Office Hours
Monday & Thursday:
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Closed on Fridays During the Summer)
Room 2350 – Main Campus
TEL: (708) 210-5724
(Se habla Español)
Counselors
Use Qless to Get in Virtual Line
Whether on campus or a remote student you can sign in and wait in a virtual line. We will alert you when you are getting closer to the front of the line so you have time prepare.
Counseling Resources
SSC Student Assistance Program (SAP)
(800) 456-6327
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
*9-8-8 or (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line
- Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
- Free 24/7 support at your fingertips
- Message on Facebook
A professional counseling staff serves the academic, vocational, and personal needs of students. The counseling staff assists students in determining career choices and in planning programs designed to reach their educational goals.
Individual counseling is available to assist students in developing greater self-awareness and problem-solving ability. Referrals to outside human services agencies are also available in the Counseling Center. Academic advising and Counseling services are available to all students at the Counseling Center.
Advising Tools
- Adult Education: Learn about our services for adult education, obtaining your High School Equivalency (HSE), and English as a second language.
- Career Programs: View our list of career programs, short-term certificates, certificates and the Associate of Applied Science degree
- Catalog: Important information about college policies and regulations, the requirements for each degree, and course descriptions for each course offered.
- Course Descriptions: List of Course Codes and Links to Course Descriptions offered by the college.
- Financial Aid: Financial Aid and Veteran Services, Financial Aid frequently asked questions, and Scholarship opportunities.
- Placement Testing: Placement testing and schedule, ACT, SAT, CLEP, and DANTES, Illinois test of basic skills, and other testing information including links to practice testing.
- Programs of Study: An overview of all of our programs of study that lead to obtaining a certificate or degree. Includes course requirements and faculty advisors.
- Schedules: View our Current Schedule, Interactive Schedule, and Final Exam Schedules
- Student Services: Links to services for students such as Career Development, Admissions Office and Transfer Center.
- Career Development & Job Center: Services are intended to assist students, alumni, community members, business and industry.
- Transfer Programs: View the requirements for Baccalaureate/Transfer Programs, Graduation Requirements for Transfer Associate Degree Programs, along with a direct link to the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) which helps you transfer college credits in Illinois.
- Special Tuition Programs: Did you know South Suburban College makes it easier than ever to return to college. See if you meet the qualifications of one of these waivers for free tuition for one credit class, or if you meet the qualifications for reduced tuition in one of our special tuition programs.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook:For hundreds of different types of jobs—such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse—the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you:
- the training and education needed
- earnings
- expected job prospects
- what workers do on the job
- working conditions
The 2022-23 Student Handbook has been designed to help familiarize yourself with the many services we provide to assist you in adjusting to college life and to smooth your way toward the successful completion of your program of studies.
SSC Testing Center Proctored Exam Schedule
DAILY EXAMS
| IN-OFFICE HOURS | ONLINE HOURS | TESTING DAYS | ROOM | STUDENTS IN LAB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleks Math Placement/Online | MTWR 8am-4pm F 8am-1pm |
MTWR 8am-7pm F 8am-1pm |
MTWRF | 2266 | – |
| English Placement/Online | MTWR 8am-4pm F 8am-1pm |
MTWR 8am-7pm F 8am-1pm |
MTWRF | 2266 | – |
| Reading Placement/Online | MTWR 8am-4pm F 8am-1pm |
MTWR 8am-7pm F 8am-1pm |
MTWRF | 2266 | – |
| Instructor’s Exam/in Lab | MTWR 8am-4pm F 8am-1pm |
None. Only Office Hours | MTWRF | 2266 | – |
| Outside University Exams | MTWR 8am-4pm F 8am-1pm |
None. Only Office Hours | MTWRF | 2266 | – |
| CLEPS Testing | MTWR 8am-4pm F 8am-1pm |
None. Only Office Hours | MTWRF | 2266 | – |
| DSST Testing | MTWR 8am-4pm F 8am-1pm |
None. Only Office Hours | MTWRF | 2266 | – |
EVERY TWO WEEK TESTING
| IN-OFFICE HOURS | ONLINE HOURS | TESTING DAYS | ROOM | STUDENTS IN LAB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Testing | W 11am-3pm F 9am-1pm |
None. Only Office Hours | WF | 2345 | 15 |
| HESI Testing | W 11am-3pm F 9am-1pm |
None. Only Office Hours | WF | 2345 | 15 |
| Police Merit Testing | W 11am-3pm F 9am-1pm |
None. Only Office Hours | WF | 2266 | – |
ONCE A MONTH TESTING
| IN-OFFICE HOURS | ONLINE HOURS | TESTING DAYS | ROOM | STUDENTS IN LAB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | – | None. Only Office Hours | W | TBD | – |