General Advising
Counseling
Student Support and Cultural Center
Career Services Center
Health and Special Services
New Student Orientation
Faculty Advising
Academic Advising Calendar
This section of the Advising Guide was developed to assist advisers in addressing common questions regarding services, procedures and policies. Each listing provides a brief description and, when available, a link to the appropriate web page.
Academic Advising Calendar
The Academic Advising Calendar is a college-wide comprehensive calendar which gives students, faculty, and advisers information regarding upcoming events. This includes, but is not limited to, departmental fairs/open houses, orientation dates specific to program areas, seminars/workshops, or college representative visits.
Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar provides a general overview of school holidays, campus closings and term start and end dates.
Academic Support Center
Both peer and professional tutoring are available through the Academic Support Centers. See also Speech Assistance Center, Writing Assistance Center, Math Assistance Center and Reading Assistance Center.
Academic Integrity Policy
College of DuPage is committed to the principles of honesty and integrity in all aspects of college life and stipulates that any violation requires an appropriate disciplinary response.
Accreditation
College of DuPage is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. To find other schools with the same type of accreditation we have provided a link to the NCA search directory.
Directory link for schools accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Admissions/Information Office
Students needing information about starting school at College of DuPage and other basic information should begin with Admissions. This office also assists high school students who would like to enroll in college classes through the Early Admissions Program.
Adult Basic Education/GED/English as a Second Language
The Adult Basic Education (ABE)/English as a Second Language (ESL) office helps adults develop or improve literacy, reading, writing, math, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Adult Continuing Education: See Continuing Education
Adult Fast Track
The Adult Fast Track program is an accelerated program offering adults 24 years or older the opportunity to complete an associate degree in 24 months.
Advising
C.O.D. offers a variety of advising services for students. Students may begin in General Advising, Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2044, if they are unsure which type of adviser they need.
• ESL Advising
The ESL Advising office assists individuals whose principle language is not English to prepare for study at U.S. colleges or for professional employment in the United States.
• Faculty Advising
Students who are fairly certain about their major should consult with a faculty member who teaches in their area of interest. Faculty advisers can help plan classes and give advice for transferring to a baccalaureate school.
Use the “Academics” link and select the appropriate degree program from the drop down menu. For most programs, advisers will be listed at the bottom of the page.
• General Advising
General Advisers meet with students on a walk-in basis in SRC 2044. They are able to assist students with general academic planning, transfer information, and pre-test scoring interpretation.
• Honors Program Advising
Honors Program advisers can assist students who are interested in learning more about the Honors Program, need a permit to register for an honors course, or require help planning their honors courses.
• International Student Advising
The Office of International Admissions provides orientation programs, immigration advising (student Visa issues), and academic and transfer advising. Current International Students should be directed to Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 2084, for additional assistance. International students wanting to obtain C.O.D. credit for academic work completed outside the United States need to have a credential evaluation completed and sent to the Records office. This link includes a comprehensive list of evaluation services for international transcripts, however, College of DuPage recommends ECE for our students.
• Multicultural Advising
The Multicultural Center is a primary advocate for ethnically underrepresented students. We are committed to increasing access, matriculation, retention and persistence of those served. This is accomplished through monitoring student progress, providing intervention, advisement, cultural reinforcement, and the enhancement of campus climate. Students can be referred to the Multicultural Student Center, which is located in IC 2084 to set up an advising appointment.
• Special Student Services
All students requesting services need to self identify with the Office of Special Student Services and provide appropriate documentation of their disability. It is best if students contact the office before classes begin for a smoother transition to College of DuPage.
A.P. Credit
Students interested in obtaining A.P. credit should begin this process at the Assessment and Testing office. The amount of credit granted may vary.
Assessment and Testing
The Assessment and Testing office evaluates a student's current skill level to ensure the best placement in reading, writing and mathematics courses. Additionally, students may be directed to this office for CLEP testing and proficiency exams.
Athletics
College of DuPage offers men's and women's sports participation for its students.
Auditing a Course
Students interested in auditing a course must indicate their intention to do so at the time of registration. Tuition is higher when auditing a course because the cost is not subsidized by taxpayers. Once the course is completed, the audit grades appear as an “X” on the transcript. No credit is earned, therefore, audited courses do not count toward degree or certificate requirements and do not affect GPA. See Grades.
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