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Chaparral Football is a three-peat NJCAA DIII National Champion!

Following a stunning late-game touchdown against the Rochester Community and Technical College Yellowjackets, the Chaparrals clinched a 33-29 victory. Congrats to Head Coach Matthew Rahn and his players!

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COD is home to 19 intercollegiate sports teams that have won a combined total of 41 championship titles.

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There are 42 acres of natural areas on COD’s Glen Ellyn campus (Russel R. Kirt Prairie, the Ecological Study Area and others).

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COD serves District 502, including most of DuPage County and parts of Cook and Will counties (48 communities and 36 public and private high schools).

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Success Stories: Pamela Campos

"Although not being accepted into PT school really broke me, I say to myself that I was meant to be in the PTA program at COD. It was one of the best experiences of my life and I am truly lucky to call myself a Chaparral!"

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Success Stories: Adrian Raygoza

"We need to incorporate the communities that we serve into our work, whether through advisory boards, forums or direct community engagement."

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Success Stories: Safia Khan

"I loved the diversity, which is a huge asset to campus. You have people surrounding you from around the globe, and it makes you realize how much you can learn outside of the classroom."

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Success Stories: Matas Lauzadis

"College of DuPage gave me a clean slate. Beyond being an economical choice, the school’s variety of resources and staff provided an unparalleled experience."

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Success Stories: Anna Gorman

"My involvement with the Model UN really prepared me for my path in law, as did so many professors who patiently met with me during their office hours."

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