South Suburban College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, telephone: 800-621-7440.
The College is also approved by the Illinois Community College Board, 401 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701-1711, telephone: 217-785-0123; the Illinois Board of Higher Education, 431 E. Adams, 2nd floor, Springfield, IL 62701, telephone: 217-782-2551; and the Illinois State Board of Education, 100 North First Street, Springfield, IL 62777, telephone: 217-782-4321.
South Suburban College is also authorized for online learning by National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, 3005 Center Green Drive, Suite 130, Boulder, Colorado 80301, telephone: 303-848-3275. SSC is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) and is only authorized to provide online instruction in SARA member states. To request documentation related to our participation in SARA, please email ssconline@ssc.edu.
Prior to enrolling in certain programs, students are advised to review the applicable licensure/certification procedures and requirements and state laws of the profession to ensure that they are eligible to receive a license/certification following completion of the program at South Suburban College. Click here to view the Professional Licensure Public Disclosures web page.
Disclosures by Program
For licensing board contact information, program approval status, and program contact information, please see below. Licensure information is reviewed and updated annually, at a minimum, but as needed when we receive notice of changes. Students who plan to pursue licensure for any programs should be aware that state licensure requirements are subject to changes. While a program may originally meet the educational requirements for licensure, changes in requirements could impact the program’s ability to meet any new educational requirements. Students should always check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements.
Prior to enrolling in certain programs, students are advised to review the applicable licensure/certification procedures and requirements and state laws of the profession to ensure that they are eligible to receive a license/certification following completion of the program at South Suburban College. Eligibility for licensure may be limited by the results of a criminal background investigation.
South Suburban College has determined that relevant programs comply with Illinois licensure requirements. Please contact the appropriate licensing entity in the state where you live or work to determine if a program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in your state. For additional information, please visit Professional Licensure Public Disclosures.
Additionally, the following programs are accredited or approved by the agency listed: