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Everest College in Merrionette Park

At Everest College's Merrionette Park, you will gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to help you transition into your new career with confidence. Together, we are building toward a bright future. We keep in mind our student’s futures and through a winning spirit, we promote self-esteem and viable career alternatives.

We have a National Honor Society program for our students as well as an Ambassador Leadership program. To enhance our student environment, we have many fun events such as Spirit Week, Everest Idol, and Student Appreciation days.

For any student wanting additional assistance, we offer tutoring and Clinic Days twice a month that is all free of charge. We also offer certification study sessions to help give our students an edge in the marketplace.

Campus Resources

We know attending school can be a challenge for some, so we have provided a number of resources to make it easier. Feel free to speak with a student services coordinator if you have any questions.

Bus pass assistance (see Director of Student Services)
Library facilities with computer availability open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Faculty tutoring provided as needed
Bookstore offering supplies open:
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Closed on Friday

Off-Site Resources

Off-site resources include:

Recommendations for off-site childcare
Many eating establishments available within close proximity to the school

Feel free to speak with a student services coordinator if you have any questions.

Transportation

Getting to and from school safely and on time is important for starting and finishing your program successfully.

Our campus provides no-cost parking with no need to reserve a space. The campus is also centrally located and provides easy access from city streets, highways or interstates. Taking a bus may require several stops or more along your route.

Easy access to:

Interstates 57, 90, 94, and 294
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus stops near campus include:
- 115th Street and Kedzie Avenue
- 115th Street and Spaulding Avenue
Morgan Park Line - Metra stops near 115th St.

Parking

Everest campus provides:

No-cost parking
On-site parking at no cost
Ample parking spaces

Security

Your safety and well being while on campus is a top priority for us. We are committed to providing an environment that inspires personal safety, educational growth and peace of mind. You can help by staying alert, planning your routes or avoiding shortcuts. Keep phone numbers and the names of contacts handy. For your convenience, the following benefits are provided:

Two security guards
Campus security from 6 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. daily
Security guard patrols parking lot areas

Directions

Directions from Interstate 90 or Interstate 94: Take I-90 or I-94 either north or south (depending on your direction of travel) and exit I-57. Exit at 119th Street, travel west on 119th Street and turn north on Kedzie Avenue. The campus is located on the west side of the street.