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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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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.
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.
Can I earn college credit without taking classes at COD? What programs and services are available for students? What learning opportunities are available for students?
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.
To be considered for admission as a special part-time or full-time student, the student must meet the eligibility standards established in Education Code 48800 and 76000-76004. Special part-time and full-time students are given low enrollment priority.
