New students coming to the College of Lake County must:
- fill out a Student Information Form online or in person* to obtain a CLC Student ID
- take a placement test
*If you need assistance completing this form, please contact the Office of Admissions and Records.
Schedule a Placement Test
After obtaining the CLC Student ID Number, please call (847) 543-2445 or request a testing appointment online:
New students also have the option of coming directly to Grayslake Campus, Lakeshore Campus or the Southlake Educational Center during intake hours to apply and make an appointment for the placement test.
In order to complete this process students need the following information:
- Social Security number, if they have one.
- Address and phone number.
- Case ID number for any type of public assistance from the Department of Human Services, for example: medical card, food stamps, Kid-Care or TANF-cash. This information may qualify you for further assistance.
This information will remain confidential and is collected for educational purposes only. It will be used only to document student progress and to understand student needs.
Placement tests are valid for 120 days only!
Information about dates, times, the placement test and registration is also available in English and Spanish on a 24-hour recording at the following number: (847) 543-2000, ext. 9975.