The Courier - Spring Orientation Issue 2017

O R I E NT AT I O N SPRING 2017

COD’s silent art gallery p5

CAMPUS MAP p8 - 9

COD’s Clubs and Orgs p13

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a COURIER publication

O R I E NT AT I O N SPRING 2017 a COURIER publication EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lucas Koprowski

STAFF WRITER Vandy Manyeh NEWSROOM 630-942-2683 ADVISER Jim Fuller fullerj@cod.edu

INDEX ABOUT COD

In Numbers, Campus Safety

How to Choose a Major PAGE 12

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STUDENT INFO

Clubs and Organizations PAGE 13

Student Life, Student Services PAGE 4

The Silent Art Gallery PAGE 5

CAMPUS MAP 3-D Map of Main Campus CENTER SPREAD

Sports Schedule PAGE 11

NEW COURIER POSITION AVAILABLE ADVERTISING ASSISTANT

ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION

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Send an email to editor@cod. edu.

Orientation Spring 2017 is a special publication produced

by The Courier, College of DuPage’s student newspaper. Orientation prints at the start of each academic term, excluding the summer semester. Regular issues of The Courier print weekly starting February 1, 2017.

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ON THE COVER

Biker outside theStudent Resource Center (SRC), provided by the COD Newsroom

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Welcome to the College of DuPage

COD in in Numbers Numbers COD

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Number of buildings on main campus, all recently constructed or renovated

25

Percentage of district 502 high school graduates who attend COD at some point in their lives

235,655 Number of books inside COD’s library

273

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Number of LEED-certified buildings on main campus

9

Size of COD’s main campus, in acres

Percent of COD students with a baccalaureate degree or higher

52 v. 47

Percentage of female students versus percentage of male students (Fall 2015)

CAMPUS WEATHER From snow to thunderstorms, fall can bring wild weather conditions.

Before you head out the door, visit the COD Meteorology Department’s campus weather website, weather.cod.edu/ campusweather.

You’ll find the current weather conditions near Main Campus, including air temperatures and even a live rooftop shot from the BIC. The website also features local forecast information so you know what weather to expect in advance.

Sources: Office of Research and Analytics, www.cod.edu SPRING LIBRARY HOURS

Campus Safety COD’s police department ensures the safety and security of students, staff and visitors.

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COD’s police headquarters is located in the Homeland Security Center at the corner of Fawell Blvd. and Lambert Rd. You can also reach police at the 24-hour dispatch center, located between the Learning Commons and Starbucks in the Student Resource Center.

To contact COD police, call 630-942-2000 or send a text message to 67283.

Using a cellphone, type in the phrase “CODTIP” along with details of your situation.

It’s highly recommended students sign up for emergency and weather closing alerts.

Register your email address and cellphone number on www.gerrave.com/login/cod

Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

– Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

– Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

– Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit cod.edu/library for a full schedule.

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Student Resources Student Life It’s not all studying and hard work at COD. The college’s Office of Student Life coordinates a variety of fun activities and engaging services for students.

Located in SSC 1217, the office also oversees more than 80 student organizations and clubs on campus.

Student Life Services Student IDs: It’s highly recommended that all students have an ID. Your first ID is free. Replacement IDs are $5.

IDs don’t expire for 3 years.

Movie Ticket Discounts: You can purchase discounted movie tickets from the Student Life desk. There are no purchase limits and tickets never expire.

Lounge: Need a place to relax and have fun? Try the Student Life Lounge located in SSC 1200. You can play billiards, ping pong and video games with your friends here.

Student Organizations A student organization is an established group with their own office space on campus. Student activity

fees help fund these organizations. Currently, there are six organizations. Student Leadership Council (SLC) represents the student body on campus. The award-winning Forensics Speech Team competes in oral communication events. COD’s local chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honors society for two-year colleges, provides opportunities for academic scholars. Prairie Light Review, COD’s literary magazine, curates student expressions of poetry and art.

Alter Ego Productions coordinates entertainment events on campus. The Courier student newspaper, established in 1967, covers campus news and publishes weekly.

Student Clubs Student clubs cater to a variety of groups. They are catagorized into eight sanctions: cultural and ethnic, honors, social activities, academic and pre-professional, faith-based, political and advocacy and service-oriented.

Visit www.chaplife.cod.edu for a full list, or turn to page 13.

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Departments & Services Counseling and Advising The Counseling and Advising Center will help construct a plan to accomplish any and all academic goals.

Faculty counselors and program advisors will help with both career and degree related progress. Schedule a session at the Main Campus by calling (630) 9422259, going to cod.edu/ counseling or by visiting the counseling center in SSC 3200.

Career Services Get help writing a resume, develop interview techniques and learn a variety of skills to become more marketable and ensure career success. Career Services at the college will help with both short-term and longterm career goals. They also maintain an electronic job

board online with career information for students at collegecentral.com/dupage. Career Services is located in SSC 3258 and can be reached at (630) 9422230.

and assistance with Blackboard and MyAccess. Call the Learning Commons at (630) 942-3941.

Financial Aid

Students with disabilities can contact Access and Accommodations for support in their college career. The center is both voluntary and confidential. It is located in SSC 3249, or can be reached at (630) 942-2154.

The Office of Student Financial Assistance will help navigate the various ways to pay tuition at the college.

They can help bridge the gap between the student’s need for, and the availability of, different methods of financial aid. Visit them in SSC 2220 or call (630) 942-2251 for more information.

Learning Commons

Chap Life

Get help navigating coursework at the Glen Ellyn Learning Commons.

Located in SRC 2102, the commons services include assistance in specific subject areas, one-on-one tutoring, test preparation resources

Find campus events and connect with student organizations and clubs with Chap Life, a one-stop station for COD Student Life.

Access and Accommodations

Log on to www.chaplife.cod.edu.

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Starbucks - COD's silent art gallery Vandy Manyeh - Staff Writer

Over the break, I came on campus to run some errands. I normally don’t bother to join the usually hectic lines at Starbucks’ locations throughout the suburbs when I am headed to campus. The Starbucks on campus is one of my favorite spots, owing to the fact that it is accessible at my convenience.

A sign read: “We are closed.” A week later, I was back on campus to keep in touch with happenings at the College of DuPage. This time, I thought the college moved Starbucks to an unknown location.

Beautiful wall paintings and a talented barista show-

ing off her calligraphic skills on the chalkboard writing “Now Hiring” greeted me as I stumbled into the transformed coffee shop.

The walls are all cleaned up, seats look brand new, and I got a gist that they have an updated menu for the spring semester.

Wall paintings can make a person feel at home. This is just what the COD Starbucks has accomplished with the remodel. Sleepless nights await you, and waking up early while inadvertently skipping breakfast due to running late for your class is certain.

This time, early morning relaxation at Starbucks be-

fore or after class sounds like a deal. Pull out your phones, and snap some unique wall shots for your Instagram, Snapchat, or even Facebook.

Starbucks should get you caffeinated not “artsffeinated.”

COD’s Starbucks is hiring for all shifts. I am not a Starbucks’ employees, but let me tell you this right here as a student worker, I can’t overemphasize how beneficial it is to work and study on the same campus. You are able to study between classes and work, you will get a feel of the campus very easily, and most importantly it is an opportunity make new friends.

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Living Leadership Program Open to all COD Students! cod.edu/livingleadership

FEB EVENTS Wed, Feb. 8 ­ SSC 1200 “More than a Month: One Man’s Journey to End Black History Month” Documentary film (60 min) 12pm & 3pm Mon, Feb. 13 ­ BIC 3528 @3p Practical Event Planning for Clubs & Organizations Tues, Feb. 14 ­ BIC 3528 @3p Transitioning Club Leadership Are you Ready?

Wed, Feb. 15 ­ BIC 3528 @3p Make the Most of Your Club & Org ChapLife Page Tues, Feb. 21 ­ CHC @6p Networking & Etiquette Dinner Thur, Feb. 23 ­ SSC 3245 @2p Introduction to StrengthsQuest Workshop Sat, Feb. 25 ­ SRC 2000 @9a Living Leadership Un­Conference Dare Yourself!

College of DuPage Office of Student Life | SSC 1217 studentlife@cod.edu

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GRAPHICS EDITOR EDITOR GRAPHICS OPINIONS EDITOR EDITOR OPINIONS PHOTO EDITOR EDITOR PHOTO SPORTS EDITOR EDITOR SPORTS Spring 2017 2017 Spring

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CAMPUS MAP g College of DuPage Locations MAIN CAMPUS 425 Fawell Blvd.

Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137

CAROL STREAM CENTER 500 N. Kuhn Rd. Carol Stream, IL, 60188

WESTMONT CENTER 650 Pasquinelli Drive Westmont, IL, 60559

ADDISON CENTER 301 S. Swift Road Addison, IL, 60101

NAPERVILLE CENTER 1223 Rickert Drive Naperville, IL, 60540

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M AIN CA M P U S

PE Cent

Sports fields

Get physical at the PE Cent Chaparral Fitness, physical e

From tennis to track and field, COD provides great sports fields for anyone interested in joining a team.

Do you play a sport? Get involved!

MAC

The McAninch Arts Center was first built in 1986 but has dramatically changed ever since. You can watch a variety of performances, from student concerts to famous acts, in the Belushi Performance Hall. You'll also find art and music classes in this building.

Map courtesy of College of DuPage

CHC Campus Shuttle This service provides free transportation between east and west campus Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, and makes stops at lot 6.

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The Culinary and Hospitality Center, located next to the MAC, offers culinary classes as well as hospitality courses like hotel management training. The building also houses the student-run Wheat CafÊ, a boutique hotel, Inn at Water’s Edge, and a full restaurant kitchen lab space.

BIC

The Berg Instructional Center was completed in 1974 and renovated in 2011. The center houses labs, workshops, faculty and departmental offices, conference areas and classrooms. It is named after the first president of College of DuPage.

SCC

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ter! This recently renovated building hosts education classes and a swimming pool.

The Seaton Computing Center serves students with technologically advanced classrooms. Study space in the SCC is fully loaded with charging stations in every open seating area. Look on the wall near the building’s main entrance and you will find a little inspiration from Steve Jobs.

HSC

The Health and Science Center provides a combination of laboratory, classroom, office and instructional space. Highlights include the nursing wing, a full dental lab and a fully functioning “Sim Hospital,” which allows students pursuing a medical degree to apply what they have learned.

HTC

The Homeland Security Training Center, located behind the Homeland Security Education Center, is the newly built phase II of College of DuPage’s Homeland Security Training Institute. The building includes a firing range for live action simulations, an electronic scenario simulator and a call center training room.

TEC

Completed in 2009, the Technical Education Center is home to many programs including architecture, horticulture, automotive technology, manufacturing technology and more.

SSC + SRC The Student Services Center and Student Resource Center are two interconnected buildings that act as the campus “living room.” In the SSC, you’ll find student departments, student life activities and, of course, Starbucks. The SRC houses the library, learning commons, cafeteria and the Turner Conference Center.

HEC

The Homeland Security Education Center serves as a state-of-the-art facility for students of the criminal justice program and the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. The COD police headquarters are also housed here.

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LEARNING COMMONS One-Stop Academic Support Center — SRC 2102 Drop-in and Appointment-

FREE

based Assistance:

assistance for

 Online, classroom, and hybrid

COD courses

COD students

 Placement test preparation

Online Assistance:  Ask a Peer Tutor by

email at bb.cod.edu  Writing or Speech at

cod.mywconline.com

Drop-in Assistance:  Math

 Writing

 Reading

 Speech

Learn more: (630) 942-3940 or cod.edu/LearningCommons

TRANSFER OPEN HOUSE

Finish your Degree at NIU February 10, 2017 go.niu.edu/COD

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Sports @ COD Men’s and Women’s Basketball Jan 18 — at Triton

Feb 1 — Wilbur Wright

Jan 21 — Madison

Feb 8 — at Rock Valley

Jan 25 — Joliet Jan 28 — Milwaukee Area Tech

Feb 11 — Triton Feb 15 — at Madison Feb 18 — at Joliet

Baseball Baseball

Softball Softball

March 27 — at Waubonsee

March 29 — at Kishwaukee

March 28 — at Oakton

April 5 — Waubonsee

April 15 — at Rock Valley

April 14 — South Suburban

April 20 — Waubonsee

April 19 — Kankakee

April 23 — at Olive-Harvey

April 20 — Rock Valley

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Your guide to the best buys The quick and painless ways to find textbooks edition for a previous edition and save a significant amount of money without cutting into your education.

Buy, rent or borrow?

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Get a list of what books you need ASAP and email your professors Once you acquire the list of textbooks you need for your classes from MyAccess, you should email your teachers about which books you will use and how often you will use them. Most professors

will give you an honest estimation of what you will actually use and how often.

You should also ask your professor if you can buy an older edition without any loss of information in the text. For many general education classes, like english or history, you can easily swap out buying the newest

Choosing a major Lucas Koprowski Editor-in-Chief The dreaded question. I’ve changed my major at least six times over these past two and a half years of attendance at the College of DuPage.

From computer science to communications to biology to journalism to political science and back to journalism, I’m a smorgasbord of too many interests; as are a lot of people here at COD. This institution is in place for people to find out which path is the one they truly want to pursuit.

Although many guides online as to how to pick a major are somewhat helpful, most lack the community college perspective. With that in mind, here are some ideas to keep in mind while attending COD.

Most of the time it’s not necessary to buy the book. Unless you love writing in the margins and highlighting the text in rainbow colors, you should never buy the book.

The only other time you should ever buy the book is when you are forced, due to the previous edition not being acceptable and a lack of rental copies on the market.

With renting, you

Take your time and explore There should be little to no urgency for you to pick a major while starting out at COD. The tuition is extremely cheap for the caliber of education that’s provided here, with more actual professors than in many four-year institutions. Take your time and explore the different subjects the college provides.

Explore the honors catalog as well, which has many classes that aren’t available for any student who has below a 3.2 GPA. They make your transcript look a lot more appetizing to four-year institutions across the country.

I’ve taken the entire first year of introductory biology classes, a python class and even Japanese while growing out of high school anime phase in my first semester. Every class I’ve taken here has shaped me into the person I am today.

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have multiple options.

You can rent for the entire semester at the College of DuPage’s Follett Bookstore, but you also have a multitude of options if you like shopping online.

There are websites, such as studentrate. com, where you can compare websites such as Amazon, Chegg and Barnes and Noble for pricing and availability on new and used purchases and rentals. This also checks for ebook rentals and purchases if you like reading on your tech device and/ or not lugging around a 20lbs textbook.

If the book will only be used maybe three weeks of the entire se-

mester, you do not have to rent the book for the full 16 weeks. One alternative is the COD library, where you can borrow the in-library copy and use the textbook free of charge inside the library. All you need is a library card, which you can activate with your COD ID card. However, you must get there early because there are only a few copies of each text.

If you aren’t the library type, you can also rent the ebook edition to use on your computer, phone or tablet for $5 a day with packbackbooks.com.

That way, if you only need to use the book for two tests, you can

From my snarky biology professor showing us a statistical correlation between how much homework former students completed and their success in his class to my coding professor’s relentless ambition to not only teach but understand the needs of his students, COD is a place for growth and exploration of ambitions.

Get an associate’s degree or transfer out?

This is a decision to make sooner rather than later. Many of the students I’ve talked to have an urgency to escape COD as if it’s a prison and want to start life at the four year college of their dreams. Others believe the two-year degree will boost their resume a little further and make their candidacy more appetizing to employers.

Most people don’t know of the third option quietly rolling out

rent the book one day for each test, write down what you need to study and only pay $10 for the two days of rentals instead of $50 or more for the entire semester.

Especially if you are taking a class with static information that doesn’t change often, like intro science, math or english courses, you do not have to acquire the required text. Boundless.com is a website with free, open source textbooks that provide the same information that is in that textbook you have to find for $50+. With 26 different subjects, it is definitely worth a visit.

from the college’s new administration. The college now holds more advanced transfer agreements with four-year institutions across Illinois since the Ann Rondeau became COD’s President in July of last year.

One kind of transfer agreement is a reverse transfer agreement, which allows you to earn a COD associates degree while attending a four-year institution. Once you earn all the necessary credits for an associate’s degree at a select university, the institution will transfer your credits back to COD to reward you with the two-year degree.

Although this may seem counterintuitive to many people due to how you’re paying more money for the same degree, this gives students who’ve completed at least a semester at COD the opportunity to earn more certification rather than only a bachelor’s degree even if they feel the need to sprint from community college life. ­

COD Student Clubs and Organizations Student Life at College of DuPage offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations. No matter what your interests may be, rest assured that you can find something to amuse you during free time on campus.

For more information on clubs and organizations at COD, visit www.chaplife.cod.edu.

Academic / Pre-Professional Academy of Law and Criminal Justice The Advertising, Design and Illustration Club (AIGA) American Meteorological Association (AMS) Anatomy and Physiology Club Anthropology Club Architecture Club Association of Students in Construction Management Astronomy Club Biotech Club Chemistry Bonding Club COD Jewelry & Metals Guild Engineering Club Entrepreneurship Club Future Pharmacists Club Future Physicians Club Game Development Club German Club Historical Reenactment Club History Club Horticulture Club Human Services Network Library Technical Assistant Marketing Club National Kitchen and Bath Design (NKAB) Paralegal Club Philosophy Club Photo Ex Physics Club Pre-Physician Assistants Club (P-PAC) Pre-Dental Club Respiratory Therapy Club Society of Women Engineers Sociology Club Student Education Association Student Farmworker Alliance Student Nurses Association

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Cultural/Ethnic

Honor Societies

African American Student Alliance (AASA) Asia Club Casa de Amigos Chinese Student Club CIAO Italian Club Indian Student Association Japanese Culture Club La Connexion Francaise Latino Ethnic Awareness (LEAA) Seoul of Korea

Alpha Beta Gamma Alpha Delta Nu Alpha Mu Gamma Lambda Epsilon Chi Omega Lambda NU Phi Theta Kappa Psi Beta Tau Upsilon Alpha

Extracurricular CosPlay Page Turners Sci-Fi/Fantasy & Gaming Club

Faith-Based Campus Crusade for Christ Christians on Campus DuPage Christian Fellowship Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Muslim Student Association Newman Catholic Association Second City Campus Ministry Secular Student Alliance Third Watch

Organizations Alter Ego Productions Courier Student Newspaper Forensics Prairie Light Review Student Leadership Council

@CODCourier

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Political/Advocacy Campus Libertarians COD Students for Life ENGAGE Feminist Alliance Mental Health Awareness Team (MHAT) Model United Nations Pride Alliance Student for a Democratic Society Students for Animal Welfare Students for Democratic Foreign Policy

Service-Oriented Autismerica Endowment for Future Generations Environmental Club Event Planners Club Love Your Melons Veteran’s Association

Pro Tip!

Pay attention to student life events on campus. You can find events almost every week, some with complete crafts, games, music and even free food. Check out the student life lounge or the atrium– it will be obvious when events are going on.

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Tips and tricks for a successful semester With a new school comes a thousand new things to learn. Whether you’re fresh from high school or returning to college for the second time, new students at College of DuPage usually have to figure things out for themselves. Lucky for you, we have created a tip list. From getting an ID to finding a parking spot, this guide gives important tips and tricks that will help you fit in at COD in no time.

How to Get a Student ID

How to Find a Parking Spot

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Every student should carry a student ID.

Almost all parking lots are going to be packed to the brim from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

If you head to the Office of Student Life in SSC 1217, the PE Center or the Library you can fill out an application for an ID. The card will become your method through attaining all that COD has to offer, including a free gym membership for full time students and a library card which allows you to access online databases and rent books.

As well, you’re able to use the card to get discounts on food and entertainment across DuPage County. You can get discounts at restaurants around the COD locale, as well you can buy cheaper movie tickets from Student Life.

>To completely avoid the hassle of trying to find a close spot, you can park in Lot 6 by the Early Childhood Center or the soccer field. There’s a shuttle that runs about every 10 minutes in the morning and early afternoon from lot 6 to the main campus, however it’s definitely a long walk from either lot to your classroom. >To get a good spot, we’d recommend arriving a half hour before your class to scour the parking lots to have a chance at finding a decent spot. >Using public transportation isn’t a bad idea, however you need to check the availability of the 714 and 715 Pace bus schedule to make sure you aren’t stranded on campus without a ride home. >Parking will get better as the pressure from classes thins the herd and people drop classes. As the semester crawls forward, more and more spots will open.

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How to Get a Library Card The library and its extensive online databases are an invaluable resource.

The card is valid for three years.

How to Join the Chaparral Fitness Center

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Getting a card is simple. Head down to the Circulation Services Desk just inside the main entrance to the library and they’ll set you up. You’ll need a photo ID, proof of present address and proof of current enrollment. If you got your Student ID, bring it along and they will simply activate it for you. Don’t have an ID? You can get one in the library too.

Caffeine on Campus On campus, we have both a Starbucks in the SRC and an Einstein’s Bagels in the McAnnich Art Center.

The best times to go to either place is early in the morning or mid-afternoon. >For Starbucks, get the app. It allows you to have free refills on brewed coffee and tea, and gives you a free birthday drink or food item. >For Einstein’s, if you like their brewed coffee, purchase one of their travel mugs for discounted prices on coffee. >You can also get coffee in the cafeteria.

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There’s a modern workout area, indoor pool and fieldhouse which contains an indoor track and basketball courts during certain times of the week. Access to this is completely free for full-time students, meaning you must be taking 12 credit hours or more. Bring you student ID and class schedule to the Physical Education Center and they’ll register you for a semester-long membership.

Part-time students can join at a discounted rate of $50 for the semester, or $12 a month.

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Get Involved

The best way to make the most of your COD experience is by fully immersing yourself in all that the college has to offer. The people who choose to spend time here are the ones who appreciate the experience and the friendships they form. Get involved by joining a club on campus or getting an on-campus job. You’re bound to meet other people with similar interests and form your own COD community.

Check out www.chaplife.cod.edu or pg. 17 to find the perfect opportunity for you.

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COLLEGE OF DUPAGE

ONLINE GUIDE —

How to Keep on Track with Your Degree: How to Access Blackboard: Blackboard is the course management resource used at the college.

You may not love it, but you will depend on it. Instructors usually post assignments, readings, test dates and grades here.

> Navigate to www.bb.cod.edu. > Type in your myAccess ID and Password.

Voilà. You’re in. You’ll see a clickable list of courses you’ve registered for in the home page. On the top right of the screen, you’ll see your name, and next to it will appear a Facebook-esque notification when items require your attention.

How to Access Your Student E-mail: Most of your instructors will prefer to communicate by your student e-mail. A common gripe around campus is that students don’t check their e-mail regularly. Solution: Check your e-mail, stay on your teacher’s good side.

> Navigate to outlook.com/dupage.edu. > Type in your myAccess ID and Password.

Follow Student Life on Social Media!

@CODStudentLife

One of the easiest ways to find out what classes you need to take in order to complete your associate’s degree is using the degree audit function of your myAccess account. A degree audit analyzes your transcript and tells you which classes you need to complete in order to achieve your selected degree program.

>Log-in to your myAccess account >Click on the myAccess for Students tab >Under Academic Profile select Degree Audit >Select your degree program and hit submit

How to Log-in to myAccess: MyAccess is the place where you will register for and drop classes, manage financial aid, order transcripts and handle most of the boring meta-college stuff.

> Navigate to myaccess.cod.edu. > Click “Log-in” on the top right of the screen. > Type in your MyAccess ID and Password. > Click “MyAccess for Students.”

Remember, your myAccess ID is extremely important, so once you get it you should write it down somewhere safe. It is typically your last name followed by the first letter of your first name. Under the “Registration” heading, you will find “Register & Drop Classes,” under which you will find options to organize your course load.

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