Program Milestones

For each semester, please follow the guidance below for success at COD.

First Semester (or 0-15 credit hours)

Pertaining to Educational Planning (Advising) complete the following: 
Actively engage with the following support systems for your success: 
  • Engage, connect, and learn by exploring student clubs and organizations.
  • Utilize student support services.
  • Become familiar with the campus, your course schedule, and Blackboard.
  • Review current course syllabi:
    • Evaluate workload required to be successful in your courses.
    • Obtain required textbooks/materials for class use.
    • Understand the grading system and deadlines outlined.
    • Identify best time and method of contact for each of your instructors.
  • Plan to log into Blackboard and monitor your COD email at least 3 times each week.
  • Complete FAFSA (if applicable for next academic year).

Second Semester (or 15-30 credit hours)

Pertaining to Educational Planning (Advising) complete the following: 
  • Be able to interpret a degree evaluation from Student Planning. Meet with your faculty advisor, counselor, or program advisor for assistance. If you are unsure who to meet with, contact counseling.
  • If still undecided, make an appointment with a counselor to discuss career assessments.
  • Once program is determined, identify and contact a faculty advisor listed on the program map to schedule your next advising appointment.
  • Review/check progress toward your degree or certificate.
  • Know your registration/refund/withdrawal date(s) and register early!
  • Begin researching transfer institutions and transfer schools' websites. 
  • Attend transfer institution table visits/transfer fairs and plan a visit to a transfer school.
  • Register for next semester!
Actively engage with the following support systems for your success: 

Third Semester (or 30-45 credit hours)

  • Review progress toward your degree or certificate. Meet with your faculty advisor, counselor, or program advisor as appropriate. If you are unsure who to meet with, contact counseling.
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Fourth Semester (or 45+ credit hours)

  • Meet with your faculty advisor, counselor, or program advisor as appropriate. If you are unsure who to meet with, contact counseling.

Helpful Student Support Services

  • Career Services Center
  • Center for Access and Accommodations
  • Center for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Center for Student Success
  • Counseling, Advising, and Transfer Services
  • The Library
  • Office of Student Financial Assistance
  • Office of Student Life
  • Records Office
  • Registration Services
  • Student Help Desk
  • Testing Center
  • The Tutoring and Academic Support Center
  • Veterans Services