Joliet Junior College

08/27/2026

Congrats to JJC student employee and former student trustee Brenton Bishop on being awarded an Illinois Community College Trustees Association scholarship for winning the Paul Simon Student Essay Contest!

Learn more about his accomplishments and read part of his essay at bit.ly/BB26PSEC

08/26/2026

Whether this week marks their very first day of college, their first day back to school in a while or their last first day of school ever, we're excited to have Wolves of all kinds at JJC for the 2026-2027 school year!

08/25/2026

The candidate filing process is now open for the 2027 JJC Board of Trustees consolidated election.

View important dates, details and more at bit.ly/BOT27ECFP

08/24/2026

New year. New logo. New look across JJC's campuses.

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year, Wolves!

08/21/2026

Jim Budzinski may have closed the book on his time with the JJC Board of Trustees, but he knows great things are still to come for the College, thanks to the innovative mindset and people JJC has always had.

Watch Jim's full Roots and Branches video at jjc.edu/roots-and-branches

08/20/2026

Thank you to our Student Advising Center team for all of their hard work at New Student Advising and helping prepare our students for the 2026-2027 school year!

Still need assistance before the semester begins? Many of our student services offices have extended hours through Saturday, Aug. 28. Visit bit.ly/JJC-XSSH to learn more.

08/14/2026

Thank you to Senator Dick Durbin for visiting our JJC City Center campus and meeting with College leadership, our Entrepreneur & Business Center at Joliet Junior College and Joliet Junior College Workforce Development teams and clients!

Sen. Durbin allocated $800,000 in federal funding for the EBC to expand training, advising and technical assistance for small businesses throughout Illinois Community College District 525.

Read more at bit.ly/DD826EBC

08/13/2026

It's almost time for the 2026-2027 school year to begin, and our student services teams are hard at work to help you prepare!

The following departments/offices will have extended hours from Monday, Aug. 17-Friday, Aug. 28:
• Admissions
• Bookstore
• Career Services
• Center for Multicultural Access and Success
• Disability Services
• Financial Aid
• Photo ID
• Registration and Records
• Student Advising Center
• Student Accounts and Payments
• Testing Services

Please visit bit.ly/JJC-XSSH for a complete breakdown of the extended hours.

08/12/2026

All JJC campuses and offices will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 8 a.m.-noon for an all-campus meeting as we prepare for the new school year.

The Center for Multicultural Access and Success will be closed all day Wednesday, Aug. 19.

At Romeoville Campus, testing services, registration and financial aid will be open from noon-6 p.m.

08/11/2026

Season two of the Roots and Branches JJC Alumni podcast is in the books!

Listen to the final episode, featuring Joliet native and JJC alum Kayla Sorensen of the Will County Center for Economic Development, or catch up on the entire season at jjc.edu/alumnipodcast

🎙️ Season 2 Finale Out Now! 🌳

We're closing out another incredible season of the Roots & Branches JJC Alumni Podcast with a conversation that celebrates community, leadership, and the lasting impact of a JJC education.

In our Season 2 finale, we sit down with Kayla Sorensen, a proud Joliet native, 2012 JJC alumna, and Vice President of External Affairs for the Will County Center for Economic Development. Kayla shares memories of her time at JJC, the friendships and connections that made campus feel like a second home, and how her experience helped launch a career dedicated to serving the community she loves.

You'll also hear about the Will County Summer Internship Program, an initiative that has connected hundreds of local students with paid, hands-on career experiences and new opportunities close to home.

🎧 Listen now at jjc.edu/alumni/podcast, on your favorite podcast platform, or on YouTube.

Thank you for joining us throughout Season 2. Stay tuned... there are still so many stories left to tell in Season 3! 🌱