Academic Advisement

Summer Students

January 2026

Monday January 19

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday-No Classes

February 2026

Monday February 16

President's Day Holiday-No Classes

April 2026

Friday April 3

Good Friday Holiday-No Classes

May 2026

Monday May 25

Memorial Day Holiday-No Classes

June 2026

Thursday June 18

Juneteenth Holiday-No Classes

Why wait until fall to level up? Summer classes let college students get ahead, catch up, and crush their goals—all while still enjoying some sunshine!

Important Dates for Summer

Summer registration opensOctober 1, 2025
Summer payment deadlineMay 15th, 2026
5-week and 10-week summer courses beginMay 26, 2025
8-week summer courses beginJune 8th, 2025

Get ahead and save money—take affordable summer classes at a community college instead of paying high university tuition. Same quality, same content, lower cost. Check out our Tuition and Fees for more information.

Current Students:

  1. Email registration@jalc.edu or Find Your Advisor to schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor.
  2. View the Course Schedule on myJALC.
  3. Consider payment options available or contact Financial Aid regarding eligibility for federal grants.

New or Returning Students:

  1. Apply for Admissions – If you have taken courses at JALC within the last two years, you do not need to reapply.
  2. Submit final high school transcripts with a graduation date to Admissions and Records, office C201 or admissions@jalc.edu
  3. Submit residency documentation to Admissions and Records, office C201 or admissions@jalc.edu
  4. Take the Accuplacer placement test if you wish to enroll in college level English and Math courses or send transcript(s) from another college or University to verify prerequisite requirements.
  5. Email registration@jalc.edu or Find Your Advisor to enroll in summer courses.
  6. View the Course Schedule on myJALC.
  7. Consider payment options available or contact Financial Aid regarding eligibility for federal grants.

Dual Credit/Early College Students:

  1. As a current high school student, you are required to speak to a dual credit/early college advisor to register for summer classes. Please visit the dual credit/early college webpage or email dualcredit@jalc.edu for more information.

Benefits of Summer Enrollment:

  • Jumpstart a degree: New students can take summer classes to get a head start on their degree. 
  • Catch Up on Credits: If a student has fallen behind due to a failed or dropped course, summer classes provide a chance to stay on track without extending their graduation timeline.
  • Graduate sooner: Summer courses allow students to complete credits ahead of schedule, helping them graduate early or lighten their course load in future semesters.
  • Reduce Costs: Taking summer classes at a community college and transferring credits can be a cheaper alternative to a university course.