Resources for Students
Jackson State Community College (JSCC) provides several resources to support students enrolled in Distance Education classes.
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Program Overview
Advising Coaches
JSCC Distance Education
Guide for Transitioning to Online for Students
Pivot to Online: A Student Guide
Bright Space Pulse
A mobile app that helps students keep track of important updates. It brings news, deadlines, and grades together in one place so they can spend less time organizing and more time learning. Get Bright Space Pulse
Local Dual Credit
Jackson State Community College partners with high schools within their 14 county service area to offer local dual credit opportunities in PHED 2050 Health and Wellness, BUSN 1300 Personal Finance, COL 1010 College Success, and CITC 1308 Computer Literacy. Additional local dual credit options may be available. Students have the opportunity to earn credit that may be applied at Jackson State. Faculty at the college train high school faculty on the learning objectives for each course and provide challenge exams to determine if credit may be awarded (minimum grade of 70 required). For more information regarding local dual credit, contact Jennifer Cherry at jcherry@jscc.edu or 731-425-8822.
Each High School will need to fill out the student information template for each Local Dual Credit course. Use the example template listed below, and send the completed template back to Jennifer Cherry at jcherry@jscc.edu and Jessica Reece at jreece1@jscc.edu
Local Dual Credit Exam: Personal Finance, Health and Wellness, College Success
Want to Earn College Credits While Attending High School?
Did you know you can earn college credit while in high school? Our course credits transfer to Tennessee public institutions, allowing you to accelerate your college journey where you choose.