AEL Orientation Schedule

Jefferson College offers flexible scheduling options. We offer orientations at 2 locations, Hillsboro and Arnold. No orientations will be held at the Northwest site; students must attend orientation at another site. Please note that attendance is required for the entire orientation. 

Orientation Requirements:

• Eligible High School Equivalency (HiSET - formerly GED) participants should be at least 17 years of age and not enrolled in a public school.
• Orientation is REQUIRED before attending Jefferson College AEL classes.
• Most orientations are held in the 2nd week of the month at the Arnold and Hillsboro sites. No orientations will be held at the Northwest site; students must attend orientation at another site. 
• Students MUST ATTEND AND BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE ORIENTATION TIME to meet the criteria of orientation.
• After orientation is complete, students may choose which Jefferson College AEL location to begin classes. 
• A valid picture I.D., Missouri State I.D. or Missouri Driver's License IS REQUIRED for Testing and Orientation.
• Bring something to eat and drink or money for vending, as lunch/snacks will not be provided. 
  
• Call (636) 481-3437 or (636) 797-3000, ext. 3437 to register for orientation.  

Hillsboro Campus Information:

• Address: 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050
• Driving Directions: 
  • Tesson Ferry (Highway 21) (Exit 2) south approximately 23 miles (toward Hillsboro) to campus on right. Turn right on Hayden Road & then left on Jefferson College Drive. The College will be on the right within one quarter mile.
  • From I-55: Take Exit 175 at Festus & go west on Highway A for approximately 11 miles. Travel through the intersection at Highway 21 to Jefferson College Drive and turn right. The College will be on the left within one quarter mile.

Arnold Campus Information:

• Address: 1687 Missouri State Rd., Arnold, MO 63010
  
• Directions from I-270: Take I-55 south to Highway 141 (exit 191). Go right on Highway 141 to second stoplight (Astra Way). Turn left at Astra Way to stop sign and follow the roundabout onto the campus of the Jefferson County Library and the Arnold Recreation Center. Follow the winding road past the Library and Recreation Center, continuing to the right past the stop sign, around to the College at the top of the hill.

Jefferson County Library Northwest Branch in High Ridge Information:

• Address: 5680 Missouri PP, High Ridge, MO  63049
  
• Directions from I-270: Take I-30 south to Highway PP. Go right on Highway PP and make an immediate left. Continue between the gas station and restaurant the library is on the right. *Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Missouri PP and High Ridge Blvd

*Dates and times are subject to change.

Class Schedules (Subject to change)