The Education 3+1 programs with Valley City State University is a great way to continue your education. Students are required to complete an Associate in Arts (AA) degree at College of DuPage in order to be eligible for any of the programs.
Academic Plan
Advising Sessions
Advising Sessions are a great opportunity to meet the Valley City State University representative who can answer questions about the Education program. Sessions are offered throughout the semester. If you cannot attend any of the offered sessions, you may contact the representatives directly via the contact information at the bottom of this page.
Advising Sessions will take place in the Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2E04 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Valley City State University Transfer Calendar
Tuition Information
All College of DuPage coursework throughout the program is offered at the tuition rate at the time of enrollment. All Valley City State University coursework is offered at the tuition rate at the time of enrollment at Valley City State University.
Before You Begin
College of DuPage maintains an open enrollment policy. To attend, you must be ONE of the following:
18 years of age
A high school graduate
A GED completer
Steps to Apply to the 3+1 Program
Once you are ready to get started, follow the steps below:
- Begin your studies at COD in your chosen degree. In collaboration with a COD counselor or program advisor, develop an academic plan that meets both the articulated Associate degree and transfer program requirements.
- Complete the 3+1 Transfer Application. Email the completed application to 3plus1@cod.edu or dropped it off at the front desk of the Counseling, Advising and Transfer office located in Student Services Center (SSC) 3200.
- Connect with the 3+1 partner school through a campus visit, advising session, or transfer event to ensure you understand program expectations and answer your questions.
- Submit an official admission application one to two semesters before you complete your degree at COD. You'll need to request your official COD transcripts to be sent directly to the transfer destination.
- Apply to graduate with an Associate degree identified in the 3+1 program map. After grades and degrees post, request your final official College of DuPage transcripts be sent to the transfer destination.
- Once admitted into your 3+1 school, meet with an advisor to discuss the registration process. If you have applied for financial aid, you must activate a Consortium Agreement allowing your third-year courses to be paid for by the 3+1 school. You must be accepted into the 3+1 school before starting your third-year courses.
- After you have been accepted and have met with an advisor, register for your third-year (or junior-year) courses.
- Continue and complete your fourth-year courses.
Contact Information
Dr. April Zawlocki
Professor
College of DuPage
zawlockia@cod.edu | (630) 942-3383
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2H01E
Dr. Allen Burgad
Dean, School of Education
Valley City State University
allen.a.burgad@vcsu.edu |(701) 845-7184
Counseling, Advising and Transfer Services
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3200
(630) 942-2259