Developmental Education

How To Know Which Classes to Take

Take a Test
Students should take one of the following exams listed below. From there, we can determine which English or math class would be a good place for you to start.

• ACT
• PARCC
• SAT
• Accuplacer
• ALEKS
• Success Navigator
• GED
• HiSET
   

Learn More About Tests

Previous College-Level Coursework
If students have taken classes at other colleges, they can be used to determine which class they should start with at JJC. Students should make sure JJC has a copy of their official transcripts from their previous college.

How to Send Transcripts to JJC

General Education Classes

Many JJC degrees require students to take general education classes, and many of these gen eds require prerequisites.

To enroll in a general education class, students need to do one of the following:

• Score high enough on a placement exam
• Take developmental classes with a passing grade to enroll in a general education class. 
   

JJC developmental courses are available in reading, writing, mathematics and student success.
 

English Developmental Classes

Visit the English Philosophy and World Languages page for more information about our English developmental education classes.

*English Language Learners: These courses are intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the U.S. or in their native countries.

**Students who place into ENG 099 for writing can participate in a special pilot section of ENG 101 if they place into ENG 101 for reading.

***Only students who place into both ENG 021 and ENG 099 (or successfully complete both ENG 020 and ENG 098) are eligible to enroll in English 096.

Math Developmental Classes

College-level Mathematics courses have a Geometry prerequisite.

• MATH 090: College Arithmetic
• MATH 094: Elementary Algebra
• MATH 095: Elementary Geometry (for students not meeting the Geometry prerequisite)
• MATH 098: Intermediate Algebra

Ability-to-Benefit

Academic Degrees
Your high school diploma or GED may restrict your ability to apply for certain JJC programs including, but not limited to: 

• Nursing
• Radiology Technology
   

Financial Aid
In order to be eligible for some form of financial aid, you must have either a high school diploma or GED/equivalent.

Ability-to-Benefit Test for Financial Aid
If you do not have a high school diploma or GED/equivalent, and you also did not complete high school in a home school setting, you may still be able to qualify for financial aid by passing an "Ability-to-Benefit" Test. This test is available to both ESL and non-ESL students and must be completed in one sitting. The test is made up of sections in writing, reading and pre-algebra; or, ESL reading, ESL grammar/usage and ESL listening. If you do not pass the test, you can retake the test after 30 days.

Need help with your schoolwork? JJC offers many opportunities for free tutoring.

Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC)

Get free tutoring for more than 300 JJC courses. You will need to schedule an appointment for most tutoring sessions.

• Make an Appointment: Email tutoring@jjc.edu.
• Locations: The TLC is located in C-2010 on Main Campus; in RMA-1080 on the Romeoville Campus; and JCTR-6002 on the City Center Campus.
• Drop-in Math Assistance: Need help with math? No appointment is necessary.
• Reading and Writing Tutoring: Reading and/or writing tutoring is available for any JJC course. 
• Presentation Tutoring: If you are working on a class presentation, our tutors can help. There is even a recording studio so you can record and review your presentations.
• Test Preparation: TLC tutors are well-versed to provide preparation for different exams including placement testing, the GED and TEAS.
   

Learn More About Tutoring at the TLC

Tutoring via the Center for Multicultural Access & Success (CMAS)

Eligible students can receive free tutoring and other services. To be eligible, students must be working on either a transfer or applied science associate degree. They must also fall into one of these categories:

• Those whose parents did not graduate from a four-year university or college
• Low-income students
• Disabled students
   

Learn More About CMAS Tutoring

Disability Services Tutoring

To be eligible for tutoring through Disability Services, students must register with the office and have a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Learn More About Tutoring with Disability Services

Leadership

TBA
Dean, College & Career Readiness
Title III Activity Director

Math

Laura Egner
Coordinator, Developmental Mathematics
Office: J-3008B
Phone: (815) 280-2882
Email: legner@jjc.edu

English

Teresa Carrillo
Associate Professor, Developmental Reading
Reading Coordinator
English Tutor Coordinator - Academic Skills Center
Office: C-1061
Phone: (815) 280-2868
Email: tcarrill@jjc.edu

Jack Haines
Associate Professor, English as a Second Language (ESL)/Developmental Education
Developmental Writing and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Coordinator
Office: C-1064
Phone: (815) 280-2349
Email: dhaines@jjc.edu