Pre-college Enrollment Program

Experience college while you are in high school

The Pre-college Enrollment Program (PEP) at Jamestown Community College is open to all high school students, including homeschooled students. You can enroll in up to 11 credit hours at either the Jamestown or Cattaraugus County Campus locations, the North County Center in Dunkirk, or online.

PEP students get a head start on their college education while in high school with all the benefits of a full-time college student. As a PEP student, you:

  • Have the option to participate in extracurricular and academic activities.
  • Can use facilities on campus, including the gym and library.
  • Have the ability to join groups and clubs to integrate with college life.
  • Have the option to attend special events hosted by JCC.

The PEP grant offers students up to $700* off their tuition each semester. This means you can apply for the grant each semester for another discount on your tuition.

*PEP covers half the cost of one course per semester or up to $700 of two or more courses per semester.

Register for courses through PEP

If you have applied to JCC, you will use the same username and password to log in and complete the PEP application. Applications are due one week prior to the start of classes. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Spring 2025 PEP Application
Semester Courses
Academic Calendar
  • Open to current high school students 15 and older by the start of the class.
  • Must be enrolled in at least one class at a high school or be homeschooled. (High school seniors may still utilize the PEP grant in the summer term following high school graduation.)

View the full JCC academic calendar »

Summer Session II:

  • May 17 – Payment of student accounts due (fees associated with course) – payment is due upon registration after May 17, 2024
  • June 28 – last day to submit PEP Application
  • July 8 – First day of classes
  • August 15 – Last day of classes
    • Last day to choose CR/F or audit grade option
    • Last day to officially withdraw from an individual class with a grade of "W"
  • August 16 – Grades entered into Banner Web by 3 p.m.

Fall 2024:

  • August 13 – Financial Responsibility Agreement due
  • August 23 – Bill payment due
  • August 26 – First day of classes
  • December 18 – Last day of classes
  • December 20 – Last day to officially withdraw from an individual class with a grade of "W"
    • Last day to choose CR/F grade option for traditional semester courses
  • Enrollment in a course is on a space-available basis.
  • Students are responsible for all fees (non-refundable), the remaining tuition after the grant is applied, and any textbooks/supplies.
  • Students who are NYS residents of a county other than Chautauqua or Cattaraugus must have a valid certificate of residence (COR) form on file or fill out a COR form to receive the in-state tuition rate.
  • All eligibility requirements for course(s) you are enrolling in must be met prior to the start of class.
  • Official transcripts can only be sent by request of the student. Get details on how to order official transcripts or view a copy of your unofficial transcript.
  • Students are required to have a parent or guardian sign off on their application. If you no longer wish to take a course you have registered for, contact CollegeConnections@mail.xgcr.net as soon as possible to discuss your options for dropping or withdrawing from the course.
  • Students taking courses on-campus must adhere to all health and immunization requirements.

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