COD is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the United States.
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone number: (800) 621-7440
Recognition
Illinois Community College Board
401 East Capitol Avenue
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone Number: (217) 785-0123
Recognition is a state statutory term describing the status of a community college district in Illinois that meets academic, student support, financial, facility and reporting standards as established by the Illinois Community College Board.
Programmatic Accreditation
A number of College of DuPage career and technical programs are approved or accredited by appropriate specialized associations or agencies.
Resources
- 2022 HLC Action letter
- 2022 HLC Peer Reviewer Report
- 2017 ICCB Recognition Report
- 2022-2027 ICCB Certificate of Recognition
- 2022 Assurance Argument
- The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Approved By
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
- Department of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education
- Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Contact Information
Keith Tyrka, Vice President
Vice President, Planning, Performance & Technology
(630) 942-2409
Email: tyrkak2977@cod.edu