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Free College Transfer Fair

If you’re looking for information about higher education, you won’t want to miss a free Transfer College Fair on Tuesday, February 12, from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Oakton Community College, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines (Room 1606).


The event will feature representatives from more than 50 Midwest colleges and universities, including Bradley University, DePaul University, Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Indiana State University, Marquette University, Northern Illinois University, Purdue University, University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Western Illinois University.


Throughout the day, the College also will host several free workshops:

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  • Getting the Most Out of a College Fair, 10 and 11:30 a.m. (Room 1604). Learn how to work the room and put your best foot forward.

  • Financing Your Education, 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. (Room 1604). Experts present the best ways to pay for higher learning.


Attendees will have the opportunity to win a $25 gift card.


For more information, contact Kari Susens at kari@oakton.edu.

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