Moraine Valley Community College

Education Center at Blue Island

The Blue Island Education Center is here to help you take the next step toward your educational and career goals. Whether you’re just applying to Moraine Valley or getting ready to register for classes, our team can assist with admissions, financial aid, placement testing and registration.

Current and prospective students can call (708) 974-5300 or complete the form at the bottom of this page to connect with a team member and receive personalized support.

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  • Student support services such as financial aid assistance and academic planning
  • Testing Center and study areas
  • Placement Tests
  • CyberCafe
  • Free parking
  • Vending/snack area

Hours

Monday and Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Note: Hours vary during semester breaks. Students are encouraged to make appointments for assistance with financial aid, course selection, tutoring, photo ID, and testing services. Call (708) 974-5300.

Free parking is available in the City of Blue Island parking lot, located immediately west of the building. Additional parking is available in the city lot one block northeast.

Location

12940 S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406

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Career Connections is a free federally funded work readiness program where our mission is to prepare this target audience for the workforce. Not only do we help prepare them for the workforce, provide job placement assistance, educational assistance, and Supportive Services (i.e. bus passes, gas cards, child care, books, lab fees, etc), participants may also be eligible to receive up to $8,000 in tuition assistance that can be applied toward college classes, certificate, and degree programs offered by hundreds of approved training providers in Cook County.

Career Connections Program

Learn more about programs offered at Blue Island that qualify for up to $8,000 in tuition assistance.

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The High School Equivalency/Adult Basic Education department instructors help students in need of a high school equivalency to prepare for the high school equivalency test. Through this accomplishment, students achieve a goal of personal fulfillment, the ability to continue his/her education, or to obtain or advance in the workforce.

High School Equivalency Registration and Test Information

Please note: Hours are subject to change. Please call the Education Center at Blue Island at (708) 974-5300 to confirm testing center hours.

Placement Testing

New students must complete English composition, reading and math placement testing prior to attending an orientation program. Please call (708) 974-5300 to schedule an appointment to test at the Blue Island campus.

Testing Center Policies
  • A current Moraine Valley photo ID is required to test.
  • No food, drinks, or personal items are allowed in the testing center. (Lockers are available for student use.)
  • All electronic devices must be turned off. Scratch paper and ECBI-issued calculators may be used if indicated by the instructor.

The placement tests are untimed, but you should allow two hours to complete the English and reading tests and one hour to complete the math test. Visit the Testing Center for more details on what to bring and what you need for tests. Learn more about the placement tests including how to prepare, test exemptions, and re-testing policies through Moraine Valley Testing Services.

Questions regarding testing services at the Education Center? Please call (708) 974-5300.

Moraine Valley student IDs can be obtained on site at the Education Center at Blue Island. A photo ID is required (driver’s license, high school ID, passport, etc.).

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Visit Moraine Valley’s Education Center in Blue Island to see everything we have to offer right in your neighborhood!

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Explore Credit Classes

To explore credit classes that are offered at the Blue Island location, select “Education Center – Blue Island” under location and then select “Term” for the semester you would like to view.

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Explore Non-Credit

To explore non-credit classes that are offered in Blue Island, select Education Center – Blue Island under location and click “Search.”

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Health Care Programs at Blue Island

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