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!
Welding Classes Starting Soon in Carmi!
Forge your future with hands-on welding training at SIC’s new Stanford D. Williams Career & Training Center!
Register today by emailing an academic advisor at advising@sic.edu.
Student Activity at SIC
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SIC Clay Breakers Shine at National Championships, Bring Home Multiple Titles
Friday, August 22, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College’s Clay Breakers trapshooting team brought home several national titles and high placements after competing in the AIM (Academics, Integrity and Marksmanship) Grand and Grand American Championships in…
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Local Business Becomes Sponsor of SIC Esports Team
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Kade’s Street streetwear in Eldorado has become an official sponsor of the Southeastern Illinois College varsity esports team and has donated six reclining gaming chairs to the team to be…
Read ArticleCheryl Shultz Memorial Scholarship Established at SIC to Support First-Generation Students
Friday, August 22, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College has announced the creation of a new scholarship honoring the memory of former SIC graduate, staff member, and adjunct instructor Cheryl Shultz. The Cheryl Shultz Memorial Scholarship…
Glenn Poshard to Share Poetry and Music at SIC to Support Local Families
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Dr. Glenn Poshard, a lifelong advocate for children and families, will visit Southeastern Illinois College on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. for a special poetry and music program in…
SIC Announces Summer 2025 Academic Standouts
Friday, August 15, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College is recognizing outstanding student achievement with the release of the summer 2025 President’s and Vice President’s academic honors lists. These honors are reserved for students who go…
Grand Opening Held for SIC’s Williams Career and Training Center in Carmi
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Community leaders, educators and residents gathered Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center on Southeastern Illinois College’s Carmi campus. Located north of…