Grayslake Campus

19351 W. Washington St.
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-2000

Make the first and largest CLC campus your college home. Grayslake has evolved since its opening in 1969 and will continue to do so as academic programs and community use grow.

There’s plenty of space to spread out—from the sun-drenched Café Willow to the nature trails and college farm. With buildings and grounds designed for your comfort and use, the sprawling Grayslake Campus is made for you to grow.

Building hours:

Monday–Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Registration open for
Fall 2025 flexible start classes
You can still register for fall semester. Choose from hundreds of classes starting now through October.
Talk to your College and Career Navigator (CCN) for personalized guidance or contact the Welcome and One Stop Center for questions and registration help.
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Campus highlights

Master-planned spaces combining education, nature, art & technology

Preparing you for success
The Grayslake Campus has sustainable, high-tech buildings surrounded by 170+ acres of turf, prairie, woodland and wetlands.
Scroll through images to see more of campus.
- Get an overview of campus buildings
- Explore student life
Enjoy the great outdoors
Walk trails to clear your mind. Breathe deep in wide-open spaces between classes. Find your center exploring the Campus Farm, apiary and 200 tree species. Extend your adventure to the nearby forest preserve.
- Explore the Living Lab Trail
- Get a 360 view of outdoor spaces
Spaces for studying, socializing
Head to the library for a quiet place to study or borrow resources, including laptops and WiFi hotspots. Hang out with friends in comfy spaces to catch up between classes or plan your next adventure.
Registration help, campus store
The Welcome and One Stop Center (WOSC) is your go-to for answers. Ask questions about registering for class, making a payment, financial aid and transferring to a 4-year school. The LancerZone campus store has course materials, snacks and great CLC swag.
- View the WOSC
- How CLC helps you succeed
Healthy dining options
Hungry? Head to Café Willow, a favorite gathering space serving freshly prepared meals made with produce grown right on campus. You'll also find vending machines located throughout the buildings.
- Check out Café Willow
- See how we grow produce on campus
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
The JLC is a premier, multi-stage performing arts venue. If you're a student of dance, music or theatre, you'll perform here or work backstage. You also can see performances by world-renown artists.
- Get a 360 view of the JLC
- Learn more about JLC
Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art
The gallery is a haven for local and student artists. Rotating and permanent exhibitions feature cultural and artistic diversity. Are you an artist? Participate in the annual Student Art Exhibition, one of the gallery's most popular events.
Check out the gallery
Creative spaces
The Grayslake campus has spaces galore to pursue visual and performing arts. Studios for art, dance, voice recording, ceramics, jewelry making, music, theatre, photography and more will nurture your creativity.
- Explore programs in the arts
- Get involved in the arts
Baxter Innovation Lab
Learn hands on in this design and fabrication workshop, using everything from shop tools to 3D printers. Here, students in many programs work on class projects. Or just hang out! The lab is central to community STEM events like Maker Faire Lake County, Make-a-Thon, Lake County Robotics Competition and summer camps.
Advanced science and healthcare labs
A new science wing supports modern laboratories for biology, chemistry and other sciences. The campus also houses simulation labs for the nursing and medical imaging programs. These labs help you develop hands-on skills with guidance from expert faculty.
- View the nursing simulation lab
- Tour the medical imaging lab
State-of-the-art automotive labs
Begin your automotive career in our advanced automotive technology and collision repair facilities. Use cutting-edge equipment, like virtual reality technology. Learn the latest tech, including electric vehicles.
- View the auto technology facility
- Explore the collision repair program

Other locations

Campus maps

Parking and driver assistance

We have designated parking areas on campus for use by students, faculty, staff and visitors. CLC parking lots are idle-free zones. Please abide by the parking rules and regulations established by the College of Lake County Police Department.

Where to park

Student and Visitor - Lots 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, and 13 (baseball field)
Visitor - Visitor parking also available by A wing and on Sunpivot Circle
Staff - Lots 1, 5, 6, 7, and 12

All vehicles must be parked on pavement between the yellow parking lines. Parking on roadways, sidewalks or parking lot traffic lanes is not permitted. Students are not allowed to park in the areas designated for faculty, staff and visitors. Faculty and staff must display a parking permit to park in any posted staff parking areas.
Handicap parking is available throughout the campus. Use of a handicap parking space requires the display of a window permit or state issued handicap license plate. Temporary handicap permits are available from the College of Lake County Health Center. Permits issued by the CLC Health Center are only valid on the college campuses.
All drivers must obey CLC regulations as well as all state laws and local regulations. Posted speed limits are strictly enforced. Please reduce your speed for construction, adverse conditions or pedestrians/cyclists in or crossing the roadway. The CLC Police Department is empowered to enforce traffic regulations.
Citations for parking violations may be appealed to the CLC Police Department. The appeal must be filed within five business days from the date the citation is issued or the right to appeal is presumed waived. To appeal a parking citation, obtain and return an appeal form to the CLC Police Department.

Grayslake Campus

Registration open for

Fall 2025 flexible start classes

Campus highlights

Preparing you for success

Enjoy the great outdoors

Spaces for studying, socializing

Registration help, campus store

Healthy dining options

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art

Creative spaces

Baxter Innovation Lab

Advanced science and healthcare labs

State-of-the-art automotive labs

Other locations

Campus maps

Parking and driver assistance

Where to park

Parking regulations

Handicap parking

Driving regulations

Parking citations