This spring, College of DuPage will offer four types of classes:
Courses meet completely online in real time at specified days and times using video chat software. All assignments are submitted online. This format is designed to allow students regular face-to-face contact in a virtual format.
Online (NET)
Courses are taught completely online following instructor timelines and learning outcomes. Students interact mostly through discussion boards and written messages and all assignments are submitted online.
Hybrid (HYB)
Courses meet mainly online with additional meetings occurring in person as necessary to accomplish learning objectives. Students will meet on campus for labs, studios or clinical work. Face-to-face meeting days and times for each section will vary depending on the course and learning needs.
Traditional In-Person
Courses are attended in a traditional in-person setting on-campus, with immersive instructor and peer interaction.
View the full campus map, COD center maps and building floorplans at cod.edu/maps.
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Although they have different names, the Student Resource Center (SRC), Student Services Center (SSC) and Berg Instructional Center (BIC) are actually one interconnected building. If you are walking in the SRC, it only takes one turn for you to now be in the SSC, which then can take you to the BIC.
The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) and the Physical Education Center (PEC) can be accessed through tunnels on opposite sides of the BIC hallways. These tunnels are only accessible on the first floor of the BIC. The Health and Science Center (HSC) can be accessed with the pedestrian bridge that goes over Prairie Drive. This hallway is only accessible on the second floor of the SRC.
If you are ever lost, ask someone! Most people are more than happy to give directions and if they don’t know, they can direct you to someone who does.
Throughout the COD campus there are a lot of bathrooms, but their placement doesn't always make sense. Instead of having one bathroom for women and one bathroom for men right next to each other, most of the time both bathrooms are for the same gender, although this pattern is not always followed. However, there is usually a bathroom of the opposite gender just a hallway away, but the easiest way to find a bathroom is to follow the signs.
There are gender neutral bathrooms in the BIC, HSC, and PEC. BIC2520 is located in the long hallway facing College Road (near BIC8). HSC1207 is located to the right of the Dental Clinic and HSC3315 and HSC3317 are located opposite of the east elevators. PEC126 and PEC139 are located across from the PE welcome desk and need a staff member to unlock.
The COD library is an amazing resource for students and community members. Located in the SRC, the library is on two floors. The bookstore (located on the ground floor) is right below the library.
Throughout the library, there are plenty of study areas to choose from. However, each section is marked with a different volume. There are open talk zones, quiet zones and silent zones, so make sure you are aware of which zone you are in.
The technology and media lab is located on the first floor as well as the reference desk and the printing and scanning station. The second floor is currently closed to the public, but there are more study areas as well as study rooms that can be reserved.
Campus Central and Brew 425 are located in the SSC and are considered the middle of campus because this is where most administrative offices are located. Campus Central is a circle desk with staff there to answer any questions. Across from Brew 425 is the Financial Aid office, which is also next to the Registration office, the Specialized Admissions office and the police walk-up desk. Counseling and Career Services are located above Campus Central on the third floor, and the Student Life Lounge and Student Life office are located below Campus Central on the ground floor.
Before the COD campus closed and faculty, staff and students began working remotely, many events and social gatherings were hosted in the open area next to Campus Central or in the Student Life Lounge.
Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance (WRSA)
WRSA offers coaching sessions for College of DuPage students who are working on assignments in any academic discipline. Schedule an appointment at cod.mywconline.com
Join a Club Clubs are a great way to make new friends, try something new, and have fun while doing it !
View clubs on page 7 & 8 and at chaplife.cod.edu
Join weekly tutoring sessions on nearly ever subject! Click the “Student Support” tab at bb.cod.edu
Field Studies offers credit courses that combine classroom work with empirical field experiences. Classes are experience based and faculty led. Learn more at cod.edu/field
Student jobs are a great way make some money, add to your resume and learn new skills. See openings at cod.hiretouch.com
Blackboard is the course management resource used at the college. You may not love it, but you will depend on it. Instructors usually post assignments, readings, test dates and grades here. Login at bb.cod.edu
Along with email, these Office365 accounts include access to the entire Microsoft suite including web versions of Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Login at outlook.com/dupage.edu insideCOD insideCOD is the hub to everything you’ll need to access at COD. Use this to register for classes, manage financial aid, order transcripts, just to name a few. Login at inside.cod.edu
The Counseling and Advising Center will help you construct a plan to accomplish your academic goals. Faculty counselors and program advisors will help in career- and degree-related progress Schedule an appointment at cod.edu
Get help writing a resume, develop interview techniques and learn a variety of skills to become more marketable and ensure career success. Career Services will help with both short- and long-term career goals. Learn more at cod.edu/careerservices
Students with disabilities can contact Access and Accommodations for support in their college career. The center is voluntary and confidential. It includes support with testing, interpreters, and adaptive tech. Learn more at cod.edu/access
The Office of Student Financial Assistance will help navigate the various ways to pay tuition. They can help bridge the gap between the student’s need for, and the availability of, different methods of financial aid. Learn more at cod.edu/financial_aid
The Office of Student Life offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations. No matter your interest, there’s someway to get involved at College of DuPage. Contact the advisor with questions.
Academy of Law and Justice
Tauya Forst, johnsont217@cod.edu
Accounting Club
Christopher Ferro, ferroc@cod.edu
American Meteorological Society
Paul Sirvatka, sirvatka@cod.edu
Anatomy & Physiology Club
Karan Oliver-Tucci, olivert@cod.edu
Animation Club
Anthony Venezia, venezia@cod.edu
Architecture Club
Mark Pearson, pearson@cod.edu
Astronomy Club
Joseph DalSanto, dalsantoj228@cod.edu
BioTech Club
Karen Persky, persky@cod.edu
Business Club
Joe Tungol, tungol@cod.edu
Chem Bonding Club
Lubna Haque, haquel@cod.edu
Cyber Defense Club Brock Stout, stoutb@cod.edu
Engineering Club
Tom Carter, cartert@cod.edu
Entrepreneurship Club
Peter James, jamesp@cod.edu
Environmental Club environmental.cod@gmail.com
Future Physicians Club
Beth Kirkpatrick, kirkpatrickb@cod.edu
Game Development
Bradley Sward, swardb@cod.edu
Horticulture Club bartzm@cod.edu
Human Services Network
Jason Florin, florin@cod.edu
Interior Design Club
Jane Kielb, kielbj@cod.edu
Library Tech Assistant Club Amanda Musacchio, musacchioa@cod.edu
Paralegal Club
Linda Jenkins, jenkinsl@cod.edu
Philosophy Club Leslie, Wolf, wolfl214@cod.edu
Pre-Dental Association Jeff Trautmann trautman@cod.edu
Pre-Physician Assistant Club Lubna Haque, haquel@cod.edu
Programming Club
Sheikh Shamsuddin, shamsudd@cod.edu
Society of Women Engineers
Alyssa Pasquale, pasqualea185@cod.edu
Songwriting Club
Elizabeth Murphy murphye@cod.edu
Student Education Association Yuri Flores-Rivera, floresriveray@dupage.edu
Student Veterans Association arriolaj211@cod.edu
Albanian Club
Marty Bartz, mitrani@cod.edu
Arab Student Association Amal Jarad, jarada@cod.edu
Asian Student Association
Lubna Haque, haquel@cod.edu
Black Student Alliance
Devin Chambers, chambersd62@cod.edu
Casa de Amigos
Profesora Mares, marese@cod.edu
Chinese Student Club Min Pan, panmin@cod.edu
German Club
Miglena Nikolova, nikolovam@cod.edu
Indian Student Association Thomas Kulanjiyil, kulanj@cod.edu
Japanese Culture Club Shingo Satsutani, satsutan@cod.edu
La Connexion Française Mirta Pagnucci, pagnuccim@cod.edu
Latino Ethnic Awareness Association
Rosie Carbajal-Romo, carbajal-romor@cod.edu
Muslim Students Association Sameena Parveen, parveens430@cod.
Seoul of COD- Korean Club Maria Ritzema, ritzemam@cod.edu
Christians on Campus Erich Hauenstein, hauenste@cod.edu
Coptic Youth Fellowship Leslie Wolf, wolfl214@cod.edu
Global InterVarsity Nicholas Hebert, hebertn53@dupage.edu
Jewish Student Alliance Ideen Zarkin, zarkini@cod.edu
Melchizedek Bible Study
Christina Rossier, rossierc@dupage.edu
Second City Campus Ministry beemerk@cod.edu
Alpha Delta Nu Maureen Waller, waller@cod.edu
Alpha Mu Gamma Bonnie Loder, loderb@cod.edu
Delta Psi Omega canday@cod.edu
Honors Student Advisory Committee Lisa Higgins, higgins@cod.edu
Phi Theta Kappa phibeta@cod.edu
Feminist Alliance Mary Jean Cravens, cravens@cod.edu
Pride Alliance Or’Shaundra Benson, bensono@cod.edu
Mental Health Awareness Team Dennis Emano, emanod@cod.edu
Model UN
David Goldberg, goldberg@cod.edu
Students for a Democratic Society Samuel Mitrani, mitraniv@cod.edu
Chaparral Activities Board
Shannon Hernan, hernan@cod.edu
Courier Student News Jim Fuller, fullerj@cod.edu
Forensics Kacy Abeln, abelnk@cod.edu
Prairie Light Review Adam Fotos, fotosa@cod.edu
Student Leadership Council Stephanie Quirk, quirks@cod.edu
Anime and Cosplay Jim Allen, allenj@cod.edu
Chess Club
Jeffrey Trautmann, trautman@cod.edu
Hands Up! (ASL Club)
Adam Wasilewski, wasilewskia54@cod.edu
Sci-Fi/Fantasy & Gaming Club Jim Allen, allenj@cod.edu
The Page Turners Lisa Higgins, higgins@cod.edu
Veterans National Honor Society arriolaj211@cod.edu
Autismerica
Michael Duggan, duggan@cod.edu
Care to Cure Naheed Rouf, hasann@cod.edu
COD Buddies
Jennifer Butler, butlerj61@cod.edu
Girl Up Samiha Syed, syeds1283@dupage.edu
The Office of the Governor of Illinois’ Executive Order regarding vaccination and testing have been rescinded effective July 12, 2022. Therefore, the College will no longer require proof of vaccination and weekly testing will no longer be required or administered on campus. Masks are now optional on the COD main campus and centers. In-person instruction for College of DuPage courses has resumed and all College facilities are open. Doors are now unlocked from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on days the College is open.
Masks are optional on the COD main campus and centers. In limited situations, masks will continue to be required in certain instructional settings, such as labs. Faculty will communicate to affected students directly. It is important to maintain social distancing. Stand six feet apart when meeting, talking or standing in line.
If you or a person you know is experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care right away. Report your symptoms by filling out the student concern form.
For additional questions, contact the Dean of Students Office at (630) 9422485 or email deanofstudents@cod. edu. Include your name and student ID number in your message.
How do I qualify for merit-based scholarships?
All scholarships have a unique set of criteria. The merit requirements vary. We encourage students to complete the scholarship application, including answering a set of qualifying questions, to discover the scholarships for which they are eligible, based on their academic performance.
What are the deadlines for scholarships?
Applications for Fall semester are accepted, generally, mid-January through mid-March. Applications for Spring semester are accepted, generally, early September through November 1st.
How do I qualify for need-based scholarships?
All scholarships have a unique set of criteria. Needbased scholarships require students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The college defaults to the federal government’s determination of need, based on the FAFSA. If a student elects not to complete the FAFSA, this may limit the number of scholarships for which they are qualified. We strongly encourage students to complete the FAFSA to in order to qualify.
Foundation’s Textbook Scholarship • Glenn Hansen Leadership Scholarship Health Initiative Scholarship • Mercedes Benz Scholarship • Naperville Woman’s Club Rotary Club Of Naperville Downtown • Student Life Leadership Award
