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!
Summer Classes
Stay on track this summer with flexible 5- and 8-week classes.
Save money, earn transferable credits, and lighten your fall schedule.
Student Activity at SIC
Be a part of the action at SIC!
4-H Junior High Welding Class Held at SIC
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College recently welcomed local youth to campus for a 4-H Spin Club Welding Class held in the SIC Welding Lab. Over the course of five evenings, students learned…
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SIC Celebrates Class of 2026 at 64th Commencement Ceremony
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College recognized its 64th graduating class during a commencement ceremony held Thursday evening in Joseph Deaton Gymnasium. The standing-room-only ceremony honored 249 graduates representing eight U.S. states, Puerto…
Read ArticleSIC Honors 2026 Nursing Graduates at Annual Pinning Ceremony
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College honored its newest class of nurses during the 2026 Nursing Pinning Ceremony held Thursday, May 14, at 4 p.m. in the Joseph Deaton Gymnasium. Family members, friends,…
SIC Releases Spring 2026 Academic Honors List
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College is recognizing outstanding student achievement with the release of the spring 2026 President’s and Vice President’s academic honors lists. These honors are reserved for students who go above and beyond in their…
SIC Board Receives Five-Year ICCB Recognition Review Approval
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees received notification during its regular meeting Tuesday, May 19, that the college successfully earned a five-year Recognition Review certificate from the Illinois Community…
SIC receives American flag flown during combat mission
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College recently received a special presentation from USAF Captain Jacob “Atlas” Vaughan, SIC’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, who donated an American flag flown during a combat sortie over Iraq…