Apply as a Summer-Only Student

Application and Registration Information

If I am only registering for a summer course, do I need to apply?

Yes, if you:

• have never attended Oakton.
• are a former Oakton student, but have not attended the College within the last three years.

Online or Print Application

Can I apply and register online?

Oakton offers an online application and web registration. Complete an online application if you have not taken a class at Oakton within the past three years.

Students with an admission application on file may register:

• online
• or in person at the Registration and Records Office in Des Plaines or Skokie.

If I want to register for a class that lists a prerequisite, do I need to submit proof that I've met that prerequisite?

Yes. You can submit either an official or unofficial transcript to the Office of Records and Registration. Include your name, the class you would like to register for, your phone number, and your signature. Mail your request to Oakton Community College, Office of Registration and Records, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016. If you prefer, you can fax this information to 847.635.1706. Your transcript will be reviewed and if approved, an online waiver will be issued, allowing you to register online or in person.

Transcript Information

Do I need to send official high school or college transcripts?

Official transcripts are only required for students seeking an Oakton degree. To register for a course with a prerequisite that you have met at another college or university, you must submit proof (in the form of an official or unofficial transcript or a grade report) to the Office of Registration and Records.

Transfer Information

How do I arrange to have the summer course I took at Oakton transfer to my primary school?

You will need to request an official transcript* from the Registration and Records Office. Academic transcripts may be requested in one of the following ways:
• online through Credentials Inc.
• in person at the Registration and Records Office
• in writing by mail or by fax
• download a transcript request form now

*For more information on transcript requests, visit Records & Transcripts.

Will the course I take at Oakton transfer to my primary school?

To ensure a course will successfully transfer to your primary institution, we recommend you speak with an advisor at your college or university.

Oakton's Advising and Counseling Center can offer general transfer assistance. You may call or visit them at 847.635.1741, Room 1130 at the Des Plaines campus or 847.635.1417, Room A105 at the Ray Hartstein Campus in Skokie.

Placement Information

Do I have to take an English or math placement test?

If you are a new college student, with no prior college level English or math, placement tests are required prior to registering for an English or math course.

Can I use my ACT score for placement into English?

Yes, if your ACT test results in English and reading are less than 3 years old.

• With a score on the ACT English test of 22 or higher, you will be placed in English 101 and are exempt from the Oakton writing placement test.
• With a score on the ACT Reading test of 20 or higher, you are exempt from the Oakton reading placement test unless the DRP test is required for a limited enrollment program.
• You must submit your ACT scores to the Office of Admissions. Contact admiss@oakton.edu.

For ACT placement into a math course, contact the math department.

What if I've already taken a college-level math course at my primary school?

If you have met the math prerequisite at another college or university, you need to submit proof (in the form of an official or unofficial transcript or a grade report) to the math department prior to registration. You may begin this process by contacting the math department.

Please note: An Oakton admission application must be on file before you contact the math advisor.

General Information

Do I have to attend an orientation/advising session?

No. Students who are only attending Oakton for the summer session do not need to attend an orientation/advising session. However, if you would like to speak with an academic advisor, they are available in our Advising and Counseling Center, Room 1130 (Des Plaines) and Room A105 (Skokie).

Students who plan on continuing in the fall, full time are encouraged to contact Advising and Counseling at 847.635.1741 (Des Plaines) or 847.635.1417 (Skokie).

How many summer sessions does Oakton offer?

Regular summer school classes are offered during a seven- or eight-week period. Oakton also has a four-week interim period between the end of spring semester and the beginning of the regular summer session.

The course section number indicates the duration of the course. For example, MAT 052 750 is a seven-week course; MAT 052 801 is an eight-week course; and MAT 052 1E1 is an interim course.

When do summer sessions begin and end?

Typically summer classes begin in early June and end in late July. See the Academic Calendar for more information.

Does Oakton offer summer classes on Saturday and Sunday?

No. The College is closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the summer.

How often will I be in class?

Most summer school courses meet 2–4 times per week. This varies depending on the course.

How many classes may I take?

Because summer is a shortened session, six credit hours are considered full time. Students who want to enroll in more than 10 credit hours during the summer need to see an Oakton advisor and have their registration slip signed by the advisor.

What is the tuition rate?

See Tuition, Fees and Payment.

May I receive Financial Assistance for summer only?

Oakton Financial Aid is only available for students who are seeking a degree or certificate at Oakton. For more information, call 847.635.1708 or view Oakton's Office of Financial Assistance Web page.

High School Concurrent Student Information

If I am a current high school student, can I take a summer class?

High school students, entering their junior or senior year who have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of C or higher, are eligible to attend Oakton as a concurrent student. Concurrent students are allowed to enroll in one course per semester.

How do I apply for concurrent enrollment?

Please print and complete the concurrent enrollment form. Note: This form must be signed by your high school counselor and parent/legal guardian. Submit completed form, along with your high school transcript to Oakton's Office of Admission and Enrollment Management, Room1530, Des Plaines campus. High school students, applying for concurrent enrollment, may not apply online.

Deadline for concurrent high school students to submit Concurrent Enrollment form and high school transcript is one week prior to the first day of class at Oakton.

Please contact the Office of Admission at 847.376.7024 or email admiss@oakton.edu for details.