At New Student Orientation (NSO), students have the opportunity to speak with departmental representatives from across campus. Sign up for NSO today!
Spring 2025 Agenda
Afternoon Session
- 1:30 to 2 p.m., Check-in at the Health and Science Center (HSC) Lobby
- 2 to 3:30 p.m., Main Session Presentations in Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1234
- 3:30 to 4 p.m., Department Tabling and Ice Cream Social
Evening Session
- 6 to 6:30 p.m, Check-in at the Health and Science Center (HSC) Lobby
- 6:30 to 8 p.m., Main Session Presentations in Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1234
- 8 to 8:30 p.m., Department Tabling and Ice Cream Social
Departments at NSO
The following departments attend NSO to speak with new students and their guests. To learn more about each department, click the provided links.
Access and Accommodations
College of DuPage is committed to the equitable access of educational opportunities
for eligible students with a disability, illness, injury, or medical condition. Reasonable
accommodations are determined through an interactive and individualized process with
the student.
Athletics and Physical Education
Find out about the 15 intercollegiate sports that COD sponsors in the National Junior
College Athletic Association and the course offerings within our Physical Education
department.
Campus Police
The COD Police Department is a professional 24-hour law enforcement agency. Whether
it is providing emergency first aid, responding to a criminal act or providing escort
service to your vehicle or class, the department is always ready to help you.
Career Services
Students, alumni, community members and local employers can find help with career
goals by connecting with the Career Services Center. From resumes, cover letters to
interview prep, Career Services can help you build your professional brand and #BeCareerReady!
Counseling, Advising, and Transfer Services
Counseling, Advising and Transfer Services help students with academic advising, career
counseling, personal counseling and transfer services. Our team is here to support
engage, educate, and empower you at College of DuPage. Appointments are available
virtually, in-person, and over the phone.
Dining Services
College of DuPage Dining Services provides an exciting and innovative dining services
program for the entire College of DuPage community.
Field and Experiential Learning, Study Abroad and Global Education
Leave campus to learn another language, experience another culture, explore the world,
engage with others, and challenge yourself. Expand your perspective, develop new skills
and earn credit through Field Studies and Study Abroad. Dig, climb, paint, research,
write, paddle, read and journey your way through college, collecting memories and
experiences.
Financial Assistance
The Office of Student Financial Assistance can help you understand your financial
aid options, direct you to the steps to apply for financial aid, inform you about
deadlines and award and process your financial aid. Free financial aid workshops are
also available.
Fuel Pantry
The Fuel Pantry provides free food and personal care items to all currently enrolled
(full or part time) COD students, staff, and faculty with a self-identified need.
Honors Program
The Honors Program is a community of highly motivated students and faculty dedicated
to academic excellence. The program offers classes, research opportunities, and fun
activities that enrich the learning experience in a friendly environment.
InterCultural Student Initiatives
InterCultural Student Initiatives seeks to reflect and meet the educational needs
of the residents of our large, multicultural district. We recognize the importance
of embracing individual differences and cultures and values the contributions made
to the College by people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Learning Commons
The Learning Commons offers COD students free academic support through course-based
tutoring, math, writing, reading and speech assistance, placement test review, general
education development (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL) support and help navigating
myACCESS and Blackboard.
Library
The Library serves on- and off-campus programs at College of DuPage, providing teaching
and learning materials to support and enrich students’ educational experience. The
100,000-square-foot facility in the Student Resource Center on the Glen Ellyn campus
provides comfortable seating, individual study space, group study rooms, public computers
and AV equipment for use by students.
Living Leadership
The Living Leadership Program is designed for students interested in building their
leadership skills and confidence while actively participating in our vibrant campus
community. It is a free, non-transcript certificate program at College of DuPage focused
on developing students into active leaders and positive change-makers.
McAninch Arts Center
The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) is exploding with great ways to get involved with Music,
Theater, Dance, and Visual Art departments. Learn how you can join a choir, jazz band,
concert band, or orchestra. Discover how you can take center stage as an actor or
make a feature movie. Learn how you can work backstage for a theater production and
course options for creating jewelry, pottery, 2D or 3D art.
Regional Centers
With locations in Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville, and Westmont, the COD Centers
are close to your home! They offer morning, afternoon, and evening classes on weekdays,
and morning and afternoon classes on Saturdays. Adult non-credit courses are also
available.
Student Life
Find out how to get involved in our 90+ clubs, learn about leadership development,
and get the inside scoop on other development opportunities across campus. The Office
of Student Life provides a supportive, values-based environment that helps students
get the most out of their College of DuPage experience and prepares them to be active
leaders.
Student Support Help Desk
The Information Technology Services Department can assist students, faculty and staff
during regular hours during the week. The Help Desk and Academic Computer Lab also
hold weekend hours. The Help Desk provides a single point of contact for student,
faculty, and staff technology support needs.
Veterans Services
The Veterans Services office at College of DuPage assists veterans and military personnel
with their studies at the college level by helping with:
- Veterans and Military Personnel educational benefits
- Information on Veteran scholarships, emergency loans and the VA work study program
- Referrals to student resources, local Veteran assistance organizations, counseling, employment and internship opportunities
- Library Services including textbook loans
Contact Information
New Student Orientation
(630) 942-2243
Email: studentlife@cod.edu