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Parents

Planning for college is an important milestone in your life and your student's life. This time is emotional and exciting for both of you. No one could have imagined that the senior year of high school for many concluded as it did — with so much uncertainty regarding what lies ahead.

Consider College of DuPage

COD provides a smart, convenient, affordable way to move ahead with college studies. We are preparing our courses with safety, flexibility and ingenuity in mind, while maintaining the high quality of our curriculum. Members of our renowned faculty hold advanced degrees and have real-world experience, resulting in a challenging and relevant educational experience offered in a variety of formats.

Contact an Admissions Representative to learn more. Admission Representatives are available:

  • 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday
  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday

Representatives can be reached via email at admissions@cod.edu, through our online chat feature or via a Zoom appointment.

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Cost

Tuition and fees are competitive. COD offers a flexible payment plan and many forms of financial assistance, scholarships, grants and loans.

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Convenience

COD offers online courses Field Studies/Study Abroad Global Education and vocational skills programs. Transfer with a degree, earn a certificate, learn skills and more.

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Transferability

Students can complete general education requirements with the confidence that earned credits will transfer to a four-year institution.

COD Stories

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"Once I visited COD on a high school field trip, I fell in love. I did not realize all of the possibilities COD had to offer." -Angelica Rossi, Justice Studies

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COD Stories

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"When I tell people about my journey, I’m always sure to express to them that starting at COD was the best choice I could have made to get to where I am today." -Carmine Calabria, Architecture

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COD Stories

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“I had heard wonderful things about the school and I loved the flexibility of classes,” she said. “The support system with the instructors was incredible.” -Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz, Marketing

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COD not only helped me transition from the daily routine of high school to the more independent routine of college, but it also gave me wonderful friends and an incredible mentor. In my two years at College of DuPage, I grew both as a student and a person. 

Bianca Donato, Accounting

Contact Information

The Admissions Office is operating during regular business hours:

  • Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: (630) 942-2626
Email: admissions@cod.edu 
Chat: Chat Online

Walk-in appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-in appointments address quick questions and last 5 to 10 minutes. Virtual appointments are available during regular business hours. You can also contact your admission representative with questions. 

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