The Office of Student Life is dedicated to fostering a supportive, values-driven environment that empowers students to make the most of their time at COD while preparing them to become active leaders in society.
From coordinating New Student Orientation and the Living Leadership Program, to supporting the Food Security Initiative—including the Fuel Pantry and Fuel Garden—we offer a range of programs and services designed to enrich campus life. We also support over 80 clubs and organizations and host vibrant campus events that provide students with opportunities to connect, grow, and lead.
Student Services
Explore all the ways the Office of Student Life is available to help you thrive during your college experience.
College of DuPage has teamed up with Pace to help students connect with other students who are interested in carpooling to campus. Interested students should register with Pace Ride Share and choose College of DuPage as their "employer."
Pace provides bus transportation to and from campus on weekdays. The Office of Student Life no longer sell Pace Bus cards. Please go to the Ventra Chicago website to find out how and where you can purchase your bus card.
Discount tickets for area movie theaters and Six Flags Great America are offered for sale to the college community. In addition, tickets for student club and organization events are available periodically through the Office of Student Life.
To promote the free exchange of ideas, College of DuPage permits students, employees, and community members to distribute printed materials and to solicit signatures on campus subject to the restrictions of time, place, and manner contained in the guidelines. View the Distribution of Printed Materials Guidelines and Application.
College of DuPage offers health, dental, vision and supplemental insurance plans for students and their families. Any student enrolled at COD may participate in the plans.
Plan highlights include:
- Free dental cleanings and x-rays
- Coverage for orthodontic services with the DeltaCare plan
- Affordable eye exams and lenses, allowances for eyeglass frames and contacts
- Telemedicine plan with unlimited doctor consults and mental health visits at $0 co-pay
- Affordable Care Act Plans
How to Enroll
To view detailed information on the plans and to enroll, visit cod.studentbenefitplans.com.
The enrollment process is administered by Benefit Partners Technology. They offer a dedicated Student Support Team to assist with any questions or concerns you may have during the enrollment process. You can reach the Student Support Team between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (877) 247-8817.
Health Sciences Students and Student Athletes
Health Sciences Students and Student Athletes are required to provide proof of health insurance. Students may be eligible for an ACA compliant plan which includes free preventative care, like vaccines, screenings, and some check-ups, even before you meet your deductible. Visit cod.studentbenefitplans.com for more information.
Dental and Vision Insurance
Choose from two dental plans and a vision plan, all offered at affordable group rates. The insurance plans are voluntary and are available for a duration of either 6 or 12 months.
- Both dental plans feature free cleanings each year, and unlike individual dental plans, offer access to basic and major services with no waiting periods. The DeltaCare plan also features orthodontia coverage. Both plans are offered by Delta Dental of Illinois, which features the largest network of dentists in the nation.
- The vision plan utilizes EyeMed Vision Care’s national network and provides comprehensive coverage, including affordable access to exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Visit cod.studentbenefitplans.com for more information.
Many Student Lounges are located through the campus buildings. They give students a variety of places to gather, study and socialize.
The Student Life Lounge in SSC 1200 is the home of the Chaparrals Activities Board, the student group that brings entertainment to campus. The Student Life Lounge is open Mondays to Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., on days when classes are in session.
*summer hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Student ID cards are available in the Office of Student Life, Student Service Center (SSC), Room 1200.
Student ID cards are valid for three years and free for first-time ID or expired ID holders.
The requirements for obtaining a student ID are as follows:
- Be currently enrolled in at least one credit hour at College of DuPage. In order to get a new ID in the last two weeks of a term, students must be enrolled in the following semester.
- Present a valid photo ID (i.e. Driver's License, State ID, Passport, High School ID, etc). Pictures of ID will not be accepted.
- There is a $5 charge for non-expired replacement IDs.
The college's photo IDs are both convenient and versatile. The same card can be used at the Library, as a P.E. pass and as "student identification" for various discounts. For more information, call Student Life at (630) 942-2243.
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Contact Information
Office of Student Life
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 1200
(630) 942-2243