New & Returning Student Enrollment Guide
International Students cannot apply online. Please click here to apply
Applications for SUMMER 2008 and FALL 2008 courses are being accepted.
Thank you for selecting College of the Desert in continuing your educational career. We hope you will have a positive experience at COD and we look forward to assisting you with your educational goals.
This step-by-step process should be followed in order. It may take more than one day to complete the process.
| Complete Online Application |
Click on Online Application for Admission
- Read the directions and then click on "Begin Application for College of the Desert"
- Complete each screen, a RED notice will pop-up if the information is incomplete. You will need to fill in the data before moving on.
- When the form is complete, click "Submit"
- Your College of the Desert Student Identification Number will be sent to the e-mail account you specified on the admission application, usually the same day.
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| Assessment |
| Assessment tests for basic academic skills are used to determine recommended placement in English, math, reading, or English as a Second Language (ESL). All non-exempt students must have their skills evaluated prior to a counseling appointment or registration. Contact the Assessment Center for an appointment .(760-776-7413) You will need your College of the Desert Student ID number in order to make your appointment to take the assessment test. |
| Orientation |
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The orientation sessions introduce and familiarize you to the to the college, its polices and expectations and assists you with assessment test interpretations, first semester planning and hands on instruction on how to register for classes.
Orientation participation is mandatory for all first time students. Some new students may be exempt from this requirement if they completed an AA/AS degree or higher or those students who have participated in orientation at another college or university. If you feel you have met this requirement, please proceed to the counseling office to file a Matriculation waiver. Documentation will be required to waive your participation.
Orientation Exemption Information:
New COD students who plan to take less than six semester units, have completed orientation at another college, or who have already attained an AA degree or higher may be exempt from attending orientation. If you feel you qualify for an exemption, please visit the COD Counseling Center to complete a Matriculation Waiver Form. If you would like more information about the exemption criteria, please call the COD Counseling Center at (760)773-2522.
If you are found to be exempt from attending orientation please note** this does not preclude you from meeting the prerequisites in place for many courses. You will be required to provide transcripts as proof you have met a prerequisite by meeting with an advisor or counselor.If you would like more information to determine your eligibility for an exemption, please contact the counseling center. Only the counseling center may exempt students from orientation. |
| Counseling/Advisement |
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All new students should schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor to discuss academic goals and develop and Educational plan. Call (760-773-2522 to schedule an appointment.
For counseling hours, click here.
If you have completed prerequisites for a class at another college or university, take a copy of your transcript(s) to the counseling office for verification that the previous class meets the prerequisite requirement.. (760) 773-2520. |
| Financial Aid |
| Apply for Financial Aid. |
| Register For Classes |
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Students may register for class only after the assessment test and the orientation have been completed.
Register online at WebAdvisor or Telephone Registration (760) 776-7322. Classes fill quickly so register as early as possible.
Payment of Fees
Pay all registration fees by MasterCard or Visa online using WebAdvisor or by Phone Registration (769) 776-7322 before or by the payment deadline.
Fees must be paid by deadlines (see "Calendar") or you may be dropped from all classes. |
