Construction

Oakton College is continuing campus improvement projects including those outlined in our recently approved facilities master plan, which will result in transformed spaces that create an optimal learning and working environment for students and employees.

Check back often as this page will help minimize operational disruptions and keep you informed of our progress.

Construction Updates


Latest Update: May 20, 2025

Appears to be an image of Oakly waving outside at Oakton College's Des Plaines campus.
  • The Des Plaines campus Library and Learning Center have moved to their temporary location in the TenHoeve wing (1600 rooms). The TenHoeve Rooms at the Des Plaines campus will be unavailable for events and meetings until Dec. 31, 2025.
  • The Division of Student Affairs has temporarily re-located to Room 2817.
  • The Des Plaines Testing Center has temporarily moved to TenHoeve room 1610.
  • The Des Plaines Access and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) office has temporarily moved to room 2548.
Rendering of the new Oakton Library Learning Commons.

Des Plaines Library Learning Commons 

Stakeholder(s):

Library, Learning Center, Center for Teaching Innovation, Math Labs (STEM), TRIO, IT Help Desk

Percent Complete:

 10%

Project Start:

 

Project Completion:

 

The General Contractor has started work on site. Demolition work is complete. Framing installation and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) rough-in is ongoing and is expected to continue for several months.
An image of the new door and hardware replacement at Oakton College.

Door and Hardware Replacement

Percent Complete:

10%

Project Start:

TBD

Project Completion:

TBD

Kluber Architects has provided construction documents to Oakton for review. The project is expected to go out to bid in June.
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Student Affairs, Information Technology and Access and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Office Renovations (Des Plaines Floor 2)

Stakeholder(s):

Office of Student Affairs, Oakton IT, ADRC, Testing Center, Workforce Development, Bookstore, Welcome Center

Percent Complete:

45%

Project Start:

Project Completion:

The Des Plaines Testing Center has temporarily moved to TenHoeve room 1610.

The Des Plaines Access and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) office has temporarily moved to room 2548.

Phase 1 projects for the IT Hub, Testing Center, and ADRC are expected to be completed in late May. Furniture Installation is scheduled for the week of May 27. Departments are expected to move into their new spaces in June.

Phase 2 projects for the Office of Student Affairs, Workforce Development, Bookstore, and Welcome Center are in design.