Counseling, Advising and Transfer Services

Academic Advising Services

The Counseling, Advising and Transfer Services department is able to serve you during this temporary closure of our campuses. Read below for options on how to book an appointment with a counselor or advisor.

Please note that all phone calls will be returned during business hours in the order they are received. Be sure to leave your name, student ID number and a phone number where you can be reached.

Appointments are available via phone call and Zoom video conference, and are scheduled Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Saturday hours vary. If you book a video appointment, you will receive an email invitation (in your COD email) prior to your appointment.

Call the Counseling and Advising front desk staff at (630) 942-2259 to schedule a New Student Appointment. BEFORE CALLING:

You should have already viewed the entire Steps to Enrollment process on the student portal.
BE SURE you have either submitted your ACT/SAT scores or you have completed the Guided Self-Placement Questionnaire for Reading and Writing, which can be accessed on the Student Planning page through the student portal at inside.cod.edu. This will enable the counselor to assist you in selecting appropriate courses.
You may also wish to complete the ALEKS math placement test if you need to determine which math class you are qualified to take.
DO NOT use the online booking system to schedule your appointment. Doing so will result in your appointment being canceled.

Continuing students in need of educational planning and academic advising may call the Counseling and Advising front desk at (630) 942-2259 or use the online booking system to schedule a 30-minute appointment.

Call the Counseling and Advising front desk at (630) 942-2259, or use the online booking system to schedule a 60-minute appointment.

Call the Counseling and Advising front desk at (630) 942-2259.
You will receive a call back with instructions on how to complete the academic probation programming.
DO NOT use the online booking system to schedule your appointment. Doing so will result in your appointment being canceled.

Call the Counseling and Advising front desk at (630) 942-2259 to schedule an appointment with a counselor.

You may email a counselor using the e-Advising system

All communication/reminders with students will be through their COD email address. Please be sure you are able to access you student email account.

If you have any questions about scheduling an appointment during this time, please call (630) 942-2259.

COVID-19 Mental Health Resources

We have compiled a list of Mental Health Resources available during the COVID-19 crisis. You may also visit our Community Resources page for more information.

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