Joliet Junior College

09/02/2026

Reminder: JJC will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.

09/02/2026

Joliet Junior College Athletics and Joliet Community YMCA's partnership has been named a finalist for the Governor's Hometown Award!

Thanks to our athletic department and friends at the Y for their work and collaboration in strengthening our community through the Junior Wolves and Paws on the Street programs!

Learn more at bit.ly/JJCY-GHAF

09/01/2026

JJC's launched a new fire academy, and applications for spring 2027 open today!

The 16-week certificate program prepares students for the Illinois state certification exam and was created in response to the regional demand for firefighters and paramedics.

Applications are open through Sept. 30.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/JJC-NFA

The Joliet Junior College (JJC) department of public services has launched in fall 2026 a new fire academy that prepares students for the Illinois state certification exam upon completion.

08/31/2026

Thank you to Illinois State Rep Jessica Dixon Heitman for visiting JJC and touring Main Campus!

We appreciate the opportunity to host the new state representative for Illinois' 97th district and show off the different programs and opportunities JJC has to offer.

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.