Application Procedures

Students Entering College for the First Time

Applicants must complete an admission application online at www.jeffersonstate.edu. Applicants should submit their applications, as early as possible, prior to the semester in which they plan to enroll.

Transfer Students

Transfer applicants must complete an admission application online at www.jeffersonstate.edu. Applicants should submit their application no later than two weeks prior to the semester in which they plan to enroll.

All official transcripts must be mailed from the sending institution directly to Jefferson State or sent directly from the sending institution to Jefferson State via secure electronic transmission. Transcripts delivered by students will not be considered official.

Transient Students

Transient students must complete an admission application online at www.jeffersonstate.edu. Applicants should submit their application no later than two weeks prior to the semester in which they plan to enroll.

Former Students Applying for Readmission (Re-Admit/Returning)

*Note: Applicants previously admitted for a specific term, who did not attend, will be required to complete a new application form for admission.
Former students who have not been in attendance for three or more consecutive terms will be required to complete a new application form. If these students have attended other postsecondary institutions during this period, official transcripts must be sent to Enrollment Services.

Workforce Education Courses

The Center for Workforce Education at Jefferson State Community College delivers fast-track skills training designed to quickly train individuals for immediate employment. Our full portfolio of non-credit training covers healthcare, IT, manufacturing, craft training, and business sectors and is ever- evolving to accommodate the needs of employers in the state of Alabama.

Information on programs and training can be secured at www.jeffersonstate.edu/fasttrack or (205) 856-7710.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Jefferson State awards credit for CLEP Subject Examinations with a minimum score of 50 or higher earned on each exam. (A score of 54 or higher is required on the Spanish, Level 2 CLEP test.) Students may receive CLEP credit instead of enrolling in the equivalent course by submitting official CLEP scores to Enrollment Services for evaluation. Approved subject examinations and their Jefferson State equivalents are:

Advanced Placement Test (AP)

Jefferson State awards credit for Advanced Placement courses taken in high school with scores of 3 or higher earned on the national examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program. Jefferson State recognizes the following Advanced Placement courses and examinations:

International Baccalaureate

Jefferson State recognizes International Baccalaureate credit with a grade of 5, 6, or 7 on the higher-level examinations (HL). Credit will be awarded on a course-by-course basis as approved by the department.

Military Training And Community College of the Air Force

Military credit may be awarded on the basis of recommendations in the Guide to the Evaluations of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services published by the American Council on Education. Credit may be awarded if Jefferson State offers an equivalent course and the ACE credit hour recommendation is the same as the course offered by Jefferson State. Students will be awarded credit for completion of Basic Training with the following courses: HED 221 Personal Health (3 semester hours) and PED 100 Fundamentals of Fitness (3 semester hours). Students must submit one of the following military records to Enrollment Services for evaluation:

• Army – Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript Service (AARTS);
• Navy/Marines – Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART);
• Air Force – Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript;
• Coast Guard – Coast Guard transcript

Law Enforcement Academy

Upon completion of six to twelve semester hours of CRJ courses at Jefferson State, students may be awarded credit for an equivalent number of CRJ hours to be determined by the program coordinator. To receive credit, students must submit a copy of one of the following: official Peace Officers certificate (APOST), a letter on official letterhead from the academy stating student’s name and date of graduation, or academic transcripts from an accredited college.

Emergency Medical Services (EMT)

Upon completion of six semester hours of approved EMS courses at Jefferson State, students may be awarded ten (10) semester hours credit for a current State of Alabama EMT license. To receive credit, students must submit a copy of their current, valid license for verification to the Enrollment Service office. Students will be awarded credit for:

EMS 118: Emergency Medical Technician
EMS 119: Emergency Medical Technician Clinical

American Culinary Federation Accredited Institutions or Schools

Students who have previously completed appropriate course work from the American Culinary Federation and/or ACF accredited culinary institutions or schools may be awarded credit. Official certification indicating completion of courses, must be received by Enrollment Services from the ACF accredited institution or school. Upon completion of twelve hours of approved CUA courses at Jefferson State, students may be awarded credit for the following completed courses:

Center for Financial Training

Students who have previously completed appropriate course work from the Center for Financial Training (CFT) may be awarded credit toward Jefferson State’s Banking and Finance Administration certificate and degree. Official certification indicating completion of courses accredited by the American Council on Education (ACE) must be received by Enrollment Services from the Center for Financial Training. Upon completion of the following prerequisite requirement consisting of twelve semester credit hours of course work at Jefferson State Community College, students will be able to transfer certain course work completed with the Center for Financial Training.

Prerequisite Requirements

Please note that the four below listed classes totaling twelve credit hours must be completed at Jefferson State Community College. The below listed classes may not be transferred from CFT.

The following four courses must be completed before any CFT credits are transferred:

MTH 100: Intermediate College Algebra
ENG 101: English Composition I
BUS 241: Principles of Accounting I
BUS 242: Principles of Accounting II

Transfer of CFT Course Work

No more than 20 credit hours of non-traditional credit may be transferred into the Banking and Finance Administration degree program:

CFT courses not listed above are not part of the Articulation Understanding. Acceptance of CFT transferred academic work by Jefferson State does not guarantee that other institutions will accept such work. This determination will be made by the respective transfer institution.

Child Development Program

Upon completion of nine semester hours of approved CHD courses at Jefferson State, students may be awarded three (3) semester hours credit for CHD 100 - Introduction to Early Care and Education. To receive credit, students must present official (no copies) documentation of a CURRENT Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential to the Child Development Program Coordinator.

Institution Advanced Placement

Institution advanced placement is defined as placement in an upper-level course of a sequence. Credit is granted for the lower-level course(s) in a sequence if the student earns an “A” or “B”. A student must notify the department in which the higher course has been successfully completed. The department will notify Enrollment Services in writing. The student’s record will reflect the course credit and hours earned. The courses for which advanced placement is awarded are:

Higher Level Course
AET 103 
SPA 102

Advanced Placement Credit
AET 101S 
SPA 101