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WHAT IS TECH CAMPUS?
Lake County Tech Campus is an extension of many area high schools for students to attend classes in a specific career training program. Tech Campus is regarded as one of the best career and technical education facilities in the Midwest with a highly qualified staff dedicated to excellence in career and technical education. With over twenty member high schools, Lake County Tech Campus has the largest career technical secondary educational system in the state of Illinois.
APPLICATION TIMELINE for 2027-2028 School Year
Student Informational Meeting
Tuesday. October 13 - ZBE: 6th Period
Wednesday, October 14 - ZB: Advisories
TECH CAMPUS APPLICATION PROCESS & INFORMATIONParent & Guardian Informational Meeting
Wednesday, October 14 / 6:30 pm - ZB South Cafeteria
*Students are encouraged to attend
TECH CAMPUS APPLICATION PROCESS & INFORMATIONApplications Open
Tuesday, October 20 / techcampus.org
In additon to the application at techcampus.org all ZB applicants need to complete the TECH CAMPUS SESSION SELECTION to let Ms. Peterson know preference for AM or PM session.
ZBE LOTTERY
ZBE applicants will go into a lottery due to the limited seats.
ZBE applications are due by Monday, October 26, 2026 11:59PM.
Accepted Students Notified
Accepted students will be notified by email by Nov. 1.Other Applicants
All remaining applicants will be notified of status by email around Nov. 10.Accepted Students Onboarding
Students will meet with Ms. Peterson to complete the Tech Campus Contract.Tech Campus Orientation
August 2027
All ZB / ZBE students are required to attend an orientation before the first day of Tech Campus.
Dates and details will be provided before the end of the school year.
ACCEPTED STUDENTS for 2027-2028 School Year
Accepted Student Information Packet
Read through the Accepted Student Information for all information regarding the 2027-2028 school year.
Students may change courses using the following link: Tech Campus Change / Drop Form 27-28
The first 5 days of Tech Campus, students will be able to change courses. Courses may be changed if there is space available.The final step to complete the student's application is the Tech Campus Contract English & Spanish
Make sure to turn in a paper copy signed by student and parent/guardian.
HOW CAN I SIGN UP FOR TECH CAMPUS?
HOW CAN I SIGN UP FOR TECH CAMPUS?
The Tech Campus application for the 2027-2028 school year will stay open after spots are filled.
All students who apply will be put on the waitlist for 2027-2028.
Interested sophomores and juniors must fill out the Tech Campus application AND complete the Session Selection.
Tech Campus Application:
1.Go to www.techcampus.org
2. Click on Tech Campus Application
3. Complete the application
Session Survey:
1. Click on this Session Selection
2. Choose your preferred session
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I AM ACCEPTED INTO TECH CAMPUS?
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I AM ACCEPTED INTO TECH CAMPUS?
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO GET INTO TECH CAMPUS?
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO GET INTO TECH CAMPUS?
Students who do not meet the minimum requirements wil be automatically waitlisted.
WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE AT TECH CAMPUS?
WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE AT TECH CAMPUS?
Visit the TECH CAMPUS site for an in-depth description of courses.
HOW MUCH DOES TECH CAMPUS COST?
HOW MUCH DOES TECH CAMPUS COST?
Students do not pay tuition to attend the Tech Campus. Tuition is approximately $4000 per student paid by District 126. Students are responsible for lab fees, course supplies, and materials. Costs vary by program. See the student handbook for program fee listings.
HOW DO ZION-BENTON STUDENTS GET TO TECH CAMPUS?
HOW DO ZION-BENTON STUDENTS GET TO TECH CAMPUS?
All ZB students are required to take the bus transportation provided by District 126.
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