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: Dec. 20, 2024

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  • The Division of Academic Affairs will move to its permanent location in the 2500 suite at the Des Plaines campus (2nd floor, main building) during the week of Dec. 9, 2024. 
  • The Des Plaines campus Library and Learning Center will move to their temporary location in the TenHoeve wing (1600 rooms) during the week of Dec. 9, 2024. The TenHoeve Rooms at the Des Plaines campus will be unavailable for events and meetings until Dec. 31, 2025.
  • The Division of Student Affairs has temporarily re-located to Room 2817.
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:

 3%

Project Start:

 

Project Completion:

 

Departments are scheduled to move to their temporary locations during the week of Dec. 9, 2024.

Temporary locations are as follows:

Library, Testing Center and Learning Center: TenHoeve Wing (1600 Rooms)
Access and Disability Resource Center: Room 2548 (2nd floor, main building)
An image of Oakton College's Des Plaines campus office rennovations.

Academic Affairs Office Renovations (Des Plaines Floor 2)

Stakeholder(s):

Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Liberal Arts, Office of Institutional Research

Percent Complete:

100%

Project Start:

04/08/2024

Project Completion:

12/13/2024

The project is complete and the Office of Academic Affairs is scheduled to move into the newly renovated suite during the week of Dec. 9.

Construction of the Des Plaines Campus Learning Commons is expected to begin in February 2025.
An image of the new door and hardware replacement at Oakton College.

Door and Hardware Replacement

Percent Complete:

10%

Project Start:

TBD

Project Completion:

TBD

Kluber Architects is working on construction documents for phase 1, which entails repairs and replacement to exterior doors across both campuses. Construction dates will be established upon completion of construction documents and bidding process.
An image of the master construction plan at Oakton College.

Landscape Master Plan Project

Percent Complete:

93%

Project Start:

10/23/2023

Project Completion:

TBD

Demolition of the concrete lake retaining wall outside of Entrance 18 (near the Des Plaines Student Center) is expected to take place during winter break, weather permitting. 

Following the wall’s demolition, installation of a railing is scheduled to begin in early January, lasting approximately two weeks. Sidewalks will be accessible for pedestrian traffic during this time, and entrances will remain open.
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Student Affairs, Information Technology and Access and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Office Renovations (Des Plaines Floor 2)

Stakeholder(s):

Office of Student Affairs, Oakton IT, ADRC, Testing Center

Percent Complete:

4%

Project Start:

Project Completion:

Phase 1 projects for the IT Hub, Testing Center, and ADRC are out to bid. Phase 2 projects for the Office of Student Affairs, Workforce Development, and bookstore are in design.