2026 Outstanding Graduates

College of DuPage annually selects two outstanding graduates, sponsored by the College of DuPage Foundation.

A committee of faculty, staff and administrators makes the final selection based upon a number of criteria:

The student must have a minimum, cumulative GPA of at least 3.8 on a four-point scale.
They also must demonstrate:
- Leadership in college and/or community activities
- Work toward their professional and/or educational goals
- Involvement in academic or cultural enrichment outside the classroom.

Outstanding Graduates

The COD community helped me build my confidence, and the faculty, staff, fellow students and other people I connected with on campus had my back.
Austin Kloska Read Austin Kloska's story

COD Spotlight English Outstanding Graduate

Creating spaces where students felt comfortable asking questions and experimenting with new concepts has been one of the most rewarding parts of my time at COD.
Angel Sanchez Read Angel Sanchez's story

COD Spotlight Computer and Information Technology Outstanding Graduate

Outstanding Graduate Finalists

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