Most of the boil order for the Hillsboro Campus has been lifted. Only the Student Center remains under the boil order; all other buildings, including Viking Woods, are back to normal operations.

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AEL Orientation Schedule

Jefferson College offers flexible scheduling with orientations available at both the Hillsboro and Arnold locations. Please note that orientations are not offered at the Northwest site, students should plan to attend at either Hillsboro or Arnold.

Orientation Requirements:

  • Eligibility: High School Equivalency (HiSET – formerly GED) participants must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school.
  • Mandatory Orientation: Students are required to complete orientation before attending Jefferson College AEL classes.
  • Schedule & Locations: Most orientations are offered during the second week of each month at the Arnold and Hillsboro sites. No orientations are held at the Northwest site; students must attend at another location.
  • Attendance: Students must be present for the entire orientation to meet the requirement.
  • After Orientation: Students may select any Jefferson College AEL location to begin classes.
  • What to Bring: A valid photo ID (Missouri State ID or Missouri Driver’s License) is required for both testing and orientation. Bring food, drinks, or money for vending machines, as lunch/snacks are not provided.
  • Register: Call (636) 481-3437 or (636) 797-3000, ext. 3437 to register.

Hillsboro Location

  • Address: 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050 
  • Driving Directions:
    • From I-270: Take Tesson Ferry (Highway 21) (Exit 2) south approximately 23 miles (toward Hillsboro) to campus on right. Turn right on Hayden Road & then left on Jefferson College Drive. The College will be on the right within one quarter mile.
    • From I-55: Take Exit 175 at Festus & go west on Highway A for approximately 11 miles. Travel through the intersection at Highway 21 to Jefferson College Drive and turn right. The College will be on the left within one quarter mile.

Arnold Location

  • Address: 1687 Missouri State Rd., Arnold, MO 63010
  • Directions from I-270: Take I-55 south to Highway 141 (exit 191). Go right on Highway 141 to second stoplight (Astra Way). Turn left at Astra Way to stop sign and follow the roundabout onto the campus of the Jefferson County Library and the Arnold Recreation Center. Follow the winding road past the Library and Recreation Center, continuing to the right past the stop sign, around to the College at the top of the hill.

Jefferson County Library: Northwest Branch

  • Address: 5680 Missouri PP, High Ridge, MO  63049
  • Directions from I-270: Take I-30 south to Highway PP. Go right on Highway PP and make an immediate left. Continue between the gas station and restaurant the library is on the right. *Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Missouri PP and High Ridge Blvd

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