Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities

The Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities is responsible for the protecting the integrity of the college experience; upholding the Colleges policies, procedures, laws that apply to the protection and rights of students, and providing advocacy when needed. The office is also responsible for assisting student with their well-being by providing assistance and access to mental health care, housing and food assistance, through on-and-off campus resources. This department also oversees, the Office of Student Activities, Photo ID, Locker Rental and student publications, the Blazer and Wordeater.

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Resources and Information

  • Student Code of Conduct

    All students at Joliet Junior College (JJC) are expected to demonstrate qualities of integrity, fair-mindedness, honesty, civility, tolerance and respect. These values are important to the learning environment and are expected to be exhibited in the conduct of the entire College community, both in and out of the classroom setting. JJC recognizes the rights of its students guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Illinois, which include a student's rights within the institution to freedom of speech, inquiry, assembly, peaceful pursuit of an education, and reasonable use of services and facilities of the College.

    In the interest of maintaining civility on campus and guaranteeing the broadest range of freedom, students must comply with the College's Student Code of Conduct, which reasonably limits some activities and reasonably prohibits certain behavior which could interfere with the classroom setting, the orderly operation of the College, and the pursuit of the College's goals and core values of Respect and Inclusion, Integrity, Collaboration, Humor and Well-Being, Innovation, Sustainability, and Quality. In addition to the Code, students must also recognize and comply with the standards of classroom behavior as stated in their individual course syllabi. Further, students must understand that threats of violence, acts of violence, and theft are considered a serious infringement upon the learning environment and will result in college suspension.

    Each student is responsible for reading and complying with the Student Code of Conduct and the Academic Honor Code, which are made available in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and JJC Website, The College further recognizes each student's procedural right to due process, which includes providing notice setting forth the alleged violation(s), and a speedy and fair hearing and appeal process. Any member of the College community can initiate an accusation of an alleged violation. If a student is accused and cited for an alleged violation, he or she will receive notice of the alleged violation.
     

    Student Code of Conduct (PDF)

    Code of Conduct Sanctions Matrix

    Submit an online Incident Report

    Formulario de informe de incidentes

    For more information on the Student Code of Conduct, contact the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities, Campus Center: A-1100, (815) 280-2761 or email studentrights@jjc.edu.


    It's not just your college - it's your community

    During any given semester, Joliet Junior College has more than 14,000 students enrolled in classes at its various campus sites. In order to maintain a respectful and safe learning environment, students are expected to acquaint themselves with the Student Code of Conduct. The code was designed to protect the integrity of the campus climate and has been constructed upon several values important to JJC. In general, students are expected to:

    • Respect fellow students, staff, faculty, and guests
    • Accept responsibility for decisions and behaviors
    • Demonstrate fair-mindedness
    • Practice honesty
    • Be tolerant of differences
    • Demonstrate civility


    The choices we make reflect who we are

    College is a time for learning, both inside and outside the classroom. Each member of the campus community, instructors, staff, and students alike, contribute to the uniqueness of our campus.


    The responsible student should:

    • Arrive on time to class;
    • Read the course syllabus;
    • Demonstrate respect in expressing opinions and listening to others;
    • Silence cell phone and other electronic devices;
    • Attend every class session;
    • Come to class prepared. Expect an average of 2 hours homework for every hour in class;
    • Participate in classroom activities;
    • Understand and demonstrate the instructor's behavior expectations;
    • Complete all assignments in a timely manner;
    • Remain in class until dismissed;
    • Give the instructor your full attention;
    • Communicate with the instructor according to his or her instructions (phone, e-mail, or Canvas); and
    • Notify the instructor regarding concerns with any of the above.

  • Campus Community Care Team & CARE report

    What is the Campus Community Care Team?

    The Joliet Junior College’s Campus Community Care Team, (formally Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is committed to a proactive, multidisciplinary, coordinated, and objective approach to responding to incidents along the spectrum of risk. To do this, the CCCT/CARE Team educates the community on the value of submitting referrals that allow for early intervention as well as violence risk assessment. Every referral received by the CCCT/CARE Team members and is assessed for risk and then the appropriate intervention is initiated based on the risk level. Doing this allows the team to fully support individual wellbeing and success while maintaining the paramount responsibility of supporting a safe environment. 

    Scope:

    The team addresses behavior that occurs on and off campus for current students, faculty, and staff. The team also attends to behaviors that have a connection to the campus for former students, visitors, parents, or others.
     

    Submit a report

    Formulario de informe de incidentes 

    Function

    In alignment with research and best practice, the CCCT/CARE Team follows a three-phase process to effectively mitigate risk and aid the overall safety goals of JJC.

    1.  Gather Data
      a)    Trains the JJC community on indicators of distress, crisis, and threat.
      b)    Maintains a centralized process for submitting referrals which is easily accessible and allows any member of the community to submit a referral, even anonymously. 
      c)    Establishes a protocol for regularly reviewing referrals.
    2. Assess Risk
      a)    Assesses a range of behaviors and concerns along the spectrum of risk.
      b)    Applies an evidence-based, objective risk rubric to assess every case referred to the team.
      c)    Uses objective indicators of risk to mitigate potential bias, provide consistency and objectivity, and respond with appropriate interventions.
    3. Deploy Interventions
      a)    Define interventions for each risk level based on the CCCT/CARE Team’s objective risk rubric and the individual’s specific needs.
      i)    When/If an individual crosses the CCCT/CARE Team’s established threshold on the team’s objective assessment tool (e.g., elevated on the NABITA Risk Rubric), the CCCT/CARE Team may mandate an assessment to further assess the individual and the circumstances surrounding the referral to inform its interventions. 
      b)    Does not require compliance with identified interventions (except when mandated assessment is necessary).
      c)    Does not issue disciplinary sanctions or restrict enrollment or access. 
      d)    Adjusts interventions as more information is gathered and the risk adjusts after reassessment.


    In some instances, the CCCT/CARE Team will operate with limited available information. The CCCT/CARE Team will exercise due diligence while balancing supporting the needs of individuals with the safety of the community.
     


    Members

    1. Dean of Students (Chair)
    2. Executive Director of Human Resources (Co-Chair)
    3. Campus Police
    4. Faculty Representative(s)Members of Student Wellness Staff
    5. Disability Services
    6. Coordinator of Student Conduct
    7. Human Resources Staff Compliance Officer
    8. Director of Student Activities
    9. Faculty Representatives


    In addition, the Team may call upon others that can be helpful in sharing unique perspective of the student in crisis.  These Ad-Hoc members may be the Coordinator of Student Activities, Coordinator of Veteran Affairs, Coordinator of Support Services or as designated by the Dean of Students (Chair).


    Authority

    The CCCT/CARE Team has authority from institution to engage in behavioral intervention (gather data, assess risk, and deployment interventions). The CCCT/CARE Team conducts its work [in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable laws, and institutional policy]. The team members shall have access to all pertinent records to aid the team in fully investigating determining a course of action. Team files shall be maintained by the Dean of Students.


    Understanding FERPA and CCCT

    FERPA protects the privacy of students' education records. FERPA does not prohibit or in any way restrict a College employee from sharing what they personally observe. In other words, a College employee would not violate FERPA by advising CCCT of what he or she saw or heard when directly interacting with a student, when observing a student interact with others, or when otherwise observing a student's behavior or demeanor.

    In addition, if a JJC faculty or staff member notices disturbing content in a student's writing or artwork, the faculty member should refer this to the CCCT. Although the student's writing or artwork would likely be an education record protected by FERPA, FERPA authorizes school officials (such as faculty) to disclose education records, without the student's consent, to other school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in those records. Since the CCCT is responsible for identifying, responding to, and supporting at-risk JJC students while simultaneously attending to the needs of the JJC community, the members of the CCCT would have a legitimate educational interest in examining the student's writing or artwork.

    Protecting student privacy is a high priority of the CCCT. Records and proceedings of the CCCT are kept confidential and shared only on a "need to know" basis in a manner that is consistent with College policy and the College's obligations under applicable laws, including FERPA.

    Employees of the college are directed to cooperate with investigations conducted by the Team.
     

    Care/CCCT Report 

    With the Care Report, we aim to assist individuals in need with care and compassion. Staff members, faculty, friends, parents, family members, and community members may be in a critical position to notice when an individual might benefit from assistance and additional support. Observing individuals displaying academic, physical, emotional, or risky/dangerous behaviors listed below, or noticing that “something seems off,” are indicators that that a referral to the CCCT/CARE Team may be warranted. A referral allows trained team members to objectively assess any level of risk to self or others that may exist and provide an opportunity to intervene and support those in need.

    This list is not presented in a particular order, nor is it exhaustive. Consideration should be given to multiple indicators with a single individual. A helpful indicator is often a noticed decline or change from baseline attitudes, actions, and behaviors.

    Academic Indicators:

    • Deterioration in quality of work
    • Negative change in performance
    • Excessive procrastination and poorly prepared work, especially if inconsistent with previous efforts
    • Missing assignments or exams
    • Multiple absences or excessive tardiness
    • Decline in interest or enthusiasm
    • Inability to follow assignment instructions or tasks, despite repeated attempts to clarify/encourage
    • Repeated requests for special consideration (e.g., deadline extensions)
    • Argumentative, frequent crosstalk, or non-compliance with reasonable faculty requests
    • Technology misuse/abuse
    • Poor focus or decrease in attention
    • Strange or concerning writing that is off topic from prompt
    • Disruptive, or unusual participation in class
    • Fixation or focus on an individual, place, or system
    • Hardened or inflexible thoughts or speech (e.g., unwilling to consider alternate thoughts or evidence)
    • Themes of suicide, death, and/or dying in papers/writing projects that are off topic from the prompt


    Emotional Indicators:

    • Emotions displayed to an extreme degree or for prolonged time (e.g., sadness, anxiety, fearfulness)
    • Inappropriate emotional outbursts (e.g., unprovoked anger/hostility, sobbing)
    • Expressions of hopelessness, isolation, or worthlessness
    • Themes of suicide, self-harm, or reference to death and dying
    • Change in typical personality without explanation (e.g., more outgoing, or more withdrawn than usual)
    • Difficulty connecting with the community, making social connections, etc.
    • Challenges coping with a life event (e.g., death in family, relationship breakup)
    • Marked irritability, anger, or hostility, frequent conflict with others
    • Disclosed mental health issue (e.g., depression, anxiety, mood disorder, eating disorder)
    • Strange or concerning behavior (e.g., seeing or hearing things other people don’t)
    • Delusional or paranoid speech or actions (e.g., statements/actions that demonstrate a clear detachment from reality)
    • Panic or excessive worry over relatively common troubles
    • Teasing or bullying; receiving or giving


    Physical Indicators:

    • Chronic fatigue or falling asleep at inappropriate times
    • Marked change in personal hygiene or appearance
    • Noticeable increase or decrease in energy level
    • Dramatic weight loss or weight gain
    • Impaired speech or confused disjointed thoughts
    • Frequently appears “hung-over” or attends class intoxicated
    • Noticeable signs of self-harm that seem unusual (e.g., cuts, burns)


    Dangerous/Risky Indicators:

    • Direct threat communicated to professor/instructor, staff, student, or other individual(s)
    • Expression of racist or discriminatory thoughts or other hardened beliefs
    • Bullying actions including cyberbullying
    • Self-injurious behaviors (e.g., cutting, burning)
    • Physical assault (e.g., pushing, shoving, punching)
    • Aggressive behavior (e.g., throwing objects, slamming doors)
    • Storming off when frustrated or angry
    • Conversations that are designed to upset others (e.g., discussions of weapons, violence, death)
    • Objectifying and depersonalizing language
    • Arguing with intent to embarrass, shame, or shut down others
    • Inability to care for oneself
    • Sexually harassing or aggressive actions toward others
    • Stalking behaviors, with or without intent to harm
    • Excessive alcohol or drug use
    • Profoundly disturbed or detached view of reality
       


    The Care Report is submitted directly to the Licensed Care Coordinator who will work with the CCCT chair to determine the appropriate response and outreach. Due to privacy and confidentiality laws, many times we cannot provide updates on outreach attempts or student's engagement in the program to the reporter.

    If concerns persist, reporter can consult with the Dean of Students or the Licensed Care Coordinator. In the event the report includes any instances of code of conduct violations, the report may be shared with the Coordinator of Student Conduct and the CCCT team for further intervention.

    Submit a Care Report.

  • Academic Honor Code

    Joliet Junior College acknowledges the importance of honest academic behavior. The objective of the Academic Honor Code is to sustain a learning-centered environment in which all students are expected to demonstrate integrity, honor, and responsibility, and to recognize the importance of being accountable for one’s academic behavior.

    Download the Academic Honor Code (PDF) 

    File an online Academic Honor Code Violation Form


    Classroom Behaviors Covered by Honor Code

    Acts of academic dishonesty include:

    • Cheating--intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids; use of any unauthorized assistance, resources, materials or electronic/cellular devices with or without photographic capability in taking quizzes, tests or examinations and the acquisition, without permission, of a test or other academic material belonging to Joliet Junior College, to any department, or to any staff.
    • Plagiarism--the reproduction of ideas, words or statements of another person as one's own without acknowledgement, or use of an agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
    • Unauthorized Collaboration--intentionally sharing or working together in an academic exercise when such actions are not approved by the course instructor.
    • Falsification and Fabrication--intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation furnished to any college official, faculty member or office.

    • Facilitation of Academic Dishonesty--permitting or attempting to help another to violate the Academic Honor Code; alteration or sabotage of another student's work, such as tampering with laboratory experiments.

      *Unauthorized use of AI is also considered a violation of the Academic Honor Code. 


    Responsibilities

    An academic environment has expectations of both students and faculty. Academic honesty requires a shared commitment to the highest standards for learning.

    Students have the responsibility to:

    1. Be fully knowledgeable of the Academic Honor Code
    2. Produce their own work
    3. Fully understand how to cite work used in their academic work
    4. Encourage honesty among their fellow students


    Faculty has the responsibility to:

    1. Review classroom expectations with respect to all aspects of academic honesty
    2. Inform the student directly about any charges of academic dishonesty
    3. Refer students to the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities in a consistently applied manner


    Procedures

    The procedures are as follows:

    1. A faculty member can allege a student has violated the academic honor code by filing an academic honor code violation report through the online reporting system to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) that an alleged violation has occurred and indicate whether they have informed the student of the alleged violation or not. The report should include a detailed explanation of the violation(s) and the evidence the instructor has to support their allegation. The notification should be in person however, given the nature of online and hybrid classes this notification can be through email or canvas messages. In the notification meeting or message the faculty member should explain what the academic sanction is. This should correspond with the information provided in the course syllabus.
    2. Once the report is submitted to the OSRR a hold is placed on the student's account the student is sent a letter with instructions on how to appeal the alleged violation.
    3. The student has the opportunity to appeal in writing to the department chair within 5 calendar days of notice. The student should be directed to the academic department to make an appointment.
    4. Instructors: Please indicate if the consequences for the violation will include an "F" for the course.
    5. Students: A hold will be placed on your academic records until the entire process is completed.
    6. If the department chair refuses or fails to meet with the student, the student has the ability to meet with the dean of the academic department.
    7. The student can make a final appeal in writing to the dean of the academic department.
    8. The dean of the academic department has the option to work with the Dean of Students in conducting an investigation and determining outcome. The academic dean's decision is final.
    9. The dean of the academic department will notify the student in writing as to the final outcome.
    10. The final decision is forwarded to the Student Conduct Coordinator.
    11. Notice is sent from the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities Office.


    Sanctions

    Beyond the actions imposed by the instructor within the course where academic dishonesty has occurred, a student referred to the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities will have his/her name entered into a database and held for five years. The student will also be required to attend an academic integrity workshop.

    Upon receipt of a second referral, full conduct violation proceedings will be employed. All sanctions imposed will be determined by an administrative hearing and will be developmental in nature. The student will have the right to appeal through the Student Code of Conduct.

  • Freedom of Speech

    The Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities is the contact at Joliet Junior College for all Freedom of Speech requests.

    Our office is located at Joliet Junior College, Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431, Room A-1100 or call 815-280-2761 for additional information.

  • General Petition Process

    General Petitions for the current semester should be submitted as soon as possible, to ensure your appeal is heard in a timely manner. If submitting after the current semester, petitions will only be heard up to 30 days immediately following that semester's end date ( Ex. Spring-June 15, Summer-September 15, Fall-January 15).

    Purpose

    In alignment with Board Policy 3.03.04, to provide students a one-time option to appeal for a late refund and or a late withdrawal due to medical or extenuating circumstances.  

    Extenuating circumstances may not include: Change of employment or work hours, vacations, incarceration, relocation, or moving. 

    Students requesting a general petition must complete a general petition form (Petición general de reembolso/abandono tardío) available online. 

    The petition process is a two-tier process, the decision of the petition committee is final and cannot be appealed. 

    Note: Your petition appeal goes before a committee for review and may take four to six weeks before you hear the results of their decision.

    Note: General petitions are not always granted.

    Steps

    1. In order for petitions to receive consideration they should be for current or the immediate previous semester.
    2. All refund requests due to extenuating circumstances must be accompanied with supporting documentation, at the time of submission. Any medical documentation must be on physician's stationary. Refunds will be disbursed back to the original payment method at the time of registering for the course.
    3. A Late Withdrawal Petition, due to extenuating circumstances, must be accompanied with supporting documentation and should only be filed after the last day to drop a course(s).
    4. Petitions must be filed online.
    5. Notification of the committee decision will be sent to your JJC email account. 

    In all cases, the student must demonstrate their extenuating circumstance interrupted their ability to:

    • Adhere to the standard drop procedure.
    • Attend Class(es) for a substantial length of time.
    • Complete the semester.

    Students who are currently failing or failed their classes prior to event regarding petition subject will not be eligible for refund. Grade verification at time of event will be completed by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities staff.

    Medical Emergency

    • Definition: Documented medical condition or injury by an outside physician or medical provider which prevented successful completion of coursework.
    • External documentation required: Signed statement from an outside physician or medical provider on their professional letterhead that states the condition and why the student could not complete the semester. 

    Reason: Please explain how the illness or injury impacted your ability to successfully complete the course(s). You must include dates of services, procedures, or date ranges for hospitalization.

    Family Emergency

    • Definition: Documented that the student became the primary caretaker for a family member’s illness or a death of an immediate family member during the term of enrollment.  A family member is a parent, child, spouse, sibling or grandparent.
    • External documentation required: Signed statement from an outside physician, medical provider, hospice/ hospital social worker on their professional letterhead that includes the students name indicating the dates of illness and need for a full time caregiver. In the case of a death, copy of the death certificate or obituary.
    • Reason: Please explain your relationship to the family member and how their illness or death impacted your ability to successfully complete the course(s). Use back of form or attach documents as needed.

     Falsification of documentation will be referred to the Code of Conduct which could result in suspension or expulsion from the college. You may upload your documents to our secure dropbox. 

    Students that receive financial aid are strongly encouraged to visit the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing or submitting a general petition.

  • Annual Notifications

  • Excused Absence & Incomplete

    Excused Absence Request

    Students can request an excused absence when an unexpected illness or extenuating circumstance arises and prevents the student from attending class for a brief specified amount of time. Requests should be submitted within 1 week of the absence. This request is not intended for absences extending beyond 2 weeks, vacations, accommodations due to a temporary disability, and routine or scheduled doctor or dental appointments. They can be made outside of your scheduled course hours. The process is available for students who have a sudden medical condition or extenuating circumstance requiring immediate attention (i.e., Medical Emergencies, Death of an Immediate Family Member, Jury Duty etc.). Excused Absences are granted up until the week before Finals. Any requests after this will be referred to the Incomplete process. 

    If you require multiple absences relating to an existing or temporary disability, please contact the Disability Services Department for accommodation eligibility. In addition, students will only be granted 2 requests per semester. 

    Follow this link to complete the Excused Absence Form (Formulario de solicitud de ausencia justificada para el estudiante) 

    *It is the responsibility of the student to provide faculty with their excused absence approval letter. Falsifying or altering excused absence approval letters will result in code of conduct charges that could result in suspension of no less than one year or possible permanent expulsion from Joliet Junior College. 

      If you are unable to provide documentation when submitting your request, once obtained, please send all documents for the Excused Absence, Incomplete, and Pregnant & Parenting Accommodation requests to the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities via the department's secure Drop Box. You will need to sign in with your JJC email and password. 

    Incomplete

    If an extended leave is required, post-midterm, please complete the Incomplete Request Form. In order to qualify for advocacy in receiving an incomplete, a student will need to be passing the course at the time of the request, as well as, completed 70% to 80% of course time of the coursework. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of submission. Students that do not meet the requirements for an incomplete shall be referred to the Student General Petition Process.

  • Pregnant & Parenting Accommodations

    Pregnant & Parenting Accommodation Request

    In alignment with Board Policy 02.01.13 Equal Opportunity in Employment and Education, Joliet Junior College (JJC) has procedures for ensuring the protection and equal treatment of pregnant persons, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and new parents. JJC does not limit studies due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions. The benefit and services provided to students affected by pregnancy shall be no less than those provided to students with temporary medical conditions. Students with pregnancy-related disabilities, like any other student with a disability, are entitled to reasonable accommodation so they will not be disadvantaged in their courses of study or research, and may seek assistance from the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities by completing the Pregnant & Parenting Accommodation Request Form.

    Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to:

    • accommodations requested by the pregnant student to protect the health and safety of the student and/or her pregnancy (such as allowing the student to maintain a safe distance from hazardous substances)
    • modifications to the physical environment (such as accessible seating)
    • mobility support
    • extending deadlines and/or allowing the student to make up tests or assignments missed for pregnancy-related absences
    • providing remote learning options
    • excusing medically-necessary absences
    • granting a leave.

    Students requesting an accommodation or adjustment must submit the Pregnant and Parenting Accommodation Request form and supporting documentation, which will be reviewed by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. All requests are reviewed through an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations and adjustments that do not fundamentally alter the program or activity. The College uses the same standards as used for a student with a disability requesting accommodations. Whenever possible, available options will be provided to the requesting student. 

    Students have the ability to file a grievance based on alleged pregnancy discrimination, including grievances related to different treatment based on pregnancy, exclusion from the College’s programs or activities based on pregnancy, or the College’s failure to excuse pregnancy-related absences or provide appropriate academic adjustments in the same manner as it provides academic adjustments to students with temporary disabilities as described above. Students can also report a concern directly to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy, as listed at jjc.edu/title-ix. For more information, please view the FAQ on pregnant and parenting college students provided by the National Women's Law Center. 

    **Students who are interested in child care scholarships, please see the CCAMPIS Childcare Scholarship Flyer.

    Lactation Rooms at JJC 

    Joliet Junior College (JJC) provides designated lactation areas on campus for staff and students to support women balancing their work and study commitments with their needs as mothers of young children.

    Joliet Junior College recognizes the importance and benefits of breastfeeding for individuals and their children, and in promoting a family-friendly work and study environment.  Therefore, in accordance with Federal Law, under Title IX requirements, Joliet Junior College acknowledges that a student or employee may breast feed their children on campus and use of our lactation rooms to express breast milk in a clean and private space. 

    JJC Lactation Rooms:

    Romeoville: Room RMB-1000

    Main Campus: Room A-1704

    City Center: RCEN 1128

    Morris: Room 99

    Weitendorf: Room 112

    Frankfort Education Center (Lincoln-Way East High School): Room 163-Contact Mary Rekar

    • To request the use of the main campus lactation room and to obtain more information about the extended campuses, please complete the Lactation Room Reservation Form.

    If an individual finds these designated locations to be inaccessible, they may contact the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities (815) 280-2761, during normal business hours, to identify an alternative location. Individuals may also contact campus police during off hours at (815) 280-2234.  It may be possible to secure an office/conference room for the individuals' use, and the college will assist in ensuring comfort and privacy.

  • Disciplinary Verification Request

    The Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities processes student disciplinary verification's for employment and transfer to university. In addition, we assist with Common Applications, Dean's letter of Recommendation and other forms that require approval by the Dean of Students.

    STUDENTS-Please make sure you have COMPLETED the student information (including signature) section and indicate where the form should be sent to, if not stated on the form. Note: you will NOT receive a copy of the form for transfer to university or Common Application requests. BACKGROUND CHECK VERIFICATION- the student's signed waiver must be included.
    When requesting the information please click on this link: Disciplinary Verification Request Form 

     

  • Student ID & Additional Info

    Student ID

    Student ID Every student who is enrolled in at least one credited class or in an Adult Education class is eligible for a JJC Student ID. You can obtain one in the Student ID office during their business hours or by utilizing the online Student ID application. To access the application, you will need to sign in with your JJC email address and password.

    For more information visit MyJJC's Photo ID Card Services page or call 815-280-2709.

    Locker Rental Request

    Lockers located in the C&T buildings are available to rent, per semester, for $5 through OSRR. To request the use of a locker, students must complete the online locker rental request form. 

    Once submitted, additional information will be sent to the student's JJC email with the rental process and payment information. 

    Guest Visitor Request 

    Students who wish to attend a university or high school dance as a visitor, on a specific date, please complete the Guest Visitor Request Form.

    Service Animal Information

    Please see the ADA Service Animal Requirements for information regarding service animals. 

  • Student Handbook

    JJC Student Handbook

    The purpose of the Student Handbook is to provide students and their parents/guardians with information about the fundamental rules and general recommendations for attending and receiving an education at JJC. 

    It is the official statement of school rules and provides general guidelines, contact information, and resources for students, staff and faculty.  

  • Housing and Food Insecurity

    A student experiencing homelessness is defined as an individual enrolled in an institution who lacks or is at imminent risk of lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence or whose parents or legal guardian is unable or unwilling to provide shelter and care. This includes, but is not limited to, students who:

    • Are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
    • Are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative accommodations
    • Are living in emergency or transitional shelters
    • Have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designated for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
    • Couch surfing
    • Are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings

     

    If you are at risk or experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, contact the Joliet Junior College Coordinator of Supportive Services:

    Jocelyn Diaz
    Phone: (815) 280-6648   
    Email: Jocelyn.diaz@jjc.edu 

    If you know someone struggling, submit a Care Report.

    Students in higher education are increasingly struggling to meet basic needs such as stable housing.  We provide the most up-to-date state and local resources available to assist Joliet Junior College students facing homelessness or housing and food insecurity.

    Emergency Housing: 

    Daybreak Center 

    Shelter & Housing - MorningStar Mission Joliet IL

     

    Local Food Pantries: 

    FoodPantries.org

    IDHS: Food Connections

    Northern Illinois Food Bank

    Morningstar Mission East Side Cafe and Friday Food Pantry 

    St. John Lutheran Church Food Pantry