At Southeastern Illinois College, we give you the tools you need to succeed.
Why spend thousands on a university or for-profit trade school? What are you really paying for? At Southeastern Illinois College, the value is clear: a no-nonsense, personalized education at a fraction of the cost. You can take the money you save and the credits you earn and go get your bachelor's degree at another institution. Or jump right into the workforce. You'll be ready for it.
SIC is the next step in your education. It just makes sense.
Why spend thousands on a university or for-profit trade school? What are you really paying for? At Southeastern Illinois College, the value is clear: a no-nonsense, personalized education at a fraction of the cost. You can take the money you save and the credits you earn and go get your bachelor's degree at another institution. Or jump right into the workforce. You'll be ready for it.
SIC is the next step in your education. It just makes sense.
Why Choose SIC?
Affordability
At just $110 per credit hour, you could save over $40,000 in overall college costs!
Small Class Sizes
Get more opportunities for individual attention with our small class sizes.
Easy to Transfer
Our advisors will help guide you through the process of transferring to a university.
Succeed.
Take traditional daytime classes in Harrisburg or Carmi, online classes, night classes, dual credit or early college classes. Tutoring and TRIO services are available to give you extra help for success, along with the new SIC Learning Commons!
Inspire.
Small classes and innovative labs led by caring, highly qualified faculty means more opportunities for hands-on learning and engaging discussion.
Connect.
The variety of clubs, organizations and teams available to students means there’s something for everyone! Get involved and meet other students from around the region and even the world!
Enroll for Fall 2025
Register today through MySIC, by visiting registration in E102, or by emailing an academic advisor at advising@sic.edu.
Student Activity at SIC
Be a part of the action at SIC!
SIC’s Coach Swinford Leads U.S. Team to Gold in Portugal
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sam Swinford recently led the Student Athlete World Tours (SAWUSA) U23 Men’s Basketball Team to a gold medal at the Portugal Basketball Festival…
Read Article
SIC Falcon PRIDE Program Opens Career Pathways for Students With Disabilities
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College’s Falcon PRIDE program is already changing lives, just one year after quietly launching with financial support from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Falcon PRIDE — which…
Read ArticleCall to Illinois Artists: Public Art Commission Opportunity at SIC Carmi Center
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College and the Illinois Capital Development Board’s Art-in-Architecture Program are seeking qualified Illinois artists to create a permanent public art installation for the new Stanford D. Williams Career…
Dr. Frank Barbre Honored with Linden A. Warfel Trustee Education Award
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees Vice President and Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Representative Dr. Frank Barbre was recently awarded the prestigious Linden A. Warfel Trustee Education Award…
SIC Celebrates Spring 2025 Academic Excellence
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
— President’s and Vice President’s Lists Announced– Southeastern Illinois College is recognizing outstanding student achievement with the release of the spring 2025 President’s and Vice President’s academic honors lists. These…
SIC Celebrates Class of 2025 at 63rd Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College recognized its 63rd graduating class during a commencement ceremony held Thursday evening in Joseph Deaton Gymnasium. The 232 graduates, representing eight U.S. states and Canada, were celebrated…