Oakton College’s Des Plaines campus is closed Tuesday, April 21, due to flooding. Classes will be remote. The Board of Trustees meeting will be held at Oakton’s Skokie campus. More Information
Oakton is committed to maintaining a peaceful and comfortable environment for all students to achieve their goals. The College strives to promote, foster and support a safe and inclusive campus community for students, employees and guests.
We recognize the need for a welcoming campus where members of the diverse LGBTQIA2+ community are respected, valued and supported. This mission is achieved through educational and informative training opportunities, services and resources, and Title IX compliance.
All are invited to participate in:
The LGBTQIA2+ Advisory Council at Oakton is dedicated to our anti-bias values and works to institutionalize policy that advocates for the LGBTQIA2+ community. Examples of this work are gender-inclusive restrooms, SafeZone trainings and more inclusive classroom instruction.
SafeZone is a series of interactive trainings intended to allow students and employees to develop a better understanding of LGBTQIA2+ concerns and experiences, and become effective allies of the LGBTQIA2+ community. Participants are challenged to listen, share and grow.
SafeZone-trained employees at Oakton College can be identified by their display of the Safe Zone sticker.

From connecting you to LGBTQIA2+ support and advocacy groups to community services and health resources, see what other resources Oakton provides to members of the LGBTQIA2+ community and its allies.
Have questions about Oakton's commitment to creating a welcoming, accepting and inclusive community for LGBTQIA2+ persons? View these Frequently Asked Questions.
October 11 - National Coming Out Day
October 13 - Spirit Day
October 26 - Intersex Awareness Day
November 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance
December 1 - World AIDS Day
Oakton College follows all state and federal laws.