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Nursing and Health Science Students

If you're interested in a field in health care, you know that you need to study in a state-of-the-art facility and receive a variety of hands-on training in and out of the classroom. That's where College of DuPage comes in to help you meet and achieve your career goals. Our talented instructors can help prepare you for a rewarding profession in health sciences. Many of our instructors have years of experience in their field of study.

Career placement is high in the Nursing and Health Sciences Division. Our health career programs are in demand and highly competitive. Many of our graduates go on to work locally and give back to the community. 

Start the Admissions Process

The best way to learn about everything that the Nursing and Health Sciences Division has to offer is to follow the steps below.

You can find a list of programs on the Nursing and Health Sciences Division website. 

Your program's admission or registration packet can be found on the Health Career Programs and Information Packet webpage.

Please complete all necessary prerequisites prior to applying (if applicable) or registering for a Nursing and Health Sciences Division program.

Create your profile and complete your undergraduate application prior to applying for a Nursing and Health Sciences Division program.

Once you submit your application, we will create your COD Username and send it to your personal email. An email titled "COD Student Portal Username" will contain your COD Username and information on setting up your password and accessing your student email account.

Each advising session  will provide details of your program(s) and its admission or registration requirements.

Submit transcripts and official test scores (or other supplemental items that are required) to COD. Include high school and/or college transcripts, ACT, SAT, AP or CLEP scores. 

Verify receipt of your transcript(s) by logging into your InsideCOD Student Portal, click on "myACCESS" and select "Academic Profile." The receipt status of your transcript will be listed under "My Profile."

Note: If you have an international transcript from high school or college, it must first be evaluated by an international transcript evaluation company.

Meet with a Health Sciences Program Advisor (if applicable) to learn more about the program requirements and setup an academic plan. To schedule an appointment, contact (630) 942-2259 or email healthcareadvising@cod.edu.

Your program's admission or registration packet can be found on the Health Career Programs and Information Packet webpage.

If you have additional detailed program questions contact:

Start Working in Healthcare

Jared Deane, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences

Hear Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences, Jared Deane, discuss how you can succeed in the field of health sciences at COD.