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College of DuPage is where ambition meets opportunity. At COD, students join a diverse, vibrant community of learners, dreamers and doers—all committed to transforming their futures.

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April is Community College Month

This April, COD is proud to celebrate Community College Month, a time to recognize the essential role community colleges play in providing an accessible education and workforce development opportunities that drive academic, personal and economic growth.

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Find a Program for You

College of DuPage offers seven degrees in over 150 areas of study.

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Why Choose COD

Students are learning, working and thriving through innovative programs, dedicated faculty and a campus built for opportunity.

250

Degree and Certificate Programs

22:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

80+

Student Clubs and Organizations

Convenient Campus Locations

COD by the Numbers

Visit Our State-of-the-Art Campus

From high-tech labs to collaborative learning spaces, students will find hands-on support and real-world opportunities.

Berg Instructional Center (BIC)

The BIC is home to a variety of student services offices, as well as student-friendly classrooms, labs, workshops, conference areas, staff and faculty offices.

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COD Centers

The COD Centers are close to your home and offer morning, afternoon, and evening classes on weekdays; morning and afternoon classes on Saturdays. Centers are located in Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville and Westmont.

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Culinary & Hospitality Center (CHC)

Showcases a boutique hotel, fine dining spaces, skills kitchens and a chocolate room.

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Health and Science Center (HSC)

Features an operating room, dental lab, imaging laboratory and simulation hospital.

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Robert J. Miller Homeland Security Education Center (HEC)

Offers a full-scale indoor street scene, forensic and cybercrime labs, a command center, smoke room and rappelling tower.

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Homeland Security Training Center (HTC)

Includes a firing range with interactive simulations.

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McAninch Arts Center (MAC)

Serves as home to three performance spaces and numerous weekly events and shows throughout the year.

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Natural Areas on Campus

The Natural Areas on campus are open to the public and consist of trails, woodlands and seed production beds.

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Physical Education Center (PEC)

The PEC is the home base of COD athletics, the fitness center, an indoor track, racquetball courts and swimming pool.

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Seaton Computing Center (SCC)

The SCC houses high-tech computer-specific classrooms, as well as a variety of networking and simulation labs.

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Student Resource Center (SRC)

The SRC consists of the Library, Bookstore, Conference Center, Records, Tutoring and Academic Support Center, Continuing Education and more.

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Student Services Center (SSC)

Newly-renovated, the SSC is a welcoming space for students to connect, collaborate and access student support services in the Enrollment Center.

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Technical Education Center (TEC)

Houses automotive bays, architecture and interior design studios, renewable energy labs and more.

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Campus Facilities

Student Success at Work

From entrepreneurs to healthcare professionals and artists, College of DuPage alumni are thriving in careers that matter. Explore their stories and see how COD helped them succeed.

Going to COD allowed me to take several different classes to try and find myself and to figure out what I really wanted to do.
Rocio S. Becerril Read Rocio S. Becerril's story

COD Spotlight Transfer

College of DuPage helped me get to the next level and kept me moving forward.
Reggie Martin Read Reggie Martin's story

COD Spotlight Engineering

I’m very grateful for what I got out of COD and the future it helped make possible for me. I can honestly say I don’t know if I’d have the wonderful life I have now.
Kristin Crowley Read Kristin Crowley's story

COD Spotlight Mass Communication

Victor Barron works in the operating room

I always felt like I had people to lean on for help. I left COD feeling like I was well-prepared for a fulfilling career.
Victor Barrón Read Victor Barrón's story

COD Spotlight Surgical Technology

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Discover College of DuPage

More than a place to earn a certificate or degree, COD connects students, professionals and community members to hands-on learning, meaningful experiences and career pathways.

College of DuPage offers a multitude of programs, services and arts and cultural initiatives for community members and local businesses who are seeking unique and engaging experiences.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is education that directly prepares you for the world of work by providing core academic and technical job specific skills for a wide range of high-skill, high-wage and high-demand careers. Master the fundamentals of a new trade or profession or build on established skills.
Illinois’ largest community college offers a variety of academic and professional positions with both full-time and part-time openings.