Community Offerings

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. In addition, local business and nonprofit organizations can take advantage of free or low-cost training on the Glen Ellyn campus to help them pursue development opportunities to expand their reach and growth potential.

Many COD programs use learning labs for students that give them-real world experience by providing services to the community through offerings like the Dental Hygiene Clinic, Massage Clinic, Waterleaf restaurant and Culinary Market, the Salon@COD cosmetology clinic or free tax preparation provided by accounting students.

See everything COD has to offer in your own backyard. Many of these services are free, others have a small fee.

Business Services 

Business Solutions

Receive strategies to improve individual, team and organizational performance in process improvement, computer skills and more.

Business Development Center

Accelerate your business' growth with expert counseling, advising and training through a variety of free services.

Career Services

Career Services can assist members of the community with short- and long-term career goals and help with staffing needs.

Homeland Security Training Institute

HSTI provides customized seminars for businesses on disaster preparedness, workplace safety, cybersecurity, emergency response and more.

Public Service Institute

PSI develops partnerships with local government entities to identify challenges, provide comprehensive training and professional development.

Project Hire-Ed

Project Hire-Ed surveys local employers to determine where talent pipelines need assistance and to address skill requirements.

Student Provided Services

Dental Hygiene Clinic

COD provides preventative dental services such as child and adult teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments, x-rays, teeth whitening and more.

Dining Experiences

The Culinary & Hospitality Center offers several different student-ran dining options including Waterleaf, Wheat Cafe and The Culinary Market.

Greenhouse

The Horticulture Department's Greenhouse hosts seasonal plant sales and tours of the greenhouse that are available year round.

Inn at Water's Edge

The six-room boutique hotel offers a unique guest experience. Along with a professional team, students play an operational role through internships and student worker opportunities.

Massage Clinic

Licensed professionals provide a variety of soothing and therapeutic massage therapy services including Swedish, deep-tissue, shiatsu, Thai and more.

Tax Preparation

Take advantage of free tax preparation provided by advanced accounting students under the supervision of faculty during the spring semester.

The Salon @ COD

Located in the Addison Center, cosmetology students provide a full complement of aesthetic services including manicures, spa treatments, facials, hair coloring and more.

Free Ultrasounds

Receive a free ultrasound during select sonography lab courses, which allows students to gain valuable hands-on learning experience.

Athletics

Chaparral Fitness Center

Open to community residents, the state-of-the-art fitness center features a fitness floor, indoor running track, basketball courts, eight-lane lap pool and locker facilities.

Sporting Events

Cheer on COD's 15 competitive teams that continually take high honors in conference, state and national competitions, including top 10 national rankings.