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We are the largest single campus community college in Illinois.

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DID YOU KNOW?

This semester, around 29,500 students are attending College of DuPage.

STUDENT POPULATION

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LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

More than 25 percent of all District 502 high school graduates attend College of DuPage during their college career.

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FIND YOURSELF AT COD

ACADEMICS

College of DuPage offers more than 230 degree and certificate programs. This amount is unmatched by

• ther colleges and

universities in the area.

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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

Tuition Comparison

$0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 COD

• Avg. 4 year

Tuition Only

$0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 COD

• Avg. 4 year

Total Costs

Yearly Tuition

• $12,550

Parking

• $75

Housing

• $9,500

Meals + Other

• $1,200

Yearly Tuition

• $4,200

Parking

• Free*

Housing

• Not available

Meals + Other

• $1,200

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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 1st – Spring – November 1st

• Visit the STARS Online system to view the entire selection
• f 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 7th Semester Transcript, Personal Statement, and ACT scores.

• The deadline for this scholarship is Mid March of Senior Year.

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

• ptions.
• College representatives from many

universities often visit our campus.

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3+1 Programs

• 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 Think of it as a smart way to earn your B.A. or B.S Think of it as a smart way to earn your B.A. or B.S Think of it as a smart way to earn your B.A. or B.S. . . .

College of DuPage has partnered with these universities to offer high-caliber degree programs at a reduced cost

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3+1 Programs

• 3+1 Example: Lewis University Criminal Justice

Program

– Earn your AA in Criminal Justice from COD (2 years) – Take a 3rd 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

College of DuPage

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.A. in Visual Arts

Administration

• B.A. in Healthcare

Management

• B.A. in Sports and

Recreation Management

• B.S. in Nursing Online
• B.A. in

Criminal/Social Justice

• B.S. in Computer

Science

• B.S. in Hospitality

and Tourism 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

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

College of DuPage

…while still in high school. …while still in high school. …while still in high school. …while still in high school.

Get ahead

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

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

CHECKLIST

Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2405, (630) 942-2400

Admissions

Rio Almaria (630) 942-2396 almaria@cod.edu Sean Warren-Crouch (630) 942-2397 warrens428@cod.edu

ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES

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Cesar Flores (630) 942-2893 flores@cod.edu Angela Nackovic (Last Name A-L) (630) 942-2398 nackovic@cod.edu Justin Hardee (Last Name M-Z) (630) 942-3977 hardeej@cod.edu

Adult Admissions High School Admissions

Deb Jeffay (630) 942-3898 jeffay@cod.edu

Early Admissions Health Sciences Admissions