General Advising
Counseling
Student Support and Cultural Center
Career Services Center
Health and Special Services
New Student Orientation
Faculty Advising
Academic Advising Calendar
Schedule - Class Schedule
The class schedule list credit and non-credit class offerings each semester, information on admissions, planning and registration, tution deadline and payment options, campus locations, youth education and continuing education programs, student services and the bookstore information. It is mailed out to returning students and newly-accepted students prior to the beginning of registration each semester and to district residents in time for open registration.
Scholarship opportunities and information
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid to get information about the current scholarships and their deadlines and to learn more about future scholarships.
Sexual harassment policy
Sexual harassment is any unwelcome attention of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment or interferes with educational or work performance. Sexual harassment is a violation of state and federal law, as well as a violation of C.O.D. Policy #4074.
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.
Speech Assistance Center
The Speech Assistance Area is designed to assist college and community members in improving their speaking skills.
Standards of Academic Progress
The Standards of Academic Progress charts student status for categories, including Academic Warning, Probation I and Probation II. Contact Counseling and Advising at 942-3022 for more information.
Student Planning Worksheets
Students can track progress toward degree requirements. Downloads are available for AA, AS, AGS and AAS.
Student Records
Faculty advisers may obtain access to student records by completing appropriate paperwork and obtaining the signature of his/her dean. Unofficial Degree Audits can be run online with a student’s ID and PIN.
Testing
• College-Level Examination Program Testing (CLEP)
• General Education Development Testing (GED)
• Placement Testing
• Proficiency Testing
Time Planning Worksheet
• Grid for Scheduling Classes
Transcripts
• Unofficial copies of C.O.D. transcripts are available at the front desk in the Counseling and Advising office, SRC 2044, or the Records office, SRC 2015. A picture ID is required.
• Official transcripts of all work completed at College of DuPage are prepared by the Records office. Students are encouraged to order transcripts online.
• Incoming transcript evaluation for students with college credit from other school(s)
1. The Records office will assist advisers and students in determining whether or not a student has completed a prerequisite or equivalent course at another school in order to facilitate appropriate course selection for a student’s first term at C.O.D. However, official evaluations are only processed for students who previously attended or currently attend C.O.D. New students must wait until the midpoint of their first term of enrollment before requesting a complete official evaluation.
2. Students should contact the former school(s) and request that one official copy of the transcript be mailed directly to the C.O.D. Records office.
3. Two weeks after requesting transcripts, students should contact the Records office at (630) 942-3829 to verify that all transcripts have been received.
4. Once all transcripts have been received, fill out the Incoming Transcript Evaluation Form. The Records office will process a degree audit using the student’s incoming transcript(s) as well as C.O.D. coursework. The audit will show transfer credit accepted and how this credit applies toward a specific degree. This degree audit will be mailed to the student’s home address.
5. Note: The transcript evaluation process can be quite lengthy; four to six weeks is not unusual.
Transfer Resources
Transfer Guides: General information for C.O.D. students interested in transferring to 25 colleges and universities. Paper versions are available in the Counseling and Advising office.
Transfer Guides for specific majors
• DePaul transfer information for C.O.D. students
• Northern Illinois University (NIU) transfer information for C.O.D. students
• University of Illinois–Chicago (UIC) transfer information for C.O.D. students-Limited Admission Programs
Transfer Guides – Two year suggested plan of study, all majors
• Eastern Illinois University (EIU) two year suggested plan of study
• Illinois State University (ISU) two year suggested plan of study
• University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) 2+2 transfer information for C.O.D. students
• University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign (UIUC) two year suggested plan of study
Tuition
Information on current rates for tuition and fees. See map to determine in-district or out-or-district status. Students with questions should be directed to the Cashier’s office (ext. 2206).
Tutoring
Both peer and professional tutoring are available through the Academic Support Centers.
Veterans Federal Education Benefits
Students eligible for federal education benefits through the Montgomery GI Bill must submit appropriate documents and a request for Veterans Administration certification to the Records office. Contact Records at (630) 942-2444 for additional information. Students eligible for the Illinois Veterans Grant should contact the Financial Aid office at (630) 942-2251.
Withdrawing from Classes
Students may withdraw from classes up to the midway point of the term without instructor’s permission (check academic calendar for specific dates). After the specified date, the student must obtain the instructor’s permission.
Youth Education
Students in kindergarten through high school can participate in programs offered year round.
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