Study at Grayslake Campus

Make this campus your college home

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

Grayslake is the first and largest CLC campus. It opened in 1969 and continues to evolve as academic programs and community use grows.

Grayslake Campus highlights

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


  • Aerial view of part of Grayslake Campus

    Preparing you for success

    The Grayslake Campus has sustainable, high-tech buildings surrounded by 170+ acres of turf, prairie, woodland and wetlands.

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    Aerial view of part of Grayslake Campus
  • Students getting help at the Welcome and One Stop Center

    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.

    How CLC helps you succeed

    Students getting help at the Welcome and One Stop Center
  • Smiling students socializing between class.

    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 around campus to catch up between classes or plan your next adventure.

    Explore the library

    Smiling students socializing between class.
  • Student working under a red light in the photography studio

    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.

    Student working under a red light in the photography studio
  • Chemistry lab in new science wing

    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.

    Chemistry lab in new science wing
  • Two male students and instructor working on project in Baxter Innovation Lab

    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. These include Maker Faire Lake County, Make-a-Thon, Lake County Robotics Competition and summer camps.

    Two male students and instructor working on project in Baxter Innovation Lab
  • Two male students working on cars in the automotive 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.

    Two male students working on cars in the automotive lab
  • Mainstage at the James Lumber Center

    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.

    Mainstage at the James Lumber Center
  • Man studying a painting at Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art

    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

    Man studying a painting at Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art
  • Students eating at tables in Cafe Willow

    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.

    Learn how we grow produce on campus

    Students eating at tables in Cafe Willow
  • Two students walking along the Living Lab Trail.

    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 and 200 tree species. Extend your adventure to the nearby forest preserve.

    Explore the Living Lab Trail

    Two students walking along the Living Lab Trail.
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Building hours

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

Grayslake Campus news



  • A CLC faculty member shows a community member equipment

    Experience your future at Open House April 18

    Take in everything CLC has to offer during the April 18 Open House at all locations. The event is free, and everyone is invited.
  • Vintage photo of the Park Roller Rink, Zion, Illinois

    Lake County Film Festival returns March 12-23

    Attend the Lake County Film Festival to see feature films, documentaries and more than 100 short films from around the world. You won't want to miss All Skate, a film by Lake County native April Wright whose family owned the Park Roller Rink in Zion.
  • Student holding food items in front of SHARE Market entrance

    Nourishing the soul: FoodStock concert to benefit the SHARE market for students

    At 7 p.m. February 27, CLC will host "FoodStock,” a benefit concert to raise money for the SHARE market, which provides food, school supplies and toiletries to enrolled students who need a little extra help. Suggested donation: $10.
  • Cover of the 2025-2026 Prairie Voices magazine

    Prairie Voices recognized for excellence

    Prairie Voices at College of Lake County has been recognized as an “Excellent” magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English. Join CLC for an open-to-the public reading and reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Grayslake Campus, Room A011.

Directions to Grayslake Campus

Road closure alert and alternate routes to Grayslake Campus

Due to construction, our Washington Street entrance will be closed to all traffic April 1 to June 30. Instead, take Route 45 or Atkinson Road to Brae Loch Road.

Please enter campus from Brae Loch Road.

Map to Grayslake Campus showing alternate routes due to construction April 1 to June 30

Grayslake Campus building maps

Where to park at Grayslake Campus

  • 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

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.

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