Whether you’re a first-time applicant, a transfer student, or a parent seeking guidance, our goal is to empower you with the information you need to succeed and get started at COD.
Our list of frequently asked admissions questions can help you finish the admissions process. If you still need assistance, contact Admissions and Outreach.
You should always talk to the school where you are transferring. You can also refer to Transfer Information.
It is not required to see an advisor, but we strongly recommended that you do meet with an advisor.
College of DuPage is a member of the Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources (CAREER), an agreement that provides expanded educational services with 38 other community colleges in Illinois.
Members of the CAREER consortium offer in-district tuition rates for select career and technical programs. Under the agreement, out-of-district students can enroll in an applied science program at College of DuPage that may not be available through their area community college.
Please visit the CAREER consortium page for details and to see a list of all the member colleges of the CAREER consortium.
Students who reside outside the College of DuPage district but are employed full time (35+ Hours) within the district may be eligible for Special Residency Classification after submitting proof of employment.
Please visit the Residency page for more information.
Not unless you are moving from outside of District 502 to in-district or the College of DuPage has mail that was sent to you but was returned to us by the post office.
Please note that all limited-enrollment health science programs require every student to prove their residency status for admissions purposes.
Contact Information
Admissions and Outreach
Enrollment Center
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2280
For more information, fill out the contact form.
The Admissions Office is operating during regular business hours:
- Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 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 Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis for a 15-minute meeting. Students who need more time can schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with their admission representative.Follow us:
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