The history of the College of Lake County (CLC) dates back to 1967 when a referendum was passed to establish the CLC community college district. In 1968, A. Harold Anderson and Paul W. Brandel donated 181 acres of land for establishing the Grayslake campus. The first College of Lake County classes were held in 1969 in a six-building pre-fabricated complex. The same year, a referendum was passed for the construction of a permanent campus. Over the years, the enrollment of students increased and more buildings including the A, B, C, and D wings, Performing Arts building and the Technology buildings were constructed on the campus.
As of spring 2010, the College of Lake County had a total enrollment of 18,567 students. The College of Lake County is located in the far northeastern suburbs of Chicago and operates through three locations: Grayscale (Main Campus), Vernon Hills (Southlake Campus), and Waukegan (Lakeshore Campus). The other campus locations include the Great Lakes Center and the extension sites. The College of Lake County is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
College of Lake County
Academics
The College of Lake County offers the following categories of educational programs:
Transfer Education: Students looking to gain credits in order to transfer to a four-year college or university can enroll for the transfer education program. The degree programs offered by the College of Lake County in the Transfer Education category include: Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Engineering Science (AES), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), and Associate in Arts in Teaching (AA).
Career Education: Students looking for education with the objective of finding career opportunities can enroll for the two-year Associate in Applied Sciences degree program or a shorter certificate program. The Associate in Applied Sciences degrees are available in communication arts, social sciences, science or mathematics, and humanities or fine arts. There are numerous certificate programs such as Accounting clerk, C++ programming, Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating Specialist, Multimedia Communications, Wireless Networking Security, and Wellness Coaching certificate programs.
Developmental Education: Students who need to develop their math and language skills required for college-level courses and programs can enroll for the developmental education program of the College of Lake County. The Learning Assistance Center provides personal tutoring for students to improve their language and math skills.
The College of Lake County also offers adult education programs and non-credit opportunities for workforce and professional development.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at College of Lake County.
To seek admission in the two-year associate’s degree program, students need to submit their high school transcripts and ACT/SAT score reports. The high school transcript should show successful completion of four years of English, three years of social science, three years of mathematics, three years of science, and two years of electives (music, vocational education, foreign language, or art). Alternatively, students can also appear for the College of Lake County’s Academic Proficiency Language test and Math Placement test.
International students must be at least 17 years of age and should have completed 12 years of formal education. If English is not their first language, they need to submit their TOEFL scores. They are also required to submit evidence of sufficient financial support and need to get the college/university transcript evaluated for credits.
Financial Aid
The College of Lake County provides financial aid to help students meet their educational expenses. Most forms of aids are need-based. In order to be considered for financial aid, students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be eligible for financial aid, students must be U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens. The aid offered is in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, and part-time employment. Common federal grant options available to students include Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) – for Illinois residents.
Students can also apply for loans such as Stafford – Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). Students at the College of Lake County can opt for work-study programs, wherein they can work for a maximum of 20 hours per week. Common scholarships offered at the College of Lake County include: Elizabeth Meyer Memorial scholarships, Elliot W. Frank scholarships, North Shore Trust and Savings scholarships, Richard E. and Nedra K. Soller Forensics scholarships, and Grainger Tools For Tomorrow scholarships.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
College of Lake County 5348th for the average student loan amount.
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The College of Lake County has a diverse profile of students representing different age groups, gender, and racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The Counseling, Advising and Transfer Center provides valuable academic advice and directions for using college and career resources to the students of the College of Lake County. There is an Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) on the campus. The OSD uses Assistive Technology to assist students through a broad range of software and hardware services.
The campus police ensure the safety of the students. It also provides important services such as parking control, traffic enforcement, and escort services. The College of Lake County features nationally accredited Child Care Centers for providing day care to children in the age group of 2-6 years. The Health center provides primary nursing and medical assistance to the students, staff, and the faculty of the College of Lake County. The Career Center provides career guidance and job search assistance to students. There is a Student Activities Office which gives the opportunity to the students to get involved in campus life. Other social opportunities for students include college activities like the Student Government, the literary journals (Willow Review and Prairie Voices), the student newspaper (Chronicle), the radio station, and the Prairie Spirits Dance Theatre.
Dining facilities are available at Lancers, a deli-style restaurant, and the Willows Room. The eating options at Lancers include pizza slices from Giordano’s, sandwiches from Subway, soups, salads, desserts, drinks, plus a daily special. The Willows Room offers complete meals and operates like a buffet. The College of Lake County does not provide on-campus housing.
Student Enrollment Demographics
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The College of Lake County is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Skyway Community College Athletic Conference. The College of Lake County athletic teams compete in 13 intercollegiate sports. The women’s sports include: cross-country, softball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and soccer. The men’s sports include: tennis, cross-country, baseball, golf, basketball, soccer, and wrestling.
Bibliography
College of Lake County. About: The College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois. Web. 23 July 2011.
College of Lake County. Information for Prospective Students. Web. 23 July 2011.
College of Lake County. Your 2011/12 CLC Guide to Paying for College. 2011. Print.
Campus Crime Statistics
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over 4 years agocorning corning5 ((at)) aol dot com
what are the dates for summer shcool sessions...for 2007 am i too late to apply
almost 5 years agoEllen Hurt rekd1 ((at)) aol dot com
My son is a student at Stevenson HS and wants to attend your College Fair 3/20/07.
Can you give me details as to what colleges will be there or a website etc to get the information?
My daughter enrolls in your summer school classes for the last 3 years and loves it-she is a junior at WIU in Macomb.
Thank you
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corning5 ((at)) aol dot com
what are the dates for summer shcool sessions...for 2007 am i too late to apply