Verve CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Verve College. Core organization is free for students.

College in Oak Brook, IL. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · School Calendar 2026

The semester, explained for Verve College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
School Calendar 2026
Campus terms
5
Local details
7

Academic calendar

School Calendar 2026 runs Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. School Calendar 2026Relevant now
  2. School Calendar 2027

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Campus language

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5 terms

A

A&P
Anatomy and Physiology, the foundational science course required for nursing students.

C

Check-offs
Practical skills competency assessments where students must demonstrate nursing procedures to instructors.

M

Med-Surg
Medical-Surgical Nursing, a core and intensive component of the Practical Nursing curriculum.

P

Pharm
Pharmacology, a critical course focused on medication administration and effects.

S

SNA
Student Nurses Association, the primary professional organization for students at the college.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

7 details
ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute; the standardized testing and remediation platform used throughout the program to prepare for licensure.
campus_cafeteria_area
Campus Cafeteria Area
Clinicals
Off-site hands-on nursing practice conducted at various healthcare facilities and hospitals.
Entrance Exam
The HESI or TEAS exam required for admission into the Practical Nursing program.
NCLEX-PN
The National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses, which students prepare for as their final goal.
North Chicago
The extension campus location situated at 1758 Skokie Highway.
Oak Brook
The main campus location situated at 2625 Butterfield Road.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
School Calendar 2026 runs Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
5 approved campus terms and 7 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Worth a look

Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society

A national honor society recognizing high scholastic achievement for postsecondary students. Membership is based on merit and academic excellence.

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Resources & spaces

Admissions Office

Provides information and assistance to prospective students applying to Verve College's nursing programs.

Open to all

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Financial Aid Office

Assists students with understanding and applying for financial aid to fund their education at Verve College.

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Life in Oak Brook for Verve College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Oak Brook.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$2,500

Cost of Living Index

143

Student Population

564

City Transportation

Walkability

28

Bikeability

36

Public Transit

PACE bus, Metra nearby

Nearest Airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50.5°F

Avg Snowfall

36 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

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Campus Parking Area

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Located at the Oak Brook Administrative Offices building.

Campus News

Latest updates from Verve College

Edema in Nursing Guide: Causes, Types, and Assessment

A new guide for nursing students explaining the causes and assessment techniques for edema in clinical practice.

Nov 4, 2026

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Wound Healing Stages in Nursing: The Four Phases Explained

An educational post detailing the stages of wound healing essential for Practical Nursing curriculum knowledge.

Nov 3, 2026

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LPN School Financial Planning Guide: 7 Questions to Ask

A resource for prospective students on how to plan for the costs of nursing school and financial aid options.

Nov 2, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Verve College

Campus Tour and Information Session

November 5, 2026

2625 Butterfield Rd. Suite 102E, Oak Brook, IL

Individual campus tours and brief information sessions are available by appointment with admissions representatives.

N102 Evening Class Commencement

November 30, 2026

Oak Brook Campus

Start of the Practical Nurse (PN) N102 evening class session. Scheduled from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Weekend PN Class (N101) Commencement

December 5, 2026

Oak Brook Campus

Commencement of new weekend Practical Nursing classes. Schedule runs Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@vervecollege.edu

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