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!
Apply now for SIC’s Fall 2026 Nursing Programs!
Apply now for SIC’s Fall 2026 ADN and PN Nursing Programs. TEAS testing, a required advisement meeting, and the application must be completed by Feb. 28. Prerequisites must be finished before fall.
Student Activity at SIC
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SIC Announces Fall 2025 Academic Standouts
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College is recognizing outstanding student achievement with the release of the fall 2025 President’s and Vice President’s academic honors lists. These honors are reserved for students who go…
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SIC Forensic Falcons Earn Top Community College Honor at UIndy 500 Speech Competition
Monday, December 8, 2025
The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons brought home the title of Top Community College after competing at the UIndy 500 Speech Competition on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the University of…
Read ArticleSIC Announces Inaugural Honor Band & Choral Festival — Area Schools Invited to Participate
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College is proud to host its first-ever Honor Band and Choral Festival Thursday, Jan. 15, and is extending a special invitation to area high schools and their talented…
SIC Veterans Day Ceremony Honors Service and Sacrifice
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College held its annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby, where students, faculty, and…
SIC Offers Online Creative Writing Class This Spring
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College is offering Introduction to Creative Writing (ENG 123) class in Spring 2026. The class will be online, so students can write from the comfort of their home…
SIC Board Approves 2025 Tax Levy
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Oct. 21 and approved the 2025 tax levy, which fell below the 5% Truth in Taxation threshold. The new levy reduces the…