College of DuPage is an open admission institution. Students can apply for admission at any time, as long as they have either earned a high school diploma, a GED or they are at least 18 years of age.
The following outlines important dates and deadlines related to registration, financial aid, tuition payments and graduation.
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Priority Registration Begins | Wednesday, April 3 |
| All Student Registration Begins | Wednesday, April 10 |
| Last Day to Enroll in the Early Bird Payment Plan ($10 down) | Friday, May 31 |
| Payment Due Date | Monday, July 1 |
| Financial Aid Bookstore Vouchers Begin | Monday, Aug. 5 |
| Fall Term Begins | Monday, Aug. 19 |
| Term Census Date | Friday, Aug. 30 |
| Financial Aid Grants & Scholarships Disbursements Begin | Monday, Sept. 9 |
| Last Day to add a course with instructor permit (First 8-week) | Sunday, Sept. 15 |
| Financial Aid Loans Disbursements Begin | Tuesday, Sept. 17 |
| Last Day to add a course with instructor permit (First 12-week) | Sunday, Sept. 29 |
| Last Day to add a course with instructor permit (16-week) | Wednesday, Oct. 16 |
| Financial Aid Bookstore Vouchers End | Friday, Oct. 18 |
| Last Day to add a course with instructor permit (Second 12-week) | Wednesday, Oct. 30 |
| Last Day to add a course with instructor permit (Second 8-week) | Sunday, Nov. 10 |
| Fall Term Ends | Friday, Dec. 13 |
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Priority Registration Begins | Wednesday, Nov. 6 |
| All Student Registration Begins | Wednesday, Nov. 13 |
| Payment Due Date | Sunday, Dec. 1 |
| Last Day to Enroll in the Early Bird Payment Plan ($10 down) | Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 |
| Financial Aid Bookstore Vouchers Begin | Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 |
| Spring Term Begins | Monday, Jan. 27 |
| Term Census Date | Friday, Feb. 7 |
| Financial Aid Grants & Scholarships Disbursements Begin | Monday, Feb. 17 |
| Last Day to add a course with instructor permit (First 8-week) | Sunday, Feb. 23 |
| Financial Aid Loans Disbursements Begin | Tuesday, Feb. 25 |
| Last Day to add a course with instructor permit (First 12-week) | Wednesday, March 12 |
| Graduation Application Deadline | Saturday, March 15 |
| Last Day to add a course with instructor permit (16-week) | Wednesday, March 26 |
| Financial Aid Bookstore Vouchers End | Friday, March 28 |
| Last Day to add a course with instructor permit (Second 12-week) | Wednesday, April 9 |
| Last Day to add a course with instructor permit (Second 8-week) | Sunday, April 20 |
| Spring Term Ends | Friday, May 23 |
For more detailed dates and deadlines, see the full version of each calendar:
