New year, new beginnings: CLC's Quick-Start event Jan. 8; Spring Semester begins Jan. 22
Make 2019 the year that you'll begin your bachelor's degree, work toward an associate degree or certificate, start a new career or develop your talents at the College of Lake County! Spring Semester classes begin Jan. 22, and registration is open to both new and current students.
View course offerings, both classroom-based and online, and learn how to become a CLC student at www.clcillinois.edu/spring. Following the holiday break, all three campuses are open for in-person registration Monday through Friday in addition to the option to register online. For details on hours by campus, visit www.clcillinois.edu. Additionally, visit any campus on Saturday, Jan. 12 and 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for application, registration and financial aid assistance. Bookstores also open.
Additionally, the college will host a Quick-Start event to help students build their futures on Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 4-7 p.m. at the Grayslake, Lakeshore (Waukegan) and Southlake (Vernon Hills) Campuses. Besides applying for admission or registering for classes, participants can speak directly with advisors and counselors on-site at Quick-Start to receive a personalized roadmap for success. Representatives also will discuss financial aid as well as student job and internship opportunities. For details on Quick Start, including registration and tips to save time at the event, visit www.clcillinois.edu/events/quickstart. Attendees who pre-register will receive a free CLC T-shirt.
CLC's Guaranteed Transfer Admission Partnership allows CLC students to be admitted to one of 27 local, regional or international partner institutions by meeting program requirements. This ensures a seamless transfer of credit to the four-year colleges and universities.
Participating colleges and universities range from The American Business School in Paris to Arizona State University to close to home at Northern Illinois University. For a full list, visit www.clcillinois.edu/gta or call (847) 543-2090.
If you're unsure about career options, you can learn CLC programs offered in fields such as business, manufacturing, technology and healthcare at free information sessions. Each session
lasts about an hour and includes an overview of the career field, salary, job outlook and educational requirements. View a schedule of information sessions by academic division at www.clcillinois.edu/infosessions.
If you need to complete a GED (high school equivalency), learn English as a Second Language or build basic competency in reading, writing and math, the Adult Education and ESL division offers free courses at all three campuses and other Lake County locations that also begin in January. To learn more, call (847) 543-2021, visit www.clcillinois.edu/adulted or email adulteducation@clcillinois.edu. Or visit Building 4 on the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
For information on enrolling at CLC, call (847) 543-2090, visit www.clcillinois.edu/admission or stop by the Welcome and One Stop Center, 19351 W. Washington St. Assistance is also available at the Lakeshore Campus, 33 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, and the Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.
About College of Lake County:
College of Lake County is an innovative community college in Lake County, Ill. that transforms lives with its variety of accessible, quality education options. Offered at three campuses in Grayslake, Vernon Hills and Waukegan or online, College of Lake County provides affordable options in a state-of-the-art setting close to home. A large student network, with small class sizes,provides advantages to our students on a career-related program or a path toward a transfer degree. We're proud to serve the diverse needs of our community and student body. Connect to your future today at College of Lake County. For more information, visit www.clcillinois.edu.