Deadline Extended to Sept. 30! Get Vaccinated and Receive a $100 Oakton Bookstore Gift Card

Oakton Student Kashyap Prajapati says he got his COVID-19 vaccine because he wants the world to get back to normal.

Des Plaines, Ill. (Updated Sept. 7, 2021) Now is the time to get your COVID-19 vaccine and do your part to keep our campus community safe! And if you need even more reason to get your shot, we’re extending our student-incentive program until Sept. 30. Read below to find out how you can score some free swag from Oakton’s bookstores, or be entered into a drawing to win an iPad.

Students enrolled in credit courses:
Students who enrolled in credit courses at Oakton Community College this summer or fall will receive a $100 gift card (while supplies last) to use at Oakton’s Bookstores if they get their COVID-19 vaccine between July 12 and Sept. 30, 2021.

To receive a bookstore gift card, students must present their vaccination card and a photo ID at the Student Life Office at Des Plaines or Skokie during the hours listed below.

Students who were enrolled in summer 2021 courses can present proof of vaccination now.

Students enrolled in fall 2021 courses (who are not also enrolled for summer) should present proof of vaccination after Sept. 15.

Student Life Office locations:
Des Plaines (Room 1530) and Skokie (Room A-130)
Show vaccination proof Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adult Education program (non-credit) students:
Students enrolled in the Adult Education program can enter to win a free iPad with proof of vaccination. A total of 10 devices will be available.

Students must be currently enrolled in one of the Adult Ed programs and must get vaccinated between July 12 and Sept. 15, 2021. Students should contact their instructor to enter. Students must show proof of their vaccination card to be officially entered. Names will be drawn after Sept. 30, 2021 and winners will be notified.

Both credit students and Adult Education students must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to receive a Bookstore gift card or be entered into the iPad drawing. Oakton employees enrolled in courses are not eligible for the incentives.

Oakton to host vaccine on-campus clinics:
Oakton is committed to ensuring all students and community members have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. We are partnering with the Cook County Department of Public Health to host a free vaccine clinic on the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses on the following dates:

Des Plaines campus:
Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (first dose Pfizer and single-dose Johnson & Johnson available).
Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (second dose Pfizer and single-dose Johnson & Johnson available).
Location: *New Location - Room 1606 (TenHoeve Center)

Skokie campus:
Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (first dose Pfizer and single-dose Johnson & Johnson available).
Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (second dose Pfizer and single-dose Johnson & Johnson available).
Location: Room A145-152 – Enter via Door 10 near the Mulford parking lot

Walk-ins are welcome.

Visit www.myshotcookcounty.com for additional vaccine locations and more information about COVID-19 vaccines.

As a reminder, per a statewide mandate, all Illinois college students must submit proof of their vaccination by Sept. 19, or get tested weekly for COVID-19. Visit www.Oakton.edu/return for details.

Questions: Email coronavirus@oakton.edu.