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Student guide · Fall 2026 First 12-Week Session

The semester, explained for College of DuPage

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 First 12-Week Session
Campus terms
12
Local details
16

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 First 12-Week Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

84 entries
  1. Fall 2026 First 8-Week SessionFall Semester 2026 - First 8-WeekFall Session 2026 - First 8-Week
  2. Fall 2026 First 12-Week SessionFall Semester 2026 - First 12-WeekFall Session 2026 - First 12-WeekRelevant now
  3. Fall 2026 16-Week Session
  4. Fall 2026 Second 12-Week SessionFall Semester 2026 - Second 12-WeekFall Session 2026 - Second 12-Week
  5. Fall 2026 Second 8-Week SessionFall Semester 2026 - Second 8-WeekFall Session 2026 - Second 8-Week
  6. Spring 2027 First 8-Week SessionSpring Semester 2027 - First 8-WeekSpring Session 2027 - First 8-Week
  7. Spring 2027 First 12-Week SessionSpring Semester 2027 - First 12-WeekSpring Session 2027 - First 12-Week
  8. Spring 2027 16-Week Session
  9. Spring 2027 Second 12-Week SessionSpring Semester 2027 - Second 12-WeekSpring Session 2027 - Second 12-Week
  10. Spring 2027 Second 8-Week SessionSpring Semester 2027 - Second 8-WeekSpring Session 2027 - Second 8-Week
  11. Summer 2027 - First 5-WeekSummer 2027 First 5-Week SessionSummer Session 2027 - First 5-Week
  12. Summer 2027 - First 8-WeekSummer 2027 First 8-Week SessionSummer Session 2027 - First 8-Week
  13. Summer 2027 - 10-WeekSummer 2027 10-Week SessionSummer Session 2027Summer Session 2027 - 10-Week
  14. Summer 2027 - Second 8-WeekSummer 2027 Second 8-Week SessionSummer Session 2027 - Second 8-Week
  15. Summer 2027 - Second 5-WeekSummer 2027 Second 5-Week SessionSummer Session 2027 - Second 5-Week
  16. Fall 2027 First 8-Week SessionFall Semester 2027 - First 8-WeekFall Session 2027 - First 8-Week
  17. Fall 2027 First 12-Week SessionFall Semester 2027 - First 12-WeekFall Session 2027 - First 12-Week
  18. Fall 2027 16-Week Session
  19. Fall 2027 Second 12-Week SessionFall Semester 2027 - Second 12-WeekFall Session 2027 - Second 12-Week
  20. Fall 2027 Second 8-Week SessionFall Semester 2027 - Second 8-WeekFall Session 2027 - Second 8-Week
  21. Spring 2028 First 8-Week SessionSpring Semester 2028 - First 8-WeekSpring Session 2028 - First 8-Week
  22. Spring 2028 First 12-Week SessionSpring Semester 2028 - First 12-WeekSpring Session 2028 - First 12-Week
  23. Spring 2028 16-Week Session
  24. Spring 2028 Second 12-Week Session
  25. Spring Semester 2028 - Second 12-WeekSpring Session 2028 - Second 12-Week
  26. Spring 2028 Second 8-Week SessionSpring Semester 2028 - Second 8-WeekSpring Session 2028 - Second 8-Week
  27. Summer 2028 - First 5-WeekSummer 2028 First 5-Week SessionSummer Session 2028 - First 5-Week
  28. Summer 2028 - First 8-WeekSummer 2028 First 8-Week SessionSummer Session 2028 - First 8-Week
  29. Summer 2028 - 10-WeekSummer 2028 10-Week SessionSummer Session 2028Summer Session 2028 - 10-Week
  30. Summer 2028 - Second 8-WeekSummer 2028 Second 8-Week SessionSummer Session 2028 - Second 8-Week
  31. Summer 2028 - Second 5-WeekSummer 2028 Second 5-Week SessionSummer Session 2028 - Second 5-Week

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12 terms

C

Chaps
Short for Chaparrals, the college's mascot and name for the student body
Culinary Market
Retail shop selling student-prepared food, pastries, and lab-made goods

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students

S

SGA
Student Government Association, often used interchangeably with SLC in student discourse
SLC
Student Leadership Council, the official student government body
SLEA
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy, a major training program hosted on campus

T

The BIC
Common shorthand for the Berg Instructional Center
The Caf
The main cafeteria and food court located in the Student Resource Center (SRC)
The MAC
Common shorthand for the McAninch Arts Center
The SRC
Common shorthand for the Student Resource Center

W

Waterleaf
Upscale fine-dining restaurant operated by the Culinary Arts program
Wheat Café
Student-run casual dining located in the CHC building

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

16 details
BIC
Berg Instructional Center, the primary academic building on campus
brew_425_starbucks
Brew 425 (Starbucks)
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and online assignments
Chaparral ID
The official student identification card used for library services and lab access
CHC
Culinary & Hospitality Center, home to the culinary arts program and restaurants
culinary_market_at_wheat_cafe
Culinary Market at Wheat Cafe
e_e_gibson_dining_hall
E.E. Gibson Dining Hall
einstein_bros_bagels
Einstein Bros. Bagels
HSC
Health and Science Center, home to nursing and science labs
Late Start
Classes that begin mid-semester (8-week or 12-week sessions) rather than the first week
MAC
McAninch Arts Center, the campus venue for theater, music, and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art
myACCESS
The central online portal for registration, grades, and student records
Pace 714
The specific Pace bus route that provides direct service to the campus
PEC
Physical Education Center, containing the gym, pool, and fitness facilities
SRC
Student Resource Center, which houses the library, bookstore, and cafeteria
TEC
Technical Education Center, housing automotive, welding, and technology programs

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 First 12-Week Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 16 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Glen Ellyn for College of DuPage Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Glen Ellyn.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,600

Cost of Living Index

115

Student Population

6,000

City Transportation

Walkability

70

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

Metra Union Pacific West Line (Glen Ellyn Station), Pace Suburban Bus

Nearest Airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, DuPage Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

52.9°F

Avg Snowfall

36 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

College Lot 6

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Primary shuttle stop located at the northwest corner of College and Lambert roads.

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Campus News

Latest updates from College of DuPage

COD Only Community College in NASA International Competition

The COD Robotics team is competing in the 2026 NASA International Lunabotics Championship, the only community college among seven global finalists.

Oct 28, 2026

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Women's Soccer Captures Region 4 Championship

The COD women's soccer team secured the Region 4 title with a victory over JJC.

Oct 27, 2026

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COD Student Leader Removed from Office After Racial Slurs Report

The Student Leadership Council voted to remove an officer following reports of repeated use of racial slurs.

Oct 26, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at College of DuPage

Catalyst Dance Concert

October 30, 2026

McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Belushi Performance Hall

Vibrant dance performance featuring varied choreography.

Peer Co-Working Group

November 2, 2026

Student Resources Center (SRC) Room 2102

A session for students to study together in the Tutoring and Academic Support Center.

Culinary Market at Wheat Café

November 3, 2026

Culinary and Hospitality Center (CHC) Lobby

Student-run culinary market featuring prepared foods and snacks.

Waterleaf Regional American Lunch: Rocky Mountain Cuisine

November 3, 2026

Culinary and Hospitality Center (CHC) Waterleaf Restaurant

Fine dining lunch prepared by culinary students featuring Rocky Mountain cuisine.

MOMIX: Botanica

November 7, 2026

McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Belushi Performance Hall

A performing arts production exploring the world of plants through dance and illusion.

FAFSA Completion Session

November 11, 2026

Student Services Center (SSC) Enrollment Lab, Room 2234

Workshop to help students complete their financial aid applications.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@cod.edu

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