New Students

Welcome to Oakton Community College! As you browse our Web site, you will see why thousands of students choose Oakton as their first-choice college. Whether you want to earn an associate degree, enroll in a career program, pick up general education credits, or take classes for personal enrichment, Oakton will help you reach your personal goals. With award-winning faculty, knowledgeable staff, and dynamic academic programs, the College provides a premium education at a remarkably affordable cost.

Whichever course of study you choose, you'll enjoy easy access to classes and student services. In addition to our centrally located campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie - connected by a Campus Shuttle - the College offers courses and programs at some 240 off-site locations throughout the community. Extensive distance-learning options include more than 90 online courses each year.

Outside of the classroom, the Office of Student Life provides many opportunities to get involved through clubs and organizations, student government, the performing arts, and intercollegiate and intramural athletics. Discover if the College is the right fit for you by browsing through the course catalog or taking a virtual tour of the college. Better yet, stop by in person and see for yourself all that Oakton has to offer.

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• Downloading a Course Catalog
• Visiting the Library
• Creating your Class Schedule
• Shopping the Bookstore
• Downloading a Campus Map
• Completing an Online Application
  
• Learning how to Register
• Viewing Important Dates
• Browsing the Student Handbook

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