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Welcome to JCCC's Fall 2025

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 Aug. 25-Sep. 10

There's No Place Like JCCC
Mon. Aug. 25 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Student Center (SC)

Welcome to JCCC—there’s no place like it! Kick off your first day with fun photo ops, tasty snacks, awesome giveaways, and friendly faces ready to help you feel right at home.

Open Lounge
Mon. Aug. 25 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Student Lounge, GEB 154/151    

Welcome to the Open Lounge event kickstarting Fall 2025! Join us at the JCCC Student Lounge to explore upcoming social events and check out both the pool table side (GEB 154) and gaming side (GEB 151). Enjoy fun activities and exciting giveaways!

Donuts & Directions
Mon. Aug. 25 and Tue. Aug. 26 | 5 p.m. while supplies last | COM & GEB by north Student Center parking lot AND between CLB & SCI by 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!

Cherry Popsicle Day
Tue. Aug. 26 |11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | COM Plaza & Fountain Square

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.

Ice Cream Social
Wed. Aug. 27 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | COM Plaza & Fountain Square

Melt away the heat with delicious ice cream and meet new friends, ambassadors, and student senate representatives.

The First-Week Feelings Booth
Thu. Aug. 28 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | COM Plaza & Fountain Square

Feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure where to start? Stop by The First-Week Feelings Booth for support, resources, and real talk about navigating your first days. We’re here to help you feel grounded and connected.

Clubs on the Lawn
Fri. Aug. 29 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | COM Plaza & Fountain Square        

Clubs on the Lawn is your chance to explore student life in a fun, relaxed setting. Meet club members, play yard games like cornhole and giant Jenga, and find your place at JCCC. Come for the fun, stay for the connections!

Pop in to Succeed
Tue. Sep. 2 and Wed. Sep. 3 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | COM Plaza, Fountain Square, & LIB            

A pop-themed event featuring popcorn, Poppi drinks, and resources to introduce you to the Academic Resource Center.

Thrift & Thrive Market
Wed. Sep. 3 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | COM Dining Area

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

Pool Tournament
Wed. Sep. 3 | noon – 2 p.m. | Student Lounge, GEB 154      

Join us in the Student Lounge for a friendly Pool Tournament! Show off your skills, meet new people, and compete for fun prizes in a laid-back, welcoming vibe.

Cav Kickoff
Wed. Sep. 10 | 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.