Question:
What kind of institution is College of DuPage?
Answer:
College of DuPage is a publicly supported, comprehensive, community
college serving Illinois Community College District 502, accredited
by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Question:
Who may attend C.O.D.?
Answer:
College of DuPage maintains an open enrollment policy. Graduates
of accredited high schools and adults over 18 years of age are eligible
to attend. In addition, C.O.D. offers a variety Continuing Education
and non-credit courses. The Center for Youth Education offers fun
and exciting classes, from languages to computers, to children and
young adults. The Older Adult Institute proves that learning is
a life-long endeavor with its series of courses and lectures.
Question:
What is the academic term at C.O.D.?
Answer:
College of DuPage operates on the semester system. Two semesters
of 16 weeks each comprise an academic year, with the third semester
of summer lasting about 10 weeks, finishing out the calendar year.
Within each semester are sessions of varying lengths.
Question:
What academic credentials are offered to C.O.D. students in a
program of study?
Answer:
College of DuPage awards the following degrees:
Associate in Fine Art– Arts, Associate in Fine Art–
Music, Associate in Science, Associate in Art, Associate in Applied
Science, Associate in Engineering Science and Associate in General
Studies. In addition, certificates of completion are awarded to
students who are not studying for a degree but who want formal documentation
for completion of a program of study.
Question:
Will C.O.D. credits transfer to colleges and universities that grant
a baccalaureate degree?
Answer:
Yes, but it's a good idea to meet with an adviser early and consult
transfer handbooks to determine what the exact credit transfer requirements
and policies are for a particular baccalaureate institution.
Question:
How many credits are required for full-time student status?
Answer:
A full-time academic load is at least 12 semester hours per term.
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Question:
What is tuition at College of DuPage?
Answer:
Tuition for credit classes (as of summer 2007) is as follows:
District 502 residents: $108 per credit hour
Out of district Illinois residents: $292 per credit hour
Out of state residents: $350 per credit hour
These prices do not reflect lab or travel fees. Tuition for non-credit
classes, seminars, conferences and workshops are event specific. Tuition
is subject to change.
Question:
Must I take classes on campus in Glen Ellyn?
Answer:
Most credit classes meet on campus in Glen Ellyn. However,
more than 90 satellite locations and Five regional learning
centers offer credit and non-credit classes. Five
Centers for Independent Learning offer classes and programs
via distance learning. A limited number of classes are also available
through radio station WDCB (90.9FM) and the Internet.
Question:
How do I register for classes at College of DuPage?
Answer:
Upon admission, a registration appointment will be provided by the
college. Students can register in serveral ways.
• Touch -tone phone registration. Call (630) 942-3555. You
must have a touch-tone phone and a (PIN) Personal Identification
Number.
• Online
registration via this site.
•
Registration
in person at the Registration office (SRC 2048)
•
Self
registration using computers in the registration office or library.
Question:
What is the tuition refund policy at C.O.D.?
Answer:
Refunds
are given following a formal request made during the refund period.
Question:
How do I find out more about College of DuPage?
Answer:
In addition to this web
site, the College of DuPage general information office,
(630) 942-2380, can refer you to a specific area of inquiry.
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