1. Presented by: Sue Bartels JJC Recruitment Specialist
Joliet Junior College
Presented by: Sue Bartels
JJC Recruitment Specialist

2. JJC – Then…and Now Founded in 1901 Original enrollment was 6 students
Current enrollment:
Spring 2019 term: approximately 16,000
We service 7 counties in District 525

3. Our Locations Main Campus 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431
Romeoville Campus
1125 West Romeo Road (West 135th Street) Romeoville, IL 60446
City Center Campus
235 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Frankfort Education Center
201 Colorado Avenue
Frankfort, IL 60423
Morris Education Center
725 School Street
Morris, IL 60450
Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
17840 Laraway Road Joliet, IL 60433

4. Why JJC? Quality Programs Highly Accessible Faculty (WHO CARE!)
Small Class Sizes
Affordability
Choices and Opportunities

5. More than 100 Academic Programs to choose from!
Degree Options
More than 100 Academic Programs to choose from!
Associate in Arts (Transfer to a 4 year college/university)
Associate in Science (Transfer to a 4 year college/university)
Associate of Arts in Teaching Special Education (Transfer)
Transfers as a package (students should work with the academic advisors to make sure their program of study fits with the requirements of the transfer institution).
Associate in Applied Science (Employment in a specific field)

6. Areas of Studies Phlebotomy Certified Nurse Assistant Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Agriculture
Agriculture Business
Agriculture Production and Management
Allied Health
Electrocardiography Technician
Phlebotomy
Certified Nurse Assistant
Architecture and Engineering
Automotive Technology
Business
Customer Service
General Business Administration
Global Supply Chain
Retail Associate
Social Media Marketing
Child Development
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Information Systems
Cisco Networking
Digital Media Production
Game Design and Development
Web Design

7. Areas of Studies Computer Programming
Construction Management
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Digital Media Production
Electrical/Electronic
Automated Systems Technology
Emergency Medical Services
Entrepreneurship†
Fire Science Technology
Global Supply
Chain Management
Health Information Management Technology
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Horticulture
Arboriculture
Interior Plantscape
Landscape Contracting
Landscape Management
Hospitality Management
Human Resources
Industrial Maintenance
Industrial Welding Technology
Library Technical Assistant

8. Areas of Studies Management Information Systems
Management and Supervision
Marketing
Mechanical Production Technology
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Coding
Microsoft Office Specialist
Microsoft Office User Specialist
Music Technology
Nursing
Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology
Personal Trainer
Phlebotomy
Precision Machine Technology
Process Instrumentation Technology
Radiologic Technology
Teacher Assistant
Warehouse and Distribution Specialist
Veterinary Medical Technology
Visual Graphics

9. Where Do JJC Students Transfer?
The possibilities are limitless…
Determine which Colleges and Universities offer your Major.
In-State? Out-of-State? Public? Private? Independent?

10. The JJC Value In-District Tuition
$113 tuition + $33 fees = *$146 per credit hour (effective Fall 2018)
Illinois Out-of-District Tuition
$ tuition + $33 fees = *$ per credit hour (effective Fall 2018)
* rates subject to change

11. Get Involved at JJC! JJC Event Center! Over 30 Clubs & Organizations
Theatre Productions
Honors Program
Student Athletics
JJC Event Center!

12. Student Services to help you SUCCEED at JJC!
JJC’s Student Resources
Academic Skills Center
Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC)
Career Services
Counseling
Disability Services
Student Activities
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Project Achieve

13. Admission Steps Please refer to the: New Student Orientation (NSO)
“Getting Started at JJC” handout
Submit your application for admissions at & simply click, “Apply Now”

14. Financial Aid
Fill out the Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid form on line at:
Check your JJC account – you will be notified of documents needed to complete your financial aid file. Turn in all documents requested as soon as possible. 14

15. JJC Scholarships
We have over 400 scholarships! (Based on various criteria: Academics, financial need, extracurricular activities, family heritage, major specific, and more!)
To apply - Visit
Apply between January 1st and May 1st (of your senior year) for priority consideration 15

16. Can I use my ACT/SAT or other scores instead?
Yes!
JJC recognizes ACT, GED, HiSET, PARCC & SAT scores four years old or younger.
For example, JJC accepts ACT scores in place of ACT COMPASS scores
22 in Math = Math 119, Math 123, Math 127, Math 128, Math 131 and Math 138
23 in Math = Math 142
*19 in English (Not ACT Writing) = English 101 placement
ACT scores are valid for 48 months from testing date.
See the Academic Skills Website for more information!
*New lower score as of 3/1/19 – see handout for updated SAT scores

17. What are the JJC Placement Tests?
This is a computerized, untimed, proctored test.
Determines your placement in English, math, foreign language, and other courses and programs.
The Math test is produced by ALEKS & includes a Learning Module.
The Reading & Writing tests are produced by Accuplacer.
Includes multiple-choice testing for Reading and Writing.
The Reading and Writing are available to be taken twice every semester if they have not begun the respective sequence

18. New Student Orientation
View New Student Information Presentation
Attend NSO (New Student Orientation) & REGISTER for classes during group advising!

19. Important Registration Dates
Summer Semester
General Registration begins: March 18th
Classes begin:
Session 1 – May 20th (6 weeks)
Session 2 – June 3rd (8 weeks)
Session 3 – July 1st (6 weeks)
Fall 2019 Semester
General Registration begins: April 22nd
Classes begin: August 19th

20. Upcoming Admissions Events
JJC College Fair
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
6pm-8pm (Event Center)
Discover JJC (Open House) Saturday, November 2, 2019
9am-Noon (Main Campus)

21. Thank you for your time and attention. Questions?