Thank you for applying to College of the Desert.  After completing the assessment test, the next step to enrollment is orientation.  Orientation is mandatory for all first-time college students, as this step will introduce you to everything COD has to offer as well as provide you with valuable information about financial aid and your rights and responsibilities as a college student.  You will also be able to register for classes during orientation.

If you have previously attended college or have an AA degree or higher, you may be eligible for an orientation exemption; please review the exemption information at the bottom of this page to see if you qualify.

Call the Counseling Center at 773-2521 to schedule an Orientation.
Have your student ID # or your social security # ready.

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.