East St. Louis Community College Center -Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SICCM?

Where are we located? What are the hours of operations for ESLCCC?

How do I enroll in classes at ESLCCC? How will I know what classes to enroll?

How will I know what classes to enroll in?

When will counseling be available?

How do I enroll in classes at ESLCCC?

What certificate and degree programs can I earn at ESLCCC?

Can I take classes offered by two colleges during the same semester?

Who should I contact in order to get a copy of my State Community College (SCC) or Metropolitan Community College (MCC) Transcripts?

What is SICCM?
Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market (SICCM) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation organized in 1973. The consortium is governed by a Board of Directors composed of presidents and chancellors of participating institutions and is staffed by twelve professional and two operational employees. SICCM was organized to provide a means of sharing human and material resources in higher education to fast-growing institutions within the consortium. The members of the organization are John A. Logan College at Carterville, Kaskaskia College at Centralia, Rend Lake College at Ina, Shawnee Community College at Ullin, Southeastern Illinois College at Harrisburg, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Where is the ESLCCC located? What are the hours of operations for ESLCCC?

Location

East St. Louis Community College Center is Located on the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus

Building B, Room 1025

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 pm.

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

How do I enroll in classes at ESLCCC? How will I know what classes to enroll?

New students are encouraged to meet with an East St. Louis Community College Center (ESLCCC) or Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) representative prior to beginning the enrollment process.

Returning students may enroll in person at ESLCCC representative.

How do I learn what classes are available at ESLCCC? How will I know what classes to enroll in?
The East St. Louis Community College Center (ESLCCC) schedule has a listing of classes that are available for each semester through Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), Shawnee Community College (SCC) and Kaskaskia College (KC). New students should meet with counselors for advising and for assistance in selecting classes.

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When will counseling be available?
Counseling will be available at the times stated below:

SICCM COUNSELING SCHEDULE
8:00 A.M. through 4:30 P.M. Monday – Friday
Please contact a counselor for an appointment or walk-ins.
Shirley Hall 874-8728
Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor for assistance in selecting classes for Shawnee Community College and Kaskaskia College.

ESLCC COUNSELING SERVICES AVAILABLE
Academic Survival Skills
Test Anxiety
Time Management
Goal Setting
Stress Management
Self-Esteem

SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (SWIC) COUNSELORS SCHEDULE

Counselors will be available after the ASSET program to provide these services to new and previously enrolled SWIC students:

Academic Counseling
Career Counseling
Personal Counseling
Assistance With Registration

Counseling Hours
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

How do I enroll in classes at ESLCCC?
Returning students may enroll in person at ESLCCC. New students should meet with an ESLCCC or SWIC representative prior to beginning the enrollment process

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How much is Tuition?
Tuition varies by college.

Southwestern Illinois College
District 522 resident per semester hour $90.00
Illinois residents from outside District 522 tution per semester hour $215.00
Out-of-state residents and international students tution per semester hour $353.00.

Shawnee Community College
Residents, Shawnee Community College District 531 per credit hour $72.00
Out-of-state/Out-of-district Residents per credit hour $108.00
International students per credit hour $266.24

Kaskaskia College
KC District 501 students per credit hour $77.00
Out-of-district students per credit hour $150.00
Out-of-state/International students per credit hour $340.00

What certificate and degree programs can I earn at ESLCCC?

COLLEGE	PROGRAM	CERTIFICATE	DEGREE
Kaskaskia College (KC)	Child Care Program		66 credit hours
Kaskaskia College (KC)	Practical Nursing Program	44 credit hours	66 credit hours
Shawnee Community College (SCC)	Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (Addictions Counseling)	38 credit hours	67 Credit hours
Shawnee Community College (SCC)	Nursing Assistant	7 credit hours
Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC)	Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)	22 credit hours
	Office Technology Assistant I	17 credit hours
	Welding (For certificate Only)	Certificate 1 14 credit hours Certificate 2 12 credit hours Certificate 3 10 credit hours
	Security Certification	3 credit hours
	Issues in Private Security	5 weeks
	Office Technology	8 weeks
	Food Service Sanitation	2 Days
	Ward Clerk	6 credit hours
	Construction Trades Development	8 weeks
	Courses leading to various degrees and certificates programs including GED classes.
*Free for GED students, recent GED graduates, anyone without a high school diploma, in the Department of Human Services or Workforce Investment Act and anyone for who English is a second language For more information, please contact a (618) 874-8700.

Can I take classes offered by two colleges during the same semester?
Yes, however, tuition, fees, registration dates, etc. will vary from college to college. To learn more about admission requirements and course prerequisites, contact the admissions representative for each college. Southwestern Illinois College (618) 874-6593, Shawnee Community College (618) 874-8728/874-8729 or Kaskaskia College
(618) 874-8728/874-8729

Who should I contact in order to get a copy of my State Community College(SCC) or Metropolitan Community College (MCC) transcripts?
Former students of District #541 (State Community College and Metropolitan Community College) may request, in writing transcripts of prior course work for a $5 fee. Please include the Transcript Request Form with your request.

Note: The transcript request form is a PDF file and can be read by Adobe Reader.

The request should be mailed to:

East St. Louis Community College Center
Admissions and Records, Building “B”, Room 1026
601 James R. Thompson Blvd.
E. St. Louis, IL 62201