Life as an Oakton Student
Learning does not stop when you exit the classroom at Oakton. We believe that one of the most important aspects of attending college is your personal growth and enrichment, in addition to your academic development. Oakton is proud of our community’s diverse and equitable environment in which all our students can find a club or activity with which to engage. The Office of Student Life and Campus Inclusion has made it our mission to emphasize and encourage student engagement throughout the college and the larger campus community. With office locations on both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses, we encourage you to reach out to our team any time to learn more about what life at Oakton has to offer.
The Center for Campus Inclusion and Diversity
Oakton is dedicated to ensuring equity and opportunity for every member of our diverse student body. The Center for Campus Inclusion and Diversity exists to address students' needs and concerns from historically marginalized communities and help them access opportunities through programs, services and resources related to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Every program and service we offer provides rewarding co-curricular experiences and opportunities for learning, growth and making a difference. Oakton is a safe environment where we aspire to encourage every student to discover and be their best self. Learn more about our inclusion and equity initiatives.
Visit the Center for Campus Inclusion and Diversity
Get Involved on Campus
There are more than 40 student clubs available at Oakton, and we encourage you to grow that number by starting your own! Learn more about our active clubs and student activities.
Oakton students can participate in more than 12 intercollegiate sports, join an intramural sports team and take advantage of specialized personal training at our Fitness Center.
Work Opportunities
There are plenty of ways to get involved on campus and with the Oakton community, earn a bit of money and still have some fun. Our apprentice and internship programs offer the whole Oakton campus experience but allow you to engage and network to further your career goals.
With our Apprenticeship Program, you can learn while you earn. Work part-time in a high-demand field, earn a salary and be paid to complete a certificate or degree. Or pursue an internship and make your work hours count while building a professional résumé or portfolio. Internships are available in almost every major.
