2014-2015 Catalog

Welcome to Joliet Junior College!

With a proud history as the nation’s first public community college, JJC is a leader and innovator in higher education.

We believe that your pursuit of quality education has led you to our doors—your academic success is a measure of our success. More than 42,000 students annually enroll in academic and continuing education programs at the college.

Did you know that JJC offers nearly 200 degree and certificate programs? These innovative programs provide opportunities in the most progressive areas in science, business, fine arts, health care, and technical areas, to name a few.

At JJC, we provide many options that will help you achieve your educational goals. The college offers programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university; occupational and technical education leading directly to employment; adult education and literacy programs; personal development courses; workforce training programs; and support services like new student orientation, personal and career counseling, and tutoring centers to help students succeed.

Your access to quality education is important. In the 2012-2013 school year, JJC students were awarded over $25 million in total financial aid. Additionally, the college awarded almost $800,000 in scholarships to students in 2013.

No matter how you define your professional and personal success, we are here to help you achieve it. At JJC, your future starts here!

Warm regards,

Debra S. Daniels

Dr. Debra S. Daniels

President

Joliet Junior College

Established 1901

Location Information and Hours

Following are the office hours for JJC’s Main Campus, City Center Campus, Romeoville Campus and Morris Education Center unless otherwise noted.

Monday - Thursday	7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Note: information on extended office hours during registration and special holiday hours are available at www.jjc.edu/info/registration.

Main Campus
1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 729-9020

City Center Campus
214 North Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6544

Romeoville Campus
1125 West Romeo Road (135th Street)
Romeoville, IL, 60446
(815) 886-3000

Frankfort Education Center
201 Colorado Avenue, Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 462-2111

Morris Education Center
1715 North Division, Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-1552

Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
17840 Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 280-6900

For current information, visit the college’s website at www.jjc.edu.

Joliet Junior College
District 525
Board of Trustees

Barbara K. Adams
Susan Marie Klen
Tina Markley
Jeff May
Andrew Mihelich
Michael O’Connell
Robert J. Wunderlich
Brian Herrera, Student Trustee

Change Policy

While this catalog has been prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication, all information — including statements of fees, course offerings, grading and admission and graduation requirements — is subject to change without notification. Please check the online catalog Errata Sheet for any corrections or additions to the catalog.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action College Supporting Diversity

Joliet Junior College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination to recruit, hire and promote for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, unfavorable military discharge, or any other unlawful basis in the recruitment selection, or employment of its employees. All employment decisions are based on the qualifications of each individual. No person shall be denied equal treatment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, unfavorable military discharge or any other unlawful basis in employment practices and policies.

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