Resources for Undocumented/DACA Students
Oakton Resources Access & Disability Resource Center
Oakton provides equal access to education for all students. Students with documented disabilities, as defined by the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, are eligible for services. Accommodations are individual in nature and are decided on a case-by-case basis. If you are a student with a documented disability and have the ability to perform college-level work, Oakton can help you succeed. Students who have applied to Oakton and have received their student ID number and login information are able to complete the Access and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) AIM Student Application to begin the process of requesting academic accommodations and services. For more information or assistance, visit ADRC at Oakton , email accessdisability@oakton.edu or call 847.635.1489. Access, Equity and Diversity In support of Oakton’s mission, the vision of Access, Equity and Diversity (AED) is to create an inclusive and accepting campus free of bias, hate and inequities where employees and other stakeholders work together to impart positive change, and students are provided an open, receptive environment that optimizes their chances to be successful. AED collaborates with other departments to ensure that the cultures and heritages represented on our campuses are valued, honored and celebrated. The AED subdivision is committed to listening to the many voices of our students and focuses programming and support services around issues that are important to students and the College community. For more information, email undocumentedstudentsupport@oakton.edu Advising, Transitions, and Student Success The Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success (OATSS) is committed to supporting the academic development of all Oakton students by providing high-quality services and support in a welcoming environment. As students navigate Oakton and work toward their academic goals, OATSS is here to help with developing a personalized educational plan, selecting appropriate courses, monitoring progress toward goals, navigating the transfer process and identifying tools for academic success. For more information, visit Advising at Oakton , email Advising Services at advising@oakton.edu or call 847.635.1700. Adult and Continuing Education Oakton is a leader in adult and continuing education in Illinois and collaborates with Maine, Niles, Glenbrook and Evanston Township high school districts. Community Education Courses offer a vast selection of special interest topics and hands-on experiences in business, career and certification training, computers, exercise and fitness, healthy living, home and garden, languages, tech trends and more. Many are available as online classes. General Educational Development (GED) prepares students who have not completed high school for the State of Illinois High School Diploma exam. The State of Illinois High School Diploma is accepted by employers and schools. Night High School assists residents of Niles and Maine Townships in completing their high school education. For more information, call Night High School coordinators at 847.825.7719 (Monday - Thursday, 6 - 9 p.m.). English as a Second Language (ESL) courses expand the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of non-native speakers of English. These courses also acclimate students to American culture. Literacy/Reading classes identify, recruit and instruct English-speaking adults and ESL adults seeking to reach specific life goals. Bridges to Academic Reading and Writing classes help intermediate ESL students prepare for the TOEFL or college classes. For more information, visit Continuing Education at Oakton or call 847-635-1426
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