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 $106 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!
Register for Spring 2024
Register for Spring 2024 classes now!
Register in MySIC or email advising at advising@sic.edu.
New Students: Apply at www.sic.edu/apply!

Forensic Falcons Win Showdown in Chicago
Friday, November 17, 2023
Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons were named team champions this weekend at the Prairie State College “Showdown in the Heights” Speech Tournament in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The Falcons earned top…
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SIC Hosts Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Southeastern Illinois College hosted its Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 9, at the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center, honoring the dedication and sacrifice of local veterans.…
Read ArticleHise Museum Announces Open Call for "Still Life" Exhibition
Friday, November 3, 2023
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First Falcon Basketball Teams and Cheerleaders Return to SIC 60 Years Later
Monday, October 30, 2023
In a dominating home opener on Oct. 25, the 2023-24 Falcons soared to victory, defeating Brescia University from Owensboro, Kentucky, with a commanding 113-79 win. While the contemporary team dazzled…
SIC Forensic Falcons Triumph at Moraine Valley Speech Tournament
Monday, October 30, 2023
Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons were named Community College Champions this weekend at the Moraine Valley Appelquist Speech Tournament in Palos Hills, Illinois. The Falcons earned top school honors and…
45th Annual SIC Heritage Festival Kicks Off the Holiday Shopping Season Nov. 4 and 5
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The eagerly anticipated 45th annual Heritage Festival is set to make a grand return to Southeastern Illinois College during the first weekend of November. On Saturday, Nov. 4, the festival…