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Oakton hosts free college transfer fair Feb. 9

(Feb. 4, 2016) Step right up to the college transfer fair, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Oakton Community College’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road (Room 1604).

The free event, open to the public, allows visitors to explore higher education options, gather and compare data and visit with university representatives, all under one roof. Representatives from more than 50 Midwest colleges and universities will be in attendance: including Central Michigan University, DePaul University, Indiana University, Marquette University, Northern Illinois University, University of Iowa and Western Illinois University.

Throughout the day, Oakton also will host several free workshops:

  • Getting the Most Out of a College Fair, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Learn how to work the room and put your best foot forward.
  • Financing Your Education, 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Experts present the best ways to finance higher learning.

Attendees will have the opportunity to win a $25 gift card.

For more information, contact Brian Bacon at bbacon@oakton.edu.

 

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