Veteran and Military Personnel New Student Sessions

Begin@COD for Veterans - New Student Sessions

All newly admitted students must sign up for a Begin@COD session. Special sessions for Veterans and Military Personnel are held prior to the start of each semester on the main campus in the Veterans Lounge, Room 3260 in the Student Services Center (SSC).

Each session covers educational opportunities and campus life at College of DuPage as well as information on developing an educational plan, choosing courses, obtaining financial aid, understanding myACCESS (the student portal) and paying for college. Information unique to Veterans and Military Personnel such as using Veteran and Military Personnel Educational Benefits, the VA certifying process and community resources will be shared.

To sign up for a specific date and time contact Campus Central at
630-942-3000. 

Sessions include:

    • Applying to COD 
    • E-benefits application process 
    • VA benefits information 
    • VA certification process 
    • Deferred Payment Plan eligibility 
    • And more!

 

Contact Information


Veterans Services
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2225, (630) 942-3814
Fax: (630) 942-4991
veterans@cod.edu  

Veterans Lounge
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3260