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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.

SSC 360 - Julia Dixon

SSC 360 - Julia Dixon

Julia Dixon's interest in engineering began as a child with taking apart electronic devices. Today, she is the President of the National Society of Black Engineers at SSC, and was recently accepted into the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Program.
SSC 360 - Badar Sabeen, Electrocardiography Alumnus

SSC 360 - Badar Sabeen, Electrocardiography Alumnus

Badar Sabeen is an alumnus who found success with SSC's Electrocardiography Program, having not only secured employment with Advocate Trinity Hospital but also as a teacher here at the school.
SSC 360 - Keyanna White, Building & Construction

SSC 360 - Keyanna White, Building & Construction

Keyanna White talks about her experience with the Building Construction Technology Program.

South Suburban College and Faculty Union Reach Agreement

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: December 20, 2024

South Suburban College and Faculty Union Reach Agreement South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with the SSC Faculty Union, signaling a renewed commitment to collaboration, growth, and student success. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Thursday,...

South Suburban College to Host Trustee Candidacy Lottery on November 26th

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: November 21, 2024

South Suburban College to Host Trustee Candidacy Lottery on November 26th South Suburban College (SSC) will host a lottery for Trustee ballot ordering for the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election on Tuesday, November 26th at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room on the 2nd floor of the College’s Main Campus. There will be a...

South Suburban College Addresses Potential Faculty Strike with Commitment to Resolution and Transparency

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: November 20, 2024

South Suburban College Addresses Potential Faculty Strike with Commitment to Resolution and Transparency On Friday, November 15, 2024, South Suburban College (SSC) received official notice of a potential faculty strike from the SSC Faculty Association. As discussions continue, SSC remains steadfast in its commitment to its students, faculty, and...

South Suburban College Affirms Commitment to Staff, Students, and Community Amid Negotiations

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: November 19, 2024

South Suburban College Affirms Commitment to Staff, Students, and Community Amid Negotiations South Suburban College (SSC) acknowledges the value and contributions of its faculty and staff in fostering a culture of academic success and community service. The College remains steadfast in its commitment to resolving the ongoing labor...

Free Gun Lock Giveaway and Safety Discussion Hosted at South Suburban College

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: November 13, 2024

Free Gun Lock Giveaway and Safety Discussion Hosted at South Suburban College South Suburban College (SSC) Criminal Justice Program, in partnership with the Cook County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Veterans Affairs, is hosting a Gun Lock Giveaway and Safety Discussion on Thursday, November 21, from 10:00 AM to 12:00...

By: Kimani Krienke Last Updated: October 28, 2024

South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois was home to the 2nd Congressional District housing expo on Saturday, October 26. Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Chicago brought in an array of businesses...

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South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Ranked #2 Team in the Country (NJCCA Division II Pre-Season Poll)

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: October 23, 2024

South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Ranked #2 Team in the Country (NJCCA Division II Pre-Season Poll) The 2024 National Runner-Up South Suburban College (SSC) Men’s Basketball Team has received an impressive recognition in the newest NJCAA Division II Pre-Season Poll. Ranked #2 in the country, the Bulldogs are poised to make their mark in the...

One Million Degrees Hosts Inaugural Welcome Event at South Suburban College

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: September 23, 2024

One Million Degrees Hosts Inaugural Welcome Event at South Suburban College Thirty-nine scholars attended the inaugural One Million Degrees (OMD) Welcome Event at South Suburban College (SSC) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. OMD, a renowned community college student success program, supports scholars on their journey to...

South Suburban College Criminal Justice Program Hosts 2nd Annual Car Show

By: South Suburban College Last Updated: September 16, 2024

South Suburban College Criminal Justice Program Hosts 2nd Annual Car Show South Suburban College’s (SSC) Criminal Justice Program invites car enthusiasts, students, and community members to experience the 2nd Annual Criminal Justice Car Show on Tuesday, October 1, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the western portion of the...

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