Oakton’s academic advisors are professionals with advanced degrees who are ready, and willing to assist you with your educational needs. Whether you are seeking a certificate to enhance your job skills, a technical/vocational degree to get you into the labor force, or a degree to transfer to a four-year institution, advisors will meet you one-on-one to help you with your academic planning.
Our advisors can help you in the following areas:
• Personalized educational plan.
• Selection of appropriate courses.
• Progress toward goals.
• Transfer process.
• Tools for academic success.
The Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success offers a number of advising services for all students, whether new or currently enrolled, traditional or non-traditional, or full or part-time.
If you're just starting out at Oakton, meeting with an advisor is a great way to be sure you're headed in the right direction. You are encouraged to review the steps to admission and the application process before meeting with an advisor. You can also check your student profile in myOakton to ensure you have completed all the steps before meeting with your advisor to register for your first semester.
Even if this isn't your first semester at Oakton, we encourage you to meet an advisor each semester to make sure you're on track. This can be especially helpful if you must change plans during your time at Oakton or need to adjust your pace or change your course of study.
If you're an adult learner with a full schedule, our advisors can be instrumental in helping you balance work, home life and your studies. From determining how many credit hours you should take per semester to finding the right kind of class to fit your busy life, our expert advisors have you covered.
Those enrolling as summer-only students must follow specific steps to get started at Oakton. Our advisors are ready to help you navigate the process and select the summer courses you need to achieve your goals.
Oakton extends a special welcome to parents and family members. This is a time when your child will be meeting new people, taking classes in subjects that interest them, discovering their passions, and working toward a fulfilling life. We honor and respect the relationship you have with your child, and we hope that will facilitate open communication throughout the transition to college.
We invite you to visit our campuses and ask questions about the various programs and services we have to offer. Please use our Web site to learn as much as possible about Oakton.
Oakton College views your child as an adult, and federal law requires the College to protect each student's privacy pertaining to academic and financial records. Please see the FERPA Act, "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974," on page 28 of the Student Handbook (PDF) (480 KB), for more information about parental access to records. If you and your child mutually desire access to academic records, the student must fill out a consent form through the Office of Registrar Services.
Check your Student Profile within myOakton to ensure you have completed all steps to request to meet with an Oakton advisor, and to register for your first semester.
Before a virtual appointment, you will receive a Google Calendar invitation with both video and voice (only) options to connect to the appointment. After your appointment, you will receive a follow-up email containing information discussed, course recommendations and myOakton links to assist with registration.
Note: If you are in the TRIO program, are a student-athlete, or you are in a health career or nursing program, email your program-specific advisor to schedule an appointment.
The Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success is available to answer questions about academic advising. Email and voicemail are checked throughout the day and messages will be responded to within two business days. Please be sure to include your name and Oakton ID Number (B#) in any communications.
Des Plaines campus
1600 E. Golf Road, Room 1861
847.635.1700
Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.