Joliet Junior College Tutoring and Learning Center

🐺 Day 5: Prepare for a College Class 📝
College isn’t high school. Start strong by:
📓 Reading the syllabus
📅 Keeping a planner
📚 Staying ahead of deadlines
🧠 Participating actively
Small habits = big success!

🐺 Day 4: Online vs. Face-to-Face 📚
Online and face-to-face classes both require planning—but they feel different!
🧠 Know your class format
📍 Show up (virtually or in person) on time
✅ Check each syllabus for what’s expected
Our tutors are available to help regardless of your course format. Feel free to visit the TLC for more tips on how to be successful in the courses you're taking. 🐺

🐺 Day 3: Learn iCampus & Online Tools 🖥️
iCampus—get familiar with your online tools before Day 1
💻 Log in. Click around.
🎓 Pro tip: All students enrolled in online or hybrid courses for the first time must complete the Introduction to Online Learning in iCampus. This orientation helps students learn how to use iCampus before classes begin. For mor information, check out: https://jjc.edu/online-learning

Have you logged into your student account? It’s your hub for financial aid, schedules, holds, and more.
🔐 Don’t wait until the first day to check your access!
💡 Trouble logging in? Check out Student Technology Resourceshttps://jjc.edu/technology-resources/student-technology-resources
Need help? Come to the TLC, we're happy to show you the way!

🐺 Day 1: Check Your Tech 🔌
Before the semester starts, make sure your tech is ready to go!
✅ Reliable internet
✅ Charged device (laptop or tablet)
✅ Updated software (browsers, apps, antivirus)
If you need a device, see to make an appointment to check one out.
If you need additional help, come see us in the TLC and we'll help you troubleshoot those tech issues.

Are YOU ready for the first day of class?
We’ve got your back with a 10-post series packed with everything you need to hit the ground running this semester. From finding your classrooms to getting your books, managing your time, and connecting with campus support — it’s all here.

✅ Quick tips
✅ Real answers
✅ No stress

Watch this space — your Wolf Ready checklist starts soon!

🎒✨ TLC Summer Vibes Challenge! ✨🎒
Snap a pic of your study setup (snacks, coffee, beach towel—go wild) and tag us with . Whether you’re in the library, on your porch, or in your PJs—we want to see where you’re learning this summer! 📸☀️Bonus points for creative lighting or pets-as-study-buddies. 🐶🐱💡

Summer may be short, but the progress you make can last all year. Stay savvy, stay supported, and keep reaching out. We’ll be right here. 🌟

Our peer tutors have been where you are—and they’re here to help. Don’t struggle in silence this summer. Ask, learn, and grow with someone who gets it.

If you're new or returning in fall, why wait to connect? Visit the TLC now and start the semester with familiar faces and a support system already in place.

Explore our Study Tools and Resources. We've got tools to help you learn your way. Come explore the TLC's learning resources this summer.

One tutoring session can change how you feel about a subject. Summer is the perfect time to build confidence without the pressure of a full load.