welcome to cobra country.

Are you ready to enrich your life through education? You’ve come to the right place*, and here’s why. Parkland College provides the access, excellent instruction, and support resources you need to turn your career and personal dreams into realities. Here, you will discover and challenge yourself as you grow into a global citizen, prepared to give back to your community. Step now into Cobra Country and join the 350,000+ alumni who have created brighter futures for themselves and those they love.

*The mission of Parkland College is to engage the community in learning.

“From Day One, my Parkland instructors have been supportive and encouraging. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of trainers.”

 

Bayli Martinetti,

Dental Hygiene

 

fast facts

8,500+
credit students annually

10+
countries for
study abroad

15:1
student : faculty ratio

$500,000+
in scholarships annually

tops in transfers to University of Illinois

20+
clubs and organizations

130+
programs and certificates

8
NJCAA national titles

100% national exam pass rate
for Surgical Technology and Respiratory Care students

20+
years of precision
agronomy training

WHAT YOU SEE

WHAT YOU SEE

parkland college at a glance

Parkland College is a fully accredited public community college
that has provided career training and academic instruction since 1966.

campus

255 acres of inviting campus grounds, consisting of a central main building and several satellite buildings. This includes Parkland College on Mattis, which is home to our Community Education, Health Professions, and Construction programs.

specialized training centers

Specialized training centers equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms
and lab learning spaces, designed to give students hands-on experience
in the aviation, automotive, agricultural, and medical fields.

apprenticeships for career and technical programs

Obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a nationally-recognized credential through a career pathway apprenticeship.

real-world
community
spaces for
learning:

automotive training center

art gallery

planetarium

child development center

live radio and TV stations

gym/fitness center

agricultural training center/greenhouse

student-run sound
recording label

dental hygiene clinic

proscenium and
black box theatres

hands-on learning

theatre

tv station

dental hygiene clinic

agricultural facilities

recording studio

planetarium

hands-on learning

WHAT YOU LEARN

WHAT YOU LEARN

areas of study

Explore your options and realize your strengths at Parkland College. With our 100+ associate’s degree and certificate programs, you might just discover an amazing subject you never knew you loved—and enjoy a brand new career path.

Accounting AAS | C

Agriculture AS | AAS | C

Art and Design AFA

Art Education AFA

Automotive Ford Motor ASSET AAS

Automotive Technology AAS | C

     Motorsport AAS

Aviation AS | AAS | C

     Professional Pilot Track | AAS
     Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drone) C

Biological Sciences AS

Business/Business Administration AS | AAS | C

     Entrepreneurship C

Business Administrative Technology AAS | C

Case New Holland
Service Technician AAS

Communication AA | AAS | C

     Broadcast Technology AAS
     Media AAS | C
     Photography AAS

Computer Science/Computer
Information Systems AS | AAS | C

     Data Systems AAS | C
     Network Administration AAS | C

Computer-Aided Drafting
(CAD) C

Construction Management AAS | C

     Land Surveying AAS | C

Criminal Justice AA | AAS

Customized Career
Preparation AAS

Dental Hygiene AAS

Diesel Power Equipment Technology AAS

Digital Media AAS | C

Education AA | AAS | AS

     Early Childhood Education
     Early Childhood, Elementary
     Secondary, and Special

Electronic Control Systems AAS

Emergency Medical
Services AAS | C

     Paramedic/Firefighter AAS

Engineering Science AES

English (Literature) AA

Geographic Information Systems C

Google IT Support Professional C

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) AAS | C

History AA

Horticulture AAS | C

     Landscape and
     Urban Horticulture AAS | C

Industrial Technology AS | AAS | C

     Welding C

Kinesiology AS | C

     Personal Fitness Training C

Liberal Arts and Sciences AA

Massage Therapy AAS | C

Mathematics AS

Medical Assisting C

Medical Laboratory Technician C

Music AFA | AA

     Education, Foundations,
     and Performance

Nurse Assistant (CNA) C

Nursing AS | AAS | C

     LPN to ADN Bridge
     Paramedic to ADN Bridge

Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS

Physical Science AS

Political Science AA

Practical Nursing (LPN) C

Psychology AA

Radiologic Technology AAS | C

Respiratory Care AAS

Social Work AA

Sociology AA

Sterile Processing Technician C

Surgical Technology AAS

Theatre Arts AA

Theatre Arts: Entertainment

Technology AAS | C

Undecided AA | AS

Veterinary Technology AAS

HOW YOU LEARN

HOW YOU LEARN

modes of instruction

Do college your way. Learn more about our convenient
course formats at                                                                      

fully in-person

Fully in-person sections meet on campus at published days and times.

online

Online sections are totally online.

online synchronous

Online synchronous sections are fully online but with synchronous, scheduled, real-time lectures and interaction with faculty.

hybrid

Hybrid sections have both scheduled on-campus meeting times and online components.

flexible

Flexible sections meet on campus at published days and times, but allow students the option to join online at that time, if they are unable to be on campus for some meetings.

WHERE YOU LIVE

district 505 communities

champaign-urbana
and district 505

As a Parkland College Cobra, you become a part of the sister cities where we live and work—
​​​​​​​Champaign and Urbana—and the greater District 505 community.

Champaign-Urbana (C-U) is a diverse micro-urban community in east central Illinois, one of Illinois’ most dynamic locations. We’re less than three hours from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. We’re strong in technology and culture and loaded with small-town charm. Our growing community is home to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a research university renowned for its top engineering school, robust international student population, Big 10 sporting events, and world-class entertainment.

 

OTHER C-U FEATURES:

•  Award-winning parks and bus
    transportation

•  Home of Ebertfest

•  State Farm Center, Memorial Stadium,
    Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

•  CU Days, Pygmalion Festival, Streetfest

WHERE YOU LIVE

HOW YOU GROW

HOW YOU GROW

get involved

Parkland College is here to help you connect with other students,
develop your leadership skills, and explore the community around you.

study abroad

Explore the world and earn college credit abroad in 10+ countries, including England, France, Ireland, and more.

service learning

Join ongoing service learning projects. These course-relevant services connect you with the community.

student life

Get involved with Student Life, Parkland College’s center for student clubs and organizations, student government, wellness initiatives, and more.

phi theta kappa honors society and honors program

Grow academically, explore a creative interest, earn scholarships, enhance
resumes, and more by joining the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society or the
Parkland Honors Program.

campus life

student services

study spaces

clubs and organizations

student life events

athletics

student employment

campus life

WHO STANDS BY YOU

academic and student
support services

Need help with a tough assignment or to pay for college? Ready to boost your résumé?
You will find opportunities at Parkland College extracurriculars and support services.

WHO STANDS BY YOU

academic advising

plan your schedule and path to
graduation, including transfer

accessibility services

assuring equal access to learning

admissions office

your Parkland journey starts here

career services

help with career assessment, choosing a major, interviewing, resumes, more 

counseling support center

individual and group therapy, coping skills
workshops, local and online mental health
resources, and more for students

financial aid and veteran services

help with paying for college Parkland is designated Military Friendly®

learning commons

academic support, tutoring, library,
quiet study spaces

trio/student support services

federally-funded academic help for underserved students

“There are opportunities out here.
Take that chance; the reward is amazing.”

Itzel and Idania Gaona,
CDL Training Graduates

For more information about these valuable
support services, please visit

WHAT YOU SAVE

costs, aid, & scholarships

College is an investment. Make a wise one by choosing Parkland. Our tuition costs are less than
what you’d pay at a public Illinois university and a fraction of the cost of a private Illinois college.

WHAT YOU SAVE

CAREER AGREEMENT FOR OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENTS

If your community college doesn’t offer the program that you want to study, you may be able
to take it at Parkland at in-district tuition rates. Learn more at

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

You may be eligible for scholarships and grants that you don’t have to pay back; Parkland’s Financial Aid office will assist you with the application process. Visit                                                    or call 217/351-2222.

Under this model, a four credit-hour class would cost $714 at Parkland,
$1,176 at a public Illinois university, and $6,072 at a private Illinois college.

*Averages based on AY 2021 tuition cost data available at

annual tuition comparison

$178.50/credit hour

$294/credit hour*

$1,518/credit hour*

public Illinois
university

private Illinois
university

HOW FAR YOU GO

start here, transfer there

Small classes + support = success at your four-year institution.

HOW FAR YOU GO

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

•  You’ll be well prepared to go across town: Parkland transfers more students into the
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign than any other school, and Parkland graduates
    do very well there.

OTHER TRANSFER OPTIONS

•  2+2 partnerships around the
    country accept Parkland credits.
    Visit                                       
 
    for more information.

•  Pathway to Illinois: dual-admissions partnership with University of Illinois for
    incoming freshmen. Visit
                                             for more information.

•  Students transferring from an Illinois community college are guaranteed admission into
    any of the University of Illinois campuses through the U of I Transfer Guarantee if they
    meet the requirements. Visit
                                                                    for more information.

•  Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI)
    identifies Parkland classes that
    transfer to Illinois universities.

•  The Illinois General Education
    Certificate (GECC) allows you to
    complete all undergraduate education
    courses quickly and is transferable
    to any public, and many private, four-
    year institutions in the state of Illinois.
    Visit

    for more information.

52%
Out-of-state transfers

9%
Eastern Illinois University 

6%
Illinois State University

15%
University of Illinois (UIUC)

2%    
Southern Illinois
University

14%
Other Illinois universities

join us in cobra country today.

Parkland College
2400 W. Bradley Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
217/351-2200

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