Columbia College–Lake County/Great Lakes

Someday starts today.

At Columbia College–Lake County/Great Lakes, everything we do is geared toward helping adults improve their lives through higher education.

Whether you want to finish a degree you started years ago or are attending college for the first time, we'll help you reach your goal of earning an affordable college degree.

Columbia College Lake County Illinois makes going to college in Illinois easier and more convenient than ever for working adults just like you! Other Lake County schools and Chicago area colleges simply can't compare! Whether you are interested in earning your associate degree or working towards a bachelor's degree, we can help you select a degree program that will most favorably support your career goals.

• Associate and bachelor's degrees
• Eight-week courses that meet one or two nights a week
• Five sessions each year starting in January, March, June, August and October
• Evening, Saturday and online classes that can be taken simultaneously
• Start-and-stop degree flexibility to meet work and family obligations
• Financial aid to qualified students, including those taking online courses

Applying to Columbia College Illinois Lake County/Great Lakes is simple. All you have to do is fill out our brief one-page application. There are no admissions tests or pre-admittance interviews to worry about. Getting started on the road to a college diploma and a successful and rewarding future career is really that easy.

No Columbia College Illinois schools near you? Try our online degree programs through our Online College Campus.

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