College of DuPage offers free citizenship courses to help adults prepare for the citizenship test. Citizenship courses are based on the 100-question citizenship test and include three learning modules:
- Procedures and History
- Government and Constitutions
- Customs
Students will also learn about procedures and processes involved in the path to U.S. Citizenship including the citizenship application and passing the interview.
Fall Citizenship Placement Tests
All students must take a placement test and attend a short intake session prior to registering for citizenship courses. Placement testing, and registration take approximately 2½ hours. No children are allowed in the testing room. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 19 for the fall term.
Glen Ellyn Main Campus
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
- Classes meet Monday and Wednesday 7 to 8:50 p.m. or Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
- Placement testing is completed by appointment. Register for placement testing.
Addison Public Library
4 Friendship Plaza, Addison
- Classes meet Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.
- Testing and registration Saturday, August 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Call (630) 942-3697 for more information about the class times and testing dates.
Naturalization Eligibility
Visit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to read eligibility criteria and exceptions.
Contact Information
Adult Education and ELA Office
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110
(630) 942-3697
Kristy Tomaszewski
Coordinator, Student Services
Email: tomaszewskik63@cod.edu
If you are attempting to register for a class, leave a message and Adult Education
staff will return your call as soon as possible. You can also reach us by email at
ela@cod.edu or hse@cod.edu at any time.