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Find Your Future at Oakton: Discover, Explore and Apply at Fall Open House, Sept. 19
Find Your Future at Oakton: Discover, Explore and Apply at Fall Open House, Sept. 19
At Oakton’s Fall Open House, explore programs, tour the campus and take the next step toward your educational and career goals.
Families are invited to learn more about the support and resources that help Oakton students thrive
Des Plaines, Ill. (Aug. 17, 2026) — Whether you're a high school student planning your future, a parent helping your student choose the right college or an adult learner ready for a new career, Oakton College's Fall Open House is the perfect place to get started.
Join us Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakton's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. At this free event, bring your questions and discover how Oakton can help you achieve your educational and career goals. Explore academic programs, meet faculty and staff and even apply for admission.
Discover what Oakton has to offer
Explore 150+ degree and certificate programs and connect with faculty, advisors and student services representatives.
Learn about financial aid, scholarships and grants during informative workshops designed to help make college affordable.
Tour the campus and visit spaces including the Learning Commons, the Koehnline Museum of Art and the Fitness Center.
Discover health care careers and learn about Oakton's in-demand programs and workforce pathways.
Find your community by learning about more than 40 student clubs, organizations and campus involvement opportunities.
Receive admission guidance through every step of the enrollment process.
Navigate Oakton’s 160 transfer agreements with colleges and universities across the country.
Accelerate your college journey by learning how to earn college credit through Oakton while still in high school.
During the Open House, community partners and organizations will provide valuable resources to support Oakton students, their families and community members. Participating organizations include Pace Bus, Advocate Health, the City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines Elks Club, Niles Township Government, the office of Illinois State Rep. Justin Cochran, Partnership Financial Credit Union and the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer.
Start Planning Your Future at Oakton
Oakton's Fall Open House offers a welcoming environment where all community members can ask questions and start planning their future. Reserve a spot at Open House.
