Prairie State College

08/20/2026

Join us in the library classroom on Tuesday, September 15th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM for a Constitution Day lecture. Dr. Justin Pariseau (History) will talk about Revolutionary ideology and the Founders' opposition to monarchy as a form of government, fears that the Constitution could betray the principles of the Revolution, and recent No Kings protests that have happened across the country and in our community.

08/19/2026

Seats are still available for ENG 110 FX: Introduction to Poetry Writing.

Explore everything from sonnets and haikus to rap and original poetic forms while developing your own voice and style. Whether you’re new to poetry or already filling notebooks with ideas, there’s room for you!

September 2 - December 10
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:30–10:55 a.m.
Professor Patrick Reichard
3 transfer credit hours

ENG 101 or equivalent is required. https://prairiestate.edu/apply-and-aid/admissions/default.aspx

08/18/2026

Join us at the public reception tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19 from 11am-1pm. Refreshments will be served.

Opening next week!

The annual Fall Student Exhibition!
Join us at the public reception on Wednesday, August 19 from 11am-1pm. Refreshments will be served.

08/17/2026

Wishing our Pioneers a great start to the Fall 2026 semester at PSC! Welcome tables are set up around campus, and our team can help if you have any questions or need assistance finding your way.

We’re glad you’re here, Pioneers!

08/15/2026

We want to support our community as we continue to recover from this week’s severe weather. If you know of community resources available to those in need, please share them in the comments below.

Together, we can help connect our neighbors with the support they need.

08/14/2026

Campus Community -

PSC remains without power and will be closed Friday, August 14. We understand the continued closure may be frustrating, and we appreciate your patience. We are also grateful to ComEd and utility crews for their continued work to restore power to the college and surrounding communities. District and area residents who have been negatively impacted by the recent storms remain in our thoughts.

The fall semester begins Monday, August 17, with our 16-week and first 8-week sessions. Welcome tables will be available throughout campus to help students find classrooms, offices and other campus resources. Please remember that PSC also offers flexible start dates throughout the semester, including 14-week, 12-week and second 8-week classes.

For students who need assistance with registration, advising or financial aid, offices will be open until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, August 17–21. Once the college reopens, please call (708) 709-3500 for assistance or visit prairiestate.edu/start.

Despite the challenges caused by this week’s severe weather, we look forward to welcoming our students back and to a great start to the fall semester.

We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

08/12/2026

Campus Community -

PSC is still without power following Tuesday’s severe weather and will remain closed Thursday, August 13. ComEd is working to restore service to the college and surrounding communities, but an estimated restoration time has not been provided.

We understand that many of our students, employees and neighbors are also dealing with the effects of the storms. Our thoughts are with everyone across our district and surrounding communities who have been impacted.

We also understand that the fall semester begins Monday and know students and employees are preparing for the start of classes. Our priority is making sure the campus is safe and ready to welcome our community back. For students still looking to register for fall classes, once the college reopens, please call (708) 709-3500 for assistance with registration or visit https://prairiestate.edu/apply-and-aid/admissions/default.aspx.

We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

08/11/2026

Prairie State College will be closed Wednesday, August 12, due to the continued power outage on campus.

The campus will be fully closed. All classes, orientations, scheduled activities and college services are canceled.

We understand that many members of our campus community are also experiencing power outages and other impacts from today’s severe weather. Please take care of yourselves and your families and stay safe.

We will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

08/11/2026

Prairie State College is closed due to a power outage and downed power lines. The college will remain closed until an update is provided. Classes, clinicals and labs will not be held.

Please stay safe and continue to use caution while traveling.

08/04/2026

Explore Literature & Creative Writing this Fall at Prairie State College. Seats still available!

ENG 110 FX: Introduction to Poetry Writing
Prof. Patrick Reichard | TTH 9:30–10:55 a.m. | Sept. 2–Dec. 10
Find your voice through hands-on writing workshops while exploring a variety of poetic forms. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 (or equivalent). Transfers as three credit hours.

ENG 211 FX: American Literature I
Prof. Alanna Cotch | MW 9:30–10:55 a.m. | Aug. 31–Dec. 10
Examine classic American works and the themes that continue to shape our world today. Counts toward the General Education humanities requirement.

ENG 240 INFX: Introduction to Fiction (Online)
Prof. Jason Evans | Fully online (no regular meeting times) | Aug. 31–Dec. 10
Explore the power of storytelling and how fiction influences the way we understand ourselves and others. Counts toward the General Education humanities requirement.

ENG 275 FX: Gender and Literature
Prof. Katrina Washington | MW 11:00 a.m.–12:25 p.m. | Aug. 31–Dec. 10
Study how literature explores gender, identity, relationships, and culture through diverse voices and perspectives. Counts toward the General Education humanities requirement.

Fall registration is open at PSC! Get started TODAY. https://prairiestate.edu/apply-and-aid/admissions/default.aspx