Your journey starts here—a one-stop opportunity to explore programs, meet faculty, learn about paying for college and apply. Discover how Oakton College can help you achieve your goals.

Families welcome!

• Discover the right program for you. Chat with faculty and explore your options.
• Take a guided tour, connect with current students, and see what campus life is all about!
• Find out how financial aid and scholarships can make college more affordable.
• Learn about free Adult Education programs, including noncredit GED preparation, ESL, and Literacy classes.
• Explore Continuing Education's Workforce Training opportunities designed to help you upskill or transition into a new career.
• Get one-on-one application and enrollment support.

Oakton College welcomes persons of all abilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for this event, please contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at 847.635.1759 or accessdisability@oakton.edu as soon as possible so your request may be reviewed.

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Build Your Own Open House
Explore a variety of workshops, information sessions, tours and interactive opportunities! Build your own experience by selecting from this list!

Workshops and Information Sessions

Application Workshop: Your Path to Oakton College
Room 1731
10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
 
Ready to take the next step toward your future? Join us for an interactive session where you'll complete your Oakton College admission application with expert guidance. Get step-by-step help, ask questions and leave with your application submitted, setting you on the path to success at Oakton and beyond.
Intended audience: First-time or returning students.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Unlock Your Funding
Student Center 1530
10 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Navigating financial aid and scholarships can be tricky, but we’re here to help! Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll learn how to apply for financial aid, explore available scholarships and discover resources to make college more affordable. Get expert advice, tips on maximizing your funding opportunities and answers to all your questions.

Intended audience: Those seeking to understand their financial aid options and explore scholarship opportunities to help fund their Oakton education. Whether you're a first-time student or returning, we’ve got the resources you need to get started. 

Connect to Your Health Care Career
Lee Center 210
10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Learn about Oakton's health career programs and discover which path is right for you. We’ll walk you through a patient experience and explore each program along the way.
Intended audience: Future students who want to learn more about Oakton's health career programs and the limited enrollment application process.

Unlock Your Future: A Fun, Interactive Workforce Training Open House
Room 1506
10 a.m.
Explore how workforce training can help you build new skills and open doors to exciting careers. Get an introduction with hands-on activities, success stories and career-boosting demos. Don't miss this chance to learn, network and get inspired.

Intended audience: Community members who want to learn more about gaining skillful employment and earning a livable wage.

Through the Eyes of Adult Ed: Real Stories, Real Success in ESL, Literacy and GED Prep
Room 1506
10:30 a.m.

Learn about Oakton’s free non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) program; literacy program; and High School Equivalency (GED) preparation classes. We’ll share the experiences of our students, volunteers and instructors. 

Intended audience: Community members and parents learning English as a Second Language or preparing for the GED tests.

Ayuda Financiera y Becas: ¡Descubre sus Opciones de Financiamiento!
Student Center 1530
11 a.m., 12 p.m.

¡Navegar el proceso de ayuda financiera y becas puede ser complicado, pero estamos aquí para ayudarte! Acompáñanos en este taller interactivo donde aprenderás cómo solicitar ayuda financiera, explorarás las becas disponibles y descubrirás recursos para hacer que la universidad sea más accesible. Recibe asesoría experta, consejos para maximizar tus oportunidades de financiamiento y respuestas a todas tus preguntas.

Audiencia prevista: Esta sesión es para cualquier persona que desee entender sus opciones de ayuda financiera y explorar oportunidades de becas para financiar su educación en Oakton College. ¡Si eres un estudiante nuevo o un estudiante que regresa con nosotros, tenemos los recursos que necesitas para comenzar!

STEAM Summer Youth Camps
Room 1506
11 a.m.

Join us for an overview of the 2025 STEAM Youth summer camps. Take the STEAM Trivia quiz for a chance to win a $20 Gift Card towards the purchase of a STEAM youth camp or a tote bag of Oakton swag with school supplies and study snacks. Enjoy a fun-filled hands-on family STEAM activity. Test your skills and learn something new! When school is out, Oakton STEAM Youth Camp is In!

Intended audience: Anyone who has or knows kids looking for a way to have safe, educational fun this summer!

Athletics Information Session and Women’s Basketball Open Gym
12 p.m., 12:30 p.m. (Open Gym goes until 2 p.m.)
Gymnasium

Pop in the gym and experience Oakton athletics in person by observing the women’s basketball open gym session. Meet with athletic staff to learn more about our 13 intercollegiate sports. Learn more about the Owls at oakton-owls.com.

Intended audience: Anyone interested in athletics—whether you want to join a team, stay active or simply learn more about our sports programs.

Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI): Unlock Your Career Potential
Room 1506
12 p.m.
Oakton’s Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) is a program designed to support individuals in achieving career success. Discover how WEI provides financial assistance, career training and wraparound support to help you gain the skills you need for high-demand careers. Get all the details on how to apply and take the first step toward a brighter future!

Intended audience: Those looking to gain career-specific training and support to enter the workforce or advance in their careers.

Fuel Your Entrepreneurial Success with Oakton’s Small Business Development Center 
12:30 p.m.
Room 1506

Are you ready to take your small business to the next level? Join us to learn about Oakton’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where you’ll find resources, expert guidance and support to start or grow your business. Discover how SBDC offers one-on-one counseling, workshops and access to valuable tools that can help you navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and achieve your goals.

Intended audience: Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners looking for guidance, resources and support to launch or expand their businesses.

Hear from Students: Getting Involved Beyond the Classroom
12:30 p.m.
Student Center 1530

There’s more to life at Oakton than attending class! An important part of being a student here is getting involved, meeting new people, having fun and finding your community. Hear from several Oakton student leaders about how you can join clubs to enhance your co-curricular experience.

Happening All Day: Stop by Any Time!

Academic Programs and Student Services Fair
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
First Floor of the Main Building

Explore the wide range of Oakton’s academic programs and services at our information fair. Whether you're looking for academic support, extracurricular activities or resources to enhance your college experience, this fair is your one-stop shop to learn about everything Oakton has to offer.

Intended audience: Anyone looking to make the most of their college journey!

Campus Tours
Begin every half-hour
10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m.

Health Careers Tour
Start at Door #50, Margaret Burke Lee Science and Health Careers Center 
Take a guided tour of Oakton’s science and health careers center and get an up-close look at specialized classrooms, labs and equipment that will help you succeed in the health care field. Learn about resources available for students pursuing careers in health care.

Intended audience: Future students interested in pursuing a career in health care.

The Oakton Experience Tour
Starts at Door #1
Tour Oakton’s Main Building and get to know the heart of our campus. From classrooms to student lounges, this tour will showcase the spaces where you’ll learn, collaborate and grow. See where your academic journey at Oakton could begin!

Intended audience: Future students and their families, and anyone curious about where Oakton students spend their time studying and engaging in college life.

Sensory Room: A Calm Space to Recharge
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Center for Campus Inclusion and Diversity (Room 1433)

Need a moment of quiet during your visit? Our sensory room offers a calm, low-stimulation environment for guests who may benefit from a peaceful space to reset. Soft lighting, comfortable seating and minimal noise provide a welcoming place to relax and take a break before rejoining the day’s activities.

Intended audience: Guests who may experience sensory sensitivity, anxiety or simply need a quiet space to decompress.

Food and Beverages
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oakton Cafe

Stop by the Oakton Cafe to grab a snack or drink and socialize with other future students and Oakton faculty and staff!