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More than 9,000 students, on average, are enrolled at South Suburban College during a typical year. The College offers a wide selection of career education and college transfer credit programs. Additionally, South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute offers non-credit customized training, short-term instruction for business, and dozens of special interest classes.

The College has a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center. A variety of cultural events are sponsored by the College, including plays, comedy acts, special lectures, and concerts, adding to the richness of the performing arts in the south suburbs.

In the future, SSC will continue to provide educational opportunities to the community in traditional areas, as well as in new and emerging fields. Through our distance learning endeavors we hope to be able to reach tomorrow’s student in even more exciting ways.

Our Mission:

The mission of South Suburban College is to Serve our Students and the Community through lifelong learning.

SSC is dedicated to:

High quality education, training, and services for all individuals who have the ability to benefit from our programs.
Programs that are accessible and affordable provided to a diverse community of learners.
Training delivered in collaboration with local businesses.
A community of staff, faculty, and students that create an environment and resources for learning.
Up-to-date facilities and technology that help prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate programs or the job market.

Our Vision:

South Suburban College is a welcoming, attractive, efficient, safe, transparent, and financially secure institution that fosters creative communication and synergy within the campus community and between that community and its partners.

Through innovative teaching, integration of technology, modeling sustainable practices that value the environment, cultivation of external partnerships and a culture of assessment, SSC will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of its diverse student population.

South Suburban College CHaRM to host Recycling Day with Commissioner McCaskill at District Office Grand Opening in Markham

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: March 28, 2025

South Suburban College CHaRM to host Recycling Day with Commissioner McCaskill at District Office Grand Opening in Markham South Suburban College (SSC) Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM), in partnership with Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill, 5th District, Senator Napoleon B. Harris III, and Mayor Roger Agpawa of the City of Markham, invites the...

By: Philip Bolton Last Updated: March 25, 2025

On March 21, South Suburban College hosted the 2025 Chicago Women’s Conference and Expo at its campus in South Holland, Illinois. The theme of this year’s event was “Winning the Race” and featured a panel discussion, breakout seminars, a...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, March 20 – March 23

By: Damon Modglin, Garrett Spoor Last Updated: March 18, 2025

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, March 20 – March 23 Even with the warm weather retreating, Northern Indiana is keeping the fun going as we head towards true spring! As the new season approaches, it’s important to reflect on ways that we can grow just like the world around us. Take a look at our list...

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the 2025 Chicago Women’s Conference: Winning the Race on March 21!

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: March 7, 2025

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the 2025 Chicago Women’s Conference: Winning the Race on March 21! South Suburban College (SSC) proudly presents the highly anticipated 2025 Chicago Women’s Conference: “Winning the Race” on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM at SSC’s Main Campus, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL. ...

South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is Excited to Announce Open Registration for Bridge and ICAPS Manufacturing Programs

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: February 25, 2025

South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is Excited to Announce Open Registration for Bridge and ICAPS Manufacturing Programs The Adult Education Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is excited to announce that they will be taking registrations for their up-and-coming Bridge and ICAPS Manufacturing programs. The ICAPS Manufacturing Program is a unique program...

South Suburban College Dedicates Pharmacy Technician Laboratory in Honor of Trustee Anthony P. DeFilippo

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: February 21, 2025

South Suburban College Dedicates Pharmacy Technician Laboratory in Honor of Trustee Anthony P. DeFilippo South Suburban College (SSC) proudly honored long-time Board Member Trustee Anthony P. DeFilippo on Thursday, February 13, 2025, with the dedication of the Anthony P. DeFilippo Pharmacy Technician Laboratory. This tribute recognizes a leader whose...

Voice Actors Needed for PAC Rats Theater Company of South Suburban College

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: February 18, 2025

Voice Actors Needed for PAC Rats Theater Company of South Suburban College The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College (SSC) will hold open auditions for two mystery-themed radio plays on Wednesday, February 19, and Thursday, February 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 15800 S. State...

South Suburban College Welcomes Back the 2025 Chicago Women’s Conference: “Winning the Race”

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: January 30, 2025

South Suburban College Welcomes Back the 2025 Chicago Women’s Conference: “Winning the Race” South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces the return of the highly anticipated Chicago Women’s Conference: “Winning the Race,” on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. This exciting event will take place at SSC’s Main Campus,...

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