DISCOVER YOUR WHY at Jones

FIND SUCCESS AT JONES

At Jones College, we’re transforming lives every day — by strengthening our community, serving our state, and preparing students who will make an impact across the globe. Find your path to success through an associate degree or certificate at Jones College. Accessible and affordable, a variety of academic classes provide a gateway to success in post-secondary education, while 80 career and technical programs prepare students to achieve personal and economic goals in the workforce.

WELCOME TO JONES COLLEGE

Jones County Junior College (Jones College) is an open door, two-year institution granting Associate in Arts (AA) degrees, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees, Career and Technical certificates, Adult Education credentials, and Workforce credentials. JC inspires greatness by providing higher education programs and support services consistent with the ideals of a democratic society in order to meet the higher education needs of the communities of interest through postsecondary programming, workforce and economic development, and community development. To pursue these ideals, Jones College provides (1) human, financial, and physical resources for quality programming; (2) higher education programs to meet the needs and interests of students; (3) workforce education solutions for business and industry to enhance economic development; (4) educational support services for teaching, learning, and higher education programming; and (5) quality development through continuous planning and assessment.
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VISION AND VALUES

At Jones College, we are committed to providing the human, financial, and physical resources necessary to deliver high-quality programs that meet the diverse interests and needs of our students. Through strong partnerships with agencies and industries, we help drive economic development in our region. Our comprehensive support services ensure students and faculty have the tools they need to succeed, while our continuous planning and assessment efforts promote ongoing educational improvement and innovation.

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GOALS FOR TOMORROW

Jones College is committed to fostering student success by providing a supportive and dynamic learning environment. Our goals focus on empowering students to achieve academic excellence, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for rewarding careers or further education. Through personalized guidance, innovative programs, and lifelong learning, we help students reach their full potential.

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Jones College Promise to Students

We promise to provide exceptional faculty, comprehensive resources and innovative solutions - in an atmosphere where talent can flourish and education is immeasurably valued.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan. 19

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Feb. 16

President's Day

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Artists give demonstration on creating ceramic art at Jones College

February 5, 2026

ELLISVILLE – Jones College art students and those interested in the creation of art enjoyed a special demonstration by two artists, Jeff Brown and Benjie Heu in the Eula Bass Le...

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Jones College’s Dr. Caleb Smith named Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year

January 30, 2026

ELLISVILLE – Jones College Geography and History instructor Dr. Caleb Smith was honored as the Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year by the Mississippi Humanities Council (...

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Ceramic sculptures & stoneware on display at Jones College

January 23, 2026

ELLISVILLE – Creatively sculpted and painted figures are on display amongst large stoneware creations at Jones Colleges’ Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery until February 5. The featur...

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Jones College’s Dr. Caleb Smith selected as Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year

January 20, 2026

ELLISVILLE –Jones College Geography and History instructor, Dr. Caleb Smith has been selected as the Jones College 2025-2026 Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year. He will ...

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