Jefferson CollegeStudent Guide

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Public Trade School in Hillsboro, MO. Operating on a semester system.

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Hillsboro, MO
4K+ students
@jeffco.edu
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Student guide · Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session

The semester, explained for Jefferson College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session
Campus terms
7
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

22 entries
  1. Summer 2026 8-Week Session
  2. Summer 2026
  3. Summer 2026 Second 4-Week Session
  4. Fall 2026 First 8-Week SessionRelevant now
  5. Fall 2026
  6. Fall 2026 14-Week Session
  7. Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
  8. Winter Intersession 2026
  9. Spring 2027
  10. Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
  11. Spring 2027 14-Week Session
  12. Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
  13. Summer Intersession 2027
  14. Summer 2027 First 4-Week Session
  15. Summer 2027 8-Week Session
  16. Summer 2027
  17. Summer 2027 Second 4-Week Session
  18. Fall 2027
  19. Winter Intersession 2027
  20. Spring 2028
  21. Summer Intersession 2028
  22. Summer 2028

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Campus language

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7 terms

J

JeffCo
The ubiquitous shorthand name used by students, faculty, and the local community to refer to Jefferson College.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SNA
Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for students in the nursing program.

T

TAB
Team Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
The Caf
The Viking Cafe, the primary dining location situated in the Student Center.
The Woods
Viking Woods, the on-campus apartment-style student housing complex.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
ASI
Arts & Sciences I building, housing general education classrooms and faculty offices.
ASII
Arts & Sciences II building, containing science labs and additional lecture spaces.
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials, submit assignments, and view syllabi.
CTE
Career & Technical Education building, home to vocational and technical training programs.
JCA
Jefferson College Arnold, the satellite campus location in Arnold, Missouri.
JCI
Jefferson College Imperial, the satellite campus location in Imperial, Missouri.
MyJeffCo
The centralized online student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and accessing student email.
TC
Technology Center, which houses computer labs and technical support services.
Viking Cruiser
The campus shuttle service that provides transportation for students between different campus locations.
Viking ID
The official student identification card required for library services, gym access, and campus events.
viking_caf
Viking Café
viking_grill
Viking Grill

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Hillsboro for Jefferson College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Hillsboro.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$950

Cost of Living Index

93

Student Population

4,500

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

30

Public Transit

Regional bus services to Jefferson County and St. Louis

Nearest Airports

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (regional access)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

56°F

Avg Snowfall

12 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Upper-Level Public Parking

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Available for students and visitors with valid permits.

Lower-Level Public Parking

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General student parking area.

Lower-Level Employee Parking

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Reserved for faculty and staff.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Jefferson College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

9 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

East Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, suites, quads

Fortess Hall

Room types: doubles

Independence Plaza

Capacity: 388

Room types: singles, doubles

Mott Hall

Room types: doubles

Partridge Hall

Room types: doubles

Ronson Hall

Room types: doubles

Scholler Hall

Capacity: 149

Room types: doubles

Townhouses

Capacity: 70

Room types: individual bedrooms

Viking Woods

Room types: multi-person apartments, single bedroom

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@jeffco.edu

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