COD Fall Class Formats Focus on Student Safety, Flexibility

College of DuPage Fall Class Formats Focus on Student Safety, Flexibility

Prioritizing the safety and health of students, College of DuPage will offer a range of class format options this fall, including virtual class meetings, online classes and hybrid classes.

View a video about the class format options offered at COD.

“Our restructured class formats are designed to provide a safe environment for our students and faculty, while still providing a top-notch education,” said COD President Dr. Brian Caputo. “As a community college, one of our strengths is flexibility. This enables us to marshal our efforts to create effective solutions that take into consideration the needs of students and help them achieve their educational goals during extremely trying circumstances.”

Students in hybrid courses visit the campus for labs, studios or clinical work, with additional required learning online. Hybrid course offerings include only those classes requiring hands-on components, including Automotive Service Technology, Chemistry, Cosmetology, Culinary, Fire Science, Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, and Manufacturing Technology. Social distancing and masks are required to ensure students the safest environment possible.

Online courses are internet-based, conducted off-campus and adhere to instructor timelines and designated learning outcomes. Students interact with each other primarily through discussion boards and written messages. All assignments are submitted electronically.

Designed to allow students face-to-face contact in a virtual format while adhering to social distancing measures, virtual class meetings take place completely online in real time at specified days and times using video chat software. Students submit all assignments electronically.

“Virtual class meetings will provide students an environment within which they can stay connected to their peers and the faculty,” said COD Provost Mark Curtis-Chávez. “This format also helps to encourage collaboration among the students, which can be a critical part of their learning and preparation for further education or entering the workforce.”

Learn more about fall class format options at College of DuPage.

Registration is open for the College’s fall term, which begins Monday, Aug. 24., and includes a 16-week, 12-week and two eight-week sessions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, College of DuPage is waiving the $20 General Application Fee through Monday, Aug. 24

For more information about registration at College of DuPage, visit www.cod.edu/registration. To learn more about enrolling at the College, visit www.cod.edu/admission.