Study at Grayslake Campus

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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


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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



  • 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.
  • CLC student apprentice working at the Gurnee Police Department.

    Criminal Justice students get paid to serve in rare apprenticeship program

    While most criminal justice students learn policing in a classroom, some College of Lake County students are already flying drones on the job and on the clock through a unique apprentice program with the Gurnee Police Department.

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.

Get to CLC and the Lake County Technology Campus:

Take Route 45 or Atkinson Road to Brae Loch Road. Please enter campus from Brae Loch Road.

Get to University Center of Lake County:

Use the Washington Street entrance. A limited-access road will provide entry to the center. Access via Brae Loch Road will be closed to traffic.

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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