Getting Started - New Students

Follow these steps to become a Viking!

Submit a FREE online application.
- If you plan to take college courses while you are still in high school, please visit the Early College page.
- If you are an international student and interested in applying for admission, please visit the International Students page.
To be considered for any type of financial aid or scholarships, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at https://studentaid.gov/.
- The Jefferson College school code is 002468.
- For questions about financial aid, call 636-481-3212 or email finaid@jeffco.edu.
Send an official high school transcript or GED/HiSET certificate and any college transcripts to the Office of Admissions at Jefferson College, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050 or send to admissions@jeffco.edu.
- Please request official transcripts from each institution be sent to the Office of Admissions. Be sure to include transcripts from institutions you may have earned high school dual credit. For high school AP or CLEP credit, please request official tests scores be sent from The College Board.
Complete the Placement Tests at the Jefferson College Testing Center or submit official ACT results for the purpose of course placement. If accommodations for a disability are needed, please contact Accessibility Resource Office at 636-481-3158 prior to taking the placement test. TTY users dial 711.
- Hillsboro Testing Center: 636-481-3147 / Arnold Testing Center: 636-481-3592
Meet with an Advising Specialist to register for classes.
- Please schedule an appointment using the Advisor Scheduling app. Once you are logged into your MyJeffco account and have the necessary transcripts and/or test scores on file with the Office of Admissions, you can schedule an appointment with an advisor by clicking on the Student tab and then on "Advisor Scheduling."
- For questions, call 636-481-3209 or email advisor@jeffco.edu.

Explore the links below for more information:

Jefferson College’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at www.jeffco.edu/clery-asfsr/. The report contains campus crime statistics as well as information regarding campus safety and security for the Jefferson College Hillsboro and Arnold Campuses, including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (timely warnings and emergency notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years, and other matters of importance related to campus safety. The report also contains fire safety policies and procedures as well as fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility on the Hillsboro campus. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. To request a paper copy, visit the Jefferson College Police Department Office (Hillsboro Campus) at 800 Mel Carnahan Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050, call 636-481-3500 or email dparchim@jeffco.edu.