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As an alum, there are many ways to stay engaged with College of DuPage. We invite you to connect with fellow graduates at an upcoming event, and take advantage of the many benefits of being a COD graduate.

History

In 1971, the College of DuPage Alumni Association was created to connect with and serve COD alumni, friends, current students and residents of District 502. Throughout the years, dedicated volunteers and staff worked tirelessly to advance alumni efforts at the College.

In 2015, this program was re-launched as College of DuPage Alumni Relations. Alumni Relations is committed to serving alumni and friends by keeping them informed of College happenings and offering various ways to get involved. Alumni can participate by attending networking events, mentoring students, nominating an alum for recognition, signing up for our newsletter, donating to scholarships and more!

In 2021, supported by the Office of Institutional Advancement and the College of DuPage Foundation, the Chaparral Alumni Network was launched to serve alumni by creating connections for students with alumni for mentoring and career opportunities. In addition, the Chaparral Alumni Network is designed to keep alumni informed of College happenings as well offering various ways for alumni to get involved and connect with each other.

Office of Institutional Advancement and College of DuPage Foundation

Alumni Engagement is a team within the Office of Institutional Advancement (IA). IA serves a critical role for the College of DuPage by cultivating a philanthropic culture to support the achievement of the mission and vision of the College. Other teams within IA include: Annual Giving; Major Gifts; Affinity Group Engagement; Communications and Marketing; Arts, Culture, and Community Engagement; Grants; and Advancement Services.

In collaboration with the College’s Office of Institutional Advancement, College of DuPage Foundation is committed to raising the visibility of and resources for the College to address its long-term academic, cultural, and institutional priorities. All gifts to the College of DuPage Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent provided by law. To learn more or to make a donation, please contact the COD Foundation.