Introduction
South Suburban College is a community college founded in 1927. The main campus is located in South Holland, Illinois. This institution is a member of the Course Applicability System (CAS) and the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI).
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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 54.4 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $6,293 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 15 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 58% / 40% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 4,232 |
Academics
South Suburban College awards Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), Associate in Engineering Science (AES), and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees. The different departments offered at this institution include: Business programs and computer technology; Fine arts, english and humanities; Health professions and sciences; Legal studies, social and behavioral science, and mathematics; and Nursing. All of the above departments each offer various programs of study for students.
Students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university after successfully completing two years at SSC may participate in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI). IAI is an agreement offered statewide, which includes more than 100 different colleges and universities in Illinois. There are both public and independent four-year institutions involved in this program. Students participating in this program can transfer to one of these schools without any delay in the completion of their education.
Students who wish to transfer to an institution which is not part of IAI have a variety of courses to choose from that are specifically intended for transfer. The transferable courses are part of the lower division of the general education requirements at a four-year institution. All of the four-year colleges and universities may not have the same requirements for their lower division education. Therefore students should visit the Counseling and Transfer Center to find out which courses to take in order to meet their intended four-year institution
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Admissions
Students who wish to enroll at SSC must complete an Application Form and mail it to or bring it directly to the Student Help Center. These students must also have their official high school transcripts, GED scores, and/or college transcripts from all previously attended institutions sent to SSC Admissions. Students who wish to register full-time must also take a Placement Testing/Group Advising session. This session helps ensure students are enrolled in the most suitable courses for each individual student. International students must have their transcripts evaluated during their first semester by Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (ECE). All fees associated with the use of any ECE are the student
Financial Aid
SSC has scholarships available for all types of students. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievements, faculty recommendations, and individual goals. The scholarship donor decides the eligibility requirements for their scholarship and the donors include various businesses, associations, and individuals. There are also a variety of scholarships available for current SSC students as well as returning adults. Information regarding these scholarships can be found at the school
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Students
SSC is a commuter college that serves a wide range of students including high school graduates, international and transfer students, and working professionals. Over half of the student population at SSC is of African-American descent.
Students can be involved in campus life through over 20 clubs and organizations, intercollegiate sports, an art gallery, student government, and intramural sports. The college also provides many services for its students including a career development and jobs center, short-term medical insurance availability, a child development center, library, bookstore, computer labs, and fitness center.
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Athletics
The sports teams at SSC are known as the Bulldogs and are a member of the NJCAA Region IV. The teams available for men to compete in include baseball, soccer, and basketball. Women are also able to compete in various sports teams and these include basketball, volleyball, soccer, and softball.
There are also a variety of intramural sports available for all students including: basketball, softball, touch football, bowling, volleyball, and weight lifting.
Bibliography
- iTransfer. 2011. Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Community College Board, and Illinois State Board of Education. 1 June 2011 <http://www.itransfer.org/>.
- South Suburban College. 2010. SCC. 1 June 2011 <http://www.ssc.edu/>.
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