Whether you're taking classes to gain new skills for your job, completing a college degree for the first time, or exploring a new career path, College of DuPage offers the support and resources to help you reach your goals.
If you've taken classes here before, you do not need to reapply. Connect with your admission representative to find out how to get started as a returning student.
Need your High School Equivalency (HSE)? Learn about our GED/HSE program.
Start the Admissions Process
Follow the steps outlined below to begin the admissions process, complete any necessary requirements, and take the next step toward reaching your academic or career goals.
Meet with Your Admissions Representative or Visit Campus
Not sure where to begin or have questions before applying? Connect with your admission representative to talk through your options, attend a campus event to explore programs, learn about support services, and get the information you need to move forward.
Submit the General Admissions Application
Submit the general admissions application to get started. Once your application is processed, you’ll receive an email titled “COD Student Portal Username” with your username, instructions to set your password and steps to access your student email.
Note that new applicants are required to pay a $20 application fee. Students may qualify for a fee waiver.
Explore Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Payment Plan Options
Learn about financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans, including deadlines and eligibility requirements to help you plan ahead.
Steps to Enrollment
Follow the steps to enrollment to finalize your registration by determining course placement, meeting with an advisor, registering for classes and paying tuition.
- Access and Accommodations
- Advising
- Continuing Education
- Degrees and Programs/Areas of Study
- Field Studies/Study Abroad
- Innovation DuPage
- International Students
- Tutoring and Academic Support Center
- Life Experience Credit
- Online and Hybrid Courses
- Placement Testing
- Transcript Evaluation
- Transfer Opportunities
- Tuition and Fees
- Veterans Services
- Visit COD
- Workforce Development
- Discover flexible, non-credit programs designed to match your personal interests or professional goals.
- Continuing Education: Adult Enrichment
Explore free Adult Education programs including ABE, GED, and ESL. You’ll also find adult test prep (GRE, GMAT, LSAT), tutoring, Ed2Go online courses, Music Academy lessons, Lifelong Learning classes and a wide range of other enrichment opportunities. - Continuing Education: Professional Development
Advance your career with certification programs in health care, business, truck driving, massage, law enforcement and more.
COD Stories
“My studies at College of DuPage laid a tremendous foundation. The class sizes were small, so I got to know my professors pretty well. After spending time in the military, they were very helpful in easing the transition as far as getting back into the routine of going to school regularly.” - Reggie Martin
Reggie's COD Story