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College in Des Plaines, IL. Operating on a semester system.
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Life in Des Plaines for Oakton College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Des Plaines.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
City Transportation
Public Transit
Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, Pace Bus
Nearest Airports
O'Hare International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
36 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Des Plaines Cafeteria
open
First floor of the main building, across from the Student Center, Des Plaines campus
Operated by Fooda; renovated cafe offering hot and cold food and beverage options
Skokie Cafeteria
closed
First floor of the main building, across from the Bookstore, Skokie campus
Operated by Fooda; listed as closed Monday-Friday
Safety Alerts
Spring Prescribed Fire
low
Spring Prescribed Fire event scheduled at Des Plaines Campus from March 28 to March 31, 2026. This is a controlled burn near the woods.
Action: Avoid the area if possible; follow any on-site signage or instructions from campus safety personnel.
Campus News
Latest updates from Oakton College
Spring Prescribed Fire
A controlled burn is taking place at the Des Plaines Campus from March 28 to March 31. Avoid the area if possible and follow any on-site instructions.
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What's happening at Oakton College
Priority registration for fall 2026 semester
Priority registration period for currently enrolled students to register for fall 2026 courses.
On-Campus Visit (DP): Dominican University
College visit and information session for Dominican University representatives to meet with prospective students.
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Email Domain
@oakton.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 20, 2026
End: May 15, 2026
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