College of DuPage

College of DuPage With 26,000 students, 170+ areas of study, 183 certificate programs, College of DuPage sees the potential of every member of our community.
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Among the state’s public colleges and universities, College of DuPage, with more than 20,000 students, is the second largest provider of undergraduate education in the state of Illinois, after University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Currently, College of DuPage offers 71 Associate in Applied Science degrees in 41 different career and technical education subject areas; 160 certificates in 46 di

fferent career and technical education subject areas; out of nine degrees awarded, seven are considered transfer degrees with the two most common being the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees. College of DuPage has also partnered with prominent universities to offer high-caliber bachelor’s degrees programs at a greatly reduced cost. Classes are offered on the College’s 273-acre Glen Ellyn campus, at five regional centers, and at area high schools and other community locations. In addition, College of DuPage is nearing completion of a 12-year, $600 million building plan that has included the construction and renovation of more than one million square feet of educational space.

08/28/2026

The first week of the fall semester at College of DuPage is officially in the books! 🎉 From meeting new friends to tackling the first assignments, it’s been an incredible start. Make sure to join us for next week’s events!
Here’s to an amazing semester ahead! 💚

Join us for Chap Days next week! 🎲🎵 Swipe to see what’s in store! 👀➡️
08/27/2026

Join us for Chap Days next week! 🎲🎵 Swipe to see what’s in store! 👀➡️

08/27/2026

This or that? 👀
We put our students to the test! Which choices would you pick? 👇

The College of DuPage Women's Studies Committee is accepting nominations for the 2026 Adade Wheeler Woman of the Year an...
08/26/2026

The College of DuPage Women's Studies Committee is accepting nominations for the 2026 Adade Wheeler Woman of the Year and the inaugural Student Leadership awards.

Named for former COD History Professor Adade Wheeler, the Woman of the Year award has been given annually since 1983 to individuals who have made significant contributions to the personal and professional advancement of women through education, advocacy and/or mentoring.

Students nominated for the new Student Leadership Award must be enrolled at COD during the 2026-27 academic year and reside, work or volunteer within Community College District 502. Award winners will receive a $500 scholarship and certificate of recognition.

Learn more and submit nominations through Sept. 4 for the Student Leadership Award: https://cod.edu/news/2026/august/adade-wheeler-award.html

08/26/2026

What’s in your bag? 🎒👀

We asked COD students to give us a peek at what they’re carrying during the first week of the semester. From class essentials to the unexpected, here’s what students are bringing to campus!

08/25/2026

Snack run, upgraded. 👀

College of DuPage’s Technical Education Center now has a Smart Market, making it easier than ever to grab a quick snack or drink between classes. Just tap your card to unlock the door, take what you want and go. The Smart Market uses weight-sensing technology to automatically identify your items and process your purchase. No item taken? No charge. 🙌

Find the Smart Market on the 0-level of the TEC and grab what you need, when you need it!

08/23/2026

We can’t wait to see everyone on campus tomorrow! Make sure to follow along this week to learn more about the events Student Life is hosting during Chap Days! ⭐

We can’t wait to see everyone on campus next week! Make sure to follow along this week to learn more about the events du...
08/21/2026

We can’t wait to see everyone on campus next week! Make sure to follow along this week to learn more about the events during Chap Days! 💚⭐️

Outdoor events: Near SSC Entrance
Indoor events: SSC Atrium

08/21/2026

College of DuPage recently celebrated the launch of the Center for Civic Engagement and Public Humanities, a new initiative dedicated to connecting learning, leadership and community. Faculty, staff, students, community leaders and local officials gathered to mark the occasion and share a vision for building stronger, healthier and more connected communities.

More than a physical space, the Center serves as a framework for bringing together service, volunteerism, civic dialogue, community partnerships, and public humanities initiatives across the College. Through hands-on experiences and community engagement, the Center helps students connect classroom learning with real-world impact while fostering informed citizenship and lifelong learning.

View photos from the event: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2QPS

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425 Fawell Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

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Tuesday 7am - 11pm
Wednesday 7am - 11pm
Thursday 7am - 11pm
Friday 7am - 11pm
Saturday 7am - 11pm
Sunday 7am - 11pm

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