Engineering Club smiling for a group photo

Student Clubs and Organizations

There are over 80 student clubs at COD, offering opportunities to connect with academic programs, share interests, engage in social activities and enhance leadership and organizational skills. These extracurricular activities help students pursue both their personal and career goals.

Interested in creating a new club? Start by reviewing the current list of clubs to ensure your idea isn't already covered. If your club idea is unique, complete the club request form to begin the process.

Academic/Pre-Professional Clubs

Our Academic and Pre-Professional Clubs provide students with the opportunity to explore their fields of study outside the classroom. These student-led organizations are designed to support academic growth, professional development and connect students with industry experts.

 Through a blend of expert insights, workshops, networking events, and career resources, we are dedicated to helping you excel in your business journey. Our mission is to empower our members with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to secure high-paying internships and rewarding career opportunities in business.

AMS is designed to bring weather enthusiasts together and offer opportunities to learn more about weather and weather-related fields. We invite anyone with any level of interest in meteorology and atmospheric science to join us.

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American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) is a national club where members form a team of pretend lawyers and witnesses to create and analyze trial scenarios in order to compete in intercollegiate competitions. We are the only official community college AMTA chapter in Illinois. All are welcome!

To provide students an opportunity and forum to meet and exchange ideas and thoughts about Architecture and its studies; To provide information and help to first year students and to those considering pursuing Architecture, to integrate them in the Architectural community of the College.

Come chat with current and past ASL club members to practice your skills, play some games, and hang out!

Promote interest among young adults who are interested in education careers. Provide members with opportunities for developing personal growth and professional competence. Provide opportunities for gaining an understanding of the history, ethics, and programs of the education profession. Provide opportunities for participating in cooperative work on the problems of the profession and the community. Provide professional membership on the local, state, and national levels during the preparation period for a career in education. Strive for higher standards of preparation.

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College of DuPage has many amazing opportunities, but young aviators who are chasing their aviation goals, career or otherwise, may notice that there has been no opportunity other than the classes provided here to be a part of a group effort, centered around aviation.

The COD Aviation Club proposes to fill that gap before our students move on to the next steps in their education. This way they can practice skills and concepts, receive help from staff and other students, get exposure to various aviation institutions, and experience being a part of a team with people their age. That way, if our members continue to pursue aviation, they will gain valuable skills and experience.

This club is a great resource for aviation students, and it naturally fits into the COD aviation program. Ideally, we would meet once a week and use the time to practice skills, ask questions, study with one another, etc. We also invite our members to get some off campus experience, such as visiting airports and towers, speaking to people in the field, and going to get involved with flight training companies, such as IAA. the Aviation Club will bring together students and give them a fun support group to help achieve their goals.

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The COD Business Club welcomes all College of DuPage students eager to enhance their business acumen and jumpstart their careers. We offer a dynamic platform that bridges classroom learning with real world experience.

Our club provides practical opportunities to complement your coursework, including networking with peers and professionals, leadership roles, guest speaker sessions, and internship guidance. Whether you're a business major or simply curious about the field, we foster an environment where enthusiasm and willingness to learn are the only prerequisites. By joining us, you'll build a professional network, develop sought-after skills, enhance your resume, and form lasting friendships.

The COD Business Club is more than just an extracurricular activity, it's your launchpad to a successful future in the business world. Transform your college experience and set yourself apart. Join the COD Business Club today and unlock your potential in the exciting world of business. 

 

To provide a meaningful symbol of identity with the College; B. to provide for its members an opportunity to participate in a college extracurricular activity; C. to provide opportunities to meet and make new friends; D. to be a means of developing rewarding leisure activities; E. to in itiate scholarship funds for chemistry major students. F. to provide opportunities for members to broaden their academic experience beyond the classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, etc.

We seek to inspire greater understanding and appreciation of mathematics and applications through outreach to the broader COD community.  We provide members with opportunities for mathematical experiences beyond the classroom, including an emphasis on problem solving skills development and national competition engagement. Club members can meet almost every Wednesday, but alternate weeks are problem solving workshops only. Announcements and emails will provide updates as needed.

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  • Advisor: Jim Bradley, email: bradley@cod.edu

The COD NKBA Student Chapter promotes education in design and related fields, helping prepare students for lucrative careers in design and remodeling. Students benefit from networking opportunities with peers, educators, and industry professionals, and access to industry internships on the employment portal. Student members also have access to exclusive opportunities and design competitions that offer thousands of dollars in scholarships annually, plus national exposure and recognition.

A beginner or advanced, We bring you the Computer Science Club where we hope you will meet like-minded friends, build resume-worth projects, and cultivate your professional career expertise.

Engineering and Technology Club is a great place to get involved and meet other engineers at COD. This year (2024-2025), our focuses are: the NASA Lunabotics Competition where will build an autonomous lunar mining robot from the ground up, and battle bots!!! If you are interested in learning about the engineering design process, we would love to hear from you (no experience required).

The Fashion Club provides opportunities for College of DuPage students with an interest in fashion to engage in conversation, social activities and community engagement efforts related to garment design and fashion business.

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The COD Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team offers students the opportunity to enhance their communication, writing, critical thinking and performance abilities. It is open to all students, regardless of their major or prior experience in performance.

We are a group of students planning to enter healthcare professions.  We plan to be medial doctors, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, and the like.  We have come together to make new friends, explore healthcare professions, review admission processes, volunteer, and support one another.

Our goals are to:

  1. Represent students within the Honors Program
  2. Bring Honors Students together through social events, field trips and service.

How to join HSAC:

  1. Members should maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA. GPA is waived for new students.
  2. Contact Prof. Lisa Higgins at higgins4@cod.edu for the Zoom meting links.

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 The Horticulture Club at College of DuPage is committed to enriching the academic, personal and professional growth of our students through horticulture practices, the Horticulture Industry, and community.”

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The Interior Design Student Society is a student group that meets biweekly to plan events for the Interior Design Program.  Interested students, should be enrolled in the Interior Design Program at College of DuPage, and can reach out to the Interior Design Program Chair, Shelly Mocchi, at mocchi@cod.edu.

 The objectives of the Club shall be as follows:

  • To provide a meaningful symbol of identity with the College of DuPage;
  • To provide for its members an opportunity to participate in a college extracurricular activity;
  • To unite College of DuPage paralegal students in an environment where they can discuss current issues and events in the paralegal field;
  • To enhance interrelation our community within the larger community;
  • To create a network between the College of DuPage Paralegal Students

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Are you a dedicated student pursuing a career in physical education, Kinesiology, or sports management? The Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport Studies Club provides a platform for students to engage in networking and professional development outside of the classroom.

Join us to: 

  1. Enhance knowledge and practical skills in physical education, fitness, and sport studies.
  2. Explore diverse career paths through professional development outside of the classroom.
  3. Collaborate with peers and faculty enhancing academic success. 
  4. Develop leadership and communication skills through club involvement and event organization.
  5. Social Interaction: Enjoy team-building activities, and social gatherings with PE, Fitness, and Sport Studies students.

The Philosophy Club at COD is an engaging forum for philosophical debate and thinking. We aim to cover a wide range of topics and deal not only in the abstract and theoretical, but also the practical. Extensive prior knowledge of philosophy is not required so do not be intimidated! Topics covered have included ethics, politics, specific philosophers, and more. If there is anything that you would really like to have discussed in the club, you are free to suggest a topic and even present on it and lead the discussion yourself! If you really want to attend meetings but cannot make it in person, joining via Zoom may be an option, let us know. Please consider joining!

 The Photo Club offers College of DuPage students an opportunity to share their love of photography through photo projects, or photo meetups with guest speakers or staff of the COD Photography program. Members will have the opportunity to share their images and experiences as a means of becoming better photographers. The Photo Club is open to all skill levels and you do not need to own a camera to join; as you can use a smartphone to make photographs.

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 Why get involved in Psi Beta / Psychology Club?

  1. We talk about cool things!
  2. You can get scholarships at transfer institutions for being a part of Psi Beta.
  3. We are conducting real psychology research. Everyone is welcome to attend Psychology Club meetings. For those students who qualify, they may wish to apply for Psi Beta membership as well. Psi Beta is the National Honor Society for community college students interested in psychology. You are eligible to join after you complete a college-level psychology class with a B or better (AP credit counts) and have 12 college credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.25. Psychology Research Group is an opportunity that some students may want to take advantage of, in addition to the Wednesday club meetings.

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 The Promotion of Underrepresented Minorities* in Academic STEM (PUMA-STEM) Club is focused on strengthening underrepresented minority student success in STEM. *Underrepresented minorities include African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Pacific Islanders.

To achieve club goals, we will implement cohesive high-impact practices such as:

  1. Faculty and peer mentoring
  2. High-quality, paid research experiences (including opportunities for students transferring to four-year institutions)
  3. Programs and scholarships to promote inclusive experiences and a sense of belonging in STEM fields.

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Advisor: Emily Whitis, email: whitise@cod.edu

Advisor: Shelli Thacker, email: thacker@cod.edu;  Sue Dumford, email: dumfords@cod.edu

 We will be talking about a bunch of different topics, including but not limited to:

  • How telescopes work and how to operate them
  • The physics behind stars and blackholes
  • How to pursue a career in astronomy
  • What you need to do astrophotography.

Additionally, we will be hosting a bunch of events

  1. Observing dates
  2. We’ll bring out a bunch of equipment and observe the night sky
  3. Field trips to both observatories and museums
  4. Talks given by professionals in the field of astronomy.
  •  To provide a meaningful symbol of identity with the College;
  • To provide its members an opportunity to participate in a college extracurricular activity;
  • To enhance the interrelation of our community within the larger community;
  • To provide a representation of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns;
  • To promote and encourage participation in community and healthcare-related activities of the nursing profession; 
  • To represent nursing students to the community, institution, and other organizations; 
  • To promote and encourage students’ participation in interdisciplinary activities within the College of DuPage; 
  • To promote and encourage participation in education opportunities that are all inclusive among a diverse study body in the Nursing Program. 
  • To promote and encourage collaborative relationships, professional, and leadership development.
  • To bring together and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses; 
  • To convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession;
  • To promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession; 
  • To advocate for high-quality, evidence-based, affordable, and accessible health care;
  • To advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education;
  • To develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future;
  • To represent our profession in a culturally diverse environment; 
  • To provide opportunities for members to broaden their academic experience beyond classrooms; and,
  • To model the core values of the National Student Nurses’ Association: Advocacy, Leadership and Autonomy, Professionalism, Care, Diversity, and Quality Education

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  • To provide a meaningful symbol of identity with the College;
  • To provide for its members an opportunity to participate in a college extracurricular activity;
  • To provide opportunities to meet and make new friends;
  • To be a means of developing rewarding leisure activities;
  • To enhance the interrelation of our community within the larger community;
  • To provide opportunities for members to broaden their academic experience beyond the classrooms.
  • Advisor: April Zawlocki, email: zawlockia@cod.edu

Join us as we explore the world of video game development. Bring your talents to a wide range of applications including programming, art, audio, and design. Meet new people, and be a part of our projects! As a club, our purpose is to have members experience what it’s like to work as a developer in the video game industry and to facilitate an open and effective video game development environment not possible in the typical classroom setting.

All are welcome!  You do not need any prior experience in video game development or any knowledge of video games to join and/or participate in club projects. All you need is a desire to learn. However, if you have experience and knowledge, rest assured that you have a place in this club as well.  

Discord is our main way of communicating. In addition, club membership is verified, at least on our end, by your integration into our server. Because of this, we require all members to use Discord.

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Cultural Clubs

Celebrate diversity and embrace new perspectives with our vibrant Cultural Clubs. These student organizations are dedicated to promoting cultural awareness, fostering inclusion, and creating a sense of community for students from all backgrounds.

Meet, great and get to know the Arab students in College of DuPage. Connect with students with different cultures and get to know them. Join together to create events for College of DuPage students.

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Asian Student Association (ASA) is a student-run club at College of DuPage that promotes the celebration of Asian culture. We believe in creating a safe space and honoring our differences. Picnics, potlucks, cultural shows, and many more!

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BSA is a student club promoting the black/African American experience by socialization and community with other students through civic involvement, professionalism, cultural awareness, and academic success.

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The German Club (Deutscher Verein) at College of DuPage aims at promoting a greater understanding of any facet of German culture (language, people, customs and traditions, politics, history, education, international relations, film, music, visual arts, etc.). Our primary goal is to cultivate cultural awareness by offering educational opportunities to COD learning community. Our club members organize multiple events that showcase German culture. Among them are Oktoberfest, Maifest, Tag der Deutschen Einheit, Musiktag, Filmtag, etc. German club is open to all interested students, whether currently enrolled in German classes or not.”

As a club we will delve into the world of Japanese pop culture by exploring such aspects as Anime (Japanese animation) and films, music, and literature. Our goal will be to share and expand our knowledge of Japanese pop culture.”

The Jewelry & Metalsmithing Club is a creative community for students passionate about the art of jewelry making and metalsmithing. Our club provides a welcoming space to learn about and practice various techniques and concepts in metalworking.  Members might collaborate on projects or trips, host workshops or guest lectures, or create exhibitions to showcase our work. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced metalsmith, the club is an inspiring place to exchange ideas and be a part of the COD jewelry/metals community.

Are you interested in knowing more about the francophone culture? Our French club is the perfect place for you! We meet every other week to celebrate la francophonie, practice French through "Café conversations", listen to French music, and tons of different activities that lead us to learn about the francophone culture around the world. Give yourself the chance to learn something new in a fun way and meet new people in the process! You don't need to be a French speaker or being enrolled in a French class to be part of our club, everyone is welcome!

Latinos Unidos is a student club that focuses on creating academic, social, and community connections between our Latino COD students! We believe in the inclusion of all Latino cultures and the importance of discovering the roots of our heritage. We hold various meetings and events throughout Fall and Spring semester where we have discussions about Latino topics, provide support and resources for student success, and have fun! You do not need to identify as a Latino student to join our club, all are welcome!

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  •  Educate community about Korean cultures;
  • Explore Korean culture through activities and outings;
  • Provide a representation of Korean culture within the college;
  • Provide opportunities to meet and make new friends with similar interests;
  • To provide opportunities for members to broaden their academic experience beyond the classrooms.

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Sobremesa is a student club dedicated to building a welcoming community for enhancing Spanish language skills. We believe in the value of creating an informal space where people can freely share their thoughts and ideas in Spanish. Our meetings focus on fostering connection and group support through engaging activities designed to strengthen language practice. No need to be Hispanic to join! Our club is open to anyone interested in practicing and improving their Spanish skills. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

 United Filipino Community aims to showcase the rich culture of the Philippines. A mixture of knowledge nurturing presentations about the Philippines' culture and tradition, variety of activities, arts and crafts, and introduction to some Filipino foods will encompass majority of the club gatherings. This club will be a fun way to connect with people, find a place to belong, de-stress, and have fun! Lastly, the UFC club will be open to everyone interested!

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Faith-Based Clubs

Our Faith-Based Clubs offer students a supportive environment to explore and grow in their spiritual journeys. These clubs provide a space for fellowship, service and spiritual development.

Alpha Omega is a faith-based club on campus. We try to participate in activities with other campus groups. We like to read and study the bible and apply its lessons to our life.

 To spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the COD community, which may include the giving away of free Bibles on campus, To provide an environment that would foster mutual Christian fellowship among the students at COD regardless of their denominational or cultural backgrounds, To help students realize and participate in the eternal purpose of God as revealed in the Bible, which would beget a true experience with Christ and love for Christ, To explore with fellow students the deeper meaning of the Bible, especially how it applies to us in our living, and To serve our fellow students in various practical ways to the extent that we are able.

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Cru is a community on campus where you can be safe, challenged, and known. Safe - to share your thoughts about life, God, and purpose no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. Challenged- by reading and considering what the Bible and the Christian worldview have to say about what it means to know God & known deeply by other students at COD. We want to be a place on campus to develop meaningful friendships and grow in our faith while in college. Cru is a nationwide and international non-profit with Cru Movements present on college campuses here in Chicago and around the world. We regularly meet up with Cru Movements from the area for Christian retreats and mission trips. Reach out to us here or to one of our student leaders to attend a Cru weekly meeting, social event, or Bible Study this week!

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We are a non-denominational Christian Community at College of DuPage that hopes to:

  1. Build: We hope to build a loving community based on the life of Jesus.
  2. Engage: We hope to engage the campus in all its ethnic diversity, abilities, and backgrounds with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
  3. Develop: We hope to develop Christ-like leaders that share Jesus' love to the campus, community and the world.

We encourage those who are curious about Christianity, those who are Christian, and those who may or may not know about the life of Jesus to join in.

 The goal of MSA is to serve the needs and interests of the College's Muslim community through: offering prayer accommodations, providing safe spaces to meet and socialize with fellow COD students, hosting spiritual speaker engagements, engaging in interfaith and educational dialogue, participating in service projects. Join us!

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Honor Societies

Our Honor Societies recognize and celebrate academic excellence while providing students with opportunities for leadership, networking, and personal growth. These organizations offer students a chance to connect with top scholars, engage in events, and gain recognition for hard work and achievements.

The mission of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society is to recognize the academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing. The society encourages the pursuit of advance degrees in the profession of nursing as well as continuing education as a life-long professional responsibility.

Alpha Mu Gamma is the first and largest national collegiate foreign language honor society of the United States to recognize exceptional achievements in all foreign languages (including American Sign Language).

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Advisor: Karen Ladendorf, email: ladendorfk@cod.edu

Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) is a national honor society for paralegals.

Literary and Performing Arts Clubs

Unleash your creativity and explore your artistic passions with our Literary and Performing Arts Clubs. These clubs offer a vibrant community where you can express yourself, refine your skills and collaborate with like-minded peers. 

Crescendo is a non-audition a cappella group performing various genres of music. Our goals are to perform in the community and on campus.

1Fine Arts Studio is a student club that focuses on expressing creativity. It allows for a safe space for students to experiment and unleash their artistic side.

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COD's Book Discussion Club!

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The Writers of COD runs as a critique group for writers outside of an academic setting. In this club, we explore many writing mediums such as poetry, fiction writing (both short and long-form), screenplays, and even academic essays (on the rare occasion). Also, our writers in the club specialize in numerous genres such as sci-fi, fantasy, folklore, gothic, Shakespearean, etc.

We welcome all writers with any genre and styles who want to share their pieces and, ultimately, their perspective of the world. The best way to get started is by  joining our Discord server.. Here, you will find all of our announcements, more club information, and creative shenanigans.

Our club is structured to give writers a chance to share and improve their works-in-progress and/or final drafts by receiving compliments and constructive criticisms. The majority of the club is to share pieces; however, we also host writing activities. Our ultimate goal is to provide a welcoming environment for students to truly hone their craft whilst connecting with other passionate writers of any experience level.

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Political and Advocacy Clubs

Our Political and Advocacy Clubs empower students to engage in meaningful conversations, advocate for social change, and make a difference in their communities. These organizations provide a platform for students to take action and make their voices heard.

The Feminist Alliance is finally here! We created this club to provide a safe, inclusive space for the community at College of DuPage. We want to advocate for and recognize everyone's diverse identities and perspectives. We will use our club to discuss prominent issues, support local organizations, and most importantly, support our students on campus. We will use our meetings to learn from and connect with one another while doing fun activities. We want to spread awareness on what intersectional feminism truly is.

This club is open to anyone and everyone who is interested in learning about feminism and what it can do for us as individuals and as a whole! What are some topics we might discuss? Abortion Rights, LGBTQ Laws & Discrimination, Sexual Assault/Stalking Awareness, International Feminism, Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), ...and many more!

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Are you interested in international politics? Looking to demystify the world of diplomacy? Each semester we prepare to go to a United Nations simulation conference by practicing public speaking skills and researching the policies of a selected foreign country. Please email Dr. Heffern Ponicki directly if interested in joining our club (heffernponickim@cod.edu) or just come to one of our meetings.

Advisor:David Goldberg, email: goldberg@cod.edu; Maureen Heffern Ponicki, email: heffernponickim@cod.edu

We are focused on promoting mental health on campus by increasing awareness of the mental health challenges faced by students and providing resources to enhance mental wellness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving mental health. As a college chapter, we work in partnership with local NAMI offices to support our college community.

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 In allyship with various universities around the United States and the world to uphold effective and empathetic dialogue in pursuit of just solutions to lasting peace.  We, COD SJP, call for solidarity for a permanent cease-fire for the war in Gaza whilst also promoting engagement on campus through student activism.

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The program of Students for a Democratic Foreign Policy is to organize the youth and students as part of a proactive anti-war movement. While fighting against every aggressive measure of the U.S. government, we aim at: - Ending US interference and aggression against other countries - The withdrawal of all US troops stationed abroad - Ending the militarization of the economy - Recognition of the sovereignty of every country and the right of every nation to independence. SDFP recognizes that only the people can stop the war program and aggressive foreign policy of the US government.

Service-Oriented Clubs

Make a positive impact and give back to the community with our Service-Oriented Clubs. These organizations are dedicated to helping others, supporting global causes and creating lasting change.

 To provide a meaningful symbol of identity with the College; to provide for its members an opportunity to participate in a college extracurricular activity; to provide opportunities to meet and make new friends; to be a means of developing rewarding leisure activities; to enhance the interrelation of our community within the larger community; to represent our culture in a culturally diverse environment; and, to provide opportunities for members to broaden their academic experience beyond the classrooms.

Provide opportunities for members to build tasting friendships; Encourage members to-become more involved in the college community; Provide opportunities for members to contribute to the· long-term welfare of the greater community; Promote generativity among. members by advocating philanthropy with a multi-generational focus; Generate- informed critical thinking and debate among members concerning the primary challenges to preserving and enhancing the quality of human life; Raise members' awareness of the power of compound interest and heighten their appreciation for the importance of long-range personal financial planning; Create scholarships related to the mission of the organization.

The UNICEF UNITE Clubs Program is comprised of a detailed year-long curriculum that empowers students to educate themselves about global humanitarian issues with educational resources and hands-on activities.

Social Clubs

Connect, have fun, and build lasting friendships with our Social Clubs. These student-led organizations offer a fun and welcoming environment for students to bond over shared interests and passions. Discover a community where everyone belongs.

We are a club that was formed in 2007 to teach about cosplay and create a community at the College of DuPage that welcomes those who share an interest in cosplaying, anime & manga, and games! We are also the sister club of the Sci-Fi/Fantasy & Gaming Club! Our green cat girl and blue bunny boy club mascots are called respectively: Cora and Bowie!

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Autismerica is a student organization for neurodiverse students to better educate themselves about COD and socialize in a safe and supportive environment. Our organization is now in its 14th year as a part of COD, and we have helped several chapters open throughout the country at various other higher education institutions throughout the years (but COD was the first). Meetings average between 80 to 120 participants and include board and video games, karaoke, creative opportunities and fun. Parents and community members are also welcome.

COD Buddies is a club dedicated to helping students with disabilities make friends and get involved in the COD Community.

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Pride Alliance serves as a space at COD for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to form relationships and discuss topics relevant to our community. We strive to be an environment that encourages education, acceptance, and self-love. Club activities include, but are not limited to, presentations about different parts of the community and current events, workshops, and fun social gatherings. Everyone is welcome at COD Pride Alliance, so feel free to check us out!

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Welcome to the premiere club at COD for all things sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming!  From books, movies, TV, or comics to RPGs, CCGs, video/computer, miniatures, and tabletop/board gaming, we cover it all!  We sponsor outings to movies, Renaissance Fair, and other activities; we even run our own gaming convention--CODCON! We are also the sister club of the Anime & Cosplay Club!

The Solstice Beauty Club seeks to inspire and empower women to explore inner and outer beauty through the tenets of mentoring, management, marketing and modeling.

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Student Organizations

Take your leadership skills to the next level with our Student Organizations. These groups are designed to empower students to plan, organize, and lead campus-wide events and initiatives.

Chaparral Activities Board (CAB) is the College's student programming board. CAB oversees activities and events that students would like to have on-campus programming for students. They provide entertainment, events, and social opportunities. The mission of CAB is to provide community on campus and students with the opportunity to connect with each other. Students can serve as Officers or members (Crew) in CAB and learn more about: Planning/managing events, Negotiating contracts, Contracting artists/entertainers, Creating marketing, Managing marketing on social media platforms, Working as a team.

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The Phi Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is an international award-winning honor society at College of DuPage. Phi Theta Kappa is the only honor society with the distinction of being named the official honor society for two-year colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges. 

What are the requirements to join?

  1. Currently enrolled at COD
  2. Have an Official GPA of 3.5 or higher
  3. Have completed at least 12 hours of college level coursework (1000 level or higher) at College of DuPage
  4. Pay the one-time membership fee of $80. Students who have not yet met the official membership requirements can still become provisional members and participate in chapter meetings and activities.

If you are interested in potentially seeking a leadership position within our chapter, we encourage you to get involved as a provisional member.

 The Student Leadership Council of the College of DuPage facilitates values-based opportunities for leadership development to enhance citizenship at our college and in our communities. Vision for the Future:

  • The Student Leadership Council will aid in the individual and collective development of College of DuPage students by collaborating with the college community and by providing educated representation, service, and leadership to the Student Body.
  • Leading in the Community: The active members of the Student Leadership Council practice their servant leadership by participating in service projects that assist community agencies, as well as various departments of the college.

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COD Stories

Dimitri Stojanovski

“COD has many clubs and events that can help you to meet new people and explore your interests. These organizations can help you to familiarize yourself with COD, meet new friends and develop leadership skills.”

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Contact Information

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Student Services Center (SSC), Room 1200
(630) 942-2243