Southwestern Illinois College
Student Services

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“Services such as the Success Center, Counseling, Career Activities and Employment and Financial Aid are here to help you succeed.”

Admissions & Records - Register for classes, add/drop classes, request transcripts and apply for graduation.
Information Sciences Building, Room 1050, ext. 5526
Telephone registration, ext. 5455:
9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday
Registration Window:
8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday

Athletics - Men may compete in intercollegiate golf, basketball, soccer and baseball. Women may compete in volleyball, basketball, softball and soccer.
MC, Room 1501, ext. 5450
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday

Bookstore - Purchase textbooks and supplies, magazines, greeting cards, plus textbook buy-back services at the end of each semester.
MC, Room 1320, ext. 5282
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday

Business Office - Pay your tuition and fees, and make arrangements for tuition payment plan.
IS, Room 1071, ext. 5367
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday - Thursday

Kid’s Club Campus Child Care
- Register your children, ages 3-8, for fun and educational child care while you are in class, studying or working on campus.
MC, Room 0508, ext. 5543
7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday

Career Activities and Employment Center - Services include career counseling, career mentors, job leads, job listings, job search training, on-campus recruitment opportunities and resume workshops.
IS, Room 1155, ext. 5562
8 a.m. to 7 p.m., M; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday;
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday

College Activities - The College Activities Board and Office of College Activities plan social, educational and cultural events, ranging from concerts to clubs, for the enjoyment of students, faculty, staff, and the community.
MC, Room 0504, ext. 5205
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday

Counseling Center - Academic, career and personal counseling services are available to help you choose the right classes and find the services you need to succeed in college. Appointment recommended.
IS, Room 1115, ext. 5206
8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday

Distance Learning - Courses are conducted outside the traditional classroom through telecourses, interactive video and the Internet .
MC, Room 0600, ext. 5200
8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Financial Aid and Student Employment
- You can apply for assistance with funding your education through loans, grants, scholarships and on-campus employment.
IS, Room 1035, ext. 5288
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday

Foundation Scholarships - More than 120 privately funded academic scholarships are available to assist with you tuition and fee payments.
MC, Room 2181, ext. 5647
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday

Illinois Employment and Training Center – The IETC provides resources for career exploration, job training and job search.
IS, Room 1140, ext. 5183
8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday - Friday

Library - Books, periodicals and study resources are available for student and community use, as well as open computer labs with Internet access, and quiet study and reading areas.
IS, Room 1025, ext. 5204
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday
Closed Saturdays during summer.

Minority Transfer and Multicultural Student Services Center - The program assists minority students with the transfer process from Southwestern to four-year colleges and universities. MTMSSC offers assistance through personalized support, workshops, mentoring, cultural activities and college/university visits.
IS, Room 1115, ext. 5537
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday

Non-Traditional Education and Training Works - NETworks offers support to students in vocational careers in which a particular gender comprises less than 25 percent of those in employed in the occupation.
IS, Room 1155, ext. 5562
8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday;
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., F

Open Computer Lab - Free use of PCs and printers for class assignments and homework.
MC, Room 3240, ext. 5445
8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday

PALS - Personal Advocate Linking Services offers support, such as emergency financial assistance, tutoring, and career mentoring, to students receiving public assistance.
IS, Room 1155, ext. 5558
8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday - Friday
Call for an appointment.

Public Safety - On-campus security; also provides parking stickers , student ID cards and MetroLink passes, as well as a lost and found service.
MC, Room 2353, ext. 5221
Open during all campus operating hours.

Special Services Center - The college offers assistance, in the form of equipment or personnel, to individuals with special needs such as learning or physical disabilities, to ease the educational process.
IS, Room 1105, ext. 5368
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday
Evenings by appointment.

Success Center - This program enhances instruction through tutoring, workshops, computers and instructional videos, and areas for students to meet for group projects.
IS, Room 1145, ext. 5117
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., F; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday

Testing Center - This department administers tests to students enrolled in telecourse, online and off-site classes, with permission from instructors.
MC, Room 3241, ext. 5551
10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday & Thursday; 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Veteran’s Services - This service assists eligible veterans and their dependents with the use of the educational benefits offered to veterans of the United States military.
IS, Room 1050, ext. 5226
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday & Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., T
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday