You’re ready to make ICC your Smart Choice – and we’re excited to welcome you.
As a First-time student you’ve set your sights on your dreams, and you are ready to tackle your future. We are here to help any student who has not previously attended college after high school or obtaining a GED, achieve the goal of earning a degree or certificate.
After you apply there are still a few steps you’ll need to take to get ready for classes. Our Admissions Checklist has all the steps you need to get fully registered and ready for your first day of classes.
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Choose your path from 150+ programs of study.
Student Life
Student life is how you get connected at ICC. There are variety of clubs, activities, and recreational groups available to help you meet new people and grow.
Scholarships
The ICC Educational Foundation has more than 700 scholarships available – and one might have your name on it. All it takes is one easy application.
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Meet With Admissions
Admissions representatives can answer questions about campus life and guide you through the process of applying. We also host events and invite you to visit us and see for yourself we’re your Smart Choice. Explore careers and majors, meet faculty and tour the campus.
When Grace transfers to Iowa State University this fall, she knows she will be ready for whatever comes her way. Through opportunities and mentorship offered to her as an ICC student, she feels more capable than ever in her chosen fields of history and anthropology, which she fell in love with during high school. “ICC has taught me to branch…
Breaking Boundaries: Kianna’s Success in Industrial Maintenance
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Breaking Boundaries: Kianna’s Success in Industrial Maintenance
Kianna Pittman’s story is a powerful testament to breaking barriers and pursuing one’s passion, especially in a field traditionally dominated by men. Her journey into Industrial Maintenance not only showcases her knack for fixing things and understanding how they work but also highlights her determination to carve her own path. Choosing a previously male-dominated career is a bold move, and…
Wired for Success: Jake Finds Fulfillment in Hands-on Apprenticeship
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Wired for Success: Jake Finds Fulfillment in Hands-on Apprenticeship
Jake’s journey toward becoming an electrician ignited during his high school years, where he immersed himself in three years of electrical classes. Drawn to the hands-on nature of the job and freedom it offered from being tethered to a single workstation all day, Jake discovered his passion for working with his hands. Recognizing traditional schooling wasn’t his preference, Jake believed…
Building Futures: Caden Williams’ Fast Track to Success Through Apprenticeship
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Building Futures: Caden Williams’ Fast Track to Success Through Apprenticeship
Caden Williams, a May 2022 high school graduate, is swiftly carving out a rewarding career, surpassing many of his peers in earnings, all thanks to the apprenticeship program facilitated by community partners Illinois Central College and Caterpillar Inc. Like numerous others, Caden found himself uncertain about the next steps after high school but was determined to work hard and secure…
