Jefferson Community College

Jefferson Community College (JCC) is one of 30 community colleges within the 64 campus State University of New York (SUNY) system. It is the only college within a 50 mile radius of the city of Watertown, NY., and within 10 minutes of the Fort Drum U.S. Army installation. JCC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. JCC offers 17 A.A.S., 21 transfer A.A. or A.S., and 10 certificate programs. JCC has articulation agreements with colleges and universities across the United States. The Higher Education Center partners with nine four-year institutions to provide opportunities for community members to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees locally. JCC’s Faculty have earned numerous awards for Excellence in Teaching, Excellence in Scholarship and Creativity, and 3 Distinguished Professorships