Center for Multicultural Access & Success

How to Apply if You Have a Social Security Number

1. Complete a JJC application.
    

JJC APPLICATION

How to Apply if You Do Not Have a Social Security Number

1. Call (815) 280-6709 or email cmas@jjc.edu for assistance.
2. What to Do After You Apply: After 24-72 hours, set up your JJC username and password by visiting the ID/username/password page.
3. Ask your high school to send us your official, sealed high school transcript or high school equivalency record (GED, HiSET, TASC). Transcripts can be sent to admissions@jjc.edu. 
4. Visit our Admitted Students page and follow all of the steps.
    

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Información en Español

Martin Luther King Museum Presentation
Wednesday, Jan. 18
U-Auditorium, Main Campus
3 – 4:30 p.m.

Sickle Cell Blood Drive with Black Student Union
Monday, Jan. 30
and Tuesday, Jan. 31
H-Center Bridge, Main Campus
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (both days)
Did you know that sickle cell disease, an inherited disorder of the red blood cells, is more common in African Americans in the U.S. compared to other ethnicities? It occurs in approximately 1 in 365 African Americans. 

Second Line Parade and Black History Keynote
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Center Bridge, A-Building
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
JJC and the Center for Multicultural Access and Success are proud to celebrate Black History Month with a Second Line Parade starting in the A-Building Student Street. 

African Bazaar
Wednesday, Feb. 15
C-Concourse, Main Campus
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join the Center for Multicultural Access and Success in supporting minority-owned businesses and peruse and purchase authentic African apparel and jewelry.

Aasha Marie Spoken Word
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Center Bridge, Main Campus
Noon – 1 p.m.
Listen to the soulful sounds of Aasha Marie, a Chicago singer, rapper and poet who creates socially conscious, Christian
inspired music in the hopes of bringing spiritual transformation to cultures and communities that are in need.

Black Teen Summit
Friday, Feb. 17
Event Center, Main Campus
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Black Teen Summit shows students the opportunities that are available through higher education while engaging in a dialog about today’s most intriguing educational topics.

Celebration of Black Excellence Gala
Friday, Feb. 24
U-Auditorium, Main Campus
6:30 – 10 p.m.
Black Student Union organizations unite to celebrate Black excellence and culture while fundraising for scholarships. Join us for a festive night of networking, music, food and dancing.
Attire: formal/semi-formal.

DuSable Museum Field Trip
Tuesday, Feb. 28
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Visit the African American History Museum in Chicago and learn about contributions of African Americans in the United States.

For further information, contact CMAS at cmas@jjc.edu
or call at (815) 280-6709.

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Mission

The Center for Multicultural Access and Success will provide exceptional student support services for minority, first-generation, undocumented, English language learners, under-prepared and international students. Serving as advocates, coaches and mentors the Center will engage, ignite and empower historically underserved students.  

Vision

The Center for Multicultural Access and Success will provide transformational services, experiences, advocacy and support for historically underserved students to encourage academic success, personal growth, collegiate persistence and graduation.