The following information provides prospective students, current students, and community members with information about Joliet Junior College. Privacy, right-to-know, crime statistics, special services for disabled students, athletic participation and equity, along with other institutional information can be found below.
Academic Programs
Programs of study offered by the college are presented in a variety of college publications including the printed college catalog, the semester schedule of classes and the Academic Divisions website.
Accreditation, Approval and Licensure
Joliet Junior College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Il 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456. Courses and programs are approved through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) as appropriate. Additional information, including specialized accreditation, is available in the printed college catalog and the Institutional Research and Effectiveness Web site.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Information regarding support services for students with disabilities are provided in a variety of college publications including the college catalog and the StAR (Student Accommodations and Resources) Web site.
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Athletics
Teams at Joliet Junior College are governed by the rules and guidelines of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the N4C conference. For more information visit the Athletics Web site.
Campus Police/Campus Crime Statistics (Clery Act)
The annual security report provides information regarding crime statistics, policies for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies, and other important information regarding the college’s law enforcement. Printed copies are available from Campus Police. The report can also be found on the Campus Police Web site.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy and Prevention
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Joliet Junior College must inform students and employees of the college policies regarding drug and alcohol use. More information can be found on the Campus Police, Student Code of Conduct, and Holistic Wellness Web sites.
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Financial Aid/Paying for College
Information regarding financial aid programs is available through a variety of printed publications including the college catalog, the semester schedule of classes and the Financial Aid website.
Financial Planning Fact Sheet
Cost of Attendance
The most current information regarding tuition, fees, and refunds is available on the Tuition Web page.
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, sets forth requirements designed to protect the privacy of student education records. FERPA governs 1) release of education records and 2) access to education records. More information can be found in the college catalog and on the FERPA Web page.
Harassment/Sexual Harassment
Faculty, staff and students have the right to be free from harassment. The sexual harassment policy is designed to foster an environment free from harassment, to encourage victims of harassment to report their concerns, and to provide corrective action where necessary.
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