Campus Safety
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Campus PoliceIn compliance with the provisions of the Illinois Trust Act, Oakton’s Police Department will not provide any information or support to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unless there is a criminal warrant with probable cause for an arrest. If you encounter a representative(s) from ICE on one of our campuses, please direct them immediately to the Police Department (DP 1280 Des Plaines, RHC C100 Skokie).
847.635.1880 - Non-emergency - Des Plaines
847.635.1880 - Non-emergency - Skokie
847.635.1888 - Emergency
Undocumented & DACA Student Support
The Office of Access, Equity, and Diversity, in collaboration with North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and the Hana Center, will provide a series of free legal aid appointments, Know Your Rights workshops, and informational sessions on current immigrant issues.
New Email Address
- Undocumented & DACA Student Support has a new email address: oaedsupport@oakton.edu.
UDS Programming
- Immigration consultation appointments will be offered in partnership with North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic. Appointments begin in September 2025 and will be offered monthly through May 2026. Please see the attached flyer for specific information on how to schedule an appointment.
- The HANA Center will facilitate Know Your Rights Workshops to educate and empower our community on current challenges with immigration. Sessions will be held on September 22 and November 10, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for specific information on how to register for a session.
- The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is providing a virtual session on current immigrant issues and concerns on October 27th, 2025, at 2 pm.
Please register for the session here.
Registration is required for these events. For more information, review the attached flyers, or contact oaedsupport@oakton.edu
UDS Liaisons
We have three liaisons to assist Oakton’s Undocumented & DACA students:
Janeen Jackson
Christian Kim
Tamara Trejo
For more information on programming, support, or to contact a liaison, contact oaedsupport@oakton.edu
Oakton Resources
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Undocumented and DACA Student Support at OaktonThe Undocumented and DACA Student Support at Oakton webpage provides important information and resources for students and families.
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Undocumented and DACA Student Resource GuideIn addition, the Undocumented and DACA Student Resource Guide has also been updated. This is a comprehensive handbook outlining internal and external community resources for undocumented students, and information for you to learn more about undocumented students in higher education. It is our hope that everyone can benefit from this resource, whether as a quick reference guide or a persistent reminder of the needs and obstacles our undocumented and DACA students face every day.
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Office of Access, Equity and DiversityThrough the Office of Access, Equity and Diversity (AED), we offer a wide range of services and resources to ensure your success and well-being throughout your college journey.
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The Caring ClosetFind free nonperishable food and personal care items, such as soap and deodorant, available to students in need.
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Wellness CenterWe’re here to support our Undocumented and DACA students with resources to help you stay healthy, balanced, and focused on achieving your dreams.
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