Q. How do I sign up for Smart Start?

Schedule a Smart Start at https://www.jccc.edu/student-resources/academic-resource-center/academic-achievement-center/. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on AAC Workshops.

At the Smart Start Academic Orientation, you will:

• Get help navigating JCCC and your classes
• Learn to be organized
• Create a study schedule
• Log in to your student email and Canvas

Plan to spend 50 minutes in your Smart Start session. If you do not see a time that works for your schedule, email aac@jccc.edu to schedule a special Smart Start time. Sign up for a session by clicking the link below. This link will prompt you to sign in to Penji through your JCCC SSO (Single Sign On). 

If it is your first time using Penji: The first time you access Penji, you will see a pop-up that asks you to create an account. Click the “Create Account” button to move forward. Then, use your JCCC SSO to sign in. For help accessing Penji for the first time, please watch this tutorial.

If you have used Penji before: Click the link above and sign in with your JCCC SSO (Single Sign On).”
Click “Join Event,” select a time and delivery method (in-person or online) that works for you and click “Join Event” again.