Discover Oakton and Find Your Future at Nov. 5 Open House

Prospective students and their families are invited to discover Oakton Community College and find their futures at a campus visit 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road.

At the open house, attendees will have the opportunity to talk with admission and financial aid representatives, tour the campus and ask questions to determine why Oakton is a good fit in terms of academic and career programs, services and student life. Free gifts will be available for the first 100 registrants. Students who attend the event and complete an application will have the $25 fee waived. Refreshments also will be served.

“In this era of ever-rising college costs and long-term student debt, students and parents consider a college degree as a serious investment,” Director of Admission and Enrollment Michele Brown says. “Explore all the college has to offer in terms of helping students achieve their educational and career goals.”

Oakton offers a wealth of educational options in the heart of Chicago’s north shore suburbs. Whether transferring to a four-year institution, starting a career, or changing careers, Oakton helps students expand their options and prepare for a better future. Oakton offers more than 80 areas of study that range from allied health, science and technology to business and liberal arts. With convenient classes at its Des Plaines and Skokie (7701 N. Lincoln Ave.) campuses, plus courses and programs offered online and at more than 200 off-site locations throughout the community, the college offers students a convenient, affordable choice for a quality college education.

The event is sponsored through donor support from the Oakton Community College Educational Foundation. To reserve a spot at the open house, register online at www.oakton.edu/admission/visiting/visit_us/ or contact Nicci Cisarik at ncisarik@oakton.edu.

For information about applying for Education Foundation scholarships, attend the open house or call 847-635-1835.