school’s schedule. Find out more about transferring.

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As a College Now student, you can access the same resources and amenities as any student on campus. Check out all JCCC has to offer you, both now and after you graduate from high school:

Whom do I contact to start earning college credit with JCCC?

Your high school counselors are the most knowledgeable about JCCC’s College Now program and the courses being offered. Find out who you can talk to about the courses offered at your school.

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Frequently asked questions about College Now enrollment

Certain classes such as English, chemistry, math, physics and CNA require students to either take a placement test and obtain a qualifying score or have a qualifying score from the ACT or AP exam on file. Visit College Now Testing Information for information about the placement test or submitting ACT or AP scores.

Yes, the deadlines to enroll in classes can be found on the current College Now Enrollment Guide for high school students.

You can drop your class online by logging into your MyJCCC account as long as you do not have any registration holds. Go to Drop a Course Online for specific instructions. If you need assistance, visit the Success Center, Registration Lab, 2nd floor of the Student Center.  Students cannot drop classes over the phone once the semester has begun.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If dropping a year-long course after first semester, you will need to complete a Schedule Change form and submit it to the Registration Lab on the 2nd floor of the Student Center, email the Registrar Office or fax to 913-469-2300 for processing. Be sure to check the deadline dates to drop classes that can be found on the current College Now Enrollment Guide  for high school students.

Yes, to view the drop deadline dates for your specific classes log in to MyJCCC. On the main landing page, select the current term to view your schedule of classes. To view the drop deadline dates for each course, select the down arrow on the right side of the course. You will be able to see the deadlines to drop with a refund, drop without a W (for year-long courses only), and drop with a W (or request a pass/fail grade option). These deadline dates to drop classes can also be found on the current College Now Enrollment Guide for high school students.
Each fall and spring semester there is an enrollment deadline date stated in the current College Now Enrollment Guide for high school students. You must enroll and pay your tuition by these deadlines.

No. If you enrolled in a year-long class in the fall, you do not need to enroll or pay again in the spring for the same class. Your course will continue at the start of the spring semester. Your grade becomes available once the spring semester is complete.

There are several options for students who have transferred mid-year to a new high school.

  • Fall semester long course – finish your fall courses at your current high school and enroll in spring College Now courses at your new high school, if available.
  • College Algebra course – our JCCC instructors will work with you to finish the course at your new high school.  We need to know once you have switched high schools so we can adjust your enrollment to the correct CRN. Have your new high school counselor email the JCCC Registrar Office with the details.
  • Year-long course
    • If the new high school does not offer the same course you are enrolled in, you will need to withdraw and will receive a ‘W’ on your JCCC transcript. JCCC will need a letter from your new high school stating they do not offer the same course. You may submit a Tuition Refund Appeal to ask if your tuition may be refunded.  View the “How do I drop a College Now class” FAQ for details on dropping a year-long course.
       
    • If your new high school does offer the same course, your new high school instructor would need to discuss this enrollment change with you prior to making any enrollment changes.  This is to make sure the course is close to the same section of curriculum as the previous high school. If so, your new high school will need to email the Registrar Office to enroll you in the correct CRN for your new high school.

You need to withdraw and will receive a ‘W’ on your JCCC transcript.

Failure to drop your College Now course at JCCC will result in a grade of ‘F’ on your JCCC transcript.

Refer to Drop a Course Online for step-by-step instructions.