Southern State Community College opens spring registration, classes start January 12

Southern State Community College announced in a Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 news release that its spring semester will begin January 12, 2026, and that registration is open for current and new students. The release lists associate degree programs in business, computer technology, education and nursing, along with one year certificates such as practical nursing and aviation programs. The campus will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2. Students and families are directed to the college online class schedule and registration pages for course listings and enrollment details.

The timing will matter to Adams County residents planning schedules, work shifts and child care around the new term. With registration already open, prospective students have an opportunity to secure seats in programs that range from two year associate degrees to certificates that prepare graduates for entry level positions within a year. The college holiday closure window underscores the need for students to complete administrative steps before campus offices pause for the season.

The nursing and practical nursing programs carry particular public health significance for the county. Training nurses locally creates a pipeline of clinicians who are more likely to remain in the region, which can help address staffing shortfalls at clinics and long term care facilities. Faster certificate pathways allow people with economic constraints or caregiving responsibilities to enter the workforce quickly, supporting both household stability and community health capacity.

The addition of aviation and technology pathways also affects the local economy by creating options for technical careers that do not require four year degrees. For residents seeking to change careers or to reenter the job market, accessible community college programs can reduce barriers to training and improve earnings prospects. From a policy standpoint, expanding enrollment in health care training programs aligns with broader goals to increase workforce diversity and to improve service access in underserved areas.

Residents interested in enrolling should consult the college online class schedule and registration pages for specific courses, deadlines and enrollment instructions. Planning ahead can help Adams County students and families take advantage of tuition and financial aid timelines, secure required clinical placements for health programs and start the spring term on January 12, 2026.