Apply to College of DuPage

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Start your journey at College of DuPage. Choose from credit programs that lead to degrees and certificates or non-credit continuing education classes that help you build skills and advance your career. With affordable tuition, flexible options and high-quality instruction, COD is where your potential takes shape.

Apply for Credit for a Degree or Certificate

Credit classes earn college credit and may count toward a degree or certificate. These classes are a great choice if you plan to transfer to a four-year college, pursue an academic program or need credits for your educational goals.

Apply here if you are seeking college credit, working toward a degree or certificate or planning to transfer credits to another institution.

Apply for Credit Classes

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Apply for Continuing Education

Continuing Education (non-credit) classes do not earn college credit and are designed for personal enrichment, professional development and skill-building. These courses are ideal if you want to advance your career, learn a new skill or take classes for personal interest—without working toward a degree.

Apply here if you are looking for non-credit classes, workforce training or personal enrichment courses.

Apply for Non-Credit Classes

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about applying? The answers below can help you understand the difference between credit and non-credit classes, choose the right application and know what to expect before you apply.

No. Continuing Education classes are non-credit and do not count toward a degree or certificate.

If you’re unsure which application to complete, review the descriptions above or contact Admissions before applying.

No. Credit and non-credit applications collect different information based on your educational goals.