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Student guide · Fall 2026 First 8-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 8-Week Session
Campus terms
12
Local details
16

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

88 entries
  1. Summer 2026 10-Week SessionSummer Session 2026
  2. Summer 2026 Second 8-Week Session
  3. Summer 2026 Second 5-Week Session
  4. Fall 2026 First 8-Week SessionFall Semester 2026 - First 8-WeekFall Session 2026 - First 8-WeekRelevant now
  5. Fall 2026 First 12-Week SessionFall Semester 2026 - First 12-WeekFall Session 2026 - First 12-Week
  6. Fall 2026 16-Week Session
  7. Fall 2026 Second 12-Week SessionFall Semester 2026 - Second 12-WeekFall Session 2026 - Second 12-Week
  8. Fall 2026 Second 8-Week SessionFall Semester 2026 - Second 8-WeekFall Session 2026 - Second 8-Week
  9. Spring 2027 First 8-Week SessionSpring Semester 2027 - First 8-WeekSpring Session 2027 - First 8-Week
  10. Spring 2027 First 12-Week SessionSpring Semester 2027 - First 12-WeekSpring Session 2027 - First 12-Week
  11. Spring 2027 16-Week Session
  12. Spring 2027 Second 12-Week SessionSpring Semester 2027 - Second 12-WeekSpring Session 2027 - Second 12-Week
  13. Spring 2027 Second 8-Week SessionSpring Semester 2027 - Second 8-WeekSpring Session 2027 - Second 8-Week
  14. Summer 2027 - First 5-WeekSummer 2027 First 5-Week SessionSummer Session 2027 - First 5-Week
  15. Summer 2027 - First 8-WeekSummer 2027 First 8-Week SessionSummer Session 2027 - First 8-Week
  16. Summer 2027 - 10-WeekSummer 2027 10-Week SessionSummer Session 2027Summer Session 2027 - 10-Week
  17. Summer 2027 - Second 8-WeekSummer 2027 Second 8-Week SessionSummer Session 2027 - Second 8-Week
  18. Summer 2027 - Second 5-WeekSummer 2027 Second 5-Week SessionSummer Session 2027 - Second 5-Week
  19. Fall 2027 First 8-Week SessionFall Semester 2027 - First 8-WeekFall Session 2027 - First 8-Week
  20. Fall 2027 First 12-Week SessionFall Semester 2027 - First 12-WeekFall Session 2027 - First 12-Week
  21. Fall 2027 16-Week Session
  22. Fall 2027 Second 12-Week SessionFall Semester 2027 - Second 12-WeekFall Session 2027 - Second 12-Week
  23. Fall 2027 Second 8-Week SessionFall Semester 2027 - Second 8-WeekFall Session 2027 - Second 8-Week
  24. Spring 2028 First 8-Week SessionSpring Semester 2028 - First 8-WeekSpring Session 2028 - First 8-Week
  25. Spring 2028 First 12-Week SessionSpring Semester 2028 - First 12-WeekSpring Session 2028 - First 12-Week
  26. Spring 2028 16-Week Session
  27. Spring 2028 Second 12-Week Session
  28. Spring Semester 2028 - Second 12-WeekSpring Session 2028 - Second 12-Week
  29. Spring 2028 Second 8-Week SessionSpring Semester 2028 - Second 8-WeekSpring Session 2028 - Second 8-Week
  30. Summer 2028 - First 5-WeekSummer 2028 First 5-Week SessionSummer Session 2028 - First 5-Week
  31. Summer 2028 - First 8-WeekSummer 2028 First 8-Week SessionSummer Session 2028 - First 8-Week
  32. Summer 2028 - 10-WeekSummer 2028 10-Week SessionSummer Session 2028Summer Session 2028 - 10-Week
  33. Summer 2028 - Second 8-WeekSummer 2028 Second 8-Week SessionSummer Session 2028 - Second 8-Week
  34. 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 8-Week Session runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 17, 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 Lots 1-7

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General student and visitor parking.

Fawell Lots A-E

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Located on the north side of campus near the BIC and SSC.

Lot 10

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Features a Pace bus shelter on the west side of campus.

Campus News

Latest updates from College of DuPage

Youth Academy Sets Summer Enrollment Record

College of DuPage's Youth Academy reached a new milestone with record-breaking enrollment for its summer 2026 programs, offering over 380 camps and courses.

Sep 8, 2026

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College of DuPage Introduces First-in-Illinois Associate Degree in Healthcare Management

COD has launched a new Associate in Applied Science degree in Healthcare Management, the first of its kind at an Illinois community college, focusing on the business side of healthcare.

Sep 7, 2026

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COD to Host Fall Open House Oct. 8

The college announced its upcoming Fall Open House to be held in the Physical Education Center Arena, inviting prospective students to explore programs and resources.

Sep 1, 2026

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September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Students are encouraged to download the Everbridge App for COD Alerts.

September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Students are encouraged to download the Everbridge App for COD Alerts.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at College of DuPage

The MAC 40th Anniversary Gala Starring Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts Band

September 12, 2026

McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Belushi Performance Hall

A special gala event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the McAninch Arts Center featuring Jim Belushi.

Virtual Adult Information Session

September 14, 2026

Online/Webinar

An information session for adult students interested in enrolling at College of DuPage.

Campus Tour

September 15, 2026

Student Services Center (SSC) Door 1

A guided tour of the College of DuPage Glen Ellyn campus.

Taller de Información

September 15, 2026

Student Services Center (SSC) 1138 (The Hub)

A Spanish-language information session for prospective students.

DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble

September 18, 2026

McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Belushi Performance Hall

A free performance by the DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble.

Ana Belaval

September 19, 2026

McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Belushi Performance Hall

Performance by Ana Belaval at the McAninch Arts Center.

7th Annual Hip Hop Summit

September 21, 2026

McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Lakeside Pavillion

A multi-day event examining hip-hop culture through literature, fine arts, and social justice.

New Philharmonic - Musica Italiana Dolce

September 26, 2026

McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Belushi Performance Hall

A concert featuring Italian musical masterpieces performed by the New Philharmonic.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@collegeofdupage.edu

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