ADMISSION INFORMATION

Your pathway to a CCCJ programme.

Understand the general entry requirements and alternative admission routes available for CCCJ programmes across Jamaica’s community college network.

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Associate Degree Entry

Bachelor’s Degree Entry

Alternate Matriculation

Mature Student Entry

ASSOCIATE DEGREE ENTRY

General Admission Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the general matriculation requirements and any additional requirements established for their selected programme.

01

CXC/GCE O’Level Entry

Pass five subjects, including English A and Mathematics, with grades A, B or C.

02

CSEC/CXC Entry

Pass five subjects, including English A and Mathematics, with Grades I, II or III. Grade III passes must be from June 1998 onward.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE ENTRY

Progressing to advanced study

Applicants should possess an approved Associate Degree or equivalent course of study relevant to their intended bachelor’s programme.

Relevant CCCJ Associate Degree

A completed CCCJ Associate Degree relevant to the intended programme of study.

Approved Equivalent Qualification

An approved Associate Degree or equivalent course of study from a recognized institution.

Bridging Requirements

Applicants without a sufficiently related qualification may be required to complete relevant Associate Degree bridging courses.

Alternative admission routes

Alternate Matriculation

Applicants may be considered through equivalent qualifications approved by CCCJ, advanced placement, prior learning assessment or another approved admission pathway.

Mature Student Entry

Applicants should normally be over 25 years old and possess at least five years of relevant industry experience. Entry is assessed individually and may require a portfolio of qualifications, employment history, achievements and community involvement.

Programme-specific requirements may apply. Applicants should confirm the final admission requirements with the institution offering their selected programme.

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