CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. –As technology evolves and more and more Baby Boomers retire, employers’ needs change. So, now more than ever, education and training are essential to those who want to be competitive in the workforce. John Tyler Community College offers a wide variety of opportunities, designed to help students build the skills and knowledge they need to get ahead – whether they plan to enter the workforce for the first time, want to switch careers, seek career advancement, or are beginning work on a bachelor’s degree.
Tyler’s majors include certificates that can be completed in as little as two semesters, programs that give students the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials, majors that involve hands-on training in high-tech labs, and associate degrees, which can be completed in two years. In addition to programs focused on career and technical training, Tyler also offers associate degree majors for those who want to earn a bachelor’s degree. These transfer majors allow students to save money while taking their freshman and sophomore courses at Tyler, and graduates of the programs, who meet grade point average and other criteria, can use guaranteed admissions agreements to seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their bachelor’s degree. Tyler currently has transfer agreements with more than 35 public and private institutions. A full list of transfer agreements may be found at www.jtcc.edu/transfer, and a list of Tyler’s majors with links to class requirements may be found at www.jtcc.edu/academics.
Those interested in attending Tyler in the fall may begin signing up for classes July 13. To explore the College’s fall class schedule, which features more than 1,300 courses in more than 45 subjects, visit www.jtcc.edu/schedule. Classes are offered online, on campus and in a hybrid format (partially online and partially on campus); during the day, evening and on weekends; and in a variety of lengths, such as 16-week, 12-week and 8-week.
Students new to the College must submit an application for admission before signing up for their courses. The application is available online by clicking the “Apply Now” button at www.jtcc.edu, or it may be picked up at the Admissions and Records Office at either of the College’s campuses. There is no fee to apply. Additional information for new students may be found by clicking “Get Started at Tyler” on the College’s web site homepage. Newly enrolled students, as well as returning students, may sign up for classes online using the Student Information System found at www.jtcc.edu/myTyler, or they may register in person at either the Chester Campus or the Midlothian Campus.
Hours for in-person registration are as follows:
Chester Campus (13101 Jefferson Davis Highway)
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Midlothian Campus (800 Charter Colony Parkway)
Monday – Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Extended Hours (both campuses)
Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 24 – Thursday, August 27: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
For information about John Tyler Community College’s tuition and fees and its tuition payment policy, visit www.jtcc.edu/tuition.
John Tyler Community College is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served nearly 13,800 students during the 2014-15 academic year, offers 20 associate degrees, six certificates, and 38 career studies certificates. The institution also serves more than 13,000 non-credit trainees and over 1,000 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance.