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: Jan. 28, 2025

Appears to be an image of Oakly waving outside at Oakton College's Des Plaines campus.
  • 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 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:

 

The Project is out to bid and a construction schedule will be established once a contractor has been awarded the project. 

The Library and Learning Center have temporarily relocated to TenHoeve rooms. The Testing Center and Access and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will move at a later date. 
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:

95%

Project Start:

10/23/2023

Project Completion:

TBD

Work is progressing across both campuses. The contractor is working on completing punch list items (weather permitting). Some plantings will be added or replaced in the spring when weather allows. 

A new railing is being installed along the north side of Lake Oakton at the Des Plaines Campus.
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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:

7%

Project Start:

Project Completion:

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