Joliet Junior College Department of Adult Education and Literacy

08/19/2026

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.

08/18/2026

Set a goal - learn or improve English or earn Illinois High School Diploma. Now, know your WHY. Your WHY is what motivates you to keep coming. Joliet Junior College

08/13/2026

See Yourself Here. 🎓

One day, this could be you. Keep showing up. Keep moving forward. Your graduation day is waiting for you. ❤️ Joliet Junior College

08/12/2026

Know Your WHY! 💭

As you prepare for the start of classes on August 24 & 25, take a moment to think about your WHY for coming back to school.

Yes, you’re here to learn and reach your educational goals—but why do those goals matter to you?

Maybe your WHY is to:
💼 Qualify for a better job or career
💰 Earn more money and create financial stability
👨‍👩‍👧 Help your children with homework or be a role model for them
🏫 Go to college or enter a training program
🎯 Accomplish something you’ve always wanted to do
💪 Feel more confident in yourself
🌟 Create new opportunities for yourself and your family
❤️ Make your family proud

Whatever your WHY is, hold onto it. Your WHY can help keep you motivated when things get difficult.

What’s your WHY? ❤️ Share it with us in the comments!
Joliet Junior College

07/01/2026

06/30/2026

Four graduates. Four unique journeys. One incredible achievement. 💜🎓

Hear how JJC's Adult Education & Literacy program helped these graduates overcome challenges, reach their goals, and take the next step toward their future.

Congratulations, DAEL Class of 2026! Your stories inspire us all.
Joliet Junior College IACEA Illinois Community College Board

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06/27/2026

A few highlights from DAEL's Thursday night graduation! 🎓
It was wonderful to celebrate with everyone and recognize all of your hard work and achievements. We are so proud of you!

More photos and a link to the video are coming soon, so keep an eye on our page. Congratulations to all of our graduates! 🎉📸 Joliet Junior College Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support at Illinois State Illinois Community College Board

06/23/2026

Purple gowns ✔️
Caps ✔️
Graduates ✔️

The stage is almost set! We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our Adult Education & Literacy students and all they have achieved this year.
We'll see you Thursday night, Graduates! 💜🎓 Joliet Junior College

05/19/2026

We are closed on Fridays during the summer.

JJC is now operating on its summer schedule and will be closed on Fridays through Aug. 7.

Additional summer closures include Memorial Day (Monday, May 25).