Paris Junior College Student Handbook
Paris Junior College
Founded in 1924
2400 Clarksville Street
Paris, TX 75460
Main: 903-785-7661
Admissions: 903-782-0425
Welcome to the official Paris Junior College Student Handbook. This site is your central source for information about PJC policies, procedures, academic programs, and courses.
Whether you are pursuing a degree, earning a certificate, completing workforce training, or enrolling in continuing education, this handbook outlines the standards and opportunities that define your time at PJC.
More Information about PJC:
History of PJC
PJC Board of Regents
Board of Advisors
PJC Leadership Team
Our Service Area
Our Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission
Through a culture of excellence and student support, Paris Junior College delivers
affordable, high-quality education and workforce training that transforms lives, builds
meaningful careers, and empowers students and communities to thrive.
Vision
Paris Junior College sets the standard for excellence in education and community impact,
where every student succeeds and where every partnership strengthens our region.
PJC’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values guide every program, policy, and service we provide. We encourage all students, employees, and community members to review them to better understand our institutional priorities and long-standing commitment to student success.
➡️ Learn More.
Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar provides important dates for registration, payment deadlines, class start and end dates, holidays, withdrawal deadlines, graduation, and other key milestones. Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to these dates.
Academic Programs & Learning Opportunities
Paris Junior College offers multiple pathways to help you reach your goals:
- Pathways - At Paris Junior College, a Pathway is your roadmap through college. Instead of guessing which classes to take or worrying about whether you’re on the right track, a Pathway groups programs into clear areas of interest and lays out a recommended course sequence to help you reach your goal.
- When you enroll at PJC, one of the first big decisions you’ll make is whether you’re
pursuing a Workforce program or a Transfer degree. The right choice depends on what
you want to do after you finish here.
- Workforce programs offer:
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees
- Certificates (Level 1 or Level 2, etc.)
- Workforce Programs are designed to help you enter the job market quickly with practical, career-ready skills.
➡️Learn More about Workforce Programs at PJC.
- Transfer Programs are designed for students who plan to continue their education at a four-year university.
You’re completing the first two years of a bachelor’s degree — at a lower cost — before
transferring.
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Science (AS)
- Common transfer degrees include:
- Certificates are shorter programs focused on specific skills. Certificates are ideal if you want to gain a credential quickly or build experience step by step.
➡️View all PJC degree & certificate programs.
Continuing Education courses are short-term, skill-based courses for professional development or personal enrichment. PJC awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in recognition of satisfactory completion of Continuing Education and Workforce Development courses.
PJC meets the requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), as well as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), in awarding CEUs. The CEU is a uniform, nationally accepted unit that provides permanent documentation of an individual’s completion of a given CE course.
Learn more about Lifelong Learning at PJC.
Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) services support high school equivalency preparation, English language learning, and workforce readiness.
Employee Directory
Need to connect with an advisor, instructor, administrator, or staff member? The Employee Directory provides contact information for PJC employees across all campuses and departments.
➡️ Access the Personnel Directory
Facilities & Campus Resources
PJC’s campuses are designed to support learning, engagement, and community. Information about campus facilities—including classrooms, labs, student centers, libraries, athletics venues, and specialized training spaces—is available here.
➡️ Explore Campus Facilities
Public Disclosure and Consumer Information
Paris Junior College, in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), must provide the following link to all students and employees (current and prospective) to view our Student Consumer Information.
Paris Junior College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Paris Junior College also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Paris Junior College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website www.sacscoc.org.
Disclaimers: This handbook was prepared based on the best information available at the time of creation; however, all information is subject to change without notice or obligation. This handbook is for informational purposes and does not constitute a contract.
Nothing contained in the Student Handbook shall supersede, modify, or override any provision of the official PJC Policy Manual. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or omission, the language of the PJC Policy Manual shall control.
Students are responsible for reviewing and understanding the contents of this handbook and for complying with all applicable College policies, as adopted and amended by the Board of Regents.
In order to obtain a paper copy of this report, please contact the Marketing & Communications department by email at marcom@parisjc.edu.
A Junior College Owned & Operated by the Paris Junior college District.
An Equal Opporunity Institution.