Center for Multicultural Access & Success


We Can Help Guide You Through College

The Center for Multicultural Access and Success primarily helps the following types of students:

  • Minority students
  • First-generation students
  • Undocumented students
  • English language learners
  • Under-prepared students
  • International students

What is a First Generation Student?

How We Can Help

We'll help you become engaged, empowered and excited about your college journey. We can help you in the following ways:

  1. One-on-one meetings with our advisors to make sure you're on the right track. Not sure how financial aid works? Confused about the transfer process? You're never alone - our advisors will be your guide and can connect you to the services you need.
  2. Participate in our workshops. Check out our events to see what programs we are offering. Get the best advice for studying, learn how to develop leadership skills and more.
  3. Accessible resources. We offer free tutoring, advocacy for undocumented students, cultural enrichment activities and much more.

Información en Español

How to Apply to JJC if You're An Undocumented Student

  • How to Apply to JJC if You're An Undocumented Student

    How to Apply if You Have a Social Security Number

    • 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: Upon acceptance into Joliet Junior College (JJC) and after the creation of your new student account, JJC will send an email to the personal email address you provided in your application, containing your new JJC email address. Refer to the New Account Setup page for instructions on ID lookup and password setting.
    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.
       

    Puedes llamar (815) 280-6888 para recibir respuestas a tus preguntas en español.

    Información en Español

Additional Resources

  • Getting Started

    Applying to JJC
    Become a JJC student. Our application is completely free.

    Placement Testing
    Sign up to take a placement test.

    Financial Aid
    Get information about your FAFSA.

    Student Accounts and Payments
    Check tuition rates or learn how to pay your tuition.

    Student Advising
    Meet with an advisor to discuss your course schedule.

    Learn About Web Advising

  • Current Students

    Free Tutoring
    Our Tutoring and Learning Center can provide you with free tutoring via a peer or professional tutor.

  • Center for Multicultural Access & Success: Mission and Vision Statement

    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. 

     

     

  • Upcoming Events

    Black History Month 2024:


    Jan. 31st Black History Month Flag Raising & Second Line Parade (J Bldg. entrance 9:00am): JJC and the Center for Multicultural Access & Success are proud and honored to celebrate Black History Month with a Black History Month Flag Raising ceremony and Second Line Parade with entertainment from the Windy City Ramblers. Come and enjoy this fun-filled activity! 

    Feb 7th & Feb 21st Barber Shop & Beauty Shop Talks (A 1108 12:30pm): Join us as we discuss hot topics & issues pertaining to our Black and African American communities through the lens of gender!

    Feb 8th African Bazaar (H-Bridge 10:00am-3:00pm) Join CMAS in supporting minority-owned businesses & peruse & purchase authentic African apparel, jewelry & other goods representing the motherland.

    Feb 13th Peace Circle Employee Focused (A- 1002 11:30am-2:30pm) Join the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our Racial Healing Circles - a unique space to address deep-seated wounds of racism and discrimination. Delve into core issues affecting our workplaces and communities, uncovering the roots of pain while fostering hope for a brighter more equitable future. Be part of reshaping our present and building a foundation for unity over division, where every voice is not just heard but valued. Join the journey toward a more inclusive tomorrow.                                     Register here:  Racial Healing Circle Experience

    Feb 14th DuSable Museum Field Trip (Depart at 9:00am) Don't miss this opportunity to visit the African American History Museum in Chicago and learn about major contributions of African Americans within the United States. Sign up in CMAS A-1116 or at the following link: https://bit.ly/3RXGunG 

    Feb 16th Black Teen Summit (Event Center 9:00am-1:30pm) CMAS invites area high school students for our annual 12th Black Teen Summit. The Black Teen Summit shows students the opportunities that are available through higher education while engaging in a dialog about today's intriguing educational topics.

    Feb 21st Peace Circle Student Focused (A-1002 11:30am-12:30pm) Join the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our Racial Healing Circles - a unique space to address deep-seated wounds of racism and discrimination. Delve into core issues affecting our workplaces and communities, uncovering the roots of pain while fostering hope for a brighter more equitable future. Be part of reshaping our present and building a foundation for unity over division, where every voice is not just heard but valued. Join the journey toward a more inclusive tomorrow.                                     Register here:  Racial Healing Circle Experience

    Feb 23rd Black Excellence Gala with Black Student Union (Lower-level J Bldg. 6:00pm-10:00pm) The Black Excellence Gala will unite Black Student Union organizations from various to celebrate Black excellence and culture while fundraising for scholarships that support the Black community at JJC. Please join us for a festive evening of networking, music, food and dancing in a sophisticated atmosphere. Attire: formal/semi-formal.

Dean of Multicultural Access & Success

DeAndre R. Butler
Dean of Multicultural Access & Success
Phone: (815) 280-2303
Email: debutler@jjc.edu

DeAndre R. Butler is a TRIO/Student Support Services alum from Northern Illinois University. At NIU, he achieved his bachelor’s degree in sociology. In 2007, Butler landed his first job in the higher education field at Colorado Technical University Online, as an Admissions Advisor. He decided to further his education in higher ed and student affairs and graduated with a master's degree in education from NIU in 2010. 

Butler was born and raised in Harvey, Illinois and came from a first-generation and low-income household where he was the first in his family to graduate with his bachelor’s. He is very committed to his work with JJC Student Support Services. Butler is a strong believer in assisting students on being successful while attending JJC so that they can graduate and transfer. He is actively involved with organizations, clubs and committees for the benefit of his students and department.