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College of Lake County

What’s the common thread?

If you are open and receptive, you’ll find what you need at the

College of Lake County.

It depends on

whom you ask.


For Alex Mason, a self-described “B” student in high school, it was a place where his instructors’ passionfor their subjects opened up new ideas that have changed how he views his own abilities and the world.

For Kellie Kraft, who wants a career in medicine, it was a place she could stand out as an athlete and student while also finding warm friendships and a sense of belonging.

And for Blake Hudson, whose leadership role as a student trustee confirmed his choice of political scienceas a major and public service as a career goal, it was a place that was just “conducive to success” because of the many opportunities offered.

Read Alex, Kellie and Blake’s stories (plus others) at

www.clcillinois.edu/viewbook.

CLC Art and Photography Students Summer 2010

TO CLC?

Graduates of every high school in Lake County!

Currently, 19 percent of Lake County’s graduatinghigh school seniors enroll at CLC in the fall. That figuremakes CLC the most popular college choice of entering freshmen.

People like you.

More information can be found at

www.clcillinois.edu/demographics

CLC’s Student Body

61% under age 2567% attend part time56% white8% black

19% Hispanic6% Asian

CLC’s Top 10*

1. Warren2. Grayslake District3. Waukegan4. Zion-Benton5. Mundelein6. Grant7. Round Lake8. Stevenson9. Antioch10. Lakes Community

*Top 10 in numbers of students enrolling at CLC in Fall 2011.


COLLege:

A TIMe To


If you have, congratulations, you’re unusual!

Experts estimate that as many as 80 percent of entering

freshman are undecided about a major, and 50 percentof college students will change their major at least once before

earning a degree.

Not only is college a time of exploring new ideas about yourself

and the world, it’s also often a time of exploring just what you

want to be.

That’s why having lots of academic choicesis so important.

At CLC, you can choose from 52 transfer programs leading to

a bachelor’s degree, or 163 degree and certificate optionsgiving you marketable skills you can use right after graduating.

(And in several instances, you can even choose a career program

with a transfer option.)

Have you chosen

your major?

More information can be found at

www.clcillinois.edu/academics

CerTIfICATe oPTIonS!

CAREERS IN:

Architecture/ Construction

Arts/Communication

Business

Education

Health Science

Hospitality

Human Services

Information Technology

Law/Public Safety

Manufacturing

Natural Resources

Science/Technology

Service Technologies


that in the next decade, a large percentage of jobs in Illinois—41 percent — will be at the “middle skill” level, requiring more

education than a high school diploma but less than a bachelor’s degree?

What are these middle skills jobs? They come in a wide range of industries

and occupations— engineering technicians, health care professionals

(nurses, dental hygienists, radiologic technicians, etc.), paralegals,

automotive technicians, first-line construction managers, heating and

air conditioning repairers and many more, offering annual salaries that

can reach nearly $70,000.

These opportunities mean that for many students one of the college’smore than 160 Associate in Applied Science or career certificates is a verygood option.

Did you know

Some Employers of Recent Career Program Graduates

ABBoTT | ADvoCATE CoNDELL MEDICAL CENTER |A T & T | BAxTER HEALTHCARE | CHILDREN’S MEMoRIAL HoSpITAL

GooD SHEpHERD HoSpITAL | GRAINGER | AoN HEWITT ASSoCIATES NoRTHWESTERN LAkE FoREST HoSpITAL

NoRTHSHoRE UNIvERSITy HEALTH CARE | QUILL CoRp. vISTA MEDICAL CENTER | WALGREENS

For more information go to

www.clcillinois.edu/careers.

Begin at CLC Careers

InTereSTeD In CoLLeGe

Want to become a doctor, lawyer, engineer or college professor? At NIU, SIU and

U of I Urbana-Champaign,

CLC transfer students generally

than the students who started there.—2008 StUdy


Choosing a transfer program provides almost unlimited options. And once CLC students transfer, they do well.CLC students have gone on to earn bachelor’s and graduate degrees from institutions across the country, including premier ones like Northwestern, the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois and even Harvard.

For more information go to

www.clcillinois.edu/transfer.

ASSoCIATE IN ARTS IN TEACHING Early Childhood EducationSecondary MathematicsSpecial Education

ASSoCIATE IN SCIENCE MAjoRS Biology Chemistry Computer Information technology Computer Science Earth Science Ecology Mathematics Microbiology Physics Pre-dentistryPre-Occupational therapy Pre-Physical therapy Surveying Wildlife Management Zoology

ASSoCIATE IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE DEGREE

Engineering

ASSoCIATE IN FINE ARTS MAjoRSArtMusic EducationMusic Performance

ASSoCIATE IN ARTS MAjoRSAccounting Anthropology Art Business Administration Communication Criminal Justice dance Early Childhood Education Economics Elementary Education English French Gender and Sexuality StudiesGeography History Humanities International Studies Music Philosophy Physical Education Political Science Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Psychology Recreation Social Work Sociology Spanish theatre

About

of CLC students are enrolledin a transfer program.59%

In a survey of recent graduates, CLC received a overall satisfaction rating. 99%

SATISfACTIon


And in a survey of current students, rated the quality of education at CLC

as “excellent” or “good.”

How well are students prepared for transfer?

CLC students are well-prepared. For example, a 2008 study showedthat CLC students who transferred to Northern Illinois University,Southern Illinois University and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign had higher GpAs than students who started at these institutions.

A sampling of colleges and universities that students have attended after CLC:

Indiana University

Lake Forest College

Loyola University of Chicago

Milwaukee Institute of Art

Northern Illinois University

Northwestern University

Roosevelt University

And what about the workplace? Even in the current economic downturn, a survey of recent

graduates found that 84 percent of respondents who sought

jobs found them. Those working full-time in a field related to their

studies had an average annual base salary of $44,190.

86%

WILL YoU TAKe CLASSeS

AT CLC?

GRAYSLAKE | LAKESHoRE | SoUTHLAKEEach campus has its own personality.


GrAYSLAKe

• 226.1 acres—largest location— beautiful buildings and lush natural areas.

• Home to the greatest number of academic programs.

• Newest facility additions: state-of-the art technology building and professional-quality performing arts center.

• Three-quarters of students take most of their classes here.

LAKeSHore (Waukegan)

• Urban environment.

• Complex of three buildings on Genesee Street.

• offers all courses for Associate in Arts degree.

• Home to three health care programs: dentalhygiene, medical assisting and phlebotomy.

SoUTHLAKe (Vernon Hills)

• Site of CLC’s newest building,a spacious light-filled facility on Milwaukee Avenue.

• offers all the course work for the Associate in Arts degree.

• Home to one of CLC’s mostcutting-edge programs—Nanoscience Technology—and to the new Health and Wellness Center.

plus online options!

At each campus you’ll also find the best in facilities, equipment and technology.

A SoLUTIoN To THE

of eDUCATIon


Public University 4-year tuition and fees:

$39,096

Private University 4-year tuition and fees:

$92,696

Yes, college can be expensive:

CLC transfer savings:

CLC (2 years) +Illinois Public University

(2 years) $25,908

SAVINGS

$13,000

4 yEARS

4 yEARS

CLC+

2 yEARS

CLC+

2 yEARS

CLC (2 years) +Illinois Private University

(2 years) $52,708

SAVINGS almost

$40,000

PUBLICUNIVERSITY

PRIVATEUNIVERSITY

DoeSn’T HAve

To Be A DrAG.


Even though CLC tries to keep tuition as affordable aspossible, many students still have access to financial aid.

Aid comes in the form of need-based grants, which donot have to repaid; work-study jobs; low-interest loans; and scholarships, some awarded based on need, others based on academic achievement, careergoals or other criteria. (Best of all, scholarships also don’t have to be repaid!)

Financial aid is funded by the federal and state government and privatedonors such as the CLC Foundation, which raises and awards funds exclusively for CLC students.

For more information go to www.clcillinois.edu/financialaidor call the Financial Aid Office at (847) 543-2062.

About 1 in 5 CLC students receivessome form of financial aid.

CLC awarded more than $10 millionin Federal and State grants and work study in 2009.

The average CLC financial aid package was $3,121.

The CLC Foundation in 2009 made877 scholarship awards, totaling$551,945.

financial Aid

you don’t have to have a straight-A average (or even a solid B) to receive financial aid. Though somescholarships are based on grades,others aren’t.

Even if your family income is higherthan average, you may still be able to receive financial aid. Some scholarships aren’t need-based.

Many factors affect financial aid decisions. Don’t assume you won’t qualify.

Apply!


www.clcillinois.edu

Your 2011/12 CLC Guide to Paying for CollegePayment Options and Financial Aid

CLC Fall Welcome Week Activities

WHAT’S LIfe

LIKe oUTSIDe

of CLASS?


At CLC, you’ll enjoy lots of opportunities to get involved,participate in activities and find a “home away from home.”

With more than 25 student clubs, 14 competitive sports teams, a fitness center, student government, the Emerging Leaders program and much more oncampus, you’ll find many opportunities to make friends, develop leadership skills and explore your own personal interests.

SPorTS

GolfMen’s and Women’s Cross CountryMen’s and Women’s SoccerMen’s and Women’s TennisMen’s and Women’s BasketballWomen’s volleyballMen’s BaseballMen’s and Women’s TennisWomen’s Softball

LITerArY JoUrnALS

Willow Reviewprairie voices

CLUBS

Addiction Awareness and Recovery Aikido American Sign Language Club Anime Club Asian Student Alliance Associate Degree Student Nurses Automaniacs Black Student Union Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) Chronicle CLC Ceramic Arts Club CLC Radio College Bowl Computer Club Engineering Club Environmental Club Forensic and DebateInternational Club Lakeshore Campus

Student Association

MUSIC

Wind Ensemble Concert BandJazz ComboMonday & Tuesday Night Jazz EnsemblesChamber SingersCLC Singers Choir of Lake County CLC Gospel Choir

DAnCe

prairie Spirits Dance Troupe

THeATre

(Five productions per year)

Latino Alliance Literary Arts Society Math Club Medical Imaging Club Muslim Student Association NAACp Newman Catholic Club paranormal Thrill Seekers (p.T.S.) phi Theta kappa (pTk) photography Club pre-Health professionals Club pride Alliance psychology Club pupils of paralegal Studies (popS) South Asian Student Association (SASA) Student American Dental

Hygienists Association (SADHA) Student Government Association Student veterans of CLC vICA/Skills USA


Apply. It’s easy!

Submit a College of Lake County Student Admission Form available online at www.clcillinois.edu/apply. once you’ve submitted your admission form, you will receive an official acceptance letter from the College of Lake County.

Submit your high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores.Have your test scores and official high school transcript to:

CLC office of Admissions and Records 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, Illinois 60030.

(If for some reason, you did not take the ACT or SAT, or scored less than 17 in the math, reading and English sections, arrange to take CLC’s proficiencyand placement tests for English and mathematics. Information at www.clcillinois.edu/apt.

Register for a mandatory New Student orientation. you can do this online at www.clcillinois.edu/nso. During your orientation, you will meet with an advisor and register for classes.

Apply for financial aid and CLC scholarships. CLC offers many options to help you pay for college. First, there’s an installment payment plan to help you manage your payments. And there are many kinds of financial aid and scholarships that can help you pay for your educational expenses—tuition, books, transportation and more.

For more information, visit

www.clcillinois.edu/financialaid.

How to get started.

Does what

you’ve read so far

sound good?


Meet with a CLC representative at your school. The college’s Enrollment Services staff visit all high schools in Lake County. visit your counseling office for information about when CLC will be at your high school next.

Take a campus tour.We’re proud of all our campuses, and eager to give you a guided tour. To arrange a Grayslake Campus tour, call (847) 543-2090; for Lakeshore Campus, call (847) 543-2112; for Southlake Campus,call (847) 543-6501.

Attend an open house or AIM session.Attend CLC’s next open house for prospective students. Details are in your high school counseling office. or attend an Academic Information Session. Sign up at www.clcillinois.edu/aim.

just stop by. our Enrollment Services staff always welcome drop-ins. Stop by to talk, ask questions and get a feel for what CLC is like. Enrollment Services is located on the Grayslake Campus in Room B101. For an appointment, call (847) 543-2090.

There’s so much more

to learn, and lots of ways

to do it.

We’ve covered only a fraction of the reasons to feel excited about attending CLC!

LEARN MORE


Questions on: Call or stop by the Grayslake Campus:

Application Information Admissions and Records Room B101a (847) 543-2061

Financial Aid Financial Aid Office Room B114(847) 543-2062

Academic Advising/ Counseling, Advising and Room C110Counseling transfer Center

(847) 543-2060

Campus Tours Enrollment Services Office Room B101(847) 543-2090

Disabilities Services Office for Students Room L112with disabilities(847) 543-2055 tty (847) 223-0134

Testing testing Center Room L115 (847) 543-2076

Registration Admissions and Records Room B101a(847) 543-2061

www.clcillinois.edu

College of Lake County 19351 W. Washington StreetGrayslake, IL 60030www.clcillinois.edu

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