Spring term is underway and includes 16-week, two 12-week, and two 8-week sessions. Course offerings include in-person, hybrid, virtual and traditional online formats.
Register for Summer
All student registration for Summer is underway.
- Monday, June 2: First 5-Week, First 8-week and 10-week Sessions Begin
- Monday, June 16: Second 8-week Session Begins
- Monday, July 7: Second 5-week Session Begins
Register for Fall
All student registration for Fall is underway.
- Monday, Aug. 25: 16-Week, First 12-Week, and First 8-Week Sessions Begin
- Monday, Sept. 22: Second 12-Week Session Begins
- Monday, Oct. 20: Second 8-Week Session Begins
Search and Register for Courses
We’re here to assist with navigating the online registration tools through the student portal, adding/dropping credit classes, permit required registration, waitlist information, auditing, address and residency status changes, processing of state 529 savings plans, employer paid tuition and cooperative agreements.
For guidance on course selection, contact Advising at (630) 942-2259 to discuss your academic plan.
Register for Classes
Search for Classes. Visit the myACCESS and Student Planning Assistance page for step-by-step instructions on how to register for classes in Student Planning, as well as other common student tasks.
Enrollment Important Dates and Deadlines
Go to Enrollment Important Dates and Deadlines for priority and all student registration dates for the current and upcoming terms.
Academic Calendar
Go to the Academic Calendar for session start and end dates, last date to withdraw (without a refund) as well as observed holidays.
Priority Registration
Priority Registration is for returning College of DuPage students with 30 or more completed COD credit hours.
- Fall Term: First Wednesday of April
- Spring Term: First Wednesday of November
- Summer Term: First Wednesday of March
Last day of Priority Registration is the day prior to All Student Registration beginning.
All Student Registration
All Student Registration begins one week later for all COD students.
- Fall Term: Second Wednesday of April
- Spring Term: Second Wednesday of November
- Summer Term: Second Wednesday of March
Annual semester dates are found on Enrollment Important Dates and Deadlines.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. CST.
In-Person
Standard classroom based on the main Glen Ellyn campus or one of our Centers. Look at location to determine which campus.
Hybrid (HYB) format
Hybrid classes will have a section code that starts with HYB. They are mix of face-to-face, internet and/or virtual class meeting. Look at the location to determine if there is a face-to face component or if it is fully online. Learn More
Online (NET) format
Online classes will have a section code that starts with NET. They are taught exclusively online following instructor timelines and learning outcomes. Only the start and end date will be listed. Students are required to log in daily but may do so at any time except for due dates/times for homework, quizzes, and tests. Students should always view the Section Details for any other requirements as some courses may require in-person proctored exams and webcam enabled live discussions. Learn More
Virtual Classroom Meeting (VCM) format
Virtual Classroom Meeting classes will have a section code that starts with VCM. They meet exclusively online in real time at specified days and times using video chat software. This format is designed to allow students regular face-to-face contact in a virtual format. Learn More
- Accelerated Learning Program (ALP): designed for students who have met the reading requirement, but placed into Category 2, 3, or 4 writing. Students take English 0492and English 1101 concurrently to meet the English requirement for all degrees/programs.
- Field/Global Studies Course (FS): a course that involves an experiential component, usually involving travel to a destination. Some may serve to meet General Education requirements.
- Honors Course (HON): part of the Honors program, these are courses that require a 3.2 or higher GPA to enroll. These include Honors Independent Study opportunities.
- Learning Communities (LC): Learning Communities combine two or more classes linked by a common theme, allowing a more immersive exploration of the course topics and greater interactions between students and faculty. Students must enroll in each course that is part of a specific learning community.
- Zero Textbook Cost Courses (ZTC): The ZTC initiative enables students to take courses without worrying about the cost of textbooks, workbooks and other course materials. These courses use free resources to replace costly materials.
Waitlists expire at 11:59 p.m. on the first day of class (with some exceptions). Being on a waitlist is not a guarantee of enrollment in the course.
When a student attempts to register for a class that is full/closed, the student may be notified that a waitlist is available to join. Before the start date of a class, if a seat becomes available the student in the number one spot on the waitlist is notified via their (dupage.edu) email. The spot is held for them until 11:59 p.m. the same day. If they fail to register, they are removed from the waitlist and the next student is notified. The waitlist expires after the first day of class excluding custom courses or courses with required safety training, licensure, accreditation, or mandatory seat hours for legal reasons.
Students can either be registered for a course or waitlisted for one section per course. If a student registers for a different section of the same course, the student will be removed from the waitlist. If there is a restrictive hold on the student’s record, it must be satisfied prior to enrolling.
On certain occasions a permit may be required for a student to register for a class. Permits are requested by the student in Student Planning or myACCESS and approved by the instructor.
To learn more about the types of permits and when and how they may be requested, visit the Permit Information page.
If you need to drop a class while the restriction hold is in place, contact Student Registration Services for assistance.
Contact Information
Office of Student Registration Services
Enrollment Center
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2280
Phone: (630) 942-2377
Email: registration@cod.edu
Regular Hours
Walk-in services are available during regular business hours.
- Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For individuals who need language assistance, complete the Language Assistance Inquiry form.