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JJC
YOUR
JOURNEY
STARTS
HERE
THE TOP 10 REASONS
TO GO TO JJCA COLLEGE THAT PUTS STUDENTS FIRST
1 It’s affordable.
You can save $20,000+ by attending JJC your first two years
of college instead of an Illinois public or private university.
2On average, you can make $525,000
in lifetime earnings as a JJC grad.
Compared to those with only high school diplomas,
JJC associate degree earners on average make $12,000
more per year from age 20 to 65.
3JJC offers small class sizes.
JJC’s student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 30 to 1.
4Your professors will become lifelong mentors.
Professors keep in touch with alums and help them land jobs.
5JJC offers an abundance of resources –
FOR FREE.
Whether you need financial assistance, emotional support,
career advice, tutoring or you’re just looking for ways to become
more involved, JJC has a resource for almost any need.
6You can take classes in state-of-the-art
facilities with the latest technology.
Since 2009, JJC has added nine new buildings/additions
to campus. JJC also offers up-to-date technology
in almost every area of study.
7There’s no judgment.
There are no labels here. That’s because JJC has a diverse
population of students from many walks of life.
8JJC works around your schedule.
JJC offers classes in the evening, on weekends and online.
9You can transfer easily to a four-year school.
JJC offers opportunities for seamless transfers, which means
that your credits can count toward your bachelor’s degree.
10There’s a lot to do for fun!
From sporting events and musicals, to the planetarium
and student-operated restaurants, JJC offers
plenty of entertainment options.
AREAS
OF
STUDY FIND
YOUR
CALLING
AT JJC
Agriculture/Horticulture- Agriculture Business
- Agriculture Production and Management
- Environmental Horticulture
- Landscape Contracting
- Swine Management
Business- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Core
- Customer Service
- Entrepreneurship
- Event Planning
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Hospitality Management
- Hospitality Management and Restaurant Operations
- Human Resources
- Management and Supervision
- Marketing
- Retail Business Management
- Retail Sales Associate
- Social Media Marketing
Computer Information and Office Systems- Administrative
Assistant (including medical, legal)
- CISCO Academy
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Media Production
- Game Design and Development
- Health Information Management
- Management Information Systems
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Networking
- Office Systems
- Programming
- Visual Graphics
- Web Design and Social Media
Culinary Arts- Baking and Pastry
- Culinary Management
- Food Preparation
English and World Languages- Journalism
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Communications (writing)
- World Languages
Fine Arts- Communication
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Music
- Music Technology
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
Health and Public Services- Certified Nurse
Assistant
- Criminal Justice
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Electrocardiography Technician
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) /Paramedic
- Fire Science Technology
- Law Enforcement
- Phlebotomy
- Radiologic Technology
- Veterinary Medical Technology
Library- Library Technical
Assistant
Mathematics- Algebra
- Geometry
- Calculus
Natural Sciences and Physical Education- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Geology
- Personal Trainer
- Physics
Nursing- Licensed Practical
Nursing
- Licensed Practical Nursing Transition to Registered Nursing
- Military Medical Corpsman to Practical Nurse
- Registered Nursing
Social and Behavioral Sciences- Anthropology
- Child Development
- Education
- History
- Human Services
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Teacher’s Assistant
Technical- Architectural
Studies
- Automotive Service Technology
- Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
- Construction Management
- Electrical/Electronics Automated Systems Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Industrial Maintenance Technology
- Mechanical Production Technology
- Operations Engineering Technician
- Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology
- Process Control and Instrumentation Technology
- Welding Technology
101Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
16% projected
increase in jobs
(2017-22)
Average Salary:
$74,796 per year
JJC Program:
Diagnostic Medical
Sonography
jjc.edu/diagnostic-
medical-sonography
5HVACR
9% projected
increase in jobs
(2017-22)
Average Salary:
$53,955 per year
JJC Program:
HVAC (R)
jjc.edu/heating-air
3Electrical Engineering Technician
6% projected
increase in jobs
(2017-24)
Average Salary:
$63,356 per year
JJC Program:
Electrical/ Electronic
Automated
Systems
jjc.edu/electrical-
automated-systems
7Automotive Service Technician
11% projected
increase in jobs
(2017-22)
Average Salary:
$45,323 per year
JJC Program:
Automotive Service
Technology
jjc.edu/automotive-
service-tech
9Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician
12% projected
increase in jobs
(2017-22)
Average Salary:
$34,424 per year
JJC Program:
Orthotics and
Prosthetics Technology
jjc.edu/orthotics-
prosthetics
2Web Developer
18% projected
increase in jobs
(2017-22)
Average Salary:
$72,800 per year
JJC Program:
Computer
Information and
Office Systems
jjc.edu/cios
6EMT/ Paramedic
22% projected
increase in jobs
(2017-22)
Average Salary:
$51,625
JJC Program:
Emergency
Medical Services
jjc.edu/
emergency-services
4Operations Engineering
7% projected
increase in jobs
(2017-24)
Average Salary:
$57,554 per year
JJC Program:
Industrial
Maintenance
Technology
jjc.edu/operations-
engineering-tech
8Licensed Practical Nurse*
14% projected
increase in jobs
(2017-22)
Average Salary:
$48,755
JJC Program:
Nursing
jjc.edu/nursing
10Veterinary Technician
3% projected
increase in jobs
(2017-22)
Average Salary:
$34,132 per year
JJC Program:
Veterinary Medical
Technology
jjc.edu/vet-tech
IN-DEMAND JOBS YOU CAN GET WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE FROM JJC
DID YOU KNOW…JJC’s Orthotics and Prosthetics program is one of only seven at
a community college in the country.
Source: Emsi Q3 2017 Data Set – Joliet Junior College District 525 regional stats
* Information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program: jjc.edu/info/ge-practical-nursing
More than 30 JJC athletes have been
named “All-American” since 2012
ATHLETICS
Men’s Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Women’s Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Wrestling
Cheerleading
CLUBS
Honorary Societies- Nursing Honor Society
- Delta Psi Omega
- Business Club
- Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha
Lambda Phi
- SALUTE (for veterans)
- Sigma Delta Mu/Alpha Mu
Gamma (for Hispanic students
and international students)
Multicultural Organizations- Black Student Union
- G.L.A.M. (Gay, Lesbian And More)
- International Student Club
- Latinos Unidos
Advocacy Groups- Student Government
Professional Groups- Automotive Services Association
- Business Club
- Competitive Cooking Club
- Criminal Justice Club
- Epicurean Club
- Health Information Management
- Interior Design Club
- JJC Orthotic and Prosthetic
Student Association
- Nursing Student Association
- Student Agriculture Association
- Student Horticulture Association
- Vet Tech
- Women in Culinary
Special Interest- Active Minds
(mental health awareness)
- Art Club – Untitled
- Disability Awareness Club
- JC Players
- JJC Gamers Club
- Know the No
(domestic violence/
sexual assault awareness)
- Natural Sciences
- Performers’ Club
- S.H.A.R.P.
(Students Happy About
Reaching Potential
through reading)
- Wolf Pack Productions
Spiritual Groups- AWEN (paganism
and earth-based religions)
- Catholic Campus Ministries
- Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
OTHER
- The Blazer (student newspaper)
- Brother 2 Brother (minority male
enrichment program)
- College Bowl
- Community Band
- Howlers Dance Team
- Jazz Band
- JJC Chamber Singers
- JJC Chorale
- JJC Honors Program
- Student Sustainability Union
- Wordeater Literary Magazine
GET INVOLVED DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, FRIENDSHIPS AND SKILLS
Career Services- Career advising and
assistance with choosing
the right major
- Job interview coaching
- Internships and
job search assistance
- Resume and cover letter
critiques; workshops
- Student employment services
College Success Classes- Career and Lifestyle
Planning (COUN 110)
- College Success (COUN 101)
- College Preparation
and Study Skills (COUN 085)
Counseling- Educational, major/
career planning
- Counseling for personal
concerns and crisis
intervention services
- Student academic
intervention services
- Connections to
faculty advisers
Disability Services- Academic coaching
- Accommodations
- ADA transition support
- Assistive technology
- Resource room
Early Childhood Education Center- For children ages 3 1/2 to 5 years
old during fall and spring semesters
Office of First Year Experience- Supports students who have
earned 30 credits or less
- Offers workshops, lunches
and events to help students
transition into life at JJC
- Academic advising
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA)- Academic coaching
- Advocacy programs
- Cultural enrichment events
- Peer mentoring
- Leadership workshops
- Advising services for
English language learners
- Resources for
undocumented students
Project Achieve/TRiO- Advising to students from
disadvantaged backgrounds
- Assistance with staying in college
and transferring
Scholarships- Hundreds of scholarship awards
available from $200 to $1,500+
- $600,000+ is donated to
scholarships annually
Study Abroad- Choose from trips lasting
three weeks to all-semester
- Classes taken abroad are
guaranteed to transfer to
your JJC transcripts
- Locations include Japan,
China, Morocco, France,
Ireland, Costa Rica and more
Transfer Planning- Learn about classes that transfer
based on your school of choice
- Transfer advising sessions
- Transfer guides
- Many schedules already built
with transferring in mind
- Workshops
Tutoring and Learning Center- Free tutoring for all students
- Peer and professional tutors
- Placement exam prep
- Drop-in math assistance
Other Services - Academic Skills Center
(testing services)
- Fitness Center (fee required)
- International Student Services
- Office of Student Rights
and Responsibilities
- Office of Holistic Wellness
- Office of Student Activities
- Veterans Resource Center
- Workforce Development
- Library and more!
STUDENT SUPPORT AN ABUNDANCE OF RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL
GROWTH AND SUCCESS
Applying is Easy
Fill out a free JJC application at jjc.edu and obtain your username and password. Then send us a copy of your official, sealed high school transcript
or equivalency transcript (GED, HiSet, Taxc) and take any necessary placement tests.
Financial Aid
Fill out a free application for Federal Student Aid online at fafsa.ed.gov, then check your JJC email or the student portal (MyJJC) for information
about your next steps. Apply for scholarships at jjc.edu/scholarships. Ask about our payment plans.
JJC Bookstore
At the JJC Bookstore, you can choose to rent or buy your books. Check out our price comparison tool at jjc.edu/bookstore.
Come Visit Us
Learn how you can get a personalized tour of Main Campus at jjc.edu/info/campus-tours
or take the JJC Virtual Tour, powered by Google at jjc.edu/virtual-tour.
Discover JJC
JJC’s open house event takes place in November and March each year. Plan to attend so you can meet with faculty, staff and students.
Hybrid Classes
A combination of an on-campus class and an online course, many students enjoy this format because it offers them flexibility.
Degrees and Certificates
Each area of study offers its own unique set of degree and certificate options. To learn more about these options, visit jjc.edu/degrees-certificates.
You can also see our gainful employment statistics here: jjc.edu/info/GainfulEmployment.
TAKE THE FIRST STEPMAKE JJC YOUR FIRST CHOICE
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Number of
campuses/
education
centers at JJC Visit jjc.edu/campuses to learn more about our locations.
Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Flickr.
Frankfort Education Center
201 Colorado Avenue
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 280-6961
Weitendorf Education Center
17840 Laraway Road
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 280-6900
Romeoville Campus
1125 West Romeo Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-3000
Morris Education Center
725 School Street
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-1552
City Center Campus
235 North Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432(815) 727-6544
Main Campus
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 729-9020
ON
AVERAGE,
13,000
TO 15,000
STUDENTS
TAKE CLASSES
AT JJC EACH
SEMESTER.
LOCATIONS