FALL KICK-OFF DAY
Friday Aug. 9th 10am-12pm (Sign-Up in Advance)
Feeling overwhelmed or excited about college? Take this extra day before the semester starts and prepare ahead of time! Join us on Friday, August 9th from 10am-12pm for a welcome panel session, brunch in the courtyard, and meet your faculty/staff.
View Flyer for Our Fall Kick-Off Event (PDF)
What to Expect
- Check-In 10-10:15am
- Free Swag
- Faculty/Student Q&A Panel (10:30am-11:30am)
- Free Lunch (11:30am-12pm)
- Meet your faculty/staff
- Find your classes
- Visit the bookstore
- Get your Student ID made
- Ensure your MyJALC Login is working
- Info about clubs and student life
Contact College Readiness/Student Life
Office Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8268
Email: studentlife@jalc.edu
WELCOME WEEK
Friday, August 9th – Thursday, August 15th
Welcome week events are free to all students and are hosted during the first week of class. The activities and programs offered during this week are designed to assist first-time and returning students in making a successful transition to college life while having fun and becoming acclimated to campus.
- Mon. Aug. 12th Visit the navigation stations for help finding classes and FREE snacks (7:30am-11am)
- Mon. Aug. 12th from 11:30-1:30pm Welcome Picnic in the Courtyard FREE food and swag (While supplies lasts)
- Tues. Aug. 13th from 11:30-1:30pm Welcome Bash FREE Pizza and Ice cream truck provided by Downtown Dip in the Cafeteria and Waterfall Courtyard (weather permitting)
- Wed. Aug 14th FREE Popcorn and Drinks in the E-Wing Coffee Shop
- Thurs. Aug 15th Campus Bingo: Grab a bingo card from Student Life in C207 and return to redeem a prize!