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Welcome to the College of the Desert. The college was founded in 1958 and opened its doors for the first time in September 1962. As a two-year college, the College offers transfer students an affordable option for starting college and transferring to a four-year institution.
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College of the Desert (COD) is a public community college in Palm Desert, California. COD enrolls about 12,500 students, of which around one third attend college full-time. It serves the Coachella Valley of Riverside County. The college is federally recognized as a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), receiving Title V grants.
Welcome to College of the Desert! Whether you are a continuing or a new student, you have made the right choice to pursue your education with us. College of the Desert provides a wide array of career and university transfer programs to help you achieve your next goal.
About College of the Desert. College of the Desert is one of over 115 community colleges in California and a vital part of the world’s largest system of higher education. The governing body of College of the Desert is the Desert Community College District, which has five elected members on its Board of Trustees and a Student Trustee elected ...
College of the Desert welcomes applications from international students and offers a full-service International Student Program to support students throughout their studies. In order to be considered for admission, international students must complete the online International Student Application form .
We are very excited to have you join College of the Desert. COD offers a variety of programs across the Coachella Valley to fulfill all of your career and educational needs. Use the tabs below to see which category best fits you and get started today! New Student (First-Time) Returning Student
