Student Accommodations and Resources (Star)!

Star is the office designated by the college to determine if students attending the college who request accommodations are eligible to receive accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. We arrange accommodations for these eligible students, and assist college administration, faculty, and staff to provide required accommodations.

Resource Room

The resource room is located in room J2009 at Main Campus. Services include tutoring, testing appointments, computers, magnification equipment and software. All tutors are degreed Educational Accommodations Specialists. The Director is Jacquelyn Klika.

• Phone: (815) 280-2613
• Fax: (815) 280-2820
• TTY: (815) 280-2889
• Location: J-2009 Main Campus

Spring and Fall Hours:

Closed holidays and weekends
Monday - Wednesday: 8:30am to 6pm
Thursday: 8:30 am to 4pm
Friday: 8:30am to 3pm

Summer Hours:

Monday through Thursday: 9am to 2pm

Getting started:

Prior to Registering

Factors to consider when applying.

Services and Accommodations

A listing and description of services provided by Star.

Eligibility for Star services

Find out if you qualify.

Documentation Policy

Find out what kind of documentation you need to provide to be considered for Star.

COMPASS and ASSET Placement Testing

Students must take a placement test. Find out what kind of test is best for you.

Arranging Services and Accommodations

Find out who to contact and where to go once all the above steps have been completed.

Mission Statement

Student Accommodations and Resources is committed to providing academic support to students with documented disabilities, students with limited English Proficiency and students enrolled in Career and Technical majors. Star is the office designated by Joliet Junior College to provide ADA/504 accommodations based on the students' educational needs as demonstrated by appropriate documentation. Star encourages individuals to become self-advocates and independent learners by assisting students to understand their abilities, to utilize their strengths in order to maximize their learning, and to take responsibility for their learning.

Equal Opportunity In Education

Joliet Junior College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, disability, or unfavorable military discharge in its admission, employment, and educational programs and activities. Inquiries should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, Il 60431-8938.

Joliet Junior College follows the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's disability. Individuals with disabilities or health concerns are offered the opportunity to participate fully in all educational programs and activities. Students with disabilities or those who feel they have special needs are encouraged to contact Star before the start of classes to determine eligibility for appropriate academic support services.