Study at Lakeshore Campus

A vibrant center for students and community

34 N Sheridan Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 543-2191

Learn skills for a new career or take transfer-path classes at our downtown campus in Waukegan, Illinois. You'll fit right in with students of all ages and experiences. All are welcome and represented here.

With modern labs, wraparound support services and inspiring community spaces, you'll find everything you need to achieve at Lakeshore Campus. Some programs even offer free tuition.


Tour the campus

See where you'll attend class. Check out our amazing resources!

Schedule in-person visit. Contact:

Maria Sostre
Community Relations & Events Manager
msostre@clcillinois.edu

Register for classes

Have questions about registering for class? Making payments? Financial aid? Transferring to a 4-year school?

Get answers at your go-to source for all things CLC:

Welcome and One Stop Center
34 N. Sheridan Road, Room 118
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 543-2085

Hold your event here

Host your event in one of our beautiful campus spaces.

Explore Spaces for Rent

Contact facility rentals at CLC:
Phone: (847) 543-2050
Email: events@clcillinois.edu

Lakeshore Campus highlights

The setting: Your green, high-tech urban hub

  • The new Lakeshore Student Center is sustainable and high-tech.

    100% Waukegan—100% CLC

    Step onto our Lakeshore Campus and be inspired by soaring views of Lake Michigan, advanced science labs, a new library, career placement hub, and more. A $48-million renovation created ultramodern and sustainable spaces. Campus comprises several downtown buildings.

    Scroll through images to see more of campus.

    The new Lakeshore Student Center is sustainable and high-tech.
  • Students and community members walking by the Welcome and One Stop Center at Lakeshore Campus

    Registration help, campus store

    The Welcome and One Stop Center (WOSC) is your go-to for questions about registering for class, making payments, 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 and community members walking by the Welcome and One Stop Center at Lakeshore Campus
  • Students meeting around a table to work on a class project.

    Spaces for studying, socializing

    The new Student Center is large, bright and LEED certified with bird-friendly windows. The library is a quiet place to study or borrow resources, including laptops and WiFi hotspots. Hang out with friends to catch up between classes or work on a group project.

    Learn how campus changes lives

    Students meeting around a table to work on a class project.
  • The dental hygiene clinic at Lakeshore Campus

    Advanced healthcare labs

    The campus is home to the phlebotomy, medical assisting and dental hygiene programs. Simulation labs help you develop hands-on skills with guidance from expert faculty. A low-cost dental hygiene clinic lets hygienists-in-training practice skills while serving Lake County residents.

    The dental hygiene clinic at Lakeshore Campus
  • Student learning skills in the mobile HVAC/R lab at Lakeshore Campus

    Mechatronics, HVAC/R labs

    Train for high-demand careers in mechatronics and HVAC/R, or heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. The mechatronics lab explores engineering, electronics and robotic systems. In the mobile HVAC/R lab, learn to use instruments and equipment to excel in this field. 

    Student learning skills in the mobile HVAC/R lab at Lakeshore Campus
  • Five dancers in colorful dresses pose during a special event held at the Eleanor Murkey Community Center

    Eleanor Murkey Community Center

    Located on the top floor of the new Student Center, the center commands a magnificent view of Lake Michigan. On a clear day, you can see the Chicago skyline. Study, gather or host your event here. The Center is named after the first dean of the Lakeshore campus.

    Host your special event here

    Five dancers in colorful dresses pose during a special event held at the Eleanor Murkey Community Center
  • Artist rendering of Urban Farm Center, Lakeshore Campus

    Nature and nurture

    Lakeshore Campus is located near Waukegan Harbor and Lake Michigan beaches, perfect places to explore for a break between classes. The new Urban Farm Center, opening soon, promotes sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems.

    Learn about Urban Farm Center

    Artist rendering of Urban Farm Center, Lakeshore Campus
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Summer building hours

June 8 to July 31, 2026

  • Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday–Sunday: CLOSED

Regular building hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Sunday: CLOSED

Directions to Lakeshore Campus

Map of Lakeshore Campus

Where to park at Lakeshore Campus

Parking for students, staff and visitors is available in the CLC Lakeshore Campus parking facility. The facility is located at 30 N. Sheridan Rd., just east of the Lakeshore Campus South Building (33 N. Genesee Street).

All vehicles and pedestrians must vacate the parking lot by closing hours. The facility is locked overnight. Vehicles that remain in the garage after closing can be accessed the following college business day at 7 a.m.

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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