Student and Faculty Services
Advising and Counseling Center (formerly Student Services) Room A105, (847) 635-1417
The Student Services Center offers the following advising/counseling
services as well as resources for students and community residents:
Schedule planning
Transfer planning/information
Career counseling
Internet access to college web sites
Information about scholarship opportunities
Computerized career guidance inventories & assessments
College catalogs
Course selection
Personal counseling
Hours
Fall/Spring Semester: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Session: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Bookstore Room A130, (847) 635-1421
The Bookstore at the Ray Hartstein Campus provides instructional related
supplies, software, gift items and photo developing services. Books may be purchased online through Folletts.
Payments of tuition, fees and fines are made in the Bookstore.
Hours
Fall/Spring Semester: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer Session: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Computer Labs Room P230, (847) 635-1488
The computer labs are intended primarily to support classroom instruction. All registered Oakton students in credit classes, as well as those registered for non-credit computer based classes, can have computer lab access.
The open labs have both general software and specialized software for specific classes available for student use.
For further information about hours or policies governing computer lab use, ask for a copy of the Guide to the Computer Labs at Oakton.
Hours
Fall/Spring Semester: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Session: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Faculty Support Office Room B206, (847) 635-1435
The Faculty Support Office provides support and information for students and faculty at the Ray Hartstein Campus. Among the services available are
Word processing
Copying/printing
Mail delivery
Textbook orders
Messages
Supplies and maps
Scantron machine
Laptop computer
Faculty computer area
Hours
Fall/Spring: Monday - Thursday, 7:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday, 7:15 a.m. -5 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30,a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Summer Session: Monday - Thursday, 7:15 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Closed
Food Services Room A165, (847) 635-1450
The Cafeteria at the Ray Hartstein campus offers a limited food service when classes are in session.
Cafeteria Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Health Services Room A175, (847) 635-1419
Staffed by a registered nurse, Health Services provides information and health related services to enrolled Oakton students. These services include
Emergency treatment/treatment of minor illness
Tuberculosis skin tests
Health education programs
Health, birth control & sexuality information
Throat cultures
Pregnancy Tests
Blood Pressure screening
Urine Tests
Blood glucose testing
Cholesterol screening
Althletic physical exams
Allied Health student's physical exams and laboratory testing referrals
Referral services
Hours
Fall/Spring Semester: Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer Session: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Instructional Media Services (IMS) Room A221, (847) 635-1431
(Please select the link above for more information).
Language Lab Room C132, (847) 635-1493
The Language Lab supports students taking modern language courses, as well as students taking English as a Second Language courses. Services provided include:
Audio and video stations for student use
Modern language CD duplication
Modern language conversation groups Multimedia PCs with Internet access
Library of ESL audio and print materials
Modern language and ESL software/videos
Basic computer workshops
Hours
Fall/Spring Semester: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Summer Session: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The Learning Center Room A135, (847) 635-1434
The Learning Center provides academic support to all students who want to develop, improve and refine their learning skills. The Learning Center offers the following programs and services:
Free tutoring for Oakton students in many subjects
Testing Center for the following tests:
placement make-up media-based online Constitution tests from other institutions
Consultations for study skills improvement
Computers for class visits and student use
Educational software and other learning resources
ESL/non-native student advising
Support for students with documented disabilities (ASSIST)
Student Support Services/TRiO: a program that provides services for first generation college and low-income students
Hours
Fall/Spring Semester: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Summer Session: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Library Room A200, (847) 635-1432; Reference (847) 635-1474
The library at the Ray Hartstein Campus, provides the following services and information:
Books and periodicals that support student coursework and research
Access to online periodical databases and the library catalog
Individualized reference assistance
Intercampus and interlibrary loan
Online database and Internet workshops
Local newspapers
Copying facilities
Hours
Fall/Spring Semester: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am - 10 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Session: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Professional Development Center (formerly TLC) Room B218
The Teaching/Learning Center provides professional development for faculty and staff. It offers
Group and individual learning opportunities
Consulting on hardware, software, teaching and learning
Computer workstations
Tutorial software
Interactive CD-ROMs
Hours
To be announced. Consulting by appointment is available by calling (847) 635-1614 or (847) 376-6375.
Public Safety Room C100, (847) 635-1422
The mission of the Public Safety Department is to provide a safe college environment and to protect College property. Oakton Public Safety officers are trained and sworn peace officers with the same authority as city/county officers, including the power of arrest. In the event of a crime or accident, reports should be made to the public safety office.
Public Safety provides such services as:
Lost and found
Booster pac for jumpstarts
Assistance to unlock your car
Escort service at request
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Registration & Records Room A100, (847) 635-1400
The Registration office provides the following:
Admission requirements/application form
Audit forms
Registration for classes at either campus
Requirements/applications/records for International students
Chargebacks/joint agreements
Schedule of classes
Graduation petitions
Transcript evaluation
Name/address changes
Status requests/verification forms
Business Educational Service Agreements
Oakton catalogs
Transcript requests
Course changes
Hours
Fall/Spring Semester: Monday -Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Summer Session: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Transfer Center Room A105, (847) 635-1417
The Transfer Center provides assistance that helps students make a smooth and successful transition from Oakton to four-year colleges and universities. Transfer Center staff complements the regular advising services provided through the Student Services Centers. The Centers staff is also dedicated to increasing the number of minority students who transfer to baccalaureate institutions. The Transfer Center provides:
Personalized advising assistance
Computer links and other resources to explore college and financial aid opportunities
Transfer course planning guides
Appointments with university representatives
Hours
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