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