High School Jump Start Program

The Jump Start Program allows high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate the ability and commitment to undertake college-level work to enroll in a Johnson State College class.

Why take a Jump Start/Dual Enrollment class in high school?

With Jump Start, you can:

  • Get a feel for college-level work
  • Fulfill both high school and college requirements
  • Figure out your major before you begin college
  • Choose from more classes than available at high school
  • Get a reduced tuition rate
  • Take advantage of JSC's campus resources

To be considered for admission, you must:

  • Be enrolled full time in high school or an approved home school program
  • Complete the Jump Start/Rise to the Challenge application
  • Arrange an interview with the Jump Start Coordinator
  • Bring a high school transcript and a graded paper

Typically, students in the program will be permitted to register only for lower division freshman and sophomore year courses. Registration is on a seat-available basis with faculty permission. College credit is available for successful completion of the course; all courses may be taken on a pass/fail basis.

 

Application Deadlines

Spring December 15
Fall August 1
Summer May 1

 

Payment

Students accepted to the program will receive a voucher which covers tuition and fees for two courses or up to eight credits at Johnson State College. Students who wish to continue in the Jump Start program after completing the first two course will be responsible for the tuition and fees associated with each course:

Tuition $205 per credit
Registration Fee $50 per semester
Lab/Studio Fees See course comments

 

Contact

Rebecca Pastor, Jump Start Coordinator

802-635-1219

Rebecca.Pastor@jsc.edu or jscadmissions@jsc.edu