DID YOU KNOW? We are the largest single campus community college in Illinois. Health and Science Center
STUDENT POPULATION This semester, around 29,500 students are attending College of DuPage. Culinary & Hospitality Center
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Student Resource Center
FIND YOURSELF AT COD More than 25 percent of all District 502 high school graduates attend College of DuPage during their college career. Technical Education Center
ACADEMICS College of DuPage offers more than 230 degree and certificate programs. This amount is unmatched by other colleges and universities in the area. Health and Science Center
Affordable Tuition Tuition is $140 per credit hour Credit hours vary by class, with most being 3-5. Example: Psychology 1100 (3 credit hours) $140 X 3 credit hours = $420 Full Time Students must take at least 12 credits per semester Average Full Time Student will take 15 credits per semester $140 X 15 = $2,100 X 2 semesters $4,200 per year
College of DuPage Yearly Tuition $4,200 Housing Not available Parking Free* Meals + Other $1,200 Public 4 Year University Yearly Tuition $12,550 Housing $9,500 Parking $75 Meals + Other $1,200 Tuition Comparison Tuition Total Costs Only $25,000 $12,000 $10,000 $20,000 $8,000 $15,000 $6,000 $10,000 $4,000 $5,000 $2,000 $0 COD Avg. Avg. 44 year year trends.collegeboard.org/
SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are available for a wide variety of situations: Private Businesses Need Based Field of Study Academic Based Ethnicity Volunteerism Scholarships are available each semester Deadlines to apply for scholarships: Fall April 1 st Spring November 1 st Visit the STARS Online system to view the entire selection of scholarships offered. scholarships.cod.edu/stars/
SCHOLARSHIPS College of DuPage Scholars Award Presidential Scholarship: 2 years full tuition Board of Trustees: $2,500 per year Dean s: $1,500 per year You qualify for a Scholars Award if you are a District 502 high school senior with a 3.75/4 or 4.75/5 GPA or a composite ACT score of 27 or higher. Must submit 7 th Semester Transcript, Personal Statement, and ACT scores. The deadline for this scholarship is Mid March of Senior Year.
College of DuPage Transfer information College of DuPage graduates transfer to some of the best colleges and four-year universities across the country. Classes designated (IAI) are part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative. Visit www.itransfer.org Traditional 2+2 agreement Advisors and counselors are here to help you discover more about all of the transfer options. College representatives from many universities often visit our campus.
College of DuPage 3+1 Programs College of DuPage has partnered with these universities to offer high-caliber degree programs at a reduced cost Take three years at the College of DuPage and transfer to a partner university for your fourth year. Partner universities are educational leaders in their respective program areas. Advanced classes are taught by faculty from our partner universities at the College of DuPage campus. Advanced classes are offered at reduced tuition rate. Think of it as a smart way to earn your B.A. or B.S.
College of DuPage 3+1 Programs 3+1 Example: Lewis University Criminal Justice Program Earn your AA in Criminal Justice from COD (2 years) Take a 3 rd year of COD Criminal Justice courses Final year taken through Lewis University Professors come to COD to teach Pay discounted Lewis University tuition Earn your BA in Criminal Justice from Lewis, walk in their graduation, and receive a diploma from Lewis University 4 years tuition at Lewis 2 years at COD, 2 years at Lewis 3+1 Program $103,080 $59,540 $29,160
Current 3+1 Programs -B.A. in Management -B.A. in Nursing -B.S. in Nursing Online -B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management -B.A. in Criminal/Social Justice -B.S. in Computer Science -B.A. in Visual Arts Administration -B.A. in Healthcare Management -B.A. in Sports and Recreation Management -B.A. in Human Services
Engineering Pathways to the University of Illinois College of DuPage has a partnership with University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Students accepted into the Pathways program will have guaranteed acceptance to UIUC after completing 2 years at COD Students must maintain a 3.3 GPA in required courses. Admission is competitive to ensure the students entering the program are the most likely to succeed. Deadline to apply is Mid-March of Senior Year
College of DuPage Get ahead while still in high school. Early Admissions Program Enroll in college-level courses Earn college credit while still in high school Requirements: Must demonstrate college-readiness Must have a cumulative minimum G.P.A. of 2.75/4.0 Must interview with a COD Admissions Representative Must obtain permission from High School counselor
Student Life Getting involved will make life much better at COD Study Abroad Field Studies/Service Learning Student Government Student Ambassadors Phi Theta Kappa There are more than 60 student clubs and organizations on campus. Recreational Clubs Honors Program Cultural/Ethnic Clubs Political/Social Clubs
Student Services We offer many services to help you while at COD and beyond Learning Commons Test Prep Tutoring Help Career Services Internship Assistance Resume and Cover Letter Writing Assistance Counseling Services Career Exploration Discuss Personal Concerns that may be Interfering with Student Success. Center for Access and Accommodations Support Services for Students with Disabilities
Athletics Men s NJCAA Division III Football Soccer Cross Country Tennis Golf Basketball Baseball Track and Field Women s NJCAA Division III Soccer Volleyball Cross Country Tennis Basketball Softball Track and Field
Steps to Enroll CHECKLIST Apply Online at cod.edu $20 application fee Submit High School Transcript Complete Financial Aid Take Placement Testing Attend New Student Advising Register for Classes Choose a Payment Option Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2405, (630) 942-2400
Admissions ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES COD -SSC 2207 High School Admissions Rio Almaria (630) 942-2396 almaria@cod.edu Sean Warren-Crouch (630) 942-2397 warrens428@cod.edu Early Admissions Cesar Flores (630) 942-2893 flores@cod.edu Health Sciences Admissions Deb Jeffay (630) 942-3898 jeffay@cod.edu Adult Admissions Angela Nackovic (Last Name A-L) (630) 942-2398 nackovic@cod.edu Justin Hardee (Last Name M-Z) (630) 942-3977 hardeej@cod.edu