Admission

Find Your Program

Our degree and certificate programs deliver the best instruction for today’s careers. That’s because we develop many of our programs with local industry partners, and our faculty are experts in their fields.

150 + Academic programs

Advance or change your career

Get the training you need to land a job in an exciting industry or level up in your current career. With flexible class times and lots of part-time and online options, many of our students continue to work while enrolled.

84 % Of Illinois career-track students are employed in their chosen fields within a year of graduation.

Connect to a bachelor’s degree


Start your bachelor’s degree at Oakton and save thousands of dollars on your college education. Your advisor will help you make the process as seamless as possible.

100 + Schools where our general education courses are guaranteed to transfer

Next Steps

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Take the first step toward your future by completing our quick and easy application.

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Let us know you’re exploring Oakton and we’ll reach out to connect with you.

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We hold events, information sessions, and visits all year, including for students who have been accepted.

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Our tuition is about one-third the cost of the average public four-year school. Explore options for financial aid and scholarships.
99 % Of Oakton students graduate without student debt

Oakton offers continuing education courses for those seeking to learn English as a second language, earn a high school diploma, gain a workforce credential, or learn new skills without pursuing a full degree or certificate.

Or, explore our community education courses, which cover a variety of topics such as home and garden, cooking, fitness, photography, and sign language. The Alliance for Lifelong Learning offers these continuing education opportunities to more than 15,000 people each year.

Search Our Programs

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You’ll find an energy on campus that is exciting and accessible. We’re proud to be one of the most diverse student bodies in the region.

With more than 50 student clubs and programs, you’ll have many ways to get involved. From an international honors society and championship athletics to performing arts and campus sustainability, we’ve got an activity for you.

Student Life

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Meet and Contact the Admission Team

Our Admission team is ready to help you. When you use the form below, you're reaching out to our team and will hear back from one of the following team members.

Lindsey R. Hunter, Director of Admission and Enrollment
Office: Des Plaines Campus
Maria Jacob, Manager of Admission
Office: Des Plaines Campus
Mariam Qureshi, Admission Specialist
Office: Skokie Campus
Luz Trejo Camarillo, Admission Specialist
Office: Des Plaines Campus
Lauren Waitt, Admission Specialist
Office: Skokie Campus
Esther Hong, Admission Specialist
Office: Des Plaines Campus