The International Education Program supports our 200+ international students through a comprehensive support program housed in the International Student Office.  Our professional staff is devoted to assisting our international students reach their educational goals by offering a variety of services to meet your needs.

The information that you will find on these pages is designed to answer the questions of:

New Students for College of the Desert
Intensive English Academy applicants
Current International Students 

Should you not find the information you need, please contact us in our office at the Hilb Student Center, Main Floor.  Our office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:00pm.  You can also contact us by telephone at (760) 776-7205, fax at (760) 862-1361 or email our office at cdelgado@collegeofthedesert.edu.

Mission Statement:

The International Education Program (IEP) assists international students achieve their educational goals by providing a program of comprehensive support services.  The IEP actively supports initiatives that increase multicultural awareness for students, faculty and staff. 

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