New Students - Steps for Admission and Registration
Step 1: Submit an Application for Admission & Required Credentials
Submit a completed CLC Application for Admission to the Admissions and Records Office. International students, and students under 18, or who are still enrolled in high school must fill out additional forms for admission. (See Admission Requirements for details.)
Step 2: Learn your CLC Student ID and PIN
When your application has been processed (usually within 2 working days), you will receive your 7-digit ID number in the mail. Your PIN is initially set to your 6-digit date of birth (mmddyy). You will need both the ID and PIN to register.
You can also access your ID through our touch-tone phone registration system. Just call (847) 223-1111, select 'Student ID Lookup' and enter your social security number and PIN (date of birth). Its important to change your PIN as soon as possible to a 6-digit/character code only you will know. You can change your PIN on the phone system. Just select option 1 (registration) and then option 4.
Step 3: Meet Proficiencies / Prerequisites
Before you will be able to register for most college credit classes, you need to show that you are language and math proficient. The Admissions Office will accept one of the following documents to prove proficiency: HS transcript showing class rank in top 1/3, ACT scores of 17 or above on reading, language and math tests, SAT scores of 450 on math and verbal tests, GED transcript showing 550 or above on reading, language and math tests, U.S. college transcript showing completion of an Associates degree or higher, or U.S. college transcript showing completion of 30 credits with no grade less than a 'C'.
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Take CLC's Academic Proficiency Test for Language and the Math Placement Test (Arithmetic section).
Course prerequisites and corequisites are required when specific knowledge or skills are needed to enroll in a course. See the Course Descriptions for details on prerequisites.
Step 4: Attend a Student Advisement Session
If you are a recent high school graduate planning to attend full-time and complete a degree or certificate at CLC, you should attend a New Student Advisement Session. Call (847) 543-2486 or (847) 543-2090 for times.
If you are a returning adult or part-time student, you should attend an Admisement Information Meeting A.I.M. Call the Counseling Center at 847-543-2060.
Step 5: Meet with a Counselor
Counselors are available to help you with educational planning. If you are unable to meet both the English language and math proficiencies, you are encouraged to meet with a counselor prior to enrolling. They will help you select the most appropriate courses. Counselors are available by appointment or on a drop-in basis from 8 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Friday, in Room C110 at the Grayslake Campus (847-543-2060). Counselors are available by appointment at Lakeshore Campus (847-543-2186) and Southlake Educational Center (847-478-1833).
Step 5: Complete Registration
When you are ready to select your classes, use the CLC Classes By Term. You must specify the semester and then a subject such as English to view the classes available. To select a subject area click on the magnifying glass, and then press the 'Look Up' button. When you find a specific class section you want, make note of the 4-digit class number.
You may register in any of three ways: on the web, by touch-tone telephone, or in-person in the Admissions office, B101 at the Grayslake Campus, the Student Services office at the Lakeshore Campus or the main office at the Southlake Educational Center.
Online Self-Service requires that you have your CLC ID and PIN available. To log in, enter an upper case W followed by your CLC ID, and an upper case W followed by your PIN. Once you have logged in, use the menu of options to add or drop classes, view your schedule, view grades or an unofficial transcript, and many other options. When you add or drop a class, check for a 'success' or 'error' message. Most errors are due to pre-requisites not met, or enrollment holds.
Touch-tone Telephone registration is available by dialing (847)223-1111. Select option 1 to begin. You will need your CLC ID and PIN, and the 4-digit class number of the courses you wish to take.
Step 6: Pay Tuition and Fees
Pay tuition and fees by the due date given when you register. Payment through student self-service is available. The college offers several payment options, and if you qualify, financial aid may be available. For information about tuition payment, call 543-2085; for information about financial aid, call 543-2062.
