Joliet Junior College

10/16/2026

If you'll be enrolled at JJC for the spring 2026 semester, don't miss your chance to receive scholarship funds from our JJC Foundation!

Apply through Nov. 30 at jjc.edu/scholarships

🎉 The Spring Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Don't miss your chance to apply for scholarships that can help you reach your educational goals. Submit your application now through Nov. 30.

👉 Visit jjc.edu/scholarships to apply today.

10/15/2026

An award-winning nursing program is within reach at JJC!

Applications for our nursing and LPN to ADN transition programs are now open through Oct. 31. See comments for the links to apply.

Applicants must have a JJC email to apply. If prospective students do not have a JJC email, please complete the general JJC application first.

10/12/2026

Our radiologic technology students recently participated in the Angels Against Abuse 5K Run/Walk to support Guardian Angel Community Services as part of the program's semesterly service-learning requirement.

Thanks to our rad tech program for representing JJC and strengthening our community!

10/09/2026

October's regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14.

For more information, please visit jjc.edu/board

10/06/2026

The pipeline of our technical students to the ExxonMobil Joliet refinery is a great example of how JJC aims to cultivate pathways to prosperity for our students!

Hear all about Mark, Olivia, Iyot and Jake's journeys from JJC to ExxonMobil in the latest episode of the Roots and Branches JJC Alumni podcast at jjc.edu/alumnipodcast

🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROP! 🎙️

We’re Fueling Futures on the latest episode of the JJC Alumni Podcast! 🔥🐺

Host Jen Davis sits down with four JJC technical program alumni who are putting their skills to work at ExxonMobil Joliet. From hands-on labs and faculty mentors to co-ops and career-changing opportunities, they share how JJC helped give them the skills, confidence and connections to launch their careers.

🎧 Meet Mark, Iyot, Olivia and Jake and hear how their paths started at JJC and led to exciting careers right here in our community.

Listen today ➡️ jjc.edu/alumnipodcast

10/05/2026

Happy World Teachers Day!

From expert technical instructors and award-winning culinary faculty to dedicated honors professors and more, we're grateful for all of the educators who help us inspire learning at JJC.

Drop a shoutout to your favorite JJC faculty in the comments!

10/01/2026

Thanks to our Grundy and workforce development team and all the Wolves who represented JJC at this year's Corn Fest!

09/28/2026

We're celebrating 125 years of JJC with alumni stories throughout the decades, from our days at Joliet Township High School to the early days at Main Campus to the 2020s!

Read eight short features in our alumni timeline at bit.ly/JJC125ATD

09/25/2026

The JJC Foundation 5K is just over a week away!

Sign up today at jjc.edu/5K and use code SUNDAYFUNDAY10 for $10 off registration!

🚨 FRIDAY FLASH SALE! 🚨

Ready to run, walk and make a difference? Register TODAY for the JJC Foundation 5K and SAVE $10 on your registration with code SUNDAYFUNDAY10! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨

📆 Join us October 4 at 8:30 a.m. for kids run and 9 a.m. for 5K
💜 Enjoy a flat, paved course on JJC’s Main Campus
🍦 🍩 Celebrate at the after party with TCBY and Home Cut Donuts
🎓 Best of all, help raise money for JJC student scholarships!

Grab your friends, lace up your shoes and run/walk for a great cause! 🐺 💜

👉 Register today at jjc.edu/5k and save $10!

Don’t wait, this flash sale ends tonight! ⏰

09/24/2026

No matter the time, whether you're near or far, you can explore JJC wherever you are!

Immerse yourself in JJC's classrooms, labs, student areas and more in our new virtual tour at jjc.edu/virtual-tour