College of DuPage opens priority registration for Fall 2026

Priority registration for College of DuPage’s fall 2026 semester begins Wednesday, April 1, for returning students with 30 or more completed COD credit hours. Open registration begins the following week on Wednesday, April 8.

The fall semester, which kicks off Monday, Aug. 24, offers one 16-week session, two 12-week sessions and two eight-week sessions, with a variety of class format options available.

COD is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is the largest community college in Illinois, serving more than 28,000 students. The college grants seven associate degrees and offers more than 170 certificate programs in career and technical areas of study.

COD features a leading-edge campus designed to foster learning, community engagement, and a value-based environment that helps students get the most out of their college experience while preparing them to be active leaders in society.

Learn more about registration at COD at cod.edu.