Published on July 11, 2024
The fall semester at John A. Logan College is set to begin on Monday, August 12. Registration is currently underway, and walk-in registration starts on August 1. The College will offer a Saturday Sign-up on August 3 from 9 a.m. to Noon. The event is designed to help working adults and other individuals who cannot visit the campus during regular business hours. Although walk-ins are welcome, Individuals interested in the Saturday Sign-up can pre-register at www.jalc.edu.
“We are excited to offer the Saturday Sign-up event again. We have offered this the past few years and it has been a great success,” said Assistant Provost for Student Affairs Dr. Rachel Sveda-Webb. “We know life can get in the way, so we designed this day to help people with their schedules, financial aid, books, and scholarship information outside the normal workweek.”
Sveda-Webb added that individuals planning to attend could expedite the process by completing the application for admission at www.jalc.edu and completing the online FAFSA form before August 3.
Welcome Week activities begin on August 9 with Fall Kick-off Day. The Fall Kick-Off is designed to help students transition to college and get excited about the semester.
“Students feeling overwhelmed or excited about starting college can take this extra day before the semester starts and prepare ahead of time,” said Director of Enrollment Management April Martinez. “On Friday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., there will be a welcome panel session, light lunch in the conference center, and an opportunity to meet with faculty and staff.”
Students interested in taking part in the Kick-off Event can register at https://www.jalc.edu/fall-kick-off-day-registration/.
During the first week of classes, Navigation Stations will be set up throughout campus to help students locate their classes. College officials will also offer golf cart rides from the parking lot to building entrances.
On Monday, August 12, a Welcome Picnic with free food and swag will take place in the Waterfall Courtyard from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A Welcome Bash with free pizza and ice cream will be held on Tuesday, August 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and free popcorn will be handed out in the E-Wing Coffee Shop on Wednesday, August 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Four-week Fast-Track classes begin on August 19. Fast Track courses are perfect for non-traditional students, those working full-time, and those who require flexible schedules. This fall, new flexible options are offered at Carbondale Community High School in the evenings. For more information on Fast-Track offerings, visit https://www.jalc.edu/fasttrack/.
For more information on registration procedures, course offerings, and academic advising, please visit the John A. Logan College website at www.jalc.edu or contact the advisement office at 618-985-2828, ext. 8070, or registration@jalc.edu.