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College Catalog The Jefferson College Catalog is printed annually and is your official source of information about degree and certificate requirements and other academic policies. You can view it online at or receive a copy from the Admissions Office. Keep the Catalog as part of your educational records. The Jefferson College Catalog is printed annually and is your official source of information about degree and certificate requirements and other academic policies. You can view it online at or receive a copy from the Admissions Office. Keep the Catalog as part of your educational records.

Academic Standing Jefferson College requires a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for graduation. During your studies at the College, a GPA below a 2.0 may result in academic probation or suspension. Jefferson College requires a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for graduation. During your studies at the College, a GPA below a 2.0 may result in academic probation or suspension. Individual programs may have other grade requirements. Individual programs may have other grade requirements.

Degrees and Certificates Associate of Arts (AA) Associate of Arts (AA) Associate of Science (AS) Associate of Science (AS) Associate of Applied of Science (AAS) Associate of Applied of Science (AAS) Certificate Programs Certificate Programs

Associate of Arts Associate of Arts degree is designed for a student to attend Jefferson College for approximately two years and transfer to a four-year college or university. The degree plan consists of 42 credit hours of general education and 20 credit hours of electives. Associate of Arts degree is designed for a student to attend Jefferson College for approximately two years and transfer to a four-year college or university. The degree plan consists of 42 credit hours of general education and 20 credit hours of electives.

Associate of Science The Associate of Science degree is a specific degree for students pursuing a career in Engineering. Many Jefferson College AS graduates transfer on to the University of Missouri-Rolla. The Associate of Science degree is a specific degree for students pursuing a career in Engineering. Many Jefferson College AS graduates transfer on to the University of Missouri-Rolla.

Associate of Applied Science The Associate of Applied Science is a two-year degree designed to train students for a specific career or trade. This is considered a terminal degree since it prepares students for immediate employment upon completion of their program. The Associate of Applied Science is a two-year degree designed to train students for a specific career or trade. This is considered a terminal degree since it prepares students for immediate employment upon completion of their program. Some colleges and universities may accept some or all of the credits in the AAS degree. It is essential that you speak with your Jefferson College advisor about the potential of your program. Some colleges and universities may accept some or all of the credits in the AAS degree. It is essential that you speak with your Jefferson College advisor about the potential of your program.

Certificates Certificate programs include many of the courses in the AAS programs but generally do not require the general education courses. “Fast Track Certificates” may be completed in less than a year and allow a student to receive short-term training and get right out into the workforce. Certificate programs include many of the courses in the AAS programs but generally do not require the general education courses. “Fast Track Certificates” may be completed in less than a year and allow a student to receive short-term training and get right out into the workforce.

Honors Program The Honors Program is an alternative general education curriculum designed to meet the needs of academically talented students of Jefferson College. To qualify for this program you must meet two of the three following criteria: a 3.3 GPA; COMPASS writing/reading scores of 90+ or ACT composite of 25+; the recommendation of an instructor or counselor. The Honors Program is an alternative general education curriculum designed to meet the needs of academically talented students of Jefferson College. To qualify for this program you must meet two of the three following criteria: a 3.3 GPA; COMPASS writing/reading scores of 90+ or ACT composite of 25+; the recommendation of an instructor or counselor.

Student Handbook The Jefferson College Student Handbook is your official guide to student rights and responsibilities. The Jefferson College Student Handbook is your official guide to student rights and responsibilities. It is published in the Student Activities Office. It is published in the Student Activities Office.

Class Schedule The Class Schedule includes current offerings of classes with dates, times, instructors, locations, prerequisites, deadlines, and information on registration, policies and fees. The Class Schedule is produced twice each year and can be viewed on-line. The Class Schedule includes current offerings of classes with dates, times, instructors, locations, prerequisites, deadlines, and information on registration, policies and fees. The Class Schedule is produced twice each year and can be viewed on-line.

Course Reference Number (CRN) This five-digit CRN is very important. You will use the CRN when you register for classes. Please make sure that you have the right number when you register. The wrong number can put you in the wrong class or campus location. This five-digit CRN is very important. You will use the CRN when you register for classes. Please make sure that you have the right number when you register. The wrong number can put you in the wrong class or campus location.

Course Placement Placement test determines which classes you are ready to take. You do not want to take a class that is either too easy or too difficult. You cannot fail the test. Placement test determines which classes you are ready to take. You do not want to take a class that is either too easy or too difficult. You cannot fail the test. Jefferson College utilizes the COMPASS and ACT for placement in English and math courses Jefferson College utilizes the COMPASS and ACT for placement in English and math courses

Advising All full-time, degree-seeking students are assigned to an advisor. Part-time students may request to be assigned to an advisor. All full-time, degree-seeking students are assigned to an advisor. Part-time students may request to be assigned to an advisor. The Advising office is located on the second Floor of Student Center Building, , ext. 209 The Advising office is located on the second Floor of Student Center Building, , ext. 209

Drops & Withdrawals Once you are enrolled and decide you do not want to complete a class, you must initiate the drop or withdrawal. Once you are enrolled and decide you do not want to complete a class, you must initiate the drop or withdrawal. You can only drop classes before they begin, or before the second Friday of 16 weeks classes. You can only drop classes before they begin, or before the second Friday of 16 weeks classes. Refunds are only available for a specified period of time, so review the refund deadlines posted on the Jefferson College website. Refunds are only available for a specified period of time, so review the refund deadlines posted on the Jefferson College website.

Drops & Withdrawals “W” will appear on transcript for withdrawal. “W” will appear on transcript for withdrawal. No refund for withdrawals. No refund for withdrawals. Allowed in weeks 3-12 of semester for 16 week classes. Check STARS for classes that are not 16 weeks long. Allowed in weeks 3-12 of semester for 16 week classes. Check STARS for classes that are not 16 weeks long.

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STARS Demonstration of STARS program Demonstration of STARS program