Advising for New Students

Get ready for your first semester

Final registration days for spring 2025 are Thursday and Friday, January 16 and 17. To schedule an appointment before that, request an appointment now.

Walk-in advising will also be available at all JCC locations on January 16 and 17 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Check in at the Success Center in Jamestown or Olean and at the Main Office in Dunkirk.

Do you have questions about preparing for your first semester? Get Connected with your success navigator by attending a virtual session!

Prepare for your advisement meeting (Important)

Do your best to prepare a draft plan - your advisor will expect that you have done this before you meet. Your plan may not be perfect, but do your best to prepare and make a list of questions you have for your advisor. This is a learning process and your advisor is there to help! If you need help drafting a plan, attend a Get Connected Session with your success navigator.

  1. Log into Self Service Banner through MyJCC and go to your Student Records. View Placement Information to find your initial course placement for English and math. View Your Advisement Transcript to access your previously earned JCC credits, including any transferred coursework.
  2. View your program requirements and sample first semester for the major you are pursuing (scroll down on the page to view the semester layout). 
  3. Create a possible list of classes, using the English and math courses suggested in your placement information, along with other courses from your program’s semester map. 
  4.  Browse Classes in Self-Service Banner to see your options (make sure to choose your correct campus).
  5. Write down the times, days, and CRNs (course reference numbers) for your course choices. Your draft schedule may not be perfect the first time around - but do your best!
  6. Keep your transfer plans in mind when drafting a schedule. Information on transfer planning can be found on the Transfer From JCC page.
Get Registered!

Spring 2025 advisement and registration is underway! You may request an appointment to meet with an advisor now, and you will be contacted to choose an appointment time.