Student Services

Student Class Attendance

Students are expected to attend classes on a regular and punctual basis. Absences are considered unauthorized unless the absences are due to sickness, emergencies, or sanctioned school activities. Student’s mastery of course content is measured by the individual instructor’s criteria. Students may be dropped from classes upon the recommendation of the instructors who believe the students have been unjustifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course objectives. Students dropped from classes will receive a grade of “W”.

Each instructor must have on file in the respective Vice President’s office attendance policies, course objectives, and other relevant materials which comprehensively describe the course procedures applicable to each class section. Instructors are responsible for making all students enrolled in their classes aware of these procedures.

When it becomes necessary to drop a student from a class, the instructor will submit a properly completed withdrawal notice to the Vice President. Instructor withdrawals of students may be appealed by the student pursuant to the college’s Academic Appeals procedures.

Attendance in Developmental Courses

Students are required to participate in continuous remediation every semester until all parts of the Texas Success Initiative have been satisfied.

Developmental faculty must carefully monitor attendance. The instructor should attempt student contact through the retention link in MyPJC or by any other means of direct contact particularly during the first three weeks of classes, as well as throughout the semester. If the student is involved in extracurricular activities, an attempt may be made to contact him/her through activity sponsors.

Student Classification

Freshman: A student who has successfully completed fewer than 30 semester credit hours.
Sophomore: A student who has successfully completed 30 or more semester credit hours, but has not earned a degree.
Full-time: a student enrolled for 12 credit hours or more in a regular (16week) semester or 6 credit hours or more in a five-week summer session.
Part-time: a student enrolled for 11 credit hours or less in a regular (16-week) semester or five credit hours or less in a five-week summer session.

Student Loads

The normal course load for the fall or spring semester shall be 15 semester hours. Course loads in excess of 16 semester hours shall require approval by the Vice President/Dean of Academic Studies. The maximum course load shall be no more than 21 semester hours.

The normal course load for the summer session shall be six semester hours for each six-week term or 12 semester hours for a full summer semester. Course loads in excess of six semester hours per term or 12 semester hours per summer semester shall require approval by the Vice President/Dean of Academic Studies. The maximum summer credit hours earned shall be eight semester hours for one term or 16 semester hours for a full summer semester. (see policy ECC-Local).

Student Services

Paris Junior College provides a wide range of services to support students and enhance their college experience. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to student success and work closely with students to help them achieve their goals.

Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the specialized programs and services designed to support both academic and personal growth. These resources are available to meet student needs both inside and outside the classroom, fostering a rewarding and successful college journey.

Assessment

State law requires that each degree-seeking undergraduate student, unless otherwise exempt, who enters a public institution of higher education must be tested for reading, writing, and mathematics skills prior to enrolling in any collegiate-level coursework. The test that has been approved for testing purposes is the TSIA2. Students who have not taken a test prescribed by the state will only be allowed to enroll in developmental courses or technical courses leading to a one-year certificate program.

Degree-seeking students who score below a certain score on any portion of the approved test will be required to take developmental courses in the appropriate area(s) in order to be enrolled in college. PJC bars students from enrollment in certain courses until the student has successfully completed the prescribed developmental courses.

Degree-seeking students who do not attend and participate in TSI mandated courses will be withdrawn from that class.

Students who are not enrolled in the required developmental courses on the official report date will be dropped from all classes.
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 must be satisfied, if required, before a degree may be awarded. Students who need remediation should expect to take longer than two years to complete a degree.

Career Planning

Students and alumni are encouraged to utilize the career planning services provided by the Advising & Counseling Center to assist them in making appropriate career choices. The goal of career services is to promote career development by providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to select a career plan and help them develop decision making skills to accomplish those career goals.

For more information about career services, go to https://www.parisjc.edu/main/career-planning/. Also, explore careers, wages, resume building, and available jobs on the Career Planning webpage with Career Coach. Students are also invited to visit the Alford Center on the Paris campus, or call 903-782-0426 (Paris campus), 903-454-9333 (Greenville Center) or 903-885-1232 (Sulphur Springs Center) to schedule an appointment.

Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselors assist currently enrolled students with short-term, personal counseling services. Services include resolving personal problems, managing stress, depression, and other mental health-related issues that may impede academic success.

Licensed Professional Counselors are based at the Paris location; however, appointments may be scheduled at off-site locations and they are available via phone, email and Zoom on a daily basis. To supplement services provided by the Licensed Professional Counselors, students are made aware of third-party mental health services available in their geographic area.

To talk to a counselor or make an appointment, please email counseling@parisjc.edu or call 903-782-0426. https://www.parisjc.edu/main/counseling/

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support

Paris Junior College cares deeply about the health, safety, and well-being of every student. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, feeling hopeless, or experiencing emotional distress, help is available—immediately and confidentially.

• Recognizing the Warning Signs
• Be alert to changes in behavior or mood. Some possible warning signs include:
• Talking about wanting to die or expressing hopelessness
• Withdrawal from friends, family, and activities
• Sudden mood changes—either depressed or unusually calm after a period of distress
• Giving away possessions or saying goodbye in an unusual way
• Engaging in risky or self-destructive behaviors

If you observe these signs in yourself or others, take them seriously and seek help immediately.

Immediate Help

• Call or Text 988 – Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)
• PJC Campus Police: Paris Campus – (903) 782-0111 | Other Campuses – Contact your local police or 911 in an emergency
• National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7, free, confidential)

On-Campus Support

PJC Counseling Services: Free and confidential support for currently enrolled students. Contact the Advising and Counseling Center during business hours at (903) 782-0426.

Emergency/Medical Services

In the event of a medical emergency involving a student, visitor, or employee of Paris Junior College, the City of Paris EMS and the PJC officer on duty should be notified immediately by calling 903-872-0399 or 9-911 (on campus) or 911 (off campus or via cellphone).

Non-life-threatening accidents (i.e., minor cuts, illness, etc.) should be reported to the PJC Campus Police at 903-872-0399 (or extension 1399) and the injured or ill person should be directed to seek medical attention from his or her family doctor, a local hospital emergency room, or minor emergency clinic. A written report should be sent to the PJC Campus Police.

For residence hall students, please contact the Director of Student Life at 903-517-0112 for assistance after hours.

Life threatening accidents or illnesses should receive immediate medical attention by calling 911. If at all possible, an employee should remain with the person with the accident or illness until medical assistance arrives.

*** The PJC Health Occupations Department is not equipped to handle medical emergencies. Employees should not risk additional injury or waste valuable time transporting injured or ill individuals to that facility.

Greenville and Sulphur Springs Centers

In the event of a medical emergency involving a student, visitor, or employee of Paris Junior College, the local emergency service should be contacted immediately by dialing 911.

Tutoring

Tutoring services at Paris Junior College are available at no cost to all PJC students. Both professional and peer tutors meet regularly with students in one-on-one and small-group options in a variety of subject areas.

Online tutoring is made available to all PJC students through Tutor.com. This virtual service is available 24 hours/seven days per week. Find a link to Tutor.com in the PJC Blackboard portal or email tutor@parisjc.edu for more information.

Paris Junior College is committed to exceptional tutoring services. Students are highly encouraged to meet with a tutor to create best practices for individual learning. For more information email tutor@parisjc.edu. Paris Junior College also offers a Math Lab & Writing Center in MS 110 on the Paris Campus. Writing Center support is available to all students through email at writingcenter@parisjc.edu. After hours, writing and math tutoring is housed in the Mike Rheudasil Learning Resource Center.

Students may request tutoring services by calling 903-782-0215 (Paris campus), 903-454-9333 (Greenville Center) or 903-885-1232 (Sulphur Springs Center).

For more information about all PJC Tutoring Services, go to https://www.parisjc.edu/main/tutoring-at-pjc/.

Student Accommodations

The college will make reasonable accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities who have been admitted to the college and have requested accommodations. Students may request services by providing appropriate documentation of a disability and completing a Request for Accommodations form located in MyPJC on the Student tab under Reports and Forms.

To provide appropriate planning and scheduling, students should submit requests for most accommodations at least two weeks before accommodations are needed. However, for scheduling of interpreters, available modified equipment, or scribes, students must make the request six weeks in advance of the need.

Assistance/Support Animals

PJC is committed to compliance with state and federal laws regarding individuals with disabilities. All questions regarding service animals should be directed to the ADA Coordinator in the Advising & Counseling Center (see below). No documentation will be required to bring certified service animals into the appropriate buildings on campus.

However, in the case of assistance/support animals residing in College housing, the College will require that documentation be provided by the treating physician or mental health provider, which permits the College to determine:

• That the individual has a disability for which the animal is needed;
• How the animal assists the individual, including whether the animal has undergone any training; and
• The relationship between the disability and the assistance that the animal provides.

Requests for assistance/support animals in campus housing should be made to Advising/Counseling Office at least sixty (60) days prior to the desired move-in date by submitting documentation provided by the treating physician or mental health provider.

A service animal shall be under the control of its handler. A service animal shall have a harness, leash, or other tether, unless either the handler is unable because of a disability to use a harness, leash, or other tether, or the use of a harness, leash, or other tether would interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of work or tasks, in which case the service animal must be otherwise under the handler’s control (e.g., voice control, signals, or other effective means). 28 C.F.R. 35.136(d)

Difference Between a Service Animal and an Assistance Animal

A service animal is defined in Title II: Section 35.104 under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) as a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Service animals are allowed in public places because of the owner’s need for the animal at all times.

The revised 2010 ADA regulations specify that “the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks,” so these animals are not considered service animals. However, an assistance or support animal ameliorates identified symptoms of an individual’s emotional or psychological disability. The function of an assistance animal may be entirely passive with the sole role being its presence.

Assistance animals are also called:

• Emotional Support Animals (“ESAs”)
• Comfort Animals
• Companion Animals
• Therapy Animals

Paris Junior College has designated the ADA Coordinator whose duties are included with the designation to handle inquiries regarding adaptive technology and Section 504 / ADA non-discrimination policies.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact a Student Success Coach from the Advising & Counseling Center by calling 903-782-0426 (Paris campus), 903-454-9333 (Greenville Center), or 903-885-1232 (Sulphur Springs Center) to arrange an appointment to begin the process.

For ADA/Section 504 concerns, contact:

Student Success Coach/ADA (Section 504) Coordinator
Ansley Hoskins
2400 Clarksville Street Paris, TX
Telephone: 903-782-0281
Email: ahoskins@parisjc.edu

Testing Services

The Testing Center on the Paris campus as well as Greenville and Sulphur Springs’ Centers offers several testing services to meet the needs of students.

The following tests are administered according to a published schedule: HESI-A2, HESI-Mobility, CLEP, TSIA2, THEA, WorkKeys, ACT, SAT, and TCFP Fire Exams, Texas High
School Equivalency Certification (GED). Students should contact the Paris campus Testing Center at 903-782-0446 to schedule a TSIA2, CLEP, WorkKeys, TCFP Fire Exam, HESI-A2, or HESI-Mobility test.

The TSIA2 is also administered at the Greenville (903-454-9333) and Sulphur Springs (903-885-1232) centers at regularly scheduled times during each semester. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Students must complete a Pre-Assessment activity prior to testing.

The fee for retesting on the TSIA2 is $15, whether a student needs to retest in one, two, or all three areas. Also, the initial cost of taking the TSIA2 test is $25.
Students may also contact the Testing Centers to schedule instructor approved and arranged make-up tests, Internet tests, correspondence tests, and special accommodation tests. For more information, please call the Paris Testing Center at 903.782.0446.

College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement Examination

The CEEB Advanced Placement Examinations are generally offered during the month of May at designated high school test centers. Information on this program may be obtained from high school counselors.

Paris Junior College does not award college credit based on ACT or SAT score.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®) provides students with the opportunity to receive college credit through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. If a student receives a satisfactory score, he/she may earn from 3 to 12 semester credit hours toward a college degree.

Most public-supported colleges and universities have agreed to accept as transfer credits all CLEP credit granted by regionally accredited institutions using the criteria below.

PJC uses the following criteria for CLEP Subject Examination evaluation:

• CLEP credit shall be recorded on transcripts with a “CR” in order to be clearly recognized as credit earned by examination.
• CLEP credits shall not be granted if they duplicate credits for courses already enrolled in or completed.
• Credit is awarded for CLEP Subject Examination scores at or above the 70th percentile. Official score reports should be sent to the PJC Registrar.
• Students must have earned a minimum of three (3) semester credit hours at Paris Junior College (PJC), and be TSIA2 complete before CLEP credit will be posted to the student’s transcript.
• Students planning to use CLEP credit to meet degree requirements at other institutions should check the requirements of the receiving institution.
• Most CLEP tests are designated to correspond to one-semester courses (i.e. ENGL 1301 or HIST 1301), although some correspond to full-year or two-semester courses (i.e. SPAN 1311 & 1312).

The American Council on Education recommends a credit-granting score of 50 for all exams. All exams are scored on a scale of 20 to 80. The CLEP test is administered on a computer and available year-round. To register, contact the PJC Testing Center at 903-782-0446 to schedule your testing appointment. The CLEP test is only administered on the Paris campus, and the Testing Center is located in the Alford Center, Room 107.
Test Fees:

• $95 CLEP fee must be paid when registering online before scheduling your test (Register for exam at http://clep.collegeboard.org)
• $30 administration fee per test payable to PJC on test day (Bring credit or debit card, check with driver’s license or exact cash)

All test fees are non-refundable.

Instructions to register online for CLEP exams are located at https://clep.collegeboard.org/.

• Students must create an account. Students must also keep a record of their username and password.
• Register to take the CLEP exam.
• Select the correct testing center and score recipient.
• Pay $95 CLEP fee with credit or debit card.
• Print their “registration ticket” and bring to PJC Testing Center.

As of July 1, 2014, the student must bring one form of valid identification (ID) to the PJC Testing Center.

• ID must be a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID.
• Current passport with name, photograph, and signature
• Valid driver’s license with name, photograph, and signature
• State or Providence ID issued by the motor vehicle agency with name, photograph, and signature
• Military ID
• National ID with name, photograph, and signature
• A tribal ID card
• A naturalization card or certificate of citizenship
• College Board ID Form, if student is a minor and unable to provide a primary government-issued ID

NOTE: If you have questions about the ID policy, contact CLEP Services at (800) 257-9558, (609) 771-7865, or clep@info.collegeboard.org.

Normally, students will receive their unofficial score report instantly (with the exception of the College Composition, which will take three to four weeks to deliver). CLEP sends official score reports to the student’s chosen institution in about one week.

Examinees may be awarded credit in the following courses:

CLEP Subject Exams

 

Candidates with disabilities who require accommodations must make arrangements well in advance of the test date. Documentation supporting the disability must be presented and approved before being able to test with accommodations.

Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2)

Degree-seeking students enrolling for classes at PJC, with the exception of some Level 1 and 2 certificates and OSAs, must present TSI approved test scores, proof of exemption, or have completed a TSI approved test before enrolling. Scores for high school students should be adequate for college level placement, as we are not required to remediate high school students. The following guide designates appropriate scores for placement.

TSIA2: Math Placement Guidance

TSIA2: ELAR Placement Guidance English Language Arts &
Reading

 

* Mandatory co-requisite placement rules currently do not consider essay score.

Exemptions

(valid up to five years from date of testing)

• ACT (taken before February 15, 2023)
  • 23 Composite with 19 on Math and / or English
• ACT (taken on or after February 15, 2023)
  • Combined 40 English and Reading (E+R) and/or 22 on Mathematics SAT 1070 Composite with 500 on Math and/or verbal
• SAT (taken after March 5, 2016)
  • 480 EBRW (evidence-based reading & writing) and/or 530 Math
• TAKS
  • 2200 math and/or 2200 ELA and Essay of 3
• STAAR
  • EOC English III Level 2 (4000+) and/or Algebra II Level 2 (4000+)
• GED (as of May 12, 2021)
  • 165 on the Mathematical Reasoning and/or 165 on the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA)
• HiSET (May 12 August 31, 2021)
  • 15 on the Mathematics and/or 15 on the Reading and Writing subtest, including an Essay of 4
• Passing Scores
  • TSIA R-351, M-350, W-340 and Essay of 4
  • THEA R-230, M-230, W-220

You may also be exempt or waived from taking the TSI Assessment if you:

• Have successfully completed certain college-level English, reading and math courses;
• Are enrolling in a Level-One certificate program (42 or fewer semester credit hours);
• Are not seeking a degree; or
• Have been, or currently are, in the military;
• Are a certified emergency medical technician employed by a political subdivision;
• Are a Fire Protection personnel as defined by state law; or
• Are an elected, appointed, or employed peace officers.

Contact an advisor at PJC to find out for sure. Most students will need to take the TSIA2 Test before being allowed to sign up for classes.

Credit by Examination

Students at Paris Junior College may earn college course credit by demonstrating superior achievement on tests offered by several examination programs. Credit earned through CLCBE (College Level Credit by Examination) procedures will apply toward graduation requirements at Paris Junior College.

Credit by examination for academic courses may be granted for the following tests:

• CLEP General Examinations
• CLEP Subject Examinations
• College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB)
• Advanced Placement Program (AP) see below

Students interested in earning credit for life experience for workforce/technical courses should contact the appropriate Dean for information concerning the availability of specific departmental tests.

Credit earned by examination may not be earned in any course for which the student has previously received a grade either at Paris Junior College or elsewhere. Credit by
examination/experience will not be transcribed until the student has completed one semester at Paris Junior College, and will be recorded on the student’s official transcript without grade equivalent or inclusion in the grade point average.

Credit awarded or accepted by Paris Junior College applies to its programs of study; such credit may transfer to other institutions according to the policies of the receiving institution.

Students planning to use credit by examination to meet degree requirements at other institutions should check the requirements of the receiving institution.
The fee for credit by examination/experience is the equivalent of in-district tuition for an internal evaluation.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

Advanced Placement (AP) standardized examinations are designed to measure how well a student has mastered the content and skills of AP courses. To get credit, the student will need to request that the College Board send the official score report to Paris Junior College.

A student must achieve the score(s) as listed in the chart below on the AP exams to earn college credit:

Credit for an International Baccalaureate (IB) Examination

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is an accelerated high school curriculum of courses and examinations taught by selected, certified teachers and patterned after the European and other international secondary programs. Students may earn advanced placement credit for scores made on the Standard Level and Higher-Level examinations. In keeping with Senate Bill 111 passed in 2005, Paris Junior College (PJC) will grant credit (CR) for IB examinations with specified required scores.

Students must send an IB examination transcript to the PJC Office of Records to receive credit. All IB students must show proof of meeting the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) requirements prior to their initial enrollment at Paris Junior College. Credit earned by IB examination will not be transcribed until the student has accumulated twelve semester hours at PJC.

Paris Junior College and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) policies require students to take 25% of credit hours through PJC instruction for graduation purposes.

Policy for Awarding International Baccalaureate Diploma Credit

Paris Junior College will grant a maximum of 24 semester credit hours (SCH) to any new student who earns the International Baccalaureate Diploma and has scores of at least 4 on all subjects. PJC may grant fewer than 24 SCH if the student earned the IB Diploma and scored less than 4 on any IB examination. Applicants with the IB diploma must provide a completed IB transcript and evidence of college readiness (TSIA scores) to the Office of the Registrar prior to enrolling in order to receive credit.

Below is a standard listing of PJC courses; however, we will grant elective credit to other subjects with appropriate scores.

Non-Course Based Options

Students who do not score high enough on the TSIA2 but who test within a threshold score may take a Non-Course Based Option (NCBO) in addition to the college-level course. NCBOs offer internet-based instruction that students may take at their own pace as they complete a college-level course. Course content is limited and specific to meet students’ needs and help to accomplish their goals. The placement testing determines content and course length.

This intervention is designed for students with an essay score of 3 or 4 for English Language Arts & Reading and students with a diagnostic test equal to 5 in math placement. NCBO options include NCBI 0004 and NCBI 0016 for ELAR and NCBM 0004 and NCBM 0016 for math.

Transfer Services

The Advising & Counseling Center offers students assistance in the transition to a four-year institution. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the resources available to assist them in making informed decisions regarding selecting majors, choosing a transfer institution, and in successfully completing the transfer
process. Students are highly encouraged to start making plans for transfer early on in their academic career.

Students may also utilize the computerized guidance system to help them in identifying career and occupational interests. https://parisjc.emsicc.com/

PJC provides several opportunities for students to obtain information about other institutions including College Day, transfer workshops, and career seminars.

PJC has also partnered with several local four-year institutions to establish articulation agreements to allow the smooth transition of transfer credits between institutions.

Student Housing/Food Service

Paris Junior College offers residence hall rooms for both men and women. A student must be 17 years of age, enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours, and remain enrolled in at least nine semester hours, in order to live in residence halls. All residence hall students are required to purchase a meal plan with their residence payment. Therefore, residence hall costs include meals in the college cafeteria.

Thompson Hall houses 70 female students, and Hatcher Hall houses 70 male students. Two people share each room. A lounge and recreational area, located on the first floor of Thompson Hall, provides residents with facilities for informal meetings, television viewing, and group study.
The South Campus Residence Hall houses 60 women and 64 men. Two students share a room and a suite bathroom with two students in the adjacent room. A large commons area provides a lounge area. Study areas are available on each floor.
Paris Junior College has developed its policies concerning student housing in order to provide the best campus living situation for all resident students, to optimize the benefits of the college experience, and to provide for campus security and maintenance. Students should make themselves aware of and be prepared to abide by these policies. Falsification of housing records will result in disciplinary action. Students should familiarize themselves with the “Resident Policies and Procedures Handbook.”

An application for student housing is available on the PJC website at www.parisjc.edu under the Student Services tab Housing for Students. Submit the online Application for Housing along with $135 to cover deposit and background check fee by the priority deadline, which is online at https://www.parisjc.edu/main/student-housing/.

Each student is required to submit proof of having received the bacterial meningitis vaccine within the past five years prior to moving in the residence hall.

If you do not have the ability to pay online, please submit a completed Application for Housing (https://mypjc.parisjc.edu/ICS/Housing/) with a $135 deposit to:

PJC Business Office
2400 Clarksville Street
Paris, Texas 75460

Mail boxes are located downstairs in the Student Center on the PJC campus, and each student is issued a key for their box upon check-in to the residence halls.

No pets are allowed in Paris Junior College residence halls.

Residence Hall Costs

Each student is required to make a payment of $135 (a $100 deposit and $35 background check fee) in order to have a space reserved in a residence hall or to be added to a waiting list for a room.

NOTE: Residence Halls are usually full each semester, so it is important for students who want to live on campus to apply and pay the $135 deposit and fee as soon as possible.

Upon receipt of the application for housing and the required deposit and fee, the Business Office will issue a receipt, and the student’s name will be placed on the approved list according to the receipt number. The deposit may not be applied to school costs but will remain as a credit until the end of a semester or term.

At the close of a semester that a student has completed, and if they are not returning, the room deposit will be refunded as long as the student does not have charges on their account (like fees
for damages to the room, unpaid tickets, or other charges).

The $35 is a non-refundable fee for the background check. The resident must pay damages assessed upon receipt of billing unless financial arrangements are made with the Director of Student Life.

If a request for cancellation is received 30 days before the beginning of the semester for which the reservation was made, the deposit will be refunded. Room deposits may not be applied to a following semester.

Students must follow the required check-out procedure when vacating the residence hall. This procedure is given in detail in the Resident Hall Handbook regulations.

Students should contact the Director of Student Life
(studentlife@parisjc.edu) for current residence hall costs.

Current Residence Hall Cost (Room and Board Rates)

Fall and Spring Terms

Hatcher Hall - $2,950
Thompson Hall - $2,950
South Campus $3,150

Summer sessions are prorated based on cost.

Students may view the current housing rates at
https://www.parisjc.edu/main/student-housing/.

No food service will be provided during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring holidays; all residence halls will be closed during these holidays, and students are expected to make arrangements accordingly. Allowance for holidays has been made in setting the charge for residence hall costs.

Meal Plans/Meal Tickets

All students living on campus are provided meals in the college
cafeteria.
19 meals – three meals per day, Monday – Friday
Plus two meals per day, Saturday and Sunday (lunch and
dinner) Students living off-campus may purchase commuter meal plans from food service in the Dragon’s Den cafeteria or the Business Office.

Residence hall costs may be paid in four installments, with a $25 installment fee. In a fall semester, one-fourth is due upon occupancy, one-fourth on October 1, one-fourth on November 1, and one-fourth on December 1. In a spring semester, one-fourth is due upon occupancy, one-fourth on March 1, one-fourth on April 1, and one-fourth on May 1.

All residence hall students must pay upon occupancy.

*All rates are subject to change.

Housing and meals are not available on the campus of the Greenville Center or the Sulphur Springs Center; however, there are many eating establishments and apartment complexes throughout the community.

Any further questions regarding housing should be directed to the Director of Student Life at studentlife@parisjc.edu or call 903-782-0433. https://www.parisjc.edu/main/student-housing/

Residence Hall Refunds

When a resident withdraws from the institution or residence hall either by choice or requirement, the meal cost is prorated through the week of withdrawal; however, the resident is billed for the cost of the room for the semester.

No room deposit refund will be made to the student who withdraws or is required to withdraw during a semester. Students enter into a contract to remain in the residence hall for the semester unless withdrawal from the college is the end result.

Recreation Room Paris Campus

Located on the first floor of the J.R. McLemore Student Center, the recreation room is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Free games such as ping pong and pool are available to current PJC students with I.D. as well as cash games such as foosball and air hockey. Board games and other recreation equipment are also available to check out. Wireless internet and a large screen television are accessible in the recreation room.