The Student Services Center (SSC), which houses student support operations, student clubs and student engagement areas, is being renovated as of December 2023 to better serve our students.
The renovation includes:
- An improved main entrance
- A unified “one stop” for student services on the second floor
- Updates to the atrium, which includes changes to acoustics and a large digital presentation wall that helps provide more variety for formal and informal student activities and events
Additionally, the renovation will create a new InterCultural Hub and reorganize the student life lounge, club and organization meeting rooms, the multipurpose room and departmental offices to better integrate student connections.
Renovation Timeframe
The renovation is scheduled to occur in two phases. Please note the following time periods are approximate:
- The first phase of the project is complete as of October 2024
- The second phase will take place from October 2024 to May 2025
To learn more about the SSC Renovation, watch a presentation from the July 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.
SSC Construction Updates
Student Services Center (SSC) Renovation Videos
Phase II SSC Renovation
Phase II of the SSC renovation is progressing steadily.:
- New traffic patterns have been implemented around the construction area. Please follow signage for updated routes.
- Demolition work is ongoing for both the interior and exterior and is expected to continue through the end of November.
- Exterior changes will start taking shape entering the new year.
- Final project completion is targeted for May 2025.
Phase I SSC Renovation Complete
The Phase I of the SSC Renovation Project is now completed, and staff will begin to move into their new spaces this week. Updated signage will reflect the new office locations:
- First Floor: Student Life, the new Intercultural Hub as well as student organizations and club meeting space is now located in Student Services Center (SSC), Room 1111.
- Second Floor: The new "one stop" Enrollment Center in Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2280, which now houses all of enrollment services — Admissions and Outreach, Financial Aid, International Student Admissions and Registration. Transfer Services is now located in Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2227.
- Third Floor: Counseling Services is located in Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3341, Career Services in Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3373 and Veteran Services in Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3379.
Demolition work for the Student Services Center renovation is currently underway and will continue during business hours for several weeks.
Power Outages
- Planned isolated shutdowns of electric service are necessary to complete this phase and will be communicated to occupants in advance.
- While all shutdowns are planned in advance, there may be occasional disruptions in the Student Resource Center or Berg Instructional Center.
- If you experience any electric service concerns, please call x4440.
Construction Noise
- Sound insulation panels have been installed to reduce noise from demolition and construction activities.
- Louder construction activities are scheduled outside of class hours.
Staff and students will be redirected from their usual routes to accommodate brief construction activities. During this time, corridor lighting may be reduced. - For questions or concerns other than power outages, please contact Facilities Senior Project Manager Jim Prochaska at x4046 or via email at prochaskaj150@cod.edu.
Temporary walls will reroute some walking paths through the Student Services Center (SSC). Each level features a new path around the project. Learn More
As the College prepares for the renovation, offices are relocating. Signage will be placed at each front service area to guide students to the temporary locations for each department. We ask for your understanding and flexibility during this time.
Advising
Advising temporary locations are in Berg Instructional Center (BIC) Room 1A01, 1A02, 1A03, 1A04, 1A05, 1A06 and 1A07.
Access and Accommodations
Access & Accommodations will remain in Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1140 for the duration of the construction.
ATM Relocated to Student Resource Center
As part of the SSC Renovation project, the ATM provided by Glen Ellyn Bank & Trust has been moved. It is now located beside the Police Service Desk in the Student Resource Center (SRC).
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Relocated to Student Resource Center (SRC), inside Cafeteria
The SSC Renovation Construction Project plans include strategies to repurpose and reuse materials from the building.
- Public furniture was reallocated to various parts of the campus and will return to the SSC upon project completion.
- Office equipment, including chairs, furniture and workstations that are still usable, is stored and will be reconfigured into the new space.
- Doors and locks are stored for future use. Some SSC doors were repurposed for the new TEC offices and the TEC single restroom.
- Miscellaneous items, such as carpet squares, room signs and smoke detection devices, were salvaged for minor projects or repairs.
- Unneeded items were donated or sold at auction.
The facilities and construction planning team has diligently worked to reuse as many materials as possible, ensuring the best value for COD.
Contact Information
For any questions, email sscrenovation@cod.edu.