Construction

Oakton College is continuing campus improvement projects including those outlined in our recently approved facilities master plan, which will result in transformed spaces that create an optimal learning and working environment for students and employees.

Check back often as this page will help minimize operational disruptions and keep you informed of our progress.

Construction Updates

Latest Update: June 26, 2025

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Weather permitting, the south half of Parking Lot D (near the Lee Center) at the Des Plaines Campus will be closed from July 7 - 15 for work related to Exterior Lighting Upgrades.
The Des Plaines campus Library and Learning Center have moved to their temporary location in the TenHoeve wing (1600 rooms). The TenHoeve Rooms at the Des Plaines campus will be unavailable for events and meetings until Dec. 31, 2025.
The Des Plaines Testing Center has moved into its permanent home in Suite 1830 (near the Enrollment Center) and is now open.
The Division of Student Affairs has temporarily re-located to Room 2817.
The Des Plaines Access and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) office has temporarily moved to room 2548.

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Des Plaines and RHC (Skokie) Campus Exterior Lighting Upgrades
Stakeholder(s):	General campus community
Percent Complete:
Project Start:	July 1, 2025
Project Completion:	Summer 2026
Work is expected to begin in early July, resulting in rolling closures of parking lots and walkways, restricting access to vehicle and pedestrian classes for various time durations. Weather permitting, the south half of Parking Lot D (near the Lee Center) at the Des Plaines Campus will be closed from July 7 - 15.

Rendering of the new Oakton Library Learning Commons.

Des Plaines Library Learning Commons
Stakeholder(s):	Library, Learning Center, Center for Teaching Innovation, Math Labs (STEM), TRIO, IT Help Desk
Percent Complete:	20%
Project Start:	March 31, 2025
Project Completion:	Late 2025
The General Contractor has started work on site. Framing is complete. The mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) rough-in is ongoing and is expected to continue for several months. Insulation and drywall installation are ongoing.

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Door and Hardware Replacement
Percent Complete:	10%
Project Start:	TBD
Project Completion:	TBD
The project will be going out for bid in June. Board of Trustees consideration for the bid approval is expected to take place in August.

Student Affairs, Information Technology and Access and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Office Renovations (Des Plaines)
Stakeholder(s):	Office of Student Affairs, Oakton IT, ADRC, Testing Center, Workforce Development, Bookstore, Welcome Center
Percent Complete:
Project Start:
Project Completion:
Phase 1 projects for the IT Hub, Testing Center, and ADRC are nearing completion. The Des Plaines Testing Center has moved into its permanent home in Suite 1830 (near the Enrollment Center) and is now open. The Access and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is scheduled to move into its permanent home (Suite 1820) during the week of July 7. Phase 2 projects for the Office of Student Affairs, Workforce Development, Bookstore, and Welcome Center are in design.