Located ten minutes from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and one hour from three other major Illinois universities, students have numerous transfer options. With over 9,000 students, Parkland is part of a large, safe education community. The college operates on a regular semester system.
Many students come to Parkland to get a safe, helpful start in college.
Classes average only 25 students, and student computer laboratories are fully networked. Also, Parkland faculty are friendly and very dedicated to their students. Students can choose from over 70 academic and career programs, including Accounting, Business, Engineering Technology, Art and Design, Computer Science, Communications, Music, and many others. Currently, over 400 international students attend Parkland. They benefit from a variety of programs and services, like counseling and orientation services, student activities, and professional workshops.