Become a JWCC Student

• Apply to JWCC
• Submit HS Transcripts to transcripts@jwcc.edu
• Request College Transcripts (if any college level classes taken at any institution)

Get ready for classes at JWCC

Open Enrollment

John Wood Community College maintains an open-door admissions policy. JWCC will admit all high school graduates or the equivalent (GED) who demonstrate an ability to benefit from a JWCC program, subject only to space limitations. Admission may be denied to an applicant when it is not in the best interest of the college or the applicant to grant admission.

To become admitted to JWCC, students need to:

• Fill out an admissions application
• Submit high school transcripts or equivalency (GED or HiSET) to transcripts@jwcc.edu. Homeschool students, see below.
• Request transcripts for any college credit coursework be sent to JWCC. (This includes college credit taken at high school or any post-secondary coursework)

Once admitted, students may select courses or programs according to their interests and abilities. JWCC provides academic advising to help each student choose an appropriate field of study according to an individual abilities and interests. With some programs, particularly the Health Science programs, space may not be available for all applicants. See Selective Admissions.

Homeschool Students

JWCC welcomes homeschool students. Homeschool students will follow the same admissions process as all JWCC prospective students. When submitting transcripts, please keep in mind the following:

Homeschool transcripts:

• will include comprehensive transcript detailing coursework.
• will indicate grades that have been received for each course from 9th-current and an explanation of the grading scale for the home study program. (7th semester can be accepted for admission, final transcript will be required prior to the start of classes.)
• MUST include the signature of the individual who prepared it.
• may need to provide a brief summary of coursework if requested.

Transfer Admission Requirements

Those seeking direct admission to an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), or an Associate in Engineering Science (AES) degree program must have completed at least 15 units of high school coursework in the following subjects:

1. Four years of English (emphasizing written and oral communication and literature)
2. Three years of social studies (emphasizing history and government)
3. Three years of mathematics (introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer programming)
4. Three years of science (laboratory sciences)
5. Two years of electives in foreign language, music, vocational education, or art

Applicants who do not meet these requirements will still be accepted. Deficiency can be satisfied through placement assessment or by successful completion of specified high school or college preparatory courses in the necessary subject area(s).

Selective Admissions Programs

At JWCC, most of our programs do not have specific admissions requirements; however, there are several programs in Health Sciences which have selective admissions processes. To learn more about the selective admission programs and admission requirements see the individual programs:

• Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Practical Nurse (LPN) 
• Registered Nurse (ADN –RN)
• Surgical Technology

How to Establish Residency

To be eligible for in-district tuition a student must have lived at a residence located inside the JWCC district at least thirty days prior to the beginning of that term. Students who move into the district may be required to complete a Residency Questionnaire and provide at least two non-self-serving documentation of their residence.

A student is in the John Wood Community College district if he or she resides in one of the following high school districts:  Bluffs, Brown County, Central, Griggsville-Perry, Liberty, Meredosia-Chambersburg, Payson, Pikeland, Pleasant Hill, Quincy, Southeastern, Unity, or Western.

Questions?  admissions@jwcc.edu

Placement Assessment

Placement testing is not required for admission, but may be needed prior to registration to ensure that your academic advisor schedules you in the appropriate courses to ensure your success.

The need for a placement assessment may be satisfied based on the evaluation of high school transcripts (within 5 years), SAT or ACT scores, or successful completion of college level English and Math courses. The advising office will notify you if this is needed before your advising appointment.

Learn more about placement testing.