Summer 2026 Lake County Mailer

Make summer count

5 reasons to take classes this summer:

#5 - Save money You can knock out credits at a lower cost and reduce what you’ll pay overall for your degree. Smart move now. Less debt later.

Questions?

#4 - Get ahead

Call: (847) 543-2085 Email: ccn.onboarding@clcillinois.edu

Want to graduate sooner? Lighten your fall schedule? Make room for an internship? A couple summer classes can get you to the finish line faster.

Or scan the QR code to complete the request for information form, and we’ll connect with you within 24 hours.

#3 - Catch up without falling behind Didn’t love how last semester went? Changed your major? Summer gives you a fresh start so you can stay on track.

#2 - Flexible options Online. In person. Evening. Short sessions.You can build a schedule that works around your job, internship or summer plans.

#1 - Get more personal attention Summer classes are often smaller, which means more access to your instructor and increased support should you need it.

When you stay in learning mode, it’s easier to keep going. Summer helps you stay sharp and confident heading into fall.Your college and career navigator is ready to help you explore programs, choose classes and build a plan that works for you.

If your summer is packed, sign up now for classes this fall.

Fall semester starts Aug. 17.

Summer session begins June 8 Fall semester starts Aug. 17

Register online today.

Worried about cost?

You have options.

Financial aid is available for summer classes, including grants, federal aid and scholarships.

CLC recently received an historic $6 million gift to expand

Cost per year Annual tuition and fees for full-time, in-district students at Illinois college

scholarships and provide additional support to help students stay on track and complete their goals. And because CLC is a community college, your tuition is significantly lower than most Illinois public universities, often saving you thousands on the same transferable credits.

CLC

Public 4-year

$4,494 $13,524

66% less than 4-year

Talk with one of our financial aid counselors and you might be surprised how affordable CLC can be.

Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees Rate Average.

Choosing CLC was the right move When faced with the choice between a four-year university and staying close to home, this student chose CLC — and never looked back.

“Three years ago, during my senior year of high school, I was debating whether to stay close to home and attend CLC or take the leap directly into a four-year university. I’m so happy I chose to be a Lancer! Of all the colleges I’ve visited, including my current university, I’ve never felt more at home than here.

No other school is as welcoming, flexible and supportive. Even though I’m now at the University of Illinois, I still miss my days at CLC. If you’re ever unsure about your future, you’ll definitely find a place at this wonderful institution that I’m proud to have been a part of. My only regret is that I couldn’t earn my bachelor’s here as well!”

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Greatest show and tell on earth!

Saturday, April 18 Experience the creativity and innovation of Maker Faire at Grayslake Campus, featuring hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations and inspiring projects for all ages. Families welcome.

Register online for free tickets at lakecounty.makerfaire.com

Do we also need to mention the construction? Will detour info be on the website above?

Start at CLC with free Adult Ed and ESL courses Luisa Campo Londono started English as a Second Language (ESL) classes on Saturdays and quickly enrolled in healthcare for-credit classes through a bridge program. She completed her GED, works as a rehab aide and soon starts her clinicals at a local hospital to become a nurse.

“Studying is the best way to obtain a better life” - Luisa Campo Londono CLC is here to help you succeed, no matter where you need to start. Free adult education classes help prepare you for your Illinois high school diploma.

ESL courses are also available for no cost.

Photos and videos are periodically taken of individuals participating in College of Lake County programs and activities. All persons registering for College of Lake County programs/activities or using the College of Lake County property thereby agree that any photo or video taken by the College of Lake County may be used by the college for promotional videos, brochures, fliers and other publications without additional prior notice or permission and without compensation to the participant.

Paid to protect. Paid to learn.

Fly drones. Answer calls. Serve your community, all while earning your degree.

Through a unique partnership with the Gurnee Police Department, one of the first formal police apprenticeship programs of its kind in the country, seven CLC students were hired as full-time, paid apprentices while completing their criminal justice degree, with tuition covered.

Created to help address the shortage of qualified police officers, this competitive program builds a direct pathway from college to the police academy, preparing the next generation of local law enforcement leaders.

Scan this QR code to read more about getting paid to serve.

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Did You Know?

You can complete your free financial aid

application, aka FAFSA, in about 30 minutes. It could unlock thousands of dollars to help pay

for college. Many CLC students get free tuition through grants and scholarships by filling

out this application. Even part-time and adult students may qualify for financial aid!

Scan this QR Code for more financial aid tips

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March 2026—Volume 31, No. 5

It’s Open House time!

You’re invited to Open House at College of Lake County 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at all five locations.

Explore more than 170 degree and certificate programs and discover how CLC can help you turn your goals into a plan. Meet expert faculty and staff, learn about scholarships, career pathways, transfer options and student support services and see firsthand how an affordable, high-quality education can open doors.

Register online or drop in anytime.

Pardon our construction DESIGNATED

The Washington Street entrance of our Grayslake Campus and the Tech Campus will be closed to traffic. Alternate routes: Take Route 45 or Atkinson Road to Brae Loch Road.

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Future student information line: (847) 543-2085

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Visit www.clcillinois.edu/class-search for the most up-to-date classes available.

CLC is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for everyone and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status. Responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries has been delegated to the Title IX and Compliance Coordinator, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030 (847) 543-2464.

GRAYSLAKE CAMPUS 19351 W. Washington St.

WAUKEGAN CAMPUS (LAKESHORE) 34 N. Sheridan Rd.

VERNON HILLS CAMPUS (SOUTHLAKE) 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave.

GURNEE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER 7735 Grand Ave.

PRAIRIE RESTAURANT AT BRAE LOCH 33600 N. U.S. Highway 45, Grayslake

Amanda D. Howland, M.A., M.S., J.D., Chair William M. Griffin, Ed.D.,Vice Chair Allena Barbato, J.D., L.M.F.T., Secretary Dawn Abernathy, M.A.T. Celeste Flores, B.A. Janet Gibson, M.D.S. Paul G.Virgilio, B.S., S.E., P.E. Andrea Gomez, Student Trustee Lori Suddick, Ed.D., President