This webpage is used to provide the College of DuPage community with up-to-date information and resources regarding the College’s response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Please continue to check back for updates.
Campus Closures
- Until further notice, College of DuPage facilities on the main campus and at the regional centers will be formally closed to the public.
- Only a limited number of approved essential staff, faculty and students that have classes on campus this spring semester may enter a College of DuPage facility. Those who enter a facility are expected to follow these safety guidelines.
- College faculty and staff should continue to work from home to the maximum extent possible.
Alternative Instruction
- Spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. For spring 2021 course offerings, please visit Spring 2021 Information.
- Please check your course schedules ahead of the start date to make sure you have all you need to be successful. Visit our Academic Calendar for more information.
Campus Events
All events (internal, hosted and rental at the main campus, COD regional centers, and the MAC) are cancelled until further notice.
ICCB/College of DuPage COVID-19 Case Reporting
View information on confirmed COVID-19 cases.
If You Experience COVID-19 Symptoms
- If you or a person you know has traveled in the previous 14 days to an area that has seen any occurrence of the coronavirus and are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care right away.
- Notify the Dean of Students office of your symptoms at (630) 942-2485 or deanofstudents@cod.edu and include your name and student ID number.
Help Stop COVID-19
The best way to prevent coronavirus is to reduce your exposure. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends taking the following steps to protect yourself:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid close contact with people and people who are sick.
- Cover cough and sneezes and immediately wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
Contact Information
For Student Affairs Related Questions
Campus Central
(630) 942-3000
campuscentral@cod.edu
For Campus Health and Safety or COVID-related Specific Questions
Phil Gieschen
Coordinator of Risk Management
(630) 942-2993
giesche@cod.edu