Announcements

Make-up Plan for Missed Days

Summer 2026 Registration Dates

Jefferson State’s Summer 2026 registration will be available on the following schedule:

• Monday, March 9th – Students with 45 or more earned credit hours
• Tuesday, March 10th – Students with 30 or more earned credit hours
• Wednesday, March 11th – Students with 15 or more earned credit hours
• Thursday, March 12th – All students

Registration for the Spring 2026 Eight-Week 2 (which begins March 6) and Five-Week Session 3 (which begins on March 30) is ongoing.

Click here to view available short session classes.

12th Annual #Judy5k Set for March 14

The 12th Annual Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K and Fun Run will be held on Saturday, March 14!

Run, walk, or sleep in to support our great students, as all proceeds from this race go to scholarships for JSCC students in need.

All are invited to enjoy fun activities including free popcorn, cotton candy, and other tasty treats! PLUS a DJ, face painting, and more!

STEM Club Presents – Explore Food Microbes

Join the STEM Club and discover the microscopic life on your dinner plate with Drs. Erin Arnold and Evan Boitet.

When: Tuesday, March 03 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Jefferson Campus, Ruby Carson, Room 230

JSCC Hygiene Product Drive – March 2-31

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Women’s History Month Committee at JSCC will host a campus-wide Hygiene Product Drive.

Items collected will be available for access in the women’s restrooms across all campuses, in addition to the Student Success Center at the Jefferson campus.

Items needed include shampoo, soap, lotion, pads, panty liners, feminine wipes, and tampons. Those wishing to make donations can do so using the bins at the following locations:

• Jefferson Campus- Student Success Center, 1^st Floor of Lurleen Wallace Hall
• Shelby-Hoover Campus- JMB & GSB Lobby
• St. Clair- Pell City Campus- Lobby Entrance
• Chilton- Clanton Campus-Lobby Entrance

All donations will be collected throughout the month of March.

For questions or concerns, please contact Aaliyah Moore at [email protected].

Coffee and Conversation- International Women’s Day Brunch

The Pi Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and the Women’s History Month Committee are excited to invite you to a special brunch in honor of International Women’s Day! This event will feature a panel-style discussion focused on women shaping a sustainable future and their contributions to environmentalism. Free coffee and brunch will be provided.

When: March 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Where: Shelby-Hoover Campus, JMB, Multipurpose room

RSVP by: March 3, 2026

This event is open to all women on campus, but please note that seating is limited, so we encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot. Please fill out the RSVP form linked below by March 3rd. Due to the high demand and limited seating, RSVPs will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

We hope you can join us!

Interested in Respiratory Therapy? Join a virtual info session

Interested in learning more about Jefferson State’s Respiratory Therapy program? 

Register for a virtual information session in March.

When: Thursday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m.

Red Mountain Reading Series Event!

When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Where: St. Clair- Pell City Campus, Room 105

Free & Open to the Public! Food Will Be Served!

Featured Speakers:

Berritt Haynes, Singer/Songwriter

Raised in the close-knit community of Pell City, Alabama, is the oldest among four siblings. Music has been a constant presence in his life since childhood, as he’d sing his heart out during church choir practice, choosing it over the nursery. At the age of 8, he embarked on his musical journey by taking up guitar lessons, and by 14, he had formed the band “Taylor Made” with fellow music school students. During his teenage years, Berritt’s musical involvement extended to leading worship at church, and he even earned the title of “Most Talented Male” in his high school senior class. However, a diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a severe heart condition, altered his path, ending his sports pursuits but not his musical dreams. Despite facing life-changing open-heart surgery, he remained committed to inspiring others through his music, guided by his unshakable faith and belief in God’s greater plans. This unwavering determination led him to audition for “The Voice,” where he overcame challenges, progressing through the show. His pediatrician’s support reinforced his belief that sharing his story through music can positively impact others. Today, Berritt continues his musical journey, performing in various states, dedicated to his local church’s praise team, and striving to inspire those who, like him, face heart conditions.

Join your fellow students for Vogue: The Spring Semiformal Edition.

When: March 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Shelby-Hoover Campus, Judy Merritt Building

Come in your finest looks for this event at our Shelby-Hoover campus.

Tickets can be purchased at the cashier’s office on all four campuses, or in the myJSCC portal online. Cost is $15 for a single ticket, or $25 for two.

Tickets should be purchased in advance! We’ll have the list of attendees at the door.

All students and their guests are invited. Yes, that means you can bring a date who isn’t a student here!

In addition to great music and food, we’ll have a photo booth, red carpet paparazzi, karaoke, and a game room.

Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed, Best Dancer, and maybe some surprises!

Professional Development Class Offerings

Jeff State to host Professional Development classes at the Shelby and Jefferson campuses.

Join leadership classes and learn about Office 365, Excel, Customer Service, Essentials of Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, and more!

View the schedule and registration links below.

Prizes Offered for Essay Contest Winners

Celebrate Women’s History Month by participating in the writing contest, sponsored by the JSCC Women’s History Committee and Sigma Kappa Delta. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” invites students to ponder inspiring women who have led efforts in the realm of sustainability in the economy, environment, and other social arenas.

Students can submit a written essay (500-750 words) exploring either of the following prompts:

• Personal narrative: How have you or how has a woman in your life fostered an idea revolving around sustainability. (no outside sources)
• Informational narrative: Discuss an important female conservationist and showcase why her contributions have been extraordinary. (no outside sources)

Deadline: March 31, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Winners announced: April 3, 2026.

Contest details and submission guidelines:

1. Status: To enter the writing contest, you must be a current Jefferson State student.
2. Length: Your written analysis should be between 500-750 words (two double-spaced typed pages).
3. Format: Written analysis should be completed on a Word document with student name and title, and include introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs; no outside sources; absolutely no generative AI or grammar checkers may be used.
4. Winners: Sigma Kappa Delta will sponsor prizes for the top three essays voted on by the Women’s History Committee and SKD student judges.

Outstanding Alumnus Award Nominations

Leave Your Legacy: Become a Permanent Part of Campus History

Are you ready to become a permanent part of our campus history? Join us in celebrating our campus community and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come by purchasing a personalized commemorative brick. Purchasing a personalized brick is a meaningful way to honor your contributions at the College while also directly supporting scholarships, campus enhancements, and student programming.

How It Works
1.   Submit Your Order: Visit https://donate.brickmarkers.com/jscc OR email [email protected] for an order form.
2.   Select Your Brick: Choose from a variety of sizes and design options.
3.   Personalize Your Message: Share a thoughtful inscription to leave your lasting mark.

“Money Smarts” Lunch & Learn at the Shelby and Jefferson Campus