Academic advising is a key part of your success at College of DuPage. Our team of full-time advisors provides personalized, proactive support to help you navigate your educational journey, from your first semester through graduation or transfer.
Your advisor will work with you each semester to help you make informed decisions and stay on track toward your goals. Together, you’ll explore:
Academic Planning
Plan your academic path with confidence. Your advisor will help you choose courses that fit your degree or certificate requirements while supporting your personal interests and career goals.
Understanding Requirements and Policies
Get clear guidance on graduation requirements, transfer pathways, prerequisites, and college policies so you can make the best choices for your future.
Goal Setting and Educational Planning
Whether you’re earning a degree, preparing to transfer, or pursuing a new career, your advisor will help you define meaningful goals and create a step-by-step plan to achieve them.
Connecting to Campus Resources
Advisors can connect you with student support services such as tutoring, counseling, career services and financial aid, helping you get the most out of your COD experience.
Navigating Academic Challenges
If you encounter obstacles, your advisor is here to listen, strategize and support you in finding solutions that keep you moving forward.
Transfer Support
In partnership with Transfer Services, advisors help you explore transfer opportunities, research colleges and universities and plan a smooth transition to your next institution.
Make an Appointment
Choose your student type before making an appointment with an advisor and check out the helpful information and links to guide you through the process.
Students should meet with an advisor once a semester prior to course registration opening to avoid the rush!
Continuing Student
Are you continuing your education? Make an appointment with an advisor to create an academic plan.
Learn MoreAdditional Advising Resources
The Academic Advising Office welcomes all students, adopting a student-centered approach that prioritizes accessibility, empowerment, and holistic support. As academic advisors, we educate and empower our students by providing personalized guidance, insights, and connections to help them navigate their academic journey and achieve their goals. We are committed to fostering growth, confidence, and success in every learner's path.
Contact the Advising Services front desk at (630) 942-2259 for assistance in connecting you with an advisor.
Business and Technology Advisors
- Yasmeen Aleem
- Anika Collins
- Elizabeth Donovan
- Nazia Naqvi
- Shannon O’Mayes
- Nina Origitano
Career and Technology Advisors
- Peter Deeman
- Iva Erkapic
Culinary and Hospitality
- Kimberly Oakley
Education
- Bess Fuertes
- Christine Jandak
Fine and Applied Arts
- Sunshine Ballentine
- Lisa Horvatin
Health Sciences
- Kyle Cosentino
- Tara Hawkins
- Nancy Moore
- Lynn Weyrich
Liberal Arts
- Bridget Riesenbeck
Public Services
- Steven Garrison
- Kristin Santillan
Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Kelly Lidinsky
- Michelle Molina
- Wendy Thorup-Pavlick
STEM
- Alison Greene
- Danielle Jones
- Eric Seidelman
Athletes
- Sue Brodie
- Emily Reabe
Scholars
- Danice McGrath
Veterans
- Steven Garrison
- Kristin Santillan
Engineering Pathways
- Anika Collins
- Nazia Naqvi
- Academic and Career Pathways
- Course Descriptions
- Academic Catalog
- Academic Calendar
- Final Exam Schedule
- Changing Your Program of Study
- Enrollment Calendar
- Request a Permit
- Search for Classes, Add to Plan and Register in Student Planning
- Student Planning Worksheet
- Student and Academic Resources
- Students in Need of Assistance
Contact Information
Advising Services
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3301
Phone: (630) 942-2259
advising@cod.edu
Main Campus 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.