Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success

Office of Advising, Transitions, and Student Success Your Path to Success Starts Here: Oakton Advising 🎯 Academic advisors are available year-round to meet with students through appointments and walk-in advising.

You can contact Advising Services to set up an appointment at 847.635.1700 (Des Plaines) or 847.635.1400 (Skokie).

Final Spring 2026 grades are in 📚✨Not the outcome you hoped for? You still have options — and support! 🔹 Received an Inc...
05/27/2026

Final Spring 2026 grades are in 📚✨

Not the outcome you hoped for? You still have options — and support!

🔹 Received an Incomplete (“I”) grade?

Connect with your instructor as soon as possible to create a plan for completing missing coursework and to discuss the grade change process.

🔹 Placed on Academic Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal?

Schedule an appointment with your assigned academic advisor to talk through next steps, explore resources, and build a plan for moving forward.

Remember: one semester does not define your future. 💚

We’re here to help you get back on track!

Oakton College Academic Advisors wore blue today to pay tribute to those who have given their lives in service. The colo...
05/26/2026

Oakton College Academic Advisors wore blue today to pay tribute to those who have given their lives in service.

The color blue represents loyalty and trust, and by wearing it, the Office of Advising, Transitions and Student Success (OATSS) stands in support of military-connected individuals and honors the memory of the fallen.

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‼️Final grades are in! Here are two quick ways to check your final grades in myOakton:📌 Option 1: Plan/Register/Grades C...
05/19/2026

‼️Final grades are in! Here are two quick ways to check your final grades in myOakton:

📌 Option 1: Plan/Register/Grades Card

• Log into myOakton
• Find the Plan/Register/Grades card
• Select View my Grades
• Select Term and 'All Courses'
• Review your GPA Summary and Final Grades for each course

📌 Option 2: Student Profile

• Log into myOakton
• Open Student Profile
• Select Academic Transcript or View Grades under Additional Links
• View your final grades and academic record

✅ Take a moment to celebrate your wins, reflect on the semester, and connect with your advisor if you have questions about next steps!

🎓 Congratulations, Oakton College Class of 2026! 🎓Today, we celebrate more than diplomas — we celebrate resilience, grow...
05/18/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Oakton College Class of 2026! 🎓
Today, we celebrate more than diplomas — we celebrate resilience, growth, perseverance, and the countless moments that brought our graduates to this stage. Whether your journey began recently or years ago, your hard work and dedication have led to this incredible achievement.

To our graduates: thank you for the impact you’ve made on the Oakton community. We are proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see the paths you create next. Your future is bright, and this is only the beginning. 💚

From all of us at Oakton College, congratulations on reaching this milestone. Once an Owl, always an Owl. 🦉✨

Last week, our leadership team and Senior Advisors came together for our monthly Senior Advisor Institute Day — a dedica...
05/18/2026

Last week, our leadership team and Senior Advisors came together for our monthly Senior Advisor Institute Day — a dedicated space for reflection, collaboration, and growth. 🌱

As we continue stepping into evolving roles within OATSS, this time allows us to intentionally develop our collective goals as a department while also investing in our own professional development. Through conversation, strategy, and shared reflection, we’re building stronger connections between the skills we already bring to the table and the leadership capacities we’re continuing to grow.

Grateful for a team committed to learning, innovation, and supporting one another as we strengthen the student experience together. 💚 HigherEdLeadership CommunityCollege TeamDevelopment

Finish strong — Summer is waiting! ☀️
05/11/2026

Finish strong — Summer is waiting! ☀️

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmothers, bonus moms, foster moms, moms-to-be, and mother figures in ...
05/08/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmothers, bonus moms, foster moms, moms-to-be, and mother figures in our OATSS community and beyond. 💐💚

Today, we especially celebrate our OATSS moms, whose compassion, resilience, support, and care make a difference every single day both at home and here at Oakton. Thank you for the countless ways you uplift students, families, colleagues, and our community.

We appreciate all that you do and hope you feel celebrated today and every day. 🌷

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🎓🖊️ Our OATSS Graduation T-Shirt Signing events have been a huge success at both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses!Stu...
05/07/2026

🎓🖊️ Our OATSS Graduation T-Shirt Signing events have been a huge success at both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses!

Students have had the chance to decorate, sign, and personalize their graduation shirts while celebrating their incredible journey to commencement alongside friends, classmates, faculty and staff.

From meaningful messages to creative designs, each shirt is a unique reflection of the memories, achievements, and community our students have built along the way on their educational journey at Oakton 💚✨

Congratulations, Class of 2026 — we can’t wait to celebrate you at Commencement! StudentSuccess

OATSS is celebrating NACADA Global Advising Week!🎉 Academic Advising makes a difference every single day! This week, we’...
05/05/2026

OATSS is celebrating NACADA Global Advising Week!🎉 Academic Advising makes a difference every single day! This week, we’re proud to recognize the impact of our advisors who support, guide, and empower students to succeed. NACADA (the Global Community for Academic Advising) is the leading professional organization dedicated to promoting and supporting quality academic advising in higher education. Join us in showing appreciation for the advisors who help students turn goals into achievements! 💚

🎓 Calling all Oakton 2026 grads! Your big moment is almost here—come celebrate with us at our Grad T-Shirt Signing Party...
04/29/2026

🎓 Calling all Oakton 2026 grads! Your big moment is almost here—come celebrate with us at our Grad T-Shirt Signing Party! Customize your “Oakton Grad” tee and collect messages of encouragement from friends, classmates, and staff as you get ready for graduation. 🎉👕
Join us:
📍 Des Plaines – Wednesday, May 6 | 12 PM–3 PM | Student Center
📍 Skokie – Thursday, May 7 | 12 PM–3 PM | Student Center
Know someone graduating this year? Tag them below or share this post so they don’t miss out! Let’s celebrate the Class of 2026 together! 🎓✨ GradSeason

Investing in growth to better serve our students. 🌟Amanda Johnson, Manager of Advising & Student Success Initiatives, ...
04/27/2026

Investing in growth to better serve our students. 🌟

Amanda Johnson, Manager of Advising & Student Success Initiatives, and Cameron Carrara, Senior Academic Advisor, recently attended the NACADA Region 5/6 Regional Conference in Minneapolis, MN, engaging in professional development focused on strengthening advising practices, enhancing team operations, and advancing student success.

They're excited to bring new ideas, strategies, and renewed energy back to their work in the Office of Advising, Transitions and Student Success at Oakton. Because when we grow as professionals, our students are the ones who benefit most. 📚✨

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1600 E Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL
60016

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm

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+18476351700

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