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Welcome to JCCC's Fall 2024

Welcome Weeks - the o in welcome is a smiley face

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

JCCC Welcome Weeks

Cav Saturday
Sat. Aug. 24 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Student Center (SC)

Got last-minute enrollment to-dos? Check off your list then take part in our resource fair with games, giveaways, and yummy food.

Welcome Week Scavenger Hunt
Mon. Aug. 26 – Tue. Sep. 10 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  | Student Engagement Desk

Discover your campus like never before! Join us for an exciting scavenger hunt that will guide you to essential resources, hidden gems, and key locations around the College. Connect with fellow students, win amazing prizes, and start your college journey with adventure and fun!

Donuts & Directions
Mon. Aug. 26 and Tue. Aug. 27 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. | Outside Galileo parking garage

Need help finding your class? Swing by and see us for free donuts, wayfinding assistance and ways to get connected at JCCC!

Lunch Time Trivia
Tue. Aug. 27 | noon – 1 p.m. | COM 152 – Food Court

Do you have the knowledge to be JCCC's top trivia master? Join us for our monthly Lunch Time Trivia Challenges to find out! A new trivia challenge will be posted each month on Get Involved @ JCCC.

Ice Cream Social
Wed. Aug. 28 | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Fountain Square / COM Plaza

Melt away the heat with delicious ice cream from Melt Box KC ice cream truck and participate in the Academic Resource Center scavenger hunt!

Thrift & Thrive Market
Wed. Sep. 4 | TBD | COM 153 (former Java Jazz)

Furnish your new digs with donated items from the JCCC community.

Friday Hangout
Fri. Aug. 30 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | GEB 154 – Student Lounge

Kick off this school year with the Student Lounge's first Friday Hangout! Enjoy complimentary donuts and lemonade with a bonus craft as you explore the space dedicated to students like you!

Student Life Open Houses
Tue. Sep. 3 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | GEB first floor

Explore three key areas on campus: the Center for Student Involvement (GEB 117), the Basic Needs Center (GEB 153), and the Student Lounge (GEB 151 & GEB 154). Drop by, get involved, and connect with us over sweet snacks and treats!

Yard Games in Fountain Square
Thu. Sep. 5 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Fountain Square

Show off your athletic skills! Our volleyball court is ready for you, or you can try your hand at cornhole and more!

Suicide Prevention Awareness Speaker
Tue. Sep. 10 | 10 a.m. | Polsky Theater

Learn the signs of suicidal ideation and prevention methods from speaker and writer Clancy Martin.

Cav Kickoff
Wed. Sep. 11 | 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!

Community Resource Fair
Thu. Sep. 12 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | GEB 1st floor hallway/OCB 1st floor (outside CoLab)

Learn about the community resources can help support your journey at JCCC.

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.