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JCCC has a number of selective admission programs. These programs of study have specific deadlines, prerequisites and other admission criteria. Learn more about the selective admission programs and admission requirements at JCCC below.


Admission to the College does not guarantee enrollment in any specific course or program. Selective admission programs have a limited number of openings each year and have specific entry-level admission requirements that must be met before selection for admission to the program. If you are interested in any of the following programs, please visit the department website for admission requirements and application instructions. In addition, you should meet with a JCCC counselor as early as possible.

Selective admission programs are not eligible for the 60+ reduced tuition rate.

Admission to each of the selective admission programs is highly competitive. Therefore, you should review the admission requirements and submit an application as early as possible.

Articulation of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN to RN Bridge)
Maximum number selected: based on the number of available positions in NURS 221
Application deadline: Feb. 1
Classes begin: late May

Dental Hygiene 
Maximum number selected: 20
Application deadline: Dec. 1
Classes begin: fall semester

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Day Program
Application deadline: March 15
Classes begin: fall semester

Evening/Weekend LPN Program
Application deadline: see the Practical Nurse department page
Classes begin: summer session

Neurodiagnostic Technology
Maximum number selected: 12-15
Application deadline: March 15
Classes begin: fall semester

Paralegal
Application deadline: First priority April 15, second priority July 1
Classes begin: fall semester

Application deadline: First priority Oct. 15, second priority Dec. 1
Classes begin: spring semester

Paramedic Maximum number selected: 26
Application deadline: Oct. 1
Classes begin: spring semester

Registered Nurse
Maximum number selected: 64
Application deadline: Feb. 1
Classes begin: fall semester

Respiratory Care
Maximum number selected: 16-18
Application deadline: March 15
Classes begin: fall semester

Programs with Departmental Admission Requirements

Fire Science
Application deadlines: March 15 for fall classes, Sept. 15 for spring classes
(preferred deadlines; however, deadlines are rolling/applications are accepted year-round, if openings) APPLY EARLY!

Health Care Interpreting Certificate

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC)
Daytime courses are offered only in a cohort model and require department approval prior to enrollment. 

Pastry/Baking Certificate Maximum number selected: 15
Application deadline: Jan. 15

Police Academy
You must be employed as a full-time law enforcement officer of an agency we serve before you may enter the Police Academy. See Police Academy Certificate in the course catalog.

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