Navigating Oakton Community College Summer Classes
Oakton Community College provides various opportunities for students to continue their education during the summer. Understanding the schedule, registration process, and available resources is essential for a successful summer term.
Summer Session Overview
Oakton offers two summer sessions: a seven-week session and an eight-week session. These sessions typically begin in early June and end in late July. The Academic Calendar contains specific dates for each session. Most summer sessions meet two to four times per week, depending on the course. Students can enroll in up to ten credit hours during the summer. Academic advisors can assist students who need more credit hours.
Instruction Types
Oakton offers four different types of instruction to accommodate various learning preferences and schedules. Students should check the course catalog to determine if a class is synchronous (scheduled days/times) or asynchronous (no set days/times) and whether the course is in-person, online, or hybrid.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Oakton College's Important Dates detail key dates and deadlines in the academic year for students, faculty, and staff. Meeting deadlines is an important part of the financial aid process. Applicants must meet particular dates to be considered for the most financial-aid options. It is the student's responsibility to notify the College when withdrawing from class(es). A student must officially withdraw before the semester deadline. Tuition refunds are only given when a student officially withdraws by the refund date.
Registration
Eligibility
You can register for classes after applying and completing all Enrollment Steps. If you have enrolled in credit classes within the past three years, you do not need to reapply.
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Priority Registration
Priority registration allows select groups of students to register for classes for the upcoming semester one to three days before registration is opened to all students. There is no additional fee for priority registration. For summer classes, priority registration typically begins in early March, with open registration starting a few days later. For example, summer priority registration begins March 9, with open registration starting March 12.
Registration Options
Students have options for registration. You can register online or in person with a photo I.D. at the Enrollment Center. Registration typically begins several months before the start of a semester and ends on the first day of class or until the class reaches maximum enrollment.
Late Registration
Students can register on the first day of the scheduled class meeting as long as there are open seats available and all course prerequisites and requirements have been satisfied. Once the course has started, online registration is restricted. Registration must be done manually by the Enrollment Center and requires a late registration override from the instructor. Students must contact the course instructor to request registration past the start date. If the instructor allows the student to join the course late, they will provide an electronic Late Registration Override on the student’s account (the division office may be contacted for assistance with this step). All of these steps must be completed in order for the Enrollment Services staff to complete registration. The Enrollment Center is not able to add students to classes without the late registration override. Students who register past the course start date must abide by all deadlines for the registered course, including refund deadlines.
Late Start Courses
Oakton schedules a number of "late start" courses in addition to typical class offerings. Late start classes are available for a number of general education credits such as English and math, as well as classes necessary for completing degrees and certifications. You'll find the most current information, including day and time, credit hours, instructor and the number of seats available.
Enrollment Steps for New Students
- Application: Fill out Oakton's general application form to begin applying for summer session courses. Be sure to select "Visiting Student" if you only plan to enroll in the summer term. Official transcripts (high school, college, AP, military) are required for students seeking an Oakton degree.
- Orientation: New students need to complete the one-hour online orientation.
- Registration: Register online.
Visiting Students
Oakton's doors are open to high school students. If you are a high school junior or senior and have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of C or higher, you also can sign up for summer classes at Oakton to get ahead in your college education. High school students may take one class per semester. Visit our concurrent enrollment (Early College) page to learn more and apply.
Read also: A Guide to Oakton's Student Portal
If you're attending a different college or university and want to get general education credits that will transfer, we're ready to work with you. Oakton's general education curriculum is approved by the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), so credits will transfer to Illinois institutions, as well as many out-of-state schools. You will need to request an official transcript online through Parchment.
Financial Aid
If you're in need of financial aid, or if you have questions about financial aid, Oakton offers year-round Pell Grants for eligible students; however, Oakton's financial aid is only available for students seeking a degree or certificate at Oakton.
myOakton Access
If you plan to be out of the country for part or all of a term, you will not be able to pay your bill, check your grades, register or perform other transactions usually accessible through myOakton.
Academic Programs
Explore Oakton's degrees and certificates by zeroing in on your area of interest. Oakton offers programs include nine subject areas across numerous careers and fields. Examples: Surgical Technology A.A.S., Technology, humanities and languages, finance, law or business, STEM disciplines and Art.
Enrollment Services
The Enrollment Services team is here to help make your application and registration processes proceed smoothly. If you have questions about financial aid or how to connect with advising services, the Enrollment Center can set you on the right path. Our Enrollment Services team is well-versed in all things enrollment-related and is an excellent resource to rely on when you're getting started with your journey here at Oakton.
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